Terms & Conditions
1. INTRODUCTION
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the sale of goods and the provision of services by The Chelsea Life Jacket, a company registered in England and Wales, whose registered address is PO BOX 746, Farnham, GU9 1QR, United Kingdom ("we," "us," or "our").
By purchasing goods or engaging services from our website, through our online platforms (including Shopify and PayPal), or directly in person, you ("Customer," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully before proceeding with your order.
2. DEFINITIONS
“Bespoke Items” – refers to customised products specifically tailored or personalised at the request of the Customer.
“Contract” – refers to any binding agreement formed between us and the Customer for the sale of Goods or provision of Services, as set out in these Terms.
“Customer”, “You”, “Your” – refers to any individual or entity purchasing Goods or Services from us.
“Delivery” – refers to the transfer or dispatch of Goods to the Customer via our chosen fulfilment methods.
“Goods” – refers to all products sold by us, including clothing, coffee, bespoke or custom-made items, and related accessories available via our website or directly in person.
“Order” – means any request or instruction placed by a Customer to purchase Goods or Services from us.
“Services” – refers to the events and any other related services provided or organised by us from time to time.
“Website” – refers to our website, accessible via
https://thechelsealifejacket.co.uk/.
3. FORMATION OF CONTRACT 3.1 Order Placement
“We”, “Us”, “Our” – refers to The Chelsea Life Jacket, registered in England and Wales, with its registered address at PO BOX 746, Farnham, GU9 1QR, United Kingdom.
An Order placed by you constitutes an offer to purchase Goods or Services from us. Orders can be placed online via our Website, through payment gateways such as Shopify or PayPal, or in person.
3.2 Acceptance
We will confirm acceptance of your Order through an Order Confirmation email or other formal acknowledgment. A Contract is formed only once we have expressly confirmed the acceptance of your Order.
3.3 Bespoke or Custom Orders
Orders for Bespoke Items require specific details and will be considered binding only after your explicit approval of the final specifications and our confirmation of acceptance.
3.4 Right to Refuse
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse any Order for any reason, including, but not limited to, stock availability, payment issues, or inaccuracies in the Order details provided.
4. PAYMENT TERMS
4.1 Methods of Payment
We accept payment by debit or credit card through our secure online Shopify platform, and via PayPal. All payments must be made in British Pounds (GBP).
4.2 Payment Timing
Payment is required in full at the time of placing an Order. Your Order will not be processed or Goods dispatched until we have received cleared funds.
4.3 Bespoke or Custom Items
Payment for Bespoke Items is due upfront, at the time the Order is confirmed by us. Production of these items will commence only upon receipt of full payment.
4.4 Payment Security
Payments processed via Shopify or PayPal are encrypted and secure. We do not store your payment details directly, ensuring enhanced security and compliance with applicable regulations.
4.5 Failed Payments
In the event of a failed or declined payment, we reserve the right to suspend or cancel your Order. You must promptly rectify any payment issue to proceed with your Order.
5. DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE
5.1 Delivery Methods
Delivery of Goods will be carried out through a combination of third-party fulfilment providers and direct fulfilment by us. Current fulfilment providers include, but are not limited to, Choice Fulfilment and selected product suppliers.
5.2 Delivery Locations
We currently offer delivery to addresses within the United Kingdom. Delivery to other jurisdictions may be available by special arrangement and subject to additional charges and conditions.
5.3 Delivery Timeframes
Estimated delivery times are provided at the point of Order and may vary depending on the nature of the Goods ordered. Standard items are typically dispatched within 3–5 business days of Order confirmation. Bespoke or Made-To-Order items may require additional production time, which will be communicated to you upon acceptance of your Order.
5.4 Third-Party Fulfilment
Where Goods are fulfilled directly by third-party providers, we will make reasonable efforts to ensure timely delivery but shall not be held responsible for delays caused by such providers.
5.5 Customer Responsibility on Delivery
You are responsible for ensuring that delivery information provided at the time of Order is accurate. Risk in the Goods passes to you upon delivery.
5.6 Failure to Deliver
If delivery cannot be completed due to incorrect information or failure to accept delivery, additional delivery attempts may be subject to further charges.
5.7 Events and Services Performance
For Services such as events, performance will occur on the date and at the location agreed in writing with you. We reserve the right to modify the event details due to circumstances beyond our control, subject to providing reasonable notice.
