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Website Terms of Sale

Version: Thursday 13th February 2025

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER AND MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THEM

Welcome to www.bettys.co.uk (the "Website"). These are Our website terms and conditions of sale ("Terms") which govern the sale of goods via Our Website ("the Products") by Bettys to you. By using this Website and/or placing an order you agree to be bound by these Terms, together with any and all other policies and documents mentioned in these Terms.

  • 1. INFORMATION ABOUT US

  • We operate the Website. We are Bettys, registered in England and Wales as Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate Ltd under company number 00543821 and Our registered office is at 1 Parliament Street, Harrogate, HG1 2QU, England. Our main trading address is at 1 Parliament Street, Harrogate, HG1 2QU, England. Our VAT number is 405696146 (“Bettys” or “We”” or “Us” or “Our”).

  • 2. HOW TO CONTACT US

    • 2.1 You can contact Our customer services team using any of the following details:

      • a) By telephone on 0800 456 1919 (or on +44(0)1423 814008 if calling from outside of the UK), between the hours of 9am and 5.00pm GMT (excluding bank holidays);

      • b) By email to click here; or

      • c) By post to Bettys Customer Support, The Craft Bakery, Plumpton Park, Harrogate, HG2 7LD, United Kingdom.

  • 3. ABOUT THESE TERMS

    • 3.1 These Terms (together with our Privacy and Cookies Policy and Terms and Conditions for Use of our Website) will form the contract of sale between you and Us for any Products you buy ("Contract"). Additional terms may apply for special promotions (details will be posted on the Website).

    • 3.2 Therefore, please read these Terms carefully and make sure you understand them before ordering any Products.

    • 3.3 will be asked to read and agree to these Terms before you place an order. We would also recommend printing a copy for future reference, although for any future orders please check the website for any updates to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, do not order any Products.

    • 3.4. Before placing an order, if you have any queries relating to these Terms, please click here to email Our customer services contact team or contact Us using any of the details above.

    • 3.5. We may change these Terms, and/or any of the documents or policies referred to in these Terms, from time to time without notice to you, for example, to comply with changes in the law, to take account of new ordering or payment processes, or new Products We may offer. Changes will only apply to any subsequent orders you make on the Website.

    • 3.6. It is your responsibility to check these Terms regularly for changes. Every time you wish to order Products, please check these Terms to ensure you understand the terms which will apply at the time. If you do not agree to any changes made to the Terms, you must stop using Our Website.

    • 3.7. These Terms, and any Contract between you and Us, is subject to English law and these terms are only available in the English language.

    • 3.8. In Our dealings with you, We work on the assumption that all sales are to private consumers, you are at least 18 years old and are legally capable of entering in to binding contracts.

    • 3.9. All of these Terms are applicable and important and should therefore be read carefully. However, your attention is drawn in particular to the following key sections:

      • a) Pricing (at paragraph 12);

      • b) Delivery information and costs (at paragraph 8);

      • c) Our liability to you (at paragraph 16); and

      • d) Cancellation rights and refunds (at paragraphs 13 and 14).

  • 4. USING THE WEBSITE AND YOUR ACCOUNT

    • 4.1 Our Website is solely for your personal use and should not be used for any business or commercial reasons.

    • 4.2. You are responsible for your use of Our Website. The Website can only be used for lawful purposes. You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding Our Website and any orders placed via Our Website.

    • 4.3. You can create an account on Our Website. You agree that any information you provide Us when creating an account, or using Our Website, is correct and up to date. You are responsible for informing Us of any changes to the details provided, such as a change of address, by updating your account online or contacting Us using the details above.

    • 4.4. You are responsible for keeping your account information safe and secure. If you believe that someone else knows your username and/or password, or that there has been any unauthorised use of your account, please contact Us using the details provided above.

  • 5. PRODUCT INFORMATION

    • 5.1. We have made every effort to describe and display as accurately as possible the Products that appear on the Website. However, your Products may vary slightly from the description and images on Our Website, especially those Products which are handcrafted.

    • 5.2. Please note that the colours and appearance of the Products you see when viewing on Our Website will depend on your computer equipment and the resolution of your screen and/or monitor, and these may vary slightly from the actual Products.

    • 5.3. Prices, offers and Products are subject to availability and may change at any time prior to receipt of your Dispatch Confirmation.

