Terms and Conditions for Elementary and Co
Last Updated: [Date, e.g., 1 August 2025]
Welcome to Elementary and Co. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website located at www.elementaryshop.co.za (“Website”) and any related services provided by Elementary and Co.
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Website.
1. Definitions
- “Company,” “We,” “Us,” “Our” refers to Elementary and Co, the owner of the Website.
- “You,” “Your,” “User” refers to you as the user of our Website and the purchaser of goods.
- “Products” refers to any and all goods offered for sale on the Website.
- “Content” means all text, graphics, images, logos, and software on the Website.
2. Use of the Website
2.1. You agree to use this Website for lawful purposes only. You are prohibited from posting or transmitting any material that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
2.2. To place an order, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details and password and for all activities that occur under your account.
- We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or cancel orders at our sole discretion.
3. Products and Orders
3.1. Product Information: We strive to display Product information, including images and descriptions, as accurately as possible. However, we cannot guarantee that your screen’s display of any colour or texture will be completely accurate.
3.2. Pricing: All prices are listed in South African Rand (ZAR) and are inclusive of Value-Added Tax (VAT) where applicable. Prices are subject to change without notice. The price applicable to your order will be the price at the time your order is accepted.
3.3. Payment: Payment can be made via the payment methods available at checkout. We use secure, third-party payment processors. We do not store your full credit card details on our servers.
3.4. Order Acceptance: Your receipt of an order confirmation does not signify our acceptance of your order, nor does it constitute confirmation of our offer to sell. We reserve the right at any time after receipt of your order to accept, decline, or limit your order for any reason.
3.5. Shipping and Delivery: We will deliver the Products to the address specified in your order. Delivery times are estimates and commence from the date of shipping, rather than the date of order. We are not responsible for any delays caused by destination customs clearance processes or courier-related issues. Shipping costs are displayed at checkout and are for your account.
4. Returns, Refunds, and Exchanges
4.1. Our returns and refunds policy is in accordance with the South African Consumer Protection Act.
4.2. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may be eligible to return it within [e.g., 7 or 14] days for a refund, exchange, or store credit, provided the item is in its original, unused condition with all packaging and tags intact.
4.3. To initiate a return, please contact us at [Your Returns Email Address, e.g., returns@elementaryshop.co.za].
4.4. Items marked as “Sale” or certain types of goods (e.g., personalised items, earrings) may not be eligible for return. This will be clearly stated on the product page.
5. Intellectual Property
All Content included on the Website, such as text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Elementary and Co or its content suppliers and is protected by South African and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or republish any of the Content without our prior written consent.
6. Limitation of Liability
The Website and the Products are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permissible by law, Elementary and Co disclaims all warranties, express or implied. We will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this Website or from any Products purchased from this Website, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.
7. Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), is available [Link to Your Privacy Policy Page]. By using this Website, you consent to the processing of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and your use of the Website will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa to resolve any dispute arising out of these Terms or the use of the Website.
9. Changes to Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your use of the Website following any such change constitutes your agreement to follow and be bound by the Terms as changed. For this reason, we encourage you to review these Terms whenever you use this Website.
10. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
- Company Name: Elementary and Co
- Email: online@elementaryshop.co.za
- Physical Address: 22 North Street , Pietermaritzburg , 3201
- Website: www.elementaryshop.co.za