Terms of service

Equator Gourmet

Last Updated: Jun 1 2025

OVERVIEW

This website is operated by Equator Gourmet. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Equator Gourmet. Equator Gourmet offers this website, including all information, tools, and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated here.

By visiting our site and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”, “Terms”), including any additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein or available by hyperlink. These Terms apply to all users of the site, including without limitation browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and contributors of content.

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, then you may not access the website or use any services.

Any new features or tools added to the store will also be subject to these Terms. You can review the most current version at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms by posting updates to our site. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc., which provides us with the e-commerce platform to sell our products and services to you.

SECTION 1 - ONLINE STORE TERMS

By agreeing to these Terms, you confirm you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you have given consent for your minor dependents to use this site.

You may not use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, or violate any applicable laws in your jurisdiction.

A breach of these Terms may result in the immediate termination of your services.

SECTION 2 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone, at any time, for any reason.

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, sell, or exploit any part of the service without express written permission.

Transmission of your content (excluding credit card info) may be unencrypted. Credit card data is always encrypted.

SECTION 3 - ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION

The material on this site is provided for general information only. It may not always be accurate, complete, or current. We are not obligated to update information unless required by law.

SECTION 4 - MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES

Prices for our products are subject to change without notice. We may modify or discontinue the Service (or any part of it) at any time.

SECTION 5 - PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

We specialize in Grade A and Grade B Bourbon Vanilla Beans imported directly from Uganda.

These products may be available in limited quantities and are subject to our [Refund Policy].

We reserve the right to limit or refuse sales and to discontinue any product at our discretion.

SECTION 6 - ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION

You agree to provide complete and accurate account and purchase details. We reserve the right to cancel or limit orders.

SECTION 7 - OPTIONAL TOOLS

We may provide access to third-party tools or apps without warranties. You use them at your own risk and are responsible for reviewing their terms.

SECTION 8 - THIRD-PARTY LINKS

We are not responsible for third-party materials, websites, or services. Review their terms and privacy policies before engaging.

SECTION 9 - USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND SUBMISSIONS

By submitting comments, suggestions, or other content, you give us the right to use them without restriction. You agree not to submit unlawful or offensive content.

SECTION 10 - PERSONAL INFORMATION

Your personal information submitted through our store is governed by our [Privacy Policy].

SECTION 11 - ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

We reserve the right to correct any typographical errors or inaccuracies and to cancel orders affected by them.

SECTION 12 - PROHIBITED USES

You may not use this site or its content for:

Any unlawful purpose
Violating intellectual property
Transmitting viruses
Spamming or phishing
Harassment or discrimination
Interfering with security features

Violating these terms may lead to termination of your access.

SECTION 13 - DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Our services and products are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for damages resulting from your use of the service or products.

SECTION 14 - INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold Equator Gourmet and its affiliates harmless from any claims or demands due to your breach of these Terms or violation of any law.

SECTION 15 - SEVERABILITY

If any part of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the rest will remain valid and enforceable.

SECTION 16 - TERMINATION

These Terms remain effective unless terminated by either party. We may terminate your use of the service at any time without notice if you breach the Terms.