  • 6. HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER AND THE CONTRACT BETWEEN US

    • 6.1. All orders made are subject to these Terms. To order Products from Our Website and to create a Contract between you and Us, follow these steps.

    • 6.2. First, find the Product that you would like to purchase using the Website. When you're ready to buy a Product, click on the Product name or image, set the desired quantity, select a variant from the dropdown (if applicable) and then click on the "Add to Basket" link provided next to the Product image.

    • 6.3. You can continue browsing to add more items to your shopping basket. To check what is in your shopping basket at any time, click on "View Basket" (in the top right hand corner). When you are ready to check out, click on "View Basket".

    • 6.4. Please note that all Products are subject to availability and Products added to your basket are not reserved.

    • 6.5. If you're happy with the item(s) in your basket, add any promotion code into the box in the top right hand corner of the screen and click "Apply". When you are satisfied that your order is correct, click on "Proceed to Checkout". You then have the option to log in as an existing registered customer, meaning you can select stored billing and delivery addresses. You don't have to be registered to shop, but if you do, you'll find that it makes shopping with Us easier and faster.

    • 6.6. If you do not have an existing account please fill in your details, ensuring the billing address provided is the address your credit or debit card is registered to. Please also choose your delivery address option (the address you entered for the payment card, or a different one).

    • 6.7. Once you have selected a delivery address, the delivery options available for your Product(s) and the cost of those delivery options can be viewed by clicking on the "View more dates & options" link. You can then select the delivery method and date of delivery from the available options. Further details on anticipated delivery times can be found on the Delivery page of Our Website.

    • If you have previously stored payment card details, you can now select a card to use for payment. If no payment details are stored, you will be asked to key in your payment information at the final stage of order placement (after clicking "Order and Pay"). At this stage you will be required to specify card type, enter the name on the card, the long number shown on the card, the date of expiry and the verification number (last 3 digits).

    • 6.9. In the Order Messaging section, you can enter a gift message and/or brief delivery instructions for the courier (relevant only to Premium Delivery services).

    • 6.10. Check the "Review your Order" section carefully. If your order is incorrect make any necessary amendments to your order by clicking the "View Basket" link at the top right side of the page.

    • 6.11. Once you have made any necessary amendments and you are happy that your order is correct, click "Order and Pay". When you make an order via Our Website this is an offer to purchase the Products from Us.

    • 6.12. We will send you an order confirmation email ("Order Confirmation") to confirm that We have received and are processing your order.

    • 6.13. We will send you another email when your order has been dispatched which will state the delivery method you have selected, along with a tracking number if you chose the Premium delivery service ("Dispatch Confirmation"). Order acceptance and completion of the Contract between you and Us will take place when you receive the Dispatch Confirmation. Once you have received your Dispatch Confirmation, We will not be able to make any changes to your order or the delivery address provided.

    • 6.14. The Contract between Us is completed once the Products are delivered. The risk in the Products will pass to you once they are delivered, which means that you will become responsible for the Products.

    • 6.15. As stock levels change on an ongoing basis, Products you order may unfortunately become unavailable. If for any reason We cannot provide you with a Product you have ordered, you will be contacted by email and a refund will be issued for the item(s) that are missing.

  • 7. AGE RESTRICTIONS

    • 7.1. By law, We cannot sell certain Products, including alcohol, to persons under the age of 18. It is also an offence for any person under the age of 18 to buy, or attempt to buy, alcohol, or for any person over the age of 18 to buy alcohol on behalf of any person under the age of 18.

    • 7.2. By placing an order with Us you are confirming that you are of the legal age to buy the Products, but We reserve the right to require confirmation or evidence of age at the time of order or on delivery.

  • 8. DELIVERY

    • 8.1 UK Deliveries

      • a) For UK mainland deliveries We offer Standard and Premium delivery options. You can choose between these delivery options to suit your needs. The price and maximum weight allowed for each of these delivery methods is set out below:

        • Standard - £4.95 (maximum weight – 2kg)

        • Premium Delivery (next day or named day before 12 noon)* - starting from £7.95 (maximum weight – 30kg)

        • Physical gift vouchers may be sent by tracked and insured delivery from £3.95 with an estimated delivery time of 2-3 days (this option is not available where additional items have been purchased)

      • b) For the Highlands and Islands (including Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Scottish Islands and Channel Islands) and certain other remote UK regions We offer Standard and Premium delivery options. The Premium delivery option takes a minimum of two days, and usually takes longer than this. The price and maximum weight allowed for each of these delivery methods is set out below:

        • Standard - £4.95 (maximum weight – 2kg)

        • Premium Delivery (next day or named day before 12 noon)* - starting from £7.95 (maximum weight – 30kg)

        • Physical gift vouchers may be sent by tracked and insured delivery from £3.95 with an estimated delivery time of 2-3 days (this option is not available where additional items have been purchased)

      • Please note that delivery to The Isles of Scilly can take up to seven days.

