Legal notice

LEGAL NOTICE AND TERMS OF USE

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS The website located at karaecrumb.co.za is owned and operated by Karaé Crumb. Access to and use of this website, as well as the purchase of any luxury gourmet products, are subject to the following legal notice and terms of use. By navigating this platform or engaging in a commercial transaction with Karaé Crumb, the user acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these terms in their entirety. Should any individual disagree with these provisions, they must immediately cease use of this website.

2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS All content published on this website including but not limited to text, high-resolution imagery, brand nomenclature, logos, graphic design elements, proprietary baking formulations, and the specific aesthetic "look and feel" of the Karaé Crumb brand is the exclusive property of Karaé Crumb and is protected under the intellectual property laws of the Republic of South Africa and international copyright treaties. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or transmission of this content for commercial or personal gain without express written consent from the CEO of Karaé Crumb is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

3. PRODUCT REPRESENTATION AND ACCURACY Karaé Crumb endeavors to display the characteristics and visual appearance of its gourmet products as accurately as possible. However, given the handcrafted nature of our cookies, slight variations in texture, color, and dimension may occur. All descriptions of products and pricing are subject to change at any time without prior notice, at the sole discretion of the business. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time. Any offer for a product made on this site is void where prohibited by law.

4. ALLERGEN NOTICE AND CONSUMPTION Customers are hereby formally notified that all products produced by Karaé Crumb are manufactured in a facility that may handle common allergens, including but not limited to nuts, dairy, gluten, soy, and eggs. While we maintain rigorous standards of production, we cannot guarantee the total absence of cross-contamination. It is the responsibility of the consumer to review product ingredients and assess their own dietary risks. Karaé Crumb shall not be held liable for adverse reactions resulting from the consumption of our products.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY To the maximum extent permitted by South African law, Karaé Crumb, its directors, and its employees shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this website or the purchase and consumption of our products. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, or health-related claims, even if Karaé Crumb has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The total liability of the business for any claim arising out of a commercial transaction shall not exceed the purchase price paid for the specific goods in question.

6. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION (POPIA) In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, Karaé Crumb is committed to safeguarding the privacy of its users. Any personal data collected during the procurement process including names, contact details, and delivery addresses is processed solely for the purposes of order fulfillment and business communication. We do not sell or lease user data to third parties. By providing personal information, the user consents to its processing for the intended functional purposes of the transaction. When personal data is disclosed such as name and surname of an individual is through their consent to review the products which will be up on the website.

7. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION This legal notice and all matters arising from the use of this website are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.

8. AMENDMENTS TO LEGAL TERMS Karaé Crumb reserves the right to amend, update, or replace any part of this legal notice at its sole discretion. It is the responsibility of the user to check this page periodically for changes. Continued use of the website following the posting of any changes constitutes formal acceptance of those amendments.