Terms & Conditions
ARTICLE 1 – DEFINITIONS
In these Terms & Conditions, the following definitions apply:
- Reflection Period: The period during which the consumer may exercise their right of withdrawal.
- Consumer: A natural person not acting in the course of a profession or business who enters into a distance contract with the entrepreneur.
- Duration Transaction: A distance contract relating to a series of products and/or services, where delivery and/or purchase obligations are spread over time.
- Durable Data Carrier: Any tool enabling the consumer or entrepreneur to store information addressed personally to them in a way that allows future consultation and unaltered reproduction.
- Right of Withdrawal: The consumer’s ability to cancel the distance contract within the reflection period.
- Entrepreneur: The natural or legal person (Inter Spice Ltd.) offering products and/or services to consumers at a distance.
- Distance Contract: An agreement concluded exclusively via one or more distance communication techniques (e.g., website, email) within a system organized by the entrepreneur.
- Distance Communication Technology: Means used to conclude an agreement without the consumer and entrepreneur being physically present at the same time.
- General Terms & Conditions: These present terms of the entrepreneur.
ARTICLE 2 – IDENTITY OF THE ENTREPRENEUR
Store name: Inter-spice
Company name: Savours Du Monde
Company number: 912 345 678
Adress: 45 Rue des Épices, 13006 Marseille, Frankrijk
Email: Info@inter-spice.com
Phone: +1 (604) 555-0192
Business hours: Mon–Sat: 09:00 – 17:00
Sunday: Closed (EST) Eastern Standard Time (Toronto)
ARTICLE 3 – APPLICABILITY
- These Terms & Conditions apply to every offer by the entrepreneur and every distance contract or order between the entrepreneur and consumer.
- Before concluding the distance contract, the text of these Terms & Conditions will be made available to the consumer. If not reasonably possible, it will be indicated where they can be viewed and sent free of charge upon request.
- If concluded electronically, the Terms & Conditions will be provided in a downloadable and storable format (e.g., PDF) before conclusion.
- In case of conflicting provisions, the consumer may invoke the most favorable clause.
- If any provision is void or annulled, the remainder remains valid, and the invalid provision will be replaced with one closest to its original intent.
- Situations not covered shall be interpreted in the spirit of these Terms & Conditions.
ARTICLE 4 – THE OFFER
- Offers with limited validity or conditions will clearly state such terms.
- Offers are non-binding; the entrepreneur may modify or withdraw them.
- Offers include a complete and accurate description of products/services, sufficient for proper consumer assessment.
- Images are truthful representations; obvious errors do not bind the entrepreneur.
- Each offer clearly states:
- Price (in CAD, excluding customs/import duties if applicable — borne by customer)
- Free shipping within Canada
- Method of contract conclusion
- Applicability of right of withdrawal
- Payment, delivery, and execution methods
- Offer acceptance period or price guarantee duration
- Whether the contract is archived and accessible post-conclusion
- Consumer’s ability to check and correct data before concluding
- Languages available (English/French)
- Minimum contract duration (if applicable)
- Available sizes, grind levels, or packaging options
ARTICLE 5 – THE AGREEMENT
- The agreement is concluded when the consumer accepts the offer and meets all conditions.
- Electronic acceptance is immediately confirmed via email. Until confirmation, the consumer may cancel.
- The entrepreneur ensures secure data transmission and a safe web environment.
- The entrepreneur may verify the consumer’s ability to fulfill payment obligations. Orders may be refused or subject to special conditions with justification.
- The following will be provided with the product/service (in writing or on a durable medium): a. Visiting address for complaints b. Conditions and method of right of withdrawal (or exclusion notice) c. Warranty and after-sales information d. Data from Article 4(5) e. Termination conditions for contracts >1 year
- Each contract is subject to sufficient product availability.
ARTICLE 6 – RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL
- Consumers may cancel within 30 days of receipt (reflection period starts the day after delivery).
- During this period, handle products/packaging with care. Unpack only to assess (e.g., open jar to smell — do not use in cooking).
