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Terms of Use

Last updated: January 2026

These terms govern your use of The UX Shop website and its content. By using the site, you agree to these terms.

Using our content​

Guides, patterns, and documentation​

The guides, patterns, and documentation on The UX Shop are provided for informational and educational purposes. You may:

  • Read and reference the content for personal and professional use
  • Share links to pages on the site
  • Adapt concepts and techniques for your own work
  • Print materials for personal reference or team use

You may not:

  • Republish substantial portions of our content as your own
  • Sell access to our content
  • Create derivative products that compete directly with The UX Shop
  • Remove attribution when quoting or referencing our work

Tools​

The tools on The UX Shop (checklists, templates, etc.) are provided free of charge for professional use. You may:

  • Use them in your design and research work
  • Adapt them to your team's needs
  • Include them in your internal processes

The tools are provided "as is" without warranty. We don't guarantee they're suitable for any particular purpose.

Screenshots and images​

Images on the site are for illustration only. You may not reuse our images without permission, except for small screenshots used in commentary about the site itself.

User conduct​

When using the site or contacting us, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate information when subscribing to the newsletter
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site
  • Not interfere with the site's operation or other users' access
  • Not use the site for any unlawful purpose

Intellectual property​

The UX Shop name, logo, and original content are protected by intellectual property laws. The site's structure, design, and original written content are our work.

Where we discuss general UX principles, interaction patterns, or industry-standard techniques, we don't claim ownership of those underlying concepts—only our particular expression and organization of them.

Our content occasionally references external resources. These links are provided for convenience. We don't control external sites and aren't responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability.

Disclaimer​

The information on The UX Shop is provided for general guidance. While we strive for accuracy:

  • Content may become outdated as standards and best practices evolve
  • Guidance may not apply to all situations or contexts
  • We can't guarantee following our recommendations will produce specific results

You're responsible for evaluating whether our guidance is appropriate for your specific situation.

Limitation of liability​

To the extent permitted by law, The UX Shop isn't liable for any damages arising from:

  • Use of the site or reliance on its content
  • Inability to access the site
  • Errors or omissions in content
  • Loss of data when using our tools

The tools on this site run in your browser and don't transmit data to us. We're not responsible for data loss due to browser issues, device problems, or user error.

Changes to these terms​

We may update these terms periodically. Significant changes will be noted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Governing law​

These terms are governed by applicable law. Any disputes will be resolved in accordance with standard legal processes.

Contact​

Questions about these terms? Email hello@theuxshop.com.

These terms are meant to be reasonable and fair. If something seems unclear or problematic, let us know—we're happy to clarify.