Terms & Conditions
The following terms and conditions (the "Terms") shall govern and be the binding contract between www.melbaandolive.co.uk (the "Site") and its users. Gail Preston owns and operates the Site: an e-commerce website.
You are hereby confirming that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms by simply using this Site.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, images, logos, documents, and downloadable files, is the property of Gail Preston and its creators and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
Age Restrictions
Users must be at least 18 years old to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old. We assume no liability for any user misrepresentation of age.
Acceptable Use
Users of this Site agree not to use our Site for illegal purposes, and not for any of the following purposes or activities:
• Act in any way that could be considered fraudulent
• Hack into the account of another user of the Site
• Violate the intellectual property rights of the Site owners or any third party to the Site
We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Site if we believe
you are using it unlawfully or in breach of these Terms. We may also take legal action to prevent such use.
Accounts
You agree to all of the following if you create an account on this Site:
Account Responsibility:
You are solely responsible for your account, including maintaining the security and confidentiality of your account credentials and any personal information associated with it.
This includes, but is not limited to, your password, email address, and payment information.
Accurate Information:
All personal information provided by you during account creation and thereafter must be accurate, complete, and up-to-date. You agree to promptly update your personal information if it changes.
Account Termination:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, without prior notice,
for any reason, including but not limited to, the violation of these Terms and Conditions, illegal activities, fraudulent behaviour, or repeated attempts to compromise the security of our Site.
Sale of Goods
The sale of the goods is governed by these Terms and they are available on our Site.
The following goods are available on our Site:
• Cosmetics
We have a legal obligation to supply goods that match the description of the goods ordered on our Site.
These Terms apply to all the goods displayed on our Site at the time you access it. This includes all products listed as being out of stock. All information, descriptions, images, or content that we provide about our goods are as accurate as possible. However, we are not legally bound by such information, descriptions, or images as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all goods we provide. You agree to purchase goods from our Site at your own risk.
We reserve the right to modify, reject, or cancel your order for any reason, including but not limited to product availability, pricing errors, or order errors. If we cancel your orderafter your payment has been processed, you will receive a full refund to your original payment method within 14 business days. You are responsible for monitoring your payment instrument to verify receipt of the refund. If you have any issues with the refund process, please contact us at: 07397255901, adaaesthetics0@gmail.com.
Your legal rights
When you buy goods from a business, in law you have a number of rights as a consumer.
These include the right to claim a refund, replacement, repair and/or compensation where the goods are faulty or misdescribed.
In addition to your legal rights, we also allow you to return goods if you simply change your mind. Please return the unused goods to us with the original till receipt within 14 days and we will offer you an exchange or a credit note.
Complaints can be sent to 07397255901 or to Gail at Adaaesthetics0@gmail.com.
Payments
The following payment methods are accepted on our Site:
• Credit Card
• PayPal
• Debit
-Clearpay
By providing your payment information, you authorise us to charge your chosen payment method for the purchase price of goods or services, including applicable taxes and fees. We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your payment information. If you believe an unauthorised charge has been made to your account, please contact us.
If we believe your payment has violated any law, these Terms and Conditions, or ourpolicies, we reserve the right to cancel or reverse your transaction. Examples of payment violations include, but are not limited to, fraudulent charges, unauthorised use of payment methods, or chargebacks. We may notify you before taking action, but we are not obligated to do so. If you believe your transaction was cancelled or reversed in error, please contact us.
Shipping and Delivery
When goods are purchased by you from our Site, one of the following methods will be
used to deliver those goods:
• By Royal Mail in 2-3 business days
Delivery will take place as soon as reasonably possible, depending on the delivery method
selected. While we strive to meet estimated delivery times, unforeseen circumstances may cause delays. Please note that delivery times do not include weekends or public holidays. If a delivery attempt fails, we may charge a redelivery fee. The risk of loss and damage to the goods passes to you upon delivery.
You will be required to pay delivery charges in addition to the price of the goods you purchase. Delivery charges are £1.99 . Delivery charges will be displayed during the checkout process.
You are required to provide us with a complete and accurate delivery address, including the name of the recipient. You are responsible for ensuring that the delivery address is correct. Providing incorrect or incomplete information may result in delays, additional charges, or the inability to deliver your order. It is your responsibility to notify us of any address changes before your order is shipped.
Right to Cancel and Receive Reimbursement
Customers that live in the United Kingdom have the right to cancel their contract to purchase from us goods within 14 days without providing any notice. The cancellation period shall end as follows:
• The cancellation period ends 14 days from the day you, or someone you nominate,receives the last item in your order. An order is considered a single order if all items are delivered together or within a reasonable timeframe.
To exercise your right to cancel, you must inform us of your decision to cancel clearly and unequivocally by email at adaaesthetics0@gmail.com Your cancellation notice should include your name, order number, and contact details. We will confirm receipt of your cancellation notice via email.
Cancellation rights shall not apply in the following circumstances:
• Goods or services, other than the supply of water, gas, electricity, or district heating,
where the price is dependent on fluctuations in the financial market that we cannot control and which occur after the conclusion of the contract. For example, this may apply to financial instruments, cryptocurrency, or commodities.
• Custom or personalised goods.
• Goods that will deteriorate or expire rapidly.
• Alcoholic beverages where the price has been agreed upon at the time of purchase,
delivery is scheduled to take place at least 30 days after the purchase date, and the product's value is subject to fluctuations in the market due to factors such as changes inproduction costs, raw materials, or market demand that are beyond our control.
• Newspapers, magazines, or periodicals, except for subscription-based deliveries.
Effects of Cancellation
If you cancel your contract with us and goods have already been sent to you, then you must return the goods to us as soon as possible after informing us of your decision to cancel. We will provide you with a pre-paid return label. You will be responsible for packaging the
goods securely and handing them over to the courier. We will not be responsible for any damage or loss to the goods that occurs before they are returned to us, including while the goods are in transit.
If you cancel your contract with us, we will reimburse you for all payments received,including the cost of standard delivery. We will not reimburse any additional charges for expedited or non-standard delivery methods. Please note that we may reduce your reimbursement to reflect any decrease in the value of the goods caused by your handlingthem beyond what is necessary to inspect their nature, characteristics, and functioning.
We will provide a full refund within 14 days of receiving the returned goods or proof of return. If no goods were supplied, we will issue a refund within 14 days of receiving your cancellation notice.
We will make the reimbursement using the same form of payment as you used for the initial purchase unless you expressly agree to an alternative method. You will not incur anyfees because of the reimbursement. In the case of international transactions, any currency exchange fees incurred will be borne by us.
Cancellation and Reimbursement rights are not affected by any return or refund policy we may have.
Consumer Protection Law
Your statutory rights as a consumer are protected by applicable laws, including but not limited to the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (or equivalent legislation in your jurisdiction). These Terms and Conditions do not affect your legal rights. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and Conditions and applicable law, the law will prevail.
Limitation of Liability
Gail Preston, its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or its content. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for lost profits, loss of data, or business interruption.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Gail Preston, its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable Solicitor fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site or violation of these Terms and Conditions.
Applicable Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Country of England.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed severed from these Terms and Conditions and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
Changes
We may modify these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our business or legal requirements. We will notify you of any changes by email or by posting a notice on our Site. The revised Terms and Conditions will become effective after the notification date. By continuing to use our Site after the effective date, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to the changes, you may terminate your use of the Site.
Contact Details
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us in the manner that follows:
• 07397255901
• adaaesthetics0@gmail.com
• 34 Main Street, Kirby Muxloe , Leicester LE9 2AL
Effective Date: 11/04/2025