Terms and Conditions of Use
Last Updated: August 2026
Welcome to Lake District DNA (lakedistrictdna.com).
These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of the Lake District DNA website. By accessing this website, we assume you accept these terms and conditions in full. Do not continue to use Lake District DNA if you do not accept all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.
1. Website Purpose and Purchasing Structure Lake District DNA operates as an informational brand hub, digital portfolio, and blog. We showcase original apparel, merchandise, digital artwork, and photography inspired by the Lake District.
We do not directly process payments, handle stock, or dispatch physical goods from this website. All physical merchandise is hosted, printed, sold, and fulfilled by Amazon Merch on Demand (and occasionally other authorized third-party platforms).
2. Third-Party Transactions (Amazon) When you choose to purchase an item, you will be redirected to an external Amazon store to complete your transaction. Therefore:
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Your contract of sale is strictly with Amazon, not with Lake District DNA.
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All matters regarding payment security, shipping times, missing parcels, or manufacturing faults are handled entirely by Amazon customer service.
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Any returns, refunds, or exchanges are subject to Amazon’s standard Return Policy and are protected under your statutory rights via their platform.
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Lake District DNA holds no liability for transactions, data processing, or disputes occurring on external domains.
3. Intellectual Property Rights Unless otherwise stated, Lake District DNA owns the intellectual property rights for all material, logos, original photography, blog content, and t-shirt designs on this website. Our designs are created using a combination of digital image software, original photography, and artificial intelligence (AI) tools. All intellectual property rights are reserved.
You may view and/or print pages from lakedistrictdna.com for your own personal use, subject to restrictions set in these terms and conditions. You must not:
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Republish material, artwork, or designs from this website.
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Sell, rent, or sub-license material from this website.
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Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from this website for commercial gain.
4. External Links Our website contains links to external sites (such as Amazon and social media platforms). These links are provided for your convenience. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
5. User Content and Conduct You must not use this website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the website or impairment of the availability or accessibility of the website; or in any way which is unlawful, illegal, fraudulent, or harmful.
6. Limitation of Liability The information on this website is provided free of charge, and you acknowledge that it would be unreasonable to hold us liable in respect of this website and the information on it. While we endeavor to ensure that the information on this website is correct (including hiking routes, swimming spots, and local advice), we do not warrant its absolute completeness or accuracy. Anyone undertaking outdoor activities based on information from this site does so at their own risk.
7. Governing Law These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes relating to these terms and conditions will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
8. Contact Information If you have any queries regarding any of our terms, please contact us at: lakedistrictdna@outlook.com