        *Please note, while we will endeavour to keep this information up to date, all delivery costs are subject to change, for example, due to price changes implemented by our delivery partners. Also, due to the high volume of deliveries over peak periods (which include the six-week period prior to 25 December and the four-week period prior to Easter) Our couriers operate extended hours. Consequently, they may attempt to deliver your Products ahead of your chosen date to ensure it arrives on time. For example, some orders placed for delivery on a Tuesday may be delivered on the previous Sunday or Monday.

    • 8.2 International Deliveries

      • a) We also deliver to countries outside of the UK, including the countries listed in the FAQs under the heading "Delivering Your Goods", which can be found by clicking on the "Ordering Online - Help" tab of the Customer Services section of the Website.

      • b) International shipping costs are entirely dependent upon basket contents, weight, destination and the selected shipping service.

      • c) International Standard and International Premium services: Orders with a total weight exceeding 2kg (up to a maximum of 30kg) will always be sent via International Premium. Weight and destination restrictions may apply.

      • a) The Products on Our Website are suitable for purchase in the UK. Customers ordering outside of the UK do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws. When ordering from outside the UK, you are classified as an importer and it is your responsibility to check the Products being imported comply with any applicable import laws, and that there are no local restrictions which may affect your order. If deliveries are subject to any import duties, taxes and fees applied by customs authorities, then you will be responsible for these costs. Bettys cannot be held responsible should local customs authorities confiscate any item or charge any import duty.

    • 8.3 General Delivery Information

      • a) Delivery prices (including those set out elsewhere on Our Website) are subject to change.

      • b) You are responsible for providing Us with correct and complete delivery details. Bettys are not liable for the delivery of your order as a result of being provided incomplete or inaccurate details.

      • c) If you order more than one Product, these may be dispatched and delivered separately depending on the delivery option you select.

      • d) Additional delivery information that is available, for example the name of the courier who will deliver your Products and any tracking information, will be provided in your Dispatch Confirmation.

      • e) If Our couriers deliver your Product(s) in accordance with your instructions (whether to a 'safe place', to a collection point, to a neighbour or otherwise) both Bettys and the courier will not be liable for any loss, theft or damage to the Products following delivery. Any such instructions are given entirely at your own risk.

      • f) If delivery is not possible, then Our couriers may leave or post a card with instructions, or email instructions, giving details of how delivery can be re-arranged or the parcel can be collected.

      • g) Orders which include alcohol, or any other Product subject to restrictions on age, must be signed for at the delivery address (or upon collection), by you or by your nominated representative and the person receiving the delivery may be required to provide evidence of age. We reserve the right to refuse delivery to any person who appears to be underage if satisfactory proof of age cannot be produced.

      • h) For information on estimated UK and international delivery times relevant to your order, please refer to Schedule 1 of these Terms.

      • i) We will aim to deliver your Order within the estimated delivery period set out in Schedule 1. If We are unable to meet the estimated delivery deadline because of an Event Outside of Our Control (as defined in paragraph 17 below), We will contact you. However all delivery times are approximate. Bettys will not be liable for any delay or failure to deliver your order as a result of an Event Outside of Our Control, or any failures delays caused by our third party delivery partners.

      • j) For the avoidance of doubt, this paragraph 8 does not apply to E-Gift Cards. E-Gift Cards shall be delivered in accordance with paragraph 11.

  • 9. GIFT VOUCHERS AND AFTERNOON TEA

    • 9.1. We offer two types of gift voucher for sale:

      • a) Physical monetary gift vouchers of £5, £10 or £20, (please see paragraph 10) (“Physical Gift Vouchers”); and

      • b) eGift Cards (please see paragraph 11).

    • 9.2. Additional terms will apply when you book an afternoon tea, please click here for details. Please note, you will also be required to accept the additional terms and conditions presented to you when you make a reservation with us via Open Table.

