Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: October 30, 2026
Welcome to Dooley Gardens! These Terms & Conditions explain the rules, responsibilities, and expectations associated with using our website, purchasing products, creating customer accounts, participating in auctions, and using our communication services.
We want every interaction with Dooley Gardens to be straightforward, fair, and enjoyable.
By accessing or using https://www.dooleygardens.com, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions, to the extent permitted by applicable law. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
1. About Dooley Gardens
Dooley Gardens is a Maine-based business specializing in daylilies, daylily seeds, and garden-inspired products, including photography, artwork, gifts, and related merchandise.
Our website provides information about our gardens and products, opportunities to purchase merchandise, and access to additional services, including online auctions.
Throughout these terms, “Dooley Gardens,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to the business operating this website. “You” and “your” refer to visitors, customers, and registered account holders.
2. Website Use and Customer Accounts
Certain website features, including purchases and auction participation, may require a registered customer account.
When creating or maintaining an account, you agree to:
Provide accurate and current information.
Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
Use your account only for lawful and authorized activities.
Notify Dooley Gardens if you suspect unauthorized account access.
Avoid creating fraudulent, misleading, or duplicate accounts intended to circumvent website rules.
You are responsible for activities conducted through your account to the extent permitted by applicable law.
We may restrict, suspend, or terminate accounts associated with fraudulent activity, abuse, violations of these terms, or actions that threaten the security or integrity of our services.
You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction if higher, to place bids in our auctions.
3. Product Information and Availability
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate descriptions, photographs, pricing, and availability information.
However, errors and variations may occur.
Live Plants and Daylily Seeds
Daylilies are living plants, and their growth, appearance, flowering, and performance depend on environmental conditions, including soil, weather, climate, and garden care.
Product photographs generally illustrate the characteristics of a particular cultivar or seedling. Actual results may vary due to growing conditions, plant maturity, seasonal differences, and natural variation.
Daylily seeds may produce plants with characteristics different from their parents. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the appearance or performance of seedlings grown from a particular cross is not guaranteed.
Artwork, Calendars, and Merchandise
We make reasonable efforts to represent printed products accurately. Minor differences in color, size, finish, or appearance may occur due to printing methods, production processes, and display settings.
We reserve the right to correct product listing errors, update descriptions, and modify availability or pricing, subject to applicable law and any existing contractual obligations.
4. Orders, Payments, and Pricing
All prices are listed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified.
Applicable shipping charges, taxes, and other fees are presented during the ordering process when required.
Orders are subject to product availability, payment authorization, fraud prevention checks, and acceptance by Dooley Gardens.
An order confirmation does not necessarily indicate that an order has been accepted or fulfilled.
We may cancel or decline an order for legitimate reasons, including payment failure, suspected fraud, inventory errors, or an obvious pricing mistake, subject to applicable law.
If payment has been collected for an order that we cancel, we will provide an appropriate refund.
Payment processing is performed through supported third-party payment providers. The availability of specific payment methods may change.
5. Shipping, Delivery, and Local Pickup
Shipping methods, availability, charges, and estimated delivery information are provided during checkout or in applicable product descriptions.
Because some of our products are living plants, shipping schedules may depend on seasonal availability and weather conditions.
We may delay shipment when reasonably necessary to protect plant health or address severe weather or fulfillment disruptions.
Some products may be available for local pickup, subject to the options presented at checkout.
Delivery dates are estimates unless expressly guaranteed. We are not responsible for carrier delays outside our reasonable control, but customers should contact us if a shipment is delayed, damaged, or missing so we can investigate and assist.
Any applicable cancellation, return, replacement, or refund conditions will be communicated through the product listing, checkout process, or customer service.
Nothing in these terms limits rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded.
6. Online Auction Participation
Dooley Gardens may offer limited-availability daylilies, introductions, seedlings, and other products through online auctions.
Participation in these auctions is subject to the following conditions.
Eligibility and Account Verification
Auction participants must have an eligible customer account and satisfy applicable verification and security requirements.
We may require mobile phone verification to help discourage fraudulent bidding and maintain auction integrity.
Successful phone verification confirms access to a supplied phone number. It does not guarantee the identity, creditworthiness, or eligibility of an individual.
Bidding Responsibilities
By placing a bid, you represent that you intend and are financially able to complete the purchase if your bid is successful.
