Terms of Service
Last updated July 1, 2026
The short version: DollScout is a free search tool that helps you find Barbie dolls other shops already sell, and links you to those shops. We don't sell the dolls, set the prices, or handle checkout. Any purchase is strictly between you and the merchant, and listings can be inaccurate, so always verify on the merchant's site.
1. Acceptance of these terms
By using DollScout (the "Service"), operated by Ethercycle LLC ("we", "us"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
2. What DollScout is (and isn't)
DollScout is a search and referral tool. It surfaces collector Barbie dolls that independent shops already list for sale through Shopify's Universal Commerce Protocol catalog and links out to those shops. DollScout is not a store, marketplace, or seller. We do not hold inventory, set prices, process payments, fulfill orders, or handle returns. Every transaction is solely between you and the third-party merchant.
3. No affiliation with Mattel
DollScout is independent and unofficial. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Mattel, Inc. BarbieĀ® is a registered trademark of Mattel, Inc.; the term is used here only descriptively (nominative fair use) to help collectors find dolls.
4. Third-party merchants and links
Result cards link to independent merchant websites that we do not own or control. We are not responsible for those sites, their products, their content, their prices, or their handling of your data. Your dealings with any merchant, including payment and delivery, are governed by that merchant's own terms and policies.
5. Accuracy and availability; no warranty
Listings, prices, images, and availability come from the merchants via Shopify and can change or be inaccurate or out of date. Always confirm the details on the merchant's own site before buying. The Service is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.
6. Acceptable use
You agree not to misuse the Service, including by scraping, hammering it with automated requests, attempting to bypass rate limits, interfering with its operation, or using it for any unlawful purpose.
7. Intellectual property
The DollScout name, wordmark, and site design belong to Ethercycle LLC. Product titles, descriptions, and images belong to the respective merchants or their licensors and are shown for reference and to link you to the source listing.
8. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ethercycle LLC will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss arising out of your use of (or inability to use) the Service or any third-party merchant you reach through it.
9. Changes to these terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. The "last updated" date above reflects the current version.
10. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules.
11. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Email info@ethercycle.com.