6. CANCELLATION, RETURNS, AND REFUNDS
6.1 Right to Cancel (Consumers)
If you are a consumer purchasing Goods online or at a distance, you may have a statutory right to cancel your Order under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. This right allows you to cancel within 14 calendar days from the day after you receive the Goods, subject to the exclusions in clause 6.3.
6.2 How to Cancel
To exercise your right to cancel, you must notify us in writing via email
at support@thechelsealifejacket.co.uk, clearly stating your intention to cancel and providing sufficient Order details to identify the transaction.
6.3 Exclusions to Right to Cancel
The right to cancel does not apply to: (i) bespoke or Made-To-Order Items that have been
personalized to your specifications; (ii) goods that are sealed for hygiene purposes, if unsealed after delivery; (iii) perishable items once delivered.
6.4 Returns Process
Returned Goods must be:
• Unused and in their original condition;
• Returned within 14 calendar days of notifying us of cancellation;
• Returned at your own cost and risk unless otherwise agreed.
6.5 Refunds
Upon receipt and inspection of returned Goods, we will process refunds within 14 days. Refunds will be made using the original method of payment. We reserve the right to make deductions for any loss in value resulting from handling beyond what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics, and functioning of the Goods.
6.6 Faulty or Defective Goods
If the Goods are faulty, not as described, or otherwise defective, you may be entitled to a refund, repair, or replacement under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. You must notify us within a reasonable time upon discovering the fault.
6.7 Services Cancellation (Events)
Where you have booked Services, such as events, cancellation terms will be agreed on a case-by case basis and specified in the relevant booking confirmation. Cancellations by you may be subject to administrative charges. In the event we must cancel or reschedule Services due to circumstances beyond our control, you will be offered a full refund or an alternative date.
7. WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE
7.1 Standard Warranty
Unless otherwise stated, all Goods are provided without any express warranty or guarantee beyond your statutory rights.
7.2 Statutory Rights
Nothing in these Terms shall affect your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 or other applicable UK consumer protection legislation.
7.3 Bespoke Items
Due to the nature of Bespoke Items, we do not guarantee that personalised products will be free from minor variations or imperfections resulting from the bespoke production process. You acknowledge that such variations do not constitute a defect or fault.
7.4 Future Guarantees
We reserve the right to introduce specific product guarantees or extended warranties for certain products or categories of Goods, which will be clearly communicated at the time of sale where applicable.
7.5 Limitations
Any warranty shall not apply where Goods have been misused, altered, damaged by you or a third party, or used contrary to the instructions provided.
8. CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS
8.1 Accuracy of Information
You must ensure that all information provided when placing an Order, including personal details, delivery information, and specifications for Bespoke Items, is accurate, complete, and current.
8.2 Payment Obligations
You are required to make full payment at the time of placing an Order, in accordance with Clause 4. Failure to make timely payment may result in cancellation or delay of your Order.
8.3 Compliance with Instructions
You must comply with any care instructions provided with the Goods to ensure their proper use, care, and longevity. Failure to follow such instructions may void any applicable warranty or guarantee.
8.4 Event Participation
Where you attend events organized by us, you must comply with all applicable health and safety guidelines, rules, and reasonable instructions provided by us or venue staff during the event.
8.5 Lawful Use
You shall not use any Goods or Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws and regulations.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
9.1 Ownership
All intellectual property rights in the Goods, Services, Website, designs, logos, branding, content, and related materials ("Intellectual Property") are and shall remain the exclusive property of The Chelsea Life Jacket or, where applicable, its licensors. This includes all original designs, bespoke creations, and customizations provided to you.
9.2 Permitted Use
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Intellectual Property solely for personal, non-commercial purposes related to your lawful use of the Goods and Services purchased from us.
9.3 Prohibited Use
You shall not, without our prior written consent:
• Reproduce, copy, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit any aspect of the Intellectual Property;
• Use any of our trade marks, branding, or content for unauthorized commercial purposes; • Permit any third party to engage in any prohibited acts concerning the Intellectual Property.
9.4 Bespoke Designs
Where Goods are produced to your specifications or incorporate your personalization requests, all Intellectual Property rights in such bespoke designs shall remain with The Chelsea Life Jacket, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing.
9.5 Third-Party Rights
You warrant that any materials or specifications you provide for Bespoke Items do not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party. You shall indemnify us for any claims arising from such infringement
10. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION
10.1 Compliance with Law
We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and all applicable data protection and privacy legislation.