Bids may be binding commitments to purchase, subject to the displayed auction rules and applicable law.
Customers should carefully review product descriptions, shipping availability, auction requirements, and bid amounts before submitting a bid.
We may investigate and take appropriate action against fraudulent bidding, automated abuse, bid manipulation, or attempts to interfere with auction operations.
Auction Timing and Extensions
Auction start times, end times, opening bids, reserve prices, and bidding increments are governed by the information displayed for each auction.
Some auctions may use automatic extensions when bids are placed shortly before the scheduled closing time. When enabled, these extensions are intended to provide eligible participants an additional opportunity to bid.
The auction system’s recorded results govern the determination of successful bids, subject to review and correction of technical errors or fraudulent activity.
Winning Bids and Payment
The successful bidder is generally responsible for completing payment for the winning bid, along with applicable shipping charges and taxes.
Payment instructions and any applicable deadlines will be communicated through the website or associated transaction notifications.
Failure to complete payment may result in cancellation of the winning transaction and restrictions on future auction participation.
Technical Issues and Auction Integrity
Although we work to maintain reliable auction services, temporary interruptions, network delays, software errors, or other technical issues may occur.
Dooley Gardens may review, postpone, cancel, or correct an affected auction when reasonably necessary to address a material technical issue, suspected fraud, or an error affecting the fairness of the bidding process.
Any such actions will be taken in good faith and subject to applicable law.
7. SMS Messaging and Mobile Phone Verification
Dooley Gardens uses SMS text messaging to verify customer mobile phone numbers, protect account security, and support secure participation in online auctions. SMS verification messages are delivered through third-party telecommunications services, including Twilio.
SMS Program Name
Dooley Gardens Auction Verification
Program Description
Customers who wish to participate in Dooley Gardens online auctions may be required to verify ownership of a valid U.S. mobile phone number.
When a customer requests phone verification through our website, Dooley Gardens sends a one-time security code by SMS to the mobile number provided. The customer enters this code on our website to complete the verification process.
This program is limited to customer-requested authentication and phone verification. It does not include advertising, promotional offers, or recurring marketing messages.
SMS Consent and Enrollment
Customers opt in through the phone verification form on the Dooley Gardens website at https://www.dooleygardens.com/.
Before requesting a verification code, customers must:
Enter their mobile phone number in the designated verification form.
Review the SMS consent disclosure, including the types of messages they will receive, message frequency, applicable charges, and opt-out instructions.
Affirmatively select the SMS consent checkbox, which is not selected by default.
Click “Text me a verification code” to request an authentication message.
By completing these steps, customers expressly consent to receive automated, transactional SMS verification messages from Dooley Gardens at the mobile number provided.
Customers represent that they own or are authorized to use the phone number submitted.
Consent applies only to the Dooley Gardens Auction Verification program and does not authorize marketing messages or enrollment in unrelated SMS messaging programs.
Consent to receive marketing text messages is not a condition of purchasing goods or services from Dooley Gardens.
Message Frequency
Verification messages are sent only in response to customer-initiated verification requests.
Customers will ordinarily receive one SMS verification code for each successful request. Additional messages may be sent when customers voluntarily request another code or repeat the verification process.
Message frequency varies based on individual verification activity.
The program does not send regularly scheduled or recurring promotional messages.
Messaging Fees and Carrier Charges
Message and data rates may apply.
Dooley Gardens does not charge a separate subscription fee for SMS phone verification. However, customers may incur standard messaging or data charges from their wireless service providers.
Customers are responsible for any charges imposed by their mobile carriers.
Opting Out of SMS Messages
Reply STOP to any Dooley Gardens verification text message to unsubscribe from SMS communications associated with the sending number or messaging service.
Once an opt-out request is processed, further messages covered by that opt-out will be blocked unless the customer completes an appropriate opt-in process.
Opting out may prevent customers from completing SMS-based verification and participating in online auctions requiring verified mobile phone numbers.
Customers who wish to resume receiving verification messages after opting out may need to restore messaging consent through the applicable supported opt-in process.
Customer Support and Assistance
Reply HELP to a Dooley Gardens SMS verification message for assistance with the messaging program.
Customers may also contact Dooley Gardens directly:
Email: patrick@dooleygardens.com
Phone: (207) 233-7182
Website: https://www.dooleygardens.com/
Customers experiencing difficulty receiving verification codes may also use the verification assistance option available on participating auction pages.