- To withdraw:
- Notify via email (info@inter-spice.com) within 30 days
- Return within 14 days of notification with proof of shipment
- If not notified or returned timely, the purchase is final.
ARTICLE 7 – COSTS IN CASE OF WITHDRAWAL
- Return shipping costs are borne by the consumer (except for defective/incorrect items).
- Refunds issued within 14 days of receiving return or proof of shipment.
ARTICLE 8 – EXCLUSION OF RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL
The right of withdrawal is excluded for:
- Products made to consumer specifications (e.g., custom blends)
- Perishable goods (e.g., fresh spices, ground herbs)
- Sealed products broken for hygiene reasons (e.g., opened bulk bags)
- Products that spoil quickly
Exclusion is clearly stated in the offer before purchase.
ARTICLE 9 – THE PRICE
- Prices during the offer’s validity will not increase, except due to tax changes.
- Prices are in CAD, include applicable taxes (HST/GST/PST), and reflect free shipping.
- Price increases within 3 months post-contract: only if required by law.
- Price increases after 3 months: only if stipulated and due to legal changes; consumer may cancel from effective date.
- Printing/typesetting errors do not bind the entrepreneur.
ARTICLE 10 – CONFORMITY & WARRANTY
- Products comply with the agreement, offer specifications, and reasonable standards of quality/usability.
- Warranty matches manufacturer’s; entrepreneur is not liable for suitability beyond normal use.
- Report defects/wrong items within 14 days of delivery. Return in original packaging, unused.
- Warranty void if:
- Consumer repairs/modifies product
- Product exposed to abnormal conditions
- Defect results from government regulations on materials
ARTICLE 11 – DELIVERY & EXECUTION
- Orders processed with utmost care.
- Delivery to the address provided by the consumer.
- Orders shipped within 1–2 business days; delivery in 5–7 business days.
- If delayed >14 days, consumer may cancel without cost and claim damages.
- Risk transfers upon delivery to consumer or designated representative.
- If unavailable, a replacement may be offered (withdrawable). Return costs borne by entrepreneur.
ARTICLE 12 – DURATION CONTRACTS
- Indefinite contracts: Terminable anytime with 1-month notice.
- Fixed-term contracts: Terminable at end of term with 1-month notice.
- Auto-renewal: Not allowed unless consumer can cancel with ≤1 month notice.
- Contracts >1 year: Terminable after 1 year with 1-month notice, unless unreasonable.
ARTICLE 13 – PAYMENT
- Payment due within 7 business days of reflection period start (or upon service agreement confirmation).
- Report payment data errors immediately.
- In case of default, reasonable pre-communicated costs may be charged (subject to law).
ARTICLE 14 – COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
- Submit complaints within 7 days of discovering defects, fully described.
- Response within 14 days. If longer, acknowledgment with expected timeline.
- If unresolved amicably, dispute eligible for resolution.
- Complaints do not suspend obligations unless stated in writing.
- Valid complaints: free repair/replacement at entrepreneur’s discretion.
ARTICLE 15 – DISPUTES
Contracts are governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada. Disputes fall under Canadian jurisdiction, even if the consumer resides abroad.
ARTICLE 16 – SMS MARKETING
By opting into SMS at checkout, purchase initiation, or via our tools, you consent to recurring SMS messages (order updates, abandoned cart reminders, promotions, review requests) — even if your number is on Canada’s National DNCL. Message frequency varies. Consent is not required to purchase.
To opt out:
- Reply STOP to any message
- Use the unsubscribe link in messages
Other methods (e.g., “unsubscribe” text) are invalid. We do not charge for SMS, but carrier message/data rates apply.
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Company information:
Store name: Inter-spice
Company name: Savours Du Monde
Company number: 912 345 678
Adress: 45 Rue des Épices, 13006 Marseille, Frankrijk
Email: Info@inter-spice.com
Phone: +1 (604) 555-0192
Business hours: Mon–Sat: 09:00 – 17:00
Sunday: Closed (EST) Eastern Standard Time (Toronto)