  • 10. Physical Gift Vouchers (“Physical Gift Vouchers”)

    • 10.1. Physical gift vouchers issued on or after 1st October 2018 will expire 18 months after the date of purchase. In accordance with the terms and conditions in place when they were purchased, Physical Gift Vouchers issued prior to 1st October 2018 will have no expiry date.

    • 10.2. Physical Gift Vouchers are valid at Bettys shops and Cafés in Harrogate, Ilkley, York and Northallerton. Physical Gift Vouchers cannot be used for online or telephone purchases.

    • 10.3. By purchasing Physical Gift Voucher, you acknowledge and agree that the Physical Gift Voucher is personalised for the purposes of The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 (“Regulations”). As such, you acknowledge and agree that by purchasing the Physical Gift Voucher you waive your right to cancel your Order under the Regulations.

    • 10.4. A Physical Gift Voucher cannot be exchanged for cash or refunded or used to purchase new gift vouchers of any description.

    • 10.5. Physical Gift Vouchers cannot be purchased in conjunction with free delivery offers.

    • 10.6. If the amount of purchase is less than the value of the Physical Gift Voucher, change of £5 or more will be given in a voucher where possible. If the resultant change for purchases using a Physical Gift Voucher is less than £5, then change will be given in cash.

    • 10.7. Physical Gift Vouchers will only be valid if they are endorsed by Us at the time of purchase.

    • 10.8. We reserve the right to refuse to accept any gift voucher which We deem to be tampered with, duplicated or which otherwise is suspected to be affected by fraud.

    • 10.9. We reserve the right to amend the gift voucher terms and conditions from time to time, where We consider it reasonable and necessary to do so.

    • 10.10. Please protect your Physical Gift Voucher and treat it as cash as We are unable to accept any liability for or replace, any lost or stolen gift vouchers, nor can We refund the balance of a gift voucher used without your permission. If your gift voucher becomes accidentally damaged, please contact Bettys Customer Service Team using the details provided above.

  • 11. E-Gift Card Terms

    • 11.1. This paragraph 11 contains additional terms that apply to E-Gift Cards. To the extent there is any conflict between this paragraph 11 and any other part of these Terms (with the exception of paragraph 16.7), this paragraph 11 will prevail.

    • 11.2. The Bettys Online E-Gift card can only be redeemed at Bettys.co.uk, as part or full payment for goods (exclusions apply, see below). Occasionally exclusions may apply and Bettys reserve the right to introduce exclusions by updating these Terms.

    • 11.3. E-Gift cards can be ordered online with a minimum value of £5 and have a maximum value of £500.

    • 11.4. E-Gift cards will be delivered to the recipient email address supplied by you when the E-Gift card is purchased. By providing that email address you confirm you are authorised to do so. Personal data shall be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is available here.

    • 11.5. By purchasing an E-Gift card, you acknowledge and agree that the E-Gift Card is personalised and that it is digital content for the purposes of The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 (“Regulations”). As such, you agree that the E-Gift card will be delivered to you before the expiry of any cancellation period that may otherwise be available under the Regulations. Furthermore, you acknowledge and agree that by purchasing the E-Gift card you waive your right to cancel your Order under the Regulations.

    • 11.6. E-Gift cards are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash, or used to purchase further gift cards of any description. Your statutory rights are not affected (see paragraphs 16.7 and 16.8).

    • 11.7. If an E-Gift card is lost or stolen, this should be reported to the Bettys Customer Support Team. We are not obliged to replace any lost, stolen or damaged E-Gift card and in no circumstances will a lost, stolen or damaged E-Gift card be replaced with cash or physical gift cards. Any decision to provide a replacement E-Gift card will be at the sole discretion of the Bettys Customer Support Team and will only be issued to the original recipient email.

    • 11.8. Any balance remaining on the card may be applied to future purchases, provided the card has not expired. No cash change will be given.

    • 11.9. The E-Gift card will expire 12 months from the date of purchase. Any balance remaining unused after the E-Gift card expires will not be valid or available to use after the date of expiry.

    • 11.10. E-Gift cards cannot be redeemed against:

      • a) the purchase of E-Gift cards or other types of gift voucher;

      • b) Bookable Afternoon Tea;

      • c) purchases or bookings with our Café Tea Rooms or bricks and mortar shops;

      • d) purchases or bookings with our Cookery School.