Message Delivery and Carrier Disclaimer
Carriers are not liable for any delayed or undelivered messages.
SMS delivery is subject to mobile carrier availability, network conditions, device compatibility, telecommunications restrictions, and other factors outside the control of Dooley Gardens.
Dooley Gardens cannot guarantee that a verification message will be delivered within a particular timeframe.
Delayed or undelivered verification messages do not automatically extend auction deadlines or bidding periods.
Customers should complete required phone verification before attempting to participate in time-sensitive auctions.
Privacy, Security, and Mobile Information
Dooley Gardens collects and processes mobile phone numbers and related verification information for purposes of authentication, account security, fraud prevention, and administration of online auction participation.
Verification-related information may include mobile phone numbers, consent records, verification status, request timestamps, and security-related activity records.
We do not sell or share your SMS opt-in data or personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Mobile phone numbers and SMS consent information are not shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
Information necessary to operate this program may be processed by Twilio, telecommunications carriers, and authorized service providers solely for purposes such as SMS delivery, verification, security, fraud prevention, and related operational support.
Dooley Gardens takes reasonable measures to safeguard customer information and limits its use to legitimate business and operational purposes as described in our Privacy Policy.
For additional information about our collection, use, retention, and protection of personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.
Changes to the SMS Verification Program
Dooley Gardens may update its SMS verification procedures, messaging providers, or program terms to address security, operational, or regulatory requirements.
Material changes affecting the types of messages customers receive or the scope of their consent will be communicated as appropriate, and additional consent will be obtained when required.
Continued use of the verification service is subject to these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.
8. Email and Other Communications
By using our website or placing an order, you may receive communications necessary to manage your account, purchases, auction transactions, or customer service requests.
Marketing emails and newsletters are managed separately from essential transactional communications.
Where required by law, promotional communications will be sent only with appropriate consent.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the instructions included in those messages.
9. Intellectual Property
Website content, including original photographs, graphics, written descriptions, artwork, and other creative materials, may be protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.
Unless otherwise authorized, you may not reproduce, distribute, commercially exploit, or republish original Dooley Gardens content without permission.
Customers purchasing physical artwork, calendars, or other merchandise receive the purchased product but do not acquire ownership of the underlying intellectual property rights unless expressly stated.
10. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
Use the website for fraudulent or unlawful purposes.
Submit false orders or fraudulent bids.
Interfere with website security or availability.
Access accounts or information without authorization.
Attempt to manipulate auction outcomes.
Abuse verification or messaging systems.
Use automated tools to overload, disrupt, or improperly exploit website functionality.
Misrepresent your identity or association with another person or business.
Violations may result in appropriate account restrictions or other action consistent with applicable law.
11. Third-Party Services
Certain website features depend on third-party providers, including payment processors, shipping carriers, hosting services, and telecommunications providers.
These providers may operate under separate terms and privacy policies.
We are not responsible for third-party services outside our reasonable control, but this provision does not exclude responsibilities that applicable law places on Dooley Gardens.
12. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
We work to provide accurate information, reliable website functionality, and quality products.
However, except where otherwise expressly agreed or required by law, the website and its informational content are provided on an “as available” basis.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted website availability or that every technical issue can be prevented.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Dooley Gardens will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from website interruptions or service use.
Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded, or limits applicable consumer protection rights, statutory warranties, or remedies.
13. Privacy Policy
Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.
Please review the Privacy Policy at:
https://www.dooleygardens.com/privacy-policy/
14. Changes to These Terms
Dooley Gardens may update these Terms & Conditions to reflect changes in our business, website functionality, products, auction services, communication practices, or legal requirements.
The effective date will be updated when changes are published.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice or obtain appropriate agreement before material changes take effect.
15. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Maine, United States, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
Nothing in this section limits consumer rights or protections that cannot lawfully be waived.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, your account, an order, auction participation, or SMS communications, please contact:
Dooley Gardens
428 Sokokis Trail North
Limerick, Maine 04048
United States
Email: patrick@dooleygardens.com
Phone: (207) 233-7182
Website: https://www.dooleygardens.com
Thank you for visiting and supporting Dooley Gardens. We appreciate the opportunity to share our passion for daylilies, gardening, and the natural world with you.
