Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ernie the Wawa ("we," "our," "us," or "Company"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website at erniethewawa.com (the "Site"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Site.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

Important: These Terms apply to your use of erniethewawa.com. When you make a purchase, you will be redirected to our Shopify store at shop.erniethewawa.com, which is governed by Shopify's Terms of Service. Please review their terms before making a purchase.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Site.

3. Business Information

  • Legal Business Name: Ernie the Wawa
  • Business Type: Sole Proprietorship
  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
  • Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota

4. Eligibility and Age Requirements

4.1 General Access

Our Site is accessible to users of all ages for browsing, viewing content, and reading blog posts. You do not need to meet any age requirements to access or view our Site.

4.2 Purchase Requirements

You must be at least 18 years of age to make a purchase or subscribe to our email list. By making a purchase or subscribing to our email list, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.

If you are under 18, you may browse and view our Site, but you may not make purchases or subscribe to our email list. We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or cancel orders at our sole discretion.

5. Website Usage

5.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Site for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. You agree to use our Site:

  • To browse and view our products and content
  • To subscribe to our email list for discounts and updates
  • To read blog posts and leave appropriate comments
  • To leave product reviews if you are a customer
  • To access information about Ernie the Wawa products and services

5.2 User Accounts

Our Site allows users to subscribe to our email list for discounts and updates. No public user profiles are created or displayed. By subscribing to our email list, you agree to receive marketing communications from us, and you may unsubscribe at any time.

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Blog Comments

We allow comments on our blog posts. By posting a comment, you agree that:

  • Your comments are your own and do not infringe on any third-party rights
  • You will not use vulgar, inappropriate, offensive, or defamatory language
  • You will not post spam, advertisements, or malicious content
  • We reserve the right to delete any comments that violate these Terms or that we deem inappropriate, without notice

6.2 Product Reviews

Only customers who have purchased products from us may leave product reviews. By submitting a review, you agree that:

  • Your review is based on your actual experience with the product
  • Your review is truthful and accurate
  • You will not post false, misleading, or defamatory reviews
  • We reserve the right to remove reviews that violate these Terms

6.3 License to User Content

By submitting comments, reviews, or any other content to our Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content in any media.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Content

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Ernie the Wawa or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Trademark Protection

"Ernie the Wawa" and related names, logos, and designs are proprietary to us. You may not use our name, logos, or any other trademarks for any commercial purpose without our express written permission. Unauthorized use of our trademarks may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition.

7.3 Affiliate Products

Some products featured on our Site are affiliate products owned by third-party entities. These products are clearly identified, and ownership of such products remains with their respective owners. We are not responsible for the content, quality, or availability of affiliate products.

7.4 Restrictions

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute any content from our Site without our express written permission
  • Use our images, logos, or other content for commercial purposes
  • Scrape, crawl, or use automated systems to extract data from our Site
  • Create derivative works based on our content
  • Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from our content

8. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Site:

  • For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
  • To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
  • To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
  • To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
  • To submit false or misleading information
  • To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
  • To collect or track the personal information of others
  • To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
  • For any obscene or immoral purpose
  • To interfere with or circumvent the security features of our Site
  • To use our Site to compete with us or for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise

9. Product Information

9.1 Product Availability

Products displayed on our Site are subject to availability. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time without notice. We do not warrant that product descriptions or other content on our Site is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.

9.2 Pricing

All prices are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to modify prices at any time. Prices displayed on our Site are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

9.3 Product Descriptions

We attempt to be as accurate as possible in product descriptions. However, we do not warrant that product descriptions or other content on our Site is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the exact appearance of the product.

9.4 Product Images

Product images may vary from the actual product due to screen settings, lighting, and other factors. We do not guarantee that your computer monitor's display of any color will be accurate.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

10.1 Affiliate Products

Our Site may contain links to affiliate products owned by third-party entities. These links are provided for your convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, quality, accuracy, or availability of affiliate products or the practices of third-party websites.

10.2 Shopify Store

When you click to purchase products, you will be redirected to our Shopify store at shop.erniethewawa.com. All transactions are processed through Shopify and are governed by Shopify's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for issues with orders placed outside of shop.erniethewawa.com.

10.3 External Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

11. Disclaimers

11.1 "As Is" Basis

Our Site and all products and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of our Site or the information, content, materials, or products included on our Site.

11.2 No Warranties

To the fullest extent permissible by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that our Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or currency of any information, content, or services provided through our Site

11.3 Product Warranties

We do not warrant that products will meet your requirements or that the operation of our Site will be uninterrupted or error-free. We are not responsible for any defects, errors, or omissions in products or services.

12. Limitation of Liability

12.1 General Limitation

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Ernie the Wawa, its owners, employees, agents, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation:

  • Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
  • Damages resulting from your use or inability to use our Site
  • Damages resulting from any products purchased through our Site
  • Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein
  • Damages resulting from any conduct or content of third parties on our Site

12.2 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the use of our Site or products shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.

12.3 Third-Party Actions

We are not responsible for the actions, content, information, or data of third parties, including but not limited to:

  • Affiliate product providers
  • Shipping carriers
  • Payment processors
  • Other users of our Site

You release us, our owners, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims and damages, known and unknown, arising out of or in any way connected with any claim you have against any such third parties.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Ernie the Wawa, its owners, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use of and access to our Site
  • Your violation of any term of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
  • Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party

14. Termination

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to:

  • Terminate or suspend your access to our Site, with or without notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms
  • Remove or edit any content or comments that violate these Terms
  • Discontinue or modify any aspect of our Site at any time

Upon termination, your right to use our Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at support@erniethewawa.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within sixty (60) days of your notice.

16.2 Binding Arbitration

If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, you agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"). The arbitration shall be conducted in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

16.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

16.4 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the above, you may bring claims in small claims court in Minneapolis, Minnesota, if your claims qualify.

17. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least thirty (30) days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Site after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Return Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ernie the Wawa regarding your use of our Site and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements between you and Ernie the Wawa.

20. Waiver

No waiver by Ernie the Wawa of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of Ernie the Wawa to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

21. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: support@erniethewawa.com

Business Name: Ernie the Wawa

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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