    • 11.11. In the event that you are entitled to a refund in relation to Products purchased using an E-Gift card, the refund will be applied to that E-Gift card. A cash refund will not be available. Refunded cards will expire after 12 months.

    • 11.12. We reserve the right to refuse to accept an E-Gift card which we deem to be duplicated, tampered with or which otherwise is suspected to be affected by fraud.

  • 12. PRICES AND PAYMENT

    • 12.1. The price of the Product(s) are as set out on the Website at the time of your order. Your order summary will confirm the price payable by you for the selected Product(s). Delivery charges are an additional cost, please see paragraph 8 above.

    • 12.2. If a Product you have ordered is listed at an incorrect price due to an error on Our part, We will notify you of the error. If the price listed is too high, we will refund you for any overcharged amount so that you pay only the correct price of the Product. If the Product is listed at a lower price in error, We will not be under any obligation to accept or fulfil that Order. If we do not fulfil the Order we will refund you the price that you paid for that Product. All refunds paid under this paragraph 12.2 will be processed in accordance with paragraph 14.2.

    • 12.3. All prices are in British Pounds (£) and are inclusive of UK Value Added Tax ("VAT"), where applicable, at the current rate.

    • 12.4. We accept the following payment cards for orders placed on Our Website:

      • a) MasterCard;

      • b) Visa Credit;

      • c) Visa Debit; and

      • d) Visa Electron.

    • 12.5. All payments must be made when your order is placed. Your payment card will be charged when you place your order.

    • 12.6. Please note that we are not obliged to supply you with your chosen Products until you receive Our Dispatch Confirmation.

    • 12.7. All credit/debit cardholders are subject to validation checks and authorisation by the card issuer. If the issuer of your payment card refuses to, or does not for any reason, authorise payment then you will be notified of this immediately at the checkout stage and there is nothing We can do to override this.

    • 12.8. In processing your order, We may use your information for the purposes of the prevention and detection of fraud and We may disclose your address and postcode details as part of Our fraud prevention checks. By placing your order, you authorise Us to share information as necessary for these purposes.

    • 12.9. Bettys take all reasonable steps to keep the details of your order and payment secure.

  • 13. HOW CAN I RETURN ITEMS

    • 13.1. While we hope that you will be happy with your Product(s), you may be legally entitled to certain remedies if something goes wrong. This paragraph sets out the options available to you. Nothing in these terms affects your statutory rights. Advice about your legal rights (including statutory remedies) in the UK are available from your local Citizens' Advice Bureau or Trading Standards office.

    • 13.2. If you are unhappy with a Product, an Order, wish to cancel an Order (subject to paragraph 13.3) or have any questions, you can notify us. The best way to do this is by doing one of the following:

      • a) Calling Us on 0800 456 1919, or +44(0)1423 814008 if you are calling from outside the UK, between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm GMT Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)

      • b) writing Us by post to Bettys by Post, Customer Support, The Craft Bakery, Plumpton Park, Harrogate, HG2 7LD, United Kingdom; or

      • c) emailing us at heretohelp@bettys.co.uk

    • To assist Us, we recommend you include your order number, name, geographical address, details of the order you wish to cancel and, where available, your phone number and email address.

    • Your legal right to cancel without reason

    • 13.3. Subject to paragraph 13.13 of these Terms (below), you have a legal right to cancel your Contract with Us within 14 days without giving any reason. The cancellation period expires after 14 days from the date of delivery of the Products, or the day on which the last product is delivered (if Order is split over multiple deliveries). Exceptions apply, please see paragraph 13.13.

    • 13.4. Please note that once an order is placed, depending on the stage at which the order is, it may not be possible to prevent or delay dispatch of that order. If you wish to cancel an order, we recommend that you follow the steps at paragraph 13.2 as soon as possible.

    • 13.5. To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform Us of your decision to cancel your Contract by making a clear statement (e.g. letter, email or on the telephone) to Us that you wish to cancel your Contract, including details of your name, geographical address, details of the order you wish to cancel and, where available, your phone number and email address. To assist Us with your cancellation request, please also provide Us with your order number.

    • 13.6. You may use the model cancellation form attached at Schedule 2 to exercise your right to cancel, but it is not obligatory. Order cancellations can also be made to Us using any of the contact details provided above.

