Terms of service

Last Updated: September 5, 2026

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These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Prior Lake Bait & Tackle website at priorlakebaittackle.com and any purchases you make through our store. By accessing our website or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.

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1. About Us

Prior Lake Bait & Tackle is a fishing and outdoor retailer based in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Our physical address is 15760 State Highway 13 S, Prior Lake, MN 55372. You can reach us at info@priorlakebaittackle.us or by phone at 952-447-6096.

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2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to place an order or enter into a binding agreement with us. By using our website, you represent that you meet this requirement.

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3. Orders and Payment

All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order at our discretion, including in cases of pricing errors, suspected fraud, or unavailability of items. Full payment is required at the time of purchase. Accepted payment methods are listed on our Payment Policy page.

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4. Pricing and Taxes

All prices are displayed in US Dollars (USD). Applicable sales tax will be calculated and added at checkout based on your shipping address. We reserve the right to correct pricing errors at any time.

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5. Shipping

We ship to addresses within the United States. Shipping is complimentary on all orders. Estimated delivery timelines are provided at checkout and are estimates only — actual delivery times may vary. Risk of loss and title for items pass to you upon delivery to the carrier.

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6. Returns and Refunds

Our return and refund policy is described in detail on our Return & Refund Policy page. By placing an order, you agree to the terms of that policy.

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7. Order Cancellation

You may request to cancel your order within 24 hours of placement, provided it has not yet been processed or shipped. To request a cancellation, please contact us as soon as possible via email (info@priorlakebaittackle.us) or phone (952-447-6096) and provide your order number.

Orders cannot be cancelled once they have been processed or shipped. In such cases, please refer to our Returns & Refunds Policy page for information on the return process after delivery.

We reserve the right to cancel any order at our discretion (e.g., due to pricing errors, suspected fraud, or out-of-stock items) and will issue a full refund to the customer.

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8. Product Descriptions

We make reasonable efforts to display product colors, dimensions, specifications, and descriptions accurately. However, we do not warrant that product descriptions or other content on our website are error-free, complete, or current. Natural variations may exist in rod blanks, handles, and other materials — such variations are inherent characteristics and not defects. Fishing rod power, action, and lure weight ratings are approximate and may vary slightly by manufacturer tolerances. Product images may differ slightly from actual items due to color calibration or packaging updates.

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9. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, images, logos, and design — is the property of Prior Lake Bait & Tackle or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this site without our express written permission.

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10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and products are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

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11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Prior Lake Bait & Tackle shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of our website or products, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your purchase shall not exceed the amount you paid for the applicable order.

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12. Dispute Resolution and Binding Arbitration

Please read this section carefully. It affects your legal rights.

You and Prior Lake Bait & Tackle agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, your use of our website, or any purchase you make (collectively, "Disputes") will be resolved through binding individual arbitration, rather than in court, except as set forth below.

Informal Resolution First. Before initiating arbitration, you agree to contact us at info@priorlakebaittackle.us and provide a written description of the Dispute, the relief sought, and your contact information. We will attempt to resolve the Dispute informally within 30 days of receipt.

Binding Arbitration. If the Dispute is not resolved informally, either party may initiate binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, which are available at www.adr.org. The arbitration will be conducted in Prior Lake, Minnesota, or by telephone or video conference at your election. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Arbitration Fees. Filing fees and arbitrator compensation will be allocated in accordance with the AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules. We will pay all AAA filing, administration, and arbitrator fees for claims that do not exceed $10,000, unless the arbitrator determines the claim is frivolous.

Exceptions. Either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court if the claim qualifies. Either party may also seek emergency injunctive or other equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights.

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13. Class Action Waiver

YOU AND PRIOR LAKE BAIT & TACKLE EACH AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

If a court or arbitrator determines that this class action waiver is unenforceable for a particular claim, then that claim must be severed from the arbitration and brought in court, while all other claims proceed in arbitration.

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14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes not subject to arbitration under Section 12 shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Scott County, Minnesota, and you consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

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15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

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16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

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17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Prior Lake Bait & Tackle

Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Prior Lake, Minnesota, in accordance with applicable law.