Terms of Service
Effective Date: July 2026
Mode Tide is built on a straightforward idea: provide genuinely useful nail design content to readers who want it, and be clear about how this site works and what responsibilities come with using it.
These Terms of Service exist to make that relationship fair on both sides. They explain what you’re permitted to do on this site, what the site is responsible for, and what it is not.
By using Mode Tide, you agree to these Terms in full. If any part of them doesn’t work for you, please stop using the site.
Agreement to These Terms
Accessing any page on Mode Tide, whether you’re reading a tutorial, browsing a design roundup, or leaving a comment, means you have read and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Service and any applicable local laws.
That agreement takes effect the moment you use the site. If you do not agree, your only option is to stop using Mode Tide.
What Mode Tide Is
Mode Tide is a nail design blog covering nail art ideas, technique tutorials, product guidance, seasonal and holiday nail designs, and related beauty content.
The site publishes editorial content for general informational and inspirational purposes.
Mode Tide does not provide professional cosmetology services, personalized product prescriptions, or any regulated professional advice.
Who This Site Is For
Mode Tide is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. Users between the ages of 13 and 17 may access the site only with the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Users under the age of 13 are not permitted to use this site. By accessing Mode Tide, you confirm that you meet the applicable age requirement.
How You May Use This Site
Mode Tide grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the content on this site for your own personal, non-commercial use.
This license is permission to read, learn from, and enjoy what Mode Tide publishes.
It is not a transfer of ownership. No content on this site becomes yours to reproduce, distribute, or commercialize by virtue of you having read it.
This license remains in effect only as long as you comply with these Terms. Mode Tide reserves the right to withdraw it at any time.
What You May Not Do
The following uses of Mode Tide’s content and systems are not permitted under any circumstances:
- Copying, reproducing, or distributing any content from Mode Tide for commercial purposes without express written permission
- Modifying or creating derivative works based on content published on this site
- Removing, obscuring, or altering any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notice on any Mode Tide material
- Using automated tools, scrapers, bots, or crawlers to extract content, data, or images from Mode Tide
- Framing any page of Mode Tide within another website or platform without prior written consent
- Mirroring or republishing Mode Tide content on any other website, newsletter, or platform
- Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or access the underlying code or systems of this site
- Using Mode Tide’s content or branding to misrepresent an affiliation with or endorsement by this site
These restrictions apply to all content on Mode Tide, including text, images, graphics, logos, and any other material found on the site.
How We Expect You to Behave
Mode Tide is a public-facing site, and certain standards of conduct apply to anyone using it. Users must not:
- Post, submit, or transmit content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, harassing, or threatening
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent an affiliation with any person or organization
- Use Mode Tide to send unsolicited commercial messages, spam, or promotional communications
- Engage in any conduct that disrupts, damages, or interferes with the site’s operation or with other users’ access to it
- Use the site in any way that violates applicable law, including intellectual property law, privacy law, or consumer protection law
Mode Tide reserves the right to remove content or restrict access for any user whose conduct violates these standards.
Ownership of Content
All content published on Mode Tide, including but not limited to articles, tutorials, nail design photography, graphics, logos, and the overall design and layout of the site, is the property of Mode Tide or its licensors.
That content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.
Nothing on this site grants you any right to use Mode Tide’s name, logo, or branded materials without express written permission.
Unauthorized reproduction of content from Mode Tide is a violation of these Terms and may constitute copyright infringement under applicable law.
Comments and Content You Submit
Mode Tide may allow users to leave comments or submit content through the site. If you do so, you retain ownership of what you submit, but you grant Mode Tide a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to publish, display, reproduce, and distribute that content in connection with the operation of this site.
By submitting content, you confirm that you have the right to grant this license and that your submission does not violate the rights of any third party.
Mode Tide reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove any user-submitted content at its sole discretion and without notice.
Affiliate Links and Commercial Relationships
Mode Tide participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means some links on this site may be affiliate links. If you click one of those links and make a purchase, Mode Tide may earn a commission. This comes at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial content or product recommendations on Mode Tide. A complete Affiliate Disclosure is published as a separate page on this site and applies wherever affiliate links appear.
Privacy Policy
Your use of Mode Tide is also governed by the site’s Privacy Policy, which explains how information is collected, used, and protected.
By using Mode Tide, you agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy in addition to these Terms of Service. The Privacy Policy is published as a separate page on this site.
External Links
Mode Tide may include links to third-party websites for reference, context, or additional resources.
Those sites are not under the control of Mode Tide, and this site is not responsible for their content, accuracy, privacy practices, or any other aspect of their operation.
The inclusion of a link does not imply any endorsement of the linked site or its content. You access any linked site entirely at your own risk.
Content for General Use
The content published on Mode Tide covers nail design, beauty techniques, and product information for general informational and inspirational purposes.
Results from following any technique or using any product mentioned on this site may vary depending on your individual circumstances, skill level, and the specific products you use. Mode Tide does not guarantee any particular outcome.
Content Provided As Is
All materials on Mode Tide are provided on an “as is” basis. Mode Tide makes no representations or warranties of any kind, either express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, or suitability of any content on the site for any particular purpose.
Your use of any content, information, or material on Mode Tide is entirely at your own risk.
Mode Tide does not warrant that the site will be available at all times, that it will be error-free, or that any errors will be corrected.
Errors and Changes to Content
The content on Mode Tide may contain typographical errors, photographic inaccuracies, or outdated product information.
Mode Tide does not warrant that all materials are accurate, complete, or current at the time you access them.
The site may update, change, or remove content at any time without notice and without any obligation to maintain prior versions of any material.
Limits on Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Mode Tide and its owners, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this site or its content.
This includes damages for lost profits, lost data, loss of goodwill, or any other intangible losses, even if Mode Tide has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so these limitations may not apply to you in full.
Your Responsibility to Protect Us
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mode Tide and its owners, editors, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or related to your use of this site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
This obligation survives the termination of your use of Mode Tide.
When Access May Be Restricted
Mode Tide reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the site at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice.
This includes situations where we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, engaged in conduct harmful to other users or to the site, or misused the site in any way. Upon termination, your license to use Mode Tide ceases immediately.
Events Beyond Our Control
Mode Tide shall not be held responsible for any failure to provide access to the site or its content due to causes beyond the site’s reasonable control. This includes natural disasters, power outages, internet service disruptions, cyberattacks, acts of government, war, civil unrest, or any other event that prevents normal operation of the site.
Changes to These Terms
Mode Tide may update these Terms of Service at any time and without prior notice.
The updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of Mode Tide after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
It is your responsibility to review this page periodically so you remain informed of any updates.
Applicable Law
These Terms of Service and any dispute arising from your use of Mode Tide shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Mode Tide’s owner is established, without regard to that jurisdiction’s conflict of law rules.
By using this site, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction for any dispute arising under these Terms.
If Part of These Terms Is Invalid
If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary. The remaining provisions of these Terms will continue in full force and effect.
The Full Agreement Between Us
These Terms of Service, together with Mode Tide’s Privacy Policy, Affiliate Disclosure, and any other notices or policies published on this site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mode Tide regarding your use of the site.
They supersede any prior agreements, communications, or understandings between you and Mode Tide on the same subject matter.
Questions About These Terms
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service or how they apply to your use of Mode Tide, you’re welcome to reach out directly.
Mode Tide Terms of Service — Effective August 2026
Questions and correspondence: contact@modetide.com
