Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: 1/1/2026
Delia McCowan of Tidewater Studio owns and operates Tidewater Studio. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this website (tidewaterstudio.co) and any associated products or services provided by Tidewater Studio (“I,” “me,” “we,” or “us”).
By accessing this website or purchasing/using any products or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not access or use this website.
1. Ownership & Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, graphics, images, and other materials — is owned by Tidewater Studio and protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws. You may only use content for personal, non-commercial purposes and must not copy, reproduce, distribute, or exploit it without written permission from me.
2. Use of Website Content
This website is provided “as is” for informational purposes only. While I strive for accuracy, no warranties (express or implied) are made regarding the completeness, reliability, or suitability of content. Your use of the website is at your own risk.
3. User-Generated Content
If you leave comments or submit content, you grant Your Name or Business Name a non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use, adapt, and publish that content on the website or related platforms.
You are solely responsible for what you post, and we reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms.
4. Purchases & Payment
If you purchase products or services on this site, you agree to pay all applicable fees and charges. Payment processing may be handled by third-party vendors — in that case, their terms and conditions apply to the payment portion.
5. Termination of Access
We may suspend or terminate your access to the website at any time, with or without cause, including violation of these Terms.
6. Links to Third-Party Sites
This website may link to third-party websites. We do not control or endorse the content, privacy practices, or terms of those sites and are not responsible for any harm arising from your use of them.
7. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, United States.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tidewater Studio is not liable for any losses or damages arising out of your use of this website, including indirect, consequential, or punitive damages.
For questions about these terms, please contact Delia McCowan at delia@tidewaterstudio.co.
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Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Delia McCowan of Tidewater Studio (“I,” “we,” “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit tidewaterstudio.co.
By accessing this website, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that identifies you or allows you to be contacted (“Personal Information”), including:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact details submitted through forms
- Usage data (IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, etc.)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use Personal Information for purposes such as:
- Responding to inquiries
- Providing services and products at your request
- Sending newsletters or promotional emails (if you opt in)
- Improving site operations and analytics
We do not sell, trade, or rent your Personal Information to third parties.
3. Third-Party Services
We may share your information with service providers (e.g., email platforms, payment processors) only as necessary to operate the website or fulfill your requests. These providers are obligated to protect your information.
4. Cookies & Tracking
Cookies and similar technologies help us understand usage trends and improve functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect site experience.
5. Security
We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your information, but no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your Personal Information. Contact us at delia@tidewaterstudio.co with your request.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for users under the age of 13. If we learn we collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it.
For privacy questions or data requests, please email Delia McCowan at delia@tidewaterstudio.co.