10.2 Personal Data Collection
We will collect, process, and store your personal data solely for the purposes of processing your Orders, fulfilling our contractual obligations, managing our customer relationship with you, and where applicable, for marketing purposes where you have provided consent.
10.3 Third-Party Processing
We may engage third-party service providers (such as payment processors, fulfilment providers, or event organizers) to assist in delivering our Goods and Services. We will ensure that any third party with whom we share personal data is subject to contractual obligations that protect your data in compliance with applicable law.
10.4 Customer Rights
You have the right to request access to, rectification of, or erasure of your personal data, as well as the right to restrict processing or object to certain types of processing, subject to legal limitations. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
10.5 Privacy Policy
Further details on how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data are set out in our Privacy Policy, available on our Website. You are encouraged to review this policy carefully.
10.6 Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
11. COOKIES POLICY
11.1 Use of Cookies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, improve site functionality, and collect analytical data regarding Website usage.
11.2 Types of Cookies
Cookies used may include:
• Strictly Necessary Cookies — essential for Website functionality (e.g., shopping cart, secure login).
• Performance and Analytics Cookies — used to collect anonymized data on Website usage to help improve functionality.
• Marketing and Advertising Cookies — used for targeted advertising and marketing purposes (subject to your consent).
11.3 Consent to Use Cookies
Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You may withdraw your consent or adjust your cookie preferences at any time through the Website’s cookie management system.
11.4 Third-Party Cookies
We may permit selected third-party providers to place cookies on our Website to provide certain functionality or analytics services, subject to your consent where applicable.
11.5 Further Information
Full details on our use of cookies are provided in our separate Cookies Policy available on our Website.
12. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
12.1 Limitation of Liability
Subject to clause 12.3, our total liability to you for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with any Contract shall be limited to the total amount paid by you for the Goods or Services under that Contract.
12.2 Exclusions of Liability
We shall not be liable for:
• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential loss or damage;
• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities;
• Any delays or failures in performance caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to force majeure events, supplier delays, or third-party fulfilment failures.
12.3 Consumer Rights Unaffected
Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability for:
• Death or personal injury caused by our negligence;
• Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
• Any matter for which it would be unlawful to exclude or limit liability; • Your statutory rights as a consumer under applicable law.
12.4 Insurance
We maintain appropriate business insurance policies, including public liability insurance, to the extent required by law and industry standards. Full details of our insurance coverage are available upon written request.
12.5 Customer Indemnity
You agree to indemnify us against any claims, losses, damages, or expenses incurred by us as a result of your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Goods or Services.
13. CONFIDENTIALITY
13.1 Confidential Information
Both parties agree to keep confidential any confidential information received from the other party in connection with the performance of these Terms, except where disclosure is required by law or regulatory authority.
13.2 Customer Data
We will treat any personal data provided by you in accordance with Clause 10 (Privacy and Data Protection) and applicable data protection legislation.
13.3 Exceptions
The obligations of confidentiality shall not apply to information that:
• Was lawfully in the public domain at the time of disclosure;
• Becomes publicly available other than through a breach of these Terms;
• Is lawfully received from a third party without breach of any obligation of confidentiality; • Is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or valid order of a court or regulatory authority.
13.4 Duration
The confidentiality obligations under this clause shall continue indefinitely, surviving termination of the Contract.
14. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
14.1 Governing Law
These Terms, and any Contract between you and us, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
14.2 Jurisdiction
The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with these Terms or their subject matter
15. AMENDMENTS AND UPDATES
15.1 Right to Amend
We reserve the right to amend or update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in law, regulatory requirements, business practices, or improvements to our services.
15.2 Notification of Changes
Where material changes are made, we will provide reasonable notice by posting the updated Terms on our Website and, where appropriate, notifying you via email or during the ordering process.
15.3 Continued Use
Your continued use of our Website, Goods, or Services after any amendments have been made constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the amended Terms, you must cease using our services and may terminate any outstanding Orders subject to applicable cancellation rights.
16. MISCELLANEOUS
16.1. Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing any of our obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay arises from events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, war, terrorism, strikes, labour disputes, supply chain disruptions, or acts of government.
16.2 Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us in relation to your purchase of Goods and/or Services, and supersede any prior agreements, understandings, or representations, whether oral or written. You acknowledge that you have not relied on any representations not expressly set out in these Terms.
16.3 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
16.4 Assignment
We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms to another entity. You may not assign or transfer your rights without our prior written consent.