Legal notice
Legal Notice & Trademark Disclaimer
1. Ownership of Site
This website and the online store hosted herein are operated by Stephanie Marie Kinney, doing business as Rescue Retro Relics. Rescue Retro Relics is a legally registered sole proprietorship operating out of Macomb County, Michigan, USA.
2. Trademark & Copyright Disclaimer (First Sale Doctrine Notice)
Rescue Retro Relics specializes in the curated resale of authentic, vintage, retro, and modern collectible toys, cartoon merchandise, stationery, and household goods.
Independent Reseller Status: Rescue Retro Relics is an independent reseller of lawfully acquired products. We are not an authorized distributor, partner, agent, or representative of, nor are we affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the trademark owners or manufacturers of the items sold on this site (including, but not limited to, Sanrio, Peanuts Worldwide/Snoopy, Viacom/Garfield, or any other brand entity).
Protected Right to Resell: All trademarked brand names, logos, character names, and product designs featured or referred to on this website remain the sole property of their respective trademark holders. Our use of these names and descriptions is strictly nominative and intended solely to truthfully identify the authentic items being offered for sale.
The First Sale Doctrine: Pursuant to United States copyright and trademark law (First Sale Doctrine, 17 U.S.C. § 109(a)), Rescue Retro Relics maintains the absolute legal right to resell authentic, lawfully purchased, officially licensed products without requiring permission or licensing from the original trademark or copyright owners.
3. Proprietary Website Content
While we do not claim ownership over the commercial brands of the items we resell, all original content created for this website—including but not limited to our brand logo, customized text, custom graphics, layout design, and original product photography taken by us—is the intellectual property of Rescue Retro Relics. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, scraping, or modification of our original website content for commercial use is strictly prohibited.
4. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
By accessing or using this website, you agree that any legal claims, disputes, or causes of action arising out of or relating to your use of this site or purchases made through Rescue Retro Relics shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict of law principles. You explicitly consent to the exclusive venue and personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within Macomb County, Michigan.
5. Contact Information
For legal inquiries, notices, or questions regarding this disclaimer, please contact us directly via email at: stephanie@rescueretrorelics.com.