Last Updated: 01 January 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Garden Seed Store! These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website gardenseedstore.com and your purchases from our store. By accessing our site and making a purchase, you agree to be bound by these terms. Our store specializes in quality gardening supplies for gardening enthusiasts, from beginners to experienced gardeners.
2. User Obligations and Responsibilities
As a user of our website, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information when creating an account or making a purchase
- Use the website only for lawful purposes
- Not attempt to undermine the security or integrity of our systems
- Not use the website to transmit any viruses or malicious code
- Be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- Verify that products ordered meet your requirements before purchase
- Ensure that the delivery address provided is correct and accessible
3. Products and Services Description
Garden Seed Store offers a variety of gardening supplies including:
- Planters & baskets
- Power tools
- Pumps & irrigation systems
- Seeds & bulbs
- Trellis & screening
We strive to provide accurate descriptions and images of our products. However, slight variations may occur, and colors may appear differently depending on your monitor settings. If you have any questions about a product, please contact us before purchasing.
4. Ordering and Payment Terms
Order Process: When you place an order, you will receive an acknowledgment email. This is not an order confirmation. Your order is accepted only when we send a confirmation email.
Pricing: All prices are in GBP (£) and include VAT where applicable. We reserve the right to change prices without notice, though changes will not affect confirmed orders.
Payment Methods: We accept the following payment methods:
- Visa
- MasterCard
- JCB
- PayPal
Order Processing: Orders are processed within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation. Orders are not processed on weekends or public holidays.
5. Shipping and Delivery
Shipping Methods:
- Standard Shipping: £12.95 via DHL or FedEx (10-15 business days after dispatch)
- Free Shipping: Available on orders over £50 via EMS (15-25 business days after dispatch)
Shipping Limitations: We do not currently ship to all parts of Asia and some remote regions. Delivery times are estimates only, and we are not responsible for delays caused by customs or postal services.
Risk of Loss: All products purchased from us are delivered pursuant to a shipment contract. The risk of loss and title for such products pass to you upon our delivery to the carrier.
6. Returns and Refunds
Returns Period: You may return most items within 15 days of receipt. Items must be in original, unused condition with original packaging.
Non-Returnable Items: For health and hygiene reasons, we cannot accept returns on:
- Seeds & bulbs with opened original packaging
- Used gardening tools (Power tools category)
- Opened irrigation products (Pumps & irrigation category)
Exceptions: Damaged or defective items from non-returnable categories will be replaced or refunded if reported immediately.
Return Process: To initiate a return, email [email protected] within 15 days of receipt using our Returns Request Template. We will provide return instructions within 2 business days.
Refunds: Refunds are processed within 5-7 business days after we receive and inspect returned items. Refunds are issued to the original payment method.
Return Shipping Costs: We cover return shipping for our errors or defective products. For other returns, customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and product descriptions, is the property of Garden Seed Store or our suppliers and is protected by international copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content without our express written permission.
8. Liability Limitations
Garden Seed Store shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use our website or services
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
- Any products purchased through our website
- Any matters beyond our reasonable control
Our maximum liability arising from any product sale is limited to the purchase price of that product.
9. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our separate Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
10. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Garden Seed Store
15 Grainger St, Newcastle upon Tyne, GB CH8Z 1CJ
Email: [email protected]
