Terms of service

Terms of Service


Welcome to The Curious Skein! By purchasing from our website, you agree to the following Terms of Service.

1. General Information

The Curious Skein is a U.S.-based small business operating from Ohio. You must be 18 or older (or have consent from a guardian) to purchase.

2. Products and Availability

Each skein is dyed by hand. Colors may vary slightly from photos. Product availability may change without notice.

3. Pricing and Payment

All prices are listed in USD. We accept major credit cards, PayPal, and Shop Pay. 
We reserve the right to correct pricing errors at any time.

4. Shipping & 5. Returns

Please see our Shipping and Returns Policies for details. The Curious Skein is not responsible for carrier delays or losses.

6. International Orders

International customers are responsible for duties, customs fees, and tariffs charged by their country.

7. Intellectual Property

All images, logos, and text belong to The Curious Skein. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.

8. Order Acceptance and Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel any order due to errors, suspected fraud, or incomplete information.

9. Limitation of Liability & 10. Governing Law

We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages. All terms are governed by Ohio law.

11. Contact

For questions, contact: thecuriousskein@gmail.com

Privacy Policy


Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how The Curious Skein collects, uses, and protects your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect your name, shipping/billing address, email, and payment details for order fulfillment. Optional info like account preferences or newsletter signups are stored securely. We never sell your data.

2. How We Use Your Information

To process orders, send updates, and improve our site. Marketing emails are optional and include an unsubscribe link.

3. How Your Information Is Stored

Our store is hosted by Shopify Inc., which securely stores your data on encrypted servers.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your shopping experience. You can disable them in your browser if you prefer.

5. Sharing Information

We only share data with trusted partners (Shopify, payment processors, shipping carriers) to complete your order.

6. International Data Transfers

If you shop from outside the U.S., your data is processed in the U.S. in compliance with GDPR.

7. Your Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data at any time by contacting thecuriousskein@gmail.com.

8. Data Retention & 9. Changes to This Policy

We retain data only as long as needed. Any updates will be posted here with a new effective date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries: hello@thecuriousskein.com