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Terms and Conditions of Sale – PLANTUP-ZA

SHOPPING PROCEDURE

Place your order online: by using one of our sales correspondence channels
N.B. Social media shops are linked to our website’s secure checkout & banking payment portals.

ONLINE SHOP’s CHECKOUT PROCESS

Short Version =
a. Submit your order and personal information.
(see PRIVACY POLICY)
b. Confirm shipping method.
(see DELIVERY POLICY)
c. Payment Received notification from our bank confirms order.
d. Order will be processed.
e. Shipping process initiated.
f. Confirm receipt of goods.

VENDORS

1. PLANTUP-ZA website has associated vendors products.

1.1 Orders for these vendors products will be passed on to said vendor’s representatives for order confirmation and order processing.

1.2 Where possible resources will be pooled to keep additional costs low;
i.e. delivery costs etc…

ORDER CONFIRMATION

2. As regards PLANTUP-ZA brand products and produce:
Order confirmation constitutes the following criteria;

2.1. Written confirmation.
Client’s affirmative response to invoice and or quote;
– In writing;
– via email and/or
– text channel (Whatsapp, Messenger, SMS)

2.1.2 Client has supplied all requested product preference options.
Fully completed order details; such as units/ style/ variation/contact information, etc.

2.2 Website’s automated Pro-forma invoice is an indication of standard product and transport costs.

2.3 Client will be notified of any additional costs or changes in finalized invoice;
as regards product, shipping costs and any other unforeseen issues.

2.4 On receipt of payment, including shipping and delivery costs calculated.

2.5 Payment indicates client’s acceptance, and agreement to abide by plantup-za’s terms and conditions of sale;
without reservations,
nor exception.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

3. We use secure payment portals;

3.1 Our website uses Woo-Commerce ‘online shopping’ platform in combination with secure external payment portals ‘PayFast’, ‘SnapScan’ and ‘PayPal’;

3.1.PLANTUP-ZA does not have access to your credit card, nor your banking details.
(see PRIVACY POLICY)

3.1.1 At no time will we be given access to your banking and or credit card details;
other than in reference to payment received.

3.1.2 The payment portal on our website is an automated feature of WooCommerce online shop.

3.1.2.1 The checkout payment portal is a pop-up window;
be sure to allow pop-up’s for our domain ( plantup-za.co.za ) in your web browser settings.

3.2 Social media shop checkout facilities are linked back to our website’s secure checkout and banking payment portals.

3.3 Choose from a selection of payment methods that suit you best;

3.3.1 PayFast will re-direct you to their secure online payment portal for;
– Credit Card,
– Debit Card,
– Manual EFT deposit.

3.3.2 PayPal payment portal is for international currencies;
– USA dollar ( US$ )
– UK pound ( GB£ )

3.3.2.1 Kindly request PLANTUP-ZA’s account details for PayPal

3.3.3 SnapScan is a mobile payment app.

3.3.4 Our banking details will be provided for manual electronic fund transfer (EFT) payment.

3.4 We discourage Direct Bank Deposits;
which will incur additional bank charges to be settled on client’s account.

STOCK AVAILABILITY

4. Back Orders Products out of stock may be back ordered;

4.1 Client will be notified when stock has arrived
and / or
plants and produce has been replenished.

DELIVERY DELAYS

5. Client will be notified immediately of any delivery delays;

5.1 Delays due to low stock levels, supplier shortages, or additional manufacture lead times, etc.

5.2 Growbag manufacture lead times average
– five (5) working days for single items,
– two to six (2-6) weeks on average for bulk orders;
from date of order payment confirmation received.

5.3 PLANTUP-ZA tries to ensure healthy stock levels at all times,
and apologizes in advance for any inconvenience caused by unforeseen / uncontrollable factors; such as supplier shortages, etc.

– Also, we wish to thank our clients for their patience in advance.

DELIVERY

6. see DELIVERY POLICY

DISCLAIMER – INDEMNITY

7. PLANTUP-ZA cannot be held responsible for incorrect information provided by client;

7.1 Therefore PLANTUP-ZA is indemnified of costs incurred through damage or loss caused by incorrect information provided.

7.2 Clients are strongly advised to check all information supplied as correct;
before payment / sales transaction.

COLOUR ADVISORY (growbag range)

8.1 PLANTUP-ZA holds the proprietary right to approve shade,
as and when available.

8.2 You are strongly advised to order matching colour sets at the same time.

PROPRIETARY RIGHTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

9. PLANTUP-ZA asserts its intellectual property rights pertaining to original design and concept;

9.1 By purchasing PLANTUP-ZA goods;
or ‘browsing’ goods on sale display (electronic and / or physical; e.g.
– via email,
– online,
– advertisements via other sources,
– social media sites
– web pages
– among other electronic communication and / or physical possibilities.

9.1.2 No rights, title or interest in any purchased product is transferred to you as a result of any sales,
or your or you referring any third party to PLANTUP-ZA content and or products.

9.3 PLANTUP-ZA reserves complete title and full intellectual property rights;
– in any design concept,
– practical application,
– manufacturing technique,
as indicated, apparent, or not apparent.

GROWBAG RANGE PRODUCT USAGE, CARE AND MAINTENANCE

10.1 Client is responsible for – and educating their end users about – the correct usage, care and maintenance of PLANTUP-ZA goods.
( see FOLLOW UP below )

10.2 Our woven fabric growbags are machine washable 100% Polyester;

DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES
– may weaken fibre, and/or melt when exposed over time to; or in direct contact with temperatures above 90 degrees Celsius.

DO NOT EXPOSE TO STRONG CHEMICALS, ACIDS OR ALKALIS.

COLD WASH MACHINE CYCLE;
ensure all soil and debris has been brushed off fabric first.

USE MINIMAL LAUNDRY SOAP DETERGENT

DRIP DRY

STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE;
when not in use.

DO NOT use fabric softener
DO NOT bleach
DO NOT tumble dry
DO NOT IRON

Dirt and debris may be gently brushed off or sponged with a mild fabric detergent solution,
if full laundry wash is not possible.

10.3 Ensure that fabric is never ;
– cut,
– ripped,
– pierced
– or torn
– unstable positioning, suspension or over loading beyond weight capabilities for which item was specifically been designed for,

Avoid mechanical stress such as e.g.
– rough handling,
– misuse of tools,
– contact with lawn mowers, weed eaters and other sharp edged items,
– incorrectly packing  sharp/pointed organic and inorganic composting and or soil materials (e.g. sharp sticks and rusted iron as mineral supplements,
– among other negligent practices that may causing damage in the short or long term.

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FOLLOW UP

Client satisfaction is priority
… you grow we grow …

We invite you to access our exclusive client area for PUZA growbag tips, tricks and ideas, a forum for Plantup-za gardeners to compare seasonal notes and projects in progress and garden photo diaries

ONLINE SHOPPING FEEDBACK

We ask that you inform us about your PUZA online shopping experience?

Was it pleasant and easy, or problematic?

– We wish to streamline order, payment and delivery process as much as humanely[sic] possible.

Send an email to plantup.za@gmail.com

Message us via WhatsApp 0822234956
Use floating Chat Button when on specific page you wish to message us about.

MessengerApp. @ http://m.me/plantup.za

Please inform us about web issues that;
– caused inconvenience,
– any confusion,
– suggested website improvements are welcomed,
– FAQ questions you would have found useful browsing website.