Terms of service

Last updated: June 01 2019

OVERVIEW

This website is operated by A Taste Of Africa LLC. Throughout the site, the terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to A Taste Of Africa LLC. We offer 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 of Service (“Terms”), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms apply to all users of the site, including but not limited to browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.

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

SECTION 1 – ONLINE STORE TERMS

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

You may not use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, nor may you violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws).

A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your Services.

SECTION 2 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

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

You understand that your content (not including credit card information) may be transferred unencrypted and involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to the technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.
Credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks.

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service without express written permission by us.

SECTION 3 – ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION

We are not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete, or current. The material on this site is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting more complete or timely sources of information.

SECTION 4 – MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES

Prices for our products are subject to change without notice.

We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time.

We shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

SECTION 5 – PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

Certain products or services may be available exclusively online through the website. These products or services may have limited quantities and are subject to return or exchange only according to our Return Policy.

We make every effort to display as accurately as possible the colors and images of our products, but we cannot guarantee that your computer monitor’s display of any color will be accurate.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to limit the sales of our products or Services to any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis.

All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change at any time without notice. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time.

SECTION 6 – BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to refuse any order you place with us. We may, in our sole discretion, limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household, or per order.

You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made at our store.

SECTION 7 – THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Certain content, products, and services available via our Service may include materials from third parties.

Third-party links on this site may direct you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating their content or accuracy and do not warrant and will not have any liability for any third-party materials or websites.

Please review carefully the third-party’s policies and practices before you engage in any transaction.

SECTION 8 – USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK, AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS

If you send submissions such as creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, or plans, whether online, by email, or otherwise, you agree that we may, at any time, use and distribute them without restriction.

We are under no obligation to maintain any comments in confidence, to pay compensation, or to respond.

SECTION 9 – PERSONAL INFORMATION

Your submission of personal information through the store is governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be viewed here or accessed via the link at the bottom of our website.

SECTION 10 – ERRORS, INACCURACIES, AND OMISSIONS

Occasionally there may be information on our site or in the Service that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions that may relate to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, shipping charges, or availability.

We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information is inaccurate at any time without prior notice.

SECTION 11 – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We do not guarantee that your use of our Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the Service is at your sole risk.
All products and services delivered to you through the Service are (except as expressly stated by us) provided “as is” and “as available” for your use, without any representation, warranties, or conditions of any kind, either express or implied.

In no case shall A Taste Of Africa LLC, our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, or suppliers be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages of any kind, including lost profits or data, arising from your use of the Service or any products procured through it.

SECTION 12 – INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless A Taste Of Africa LLC and our affiliates, partners, employees, and suppliers, from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising from your breach of these Terms or violation of any law or rights of a third party.

SECTION 13 – SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful or unenforceable, such provision shall nevertheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed severed from these Terms.

SECTION 14 – TERMINATION

These Terms are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us.
You may terminate these Terms at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services, or when you cease using our site.

If we suspect that you have failed to comply with any term or provision, we may terminate this agreement at any time without notice and deny you access to our Services.

SECTION 15 – COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, product images, photographs, logos, icons, videos, and software, is the property of A Taste Of Africa LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Unless otherwise stated, all rights to this content are reserved.
You may view, download, and print pages from our website for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:

Reproduce, copy, modify, distribute, republish, or transmit any content from our website for commercial purposes without prior written consent from A Taste Of Africa LLC.
Use our logos, trademarks, or images in any manner that could cause confusion or imply sponsorship or endorsement without permission.
Create derivative works or use data mining, scraping, or other automated data-gathering tools to extract content or information from our website.

Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may result in civil or criminal penalties under applicable laws.

If you believe your copyrighted material has been used on our site in a way that constitutes infringement, please contact us at info@atasteofafrica.net with details of the alleged violation.

SECTION 16 – SMS/MMS MOBILE MESSAGE MARKETING PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A Taste Of Africa LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) offers a mobile messaging program (“the Program”) subject to these Mobile Messaging Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy (collectively, “the Agreement”). By opting into or participating in our SMS/MMS Program, you agree to these terms.

1. User Opt-In

By opting into the Program, you consent to receive recurring automated promotional and personalized marketing text messages (e.g., product updates, special offers, and cart reminders) from A Taste Of Africa at the mobile number you provided.
Consent to receive these messages is not a condition of purchase. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt in through forms on our website, at checkout, or through other sign-up methods we make available.

2. User Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving SMS/MMS messages at any time by replying with any of the following keywords: STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT.
After doing so, you may receive a confirmation message to verify your request.

Please note:

Alternative words or phrases may not be recognized by our system.
Requests made verbally or through email are not valid opt-out methods and may not be processed.

3. Program Description

Our SMS/MMS messages may include:

Promotions, product launches, and exclusive discounts
Order confirmations and updates
Skincare tips or educational content
Cart reminders or restock alerts

Messages may be sent via autodialer, but not all messages are automated.

4. Message Frequency and Cost

Message frequency may vary based on user interaction.
Standard message and data rates from your carrier may apply.
We are not responsible for any charges incurred as a result of messages received or sent.

5. Support

For help regarding our SMS/MMS program, text HELP to the number you receive messages from, or contact us at info@atasteofafrica.net.
Requests to opt out via email are not valid — please follow the opt-out procedure above.

6. MMS Disclosure

If your mobile device does not support MMS, messages may be sent as SMS text messages.

7. No Warranty / Carrier Disclaimer

The Program is provided on an “as-is” basis and may not be available in all areas or at all times.
Delivery is subject to effective transmission by your wireless carrier and is outside our control.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

8. Eligibility and Age Restrictions

You must be at least 13 years old to participate in our SMS/MMS Program.
If you are between 13 and 18, you must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
By enrolling, you confirm you meet these age requirements.

9. Prohibited Use

You agree not to use our SMS/MMS platform to transmit unlawful, harmful, or inappropriate content, including but not limited to:

Fraudulent, defamatory, harassing, or obscene material
Content promoting discrimination, hate, or violence
Malware, viruses, or other malicious code
Unauthorized marketing or spam messages

Violation of these terms may result in immediate termination of your participation and potential legal action.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or terminate the SMS/MMS Program at any time. Any updates to these terms will be posted on our website and will become effective immediately upon posting.

11. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding our SMS/MMS Program or your data, please contact us at:
📧 info@atasteofafrica.net

SECTION 17 – GOVERNING LAW

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements by which we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

SECTION 18 – VIRGINIA CONSUMER RIGHTS

If you are a resident of Virginia, you have certain rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).
You may request access to, correction of, deletion of, or a copy of the personal data we have collected about you.
We do not sell personal data or share it for targeted advertising.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@atasteofafrica.net with “Virginia Privacy Request” in the subject line. We will respond within 45 days as required by law. You may appeal a denied request by replying to our response email with “Appeal” in the subject line.

SECTION 19 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms and any policies or operating rules posted by us on this site constitute the entire agreement between you and us and govern your use of the Service.

SECTION 20 – CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at:
📧 info@atasteofafrica.net