Terms of Service
Effective Date: May 8, 2025
Welcome to Hortus et Flora!
Note: Our online shop is not yet open. These Terms currently apply to informational use of the Site and garden consultation services only. Once product sales are available, this page will be updated to reflect new terms related to orders, shipping, returns, and payment. Please check back soon for the latest information.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at www.hortusetflora.com ("Site"), operated by Hortus et Flora (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of Our Site
You may use our Site for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in a way that might harm, disable, overburden, or impair the Site.
2. Services
We currently offer garden design consultations, with a focus on potager and kitchen gardens. These services are subject to availability and may require a separate agreement or invoice. Pricing, scheduling, and cancellation policies will be provided at the time of booking.
3. Products (Coming Soon)
We plan to offer antiques, homewares, and garden goods for sale in the near future. When the shop launches, this section will be updated to reflect full terms related to ordering, shipping, returns, and payment.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site—including text, images, logos, graphics, and design elements—is the property of Hortus et Flora and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute our content without written permission.
5. User Submissions
If you submit feedback, comments, or other content, you grant Hortus et Flora a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, and display such submissions in any media.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site may include links to external websites. Hortus et Flora is not responsible for the content or practices of these sites and encourages you to review their terms and privacy policies.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and current services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be secure, accurate, or uninterrupted.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hortus et Flora will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages related to your use of the Site or services.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hortus et Flora from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Site.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York (or your local jurisdiction), without regard to conflict of law principles.
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Revised versions will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Site indicates your acceptance of those changes.
12. Contact
For questions or inquiries, you can reach us at:
info@hortusetflora.com