    • 13.7. To meet the cancellation deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right to cancel before the cancellation period, i.e. 14 days after delivery, has expired. You must send back the purchased Products to Us at Bettys, Bettys Craft Bakery, Plumpton Park, Harrogate, HG2 7LD without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicated your cancellation of this Contract to Us. Products must be returned unopened, in original packaging and with original labels attached and undamaged. The returned Products must be in the same condition as they were delivered to you and We reserve the right to make any deductions from the refund amount if there is any indication that the Product has been unnecessarily handled, as explained at 13.9 below. The costs of returning goods is your responsibility, you will have to bear the direct cost of posting the Products to Us. We suggest that you obtain proof of postage in relation to any such returns. Please follow Our returns procedure set out in Schedule 3 when returning Products under this paragraph 13.8. If We do not receive the Products back from you, We may arrange to collect them from you at your cost.

    • Effects of cancellation

    • 13.8. If you cancel this Contract, any money you have paid, including the costs of delivery (with the exception of any supplementary costs arising if you choose a type of delivery other than Our standard or least expensive method of delivery), will be reimbursed to you.

    • 13.9. We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any purchased Products supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.

    • 13.10. You are only liable for any diminished value of the purchased Products resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the purchased Products you have received.

    • 13.11. Subject to paragraph 14 (Refunds) where we are giving you a refund for a cancelled Order (or part Order), that refund will be processed within:

      • (a) MasterCard;

      • a) 14 days after the day We receive back from you any purchased Products supplied; or

      • (c) Visa Debit; and

      • b) if there were no purchased Products supplied, 14 days after the day on which We are informed about your decision to cancel this Contract.

    • 13.12. We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless (at Our absolute discretion) We have expressly agreed otherwise with you, and in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of the reimbursement.

    • Circumstances excluding your legal right to cancel without reason

    • 13.13. Notwithstanding paragraph 13.3 of these Terms, your legal right to cancel your Contract with Us within 14 days of receiving the Product(s) does not apply in the case of any Product ordered by you that is:

      • a) made to your specifications or personalised (for example wedding or celebration cakes, or personalised gift vouchers); or

      • b) sealed, including for safety, hygiene or other legal reasons, once it has been unsealed after you receive it; or

      • c) perishable Products, including food or beverage items which have an expiry date of up to 28 days after the date of dispatch; and/ or

      • d) chilled or frozen Products;

      • e) a gift voucher (see paragraphs 10 and 11); or

      • f) any other similar Products which by reason of their nature cannot be returned.

    • 13.14. If you have made a prepayment in relation to wedding or celebration cakes, whether We refund such prepayment is entirely at Our discretion and We will be under no obligation to do so.

    • Faulty or mis-described Products

    • 13.15. In addition to your legal right to cancel without reason, as set out in paragraph 13.3 above, We are under a legal obligation to ensure that We supply Products which are in conformity with the terms of the Contract between Us, that they are as described, and that they are of satisfactory quality.

    • 13.16. If We have made a mistake, or you receive Products that are faulty, damaged, not of satisfactory quality or unfit for purpose, please return them to Us by post following the returns procedure set out in Schedule 3. We may also request photographs of the Products and packaging in order to enable Us to investigate the matter.

    • 13.17. Upon receipt, the Products will be examined by Bettys to determine any fault. If the Product is found to be incorrect, defective or damaged, We will refund the price of the Product, the delivery charges you have paid to receive that Product (unless the faulty or mis-described Product was sent to you with other items which you are not returning) within 14 days of the date on which We receive the Products back from you.

    • 13.18. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Product has passed its expiry date and/or the fault in question has been caused by you, then no refunds will be given.

  • 14. REFUNDS

    • 14.1. Refunds will be made in accordance with either paragraph 13.11 or paragraph 13.17 above, depending on the reason why you are returning the Product(s).

    • 14.2. All refunds will be made using the original payment method. Please note that it can take between 5 and 7 working days after we have sent the payment for the funds to show back in your account and that this time is dictated by your bank and is completely out of Our control. If after this time you haven't received your refund, please contact Us.

  • 15. OUR RIGHTS TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT BETWEEN US

    • 15.1. Non-acceptance of your order at the time you place it in accordance with the steps set out in paragraph 4 or cancellation of your Order by Us even after it has been accepted, may occur as a result of one of the following (without limitation)

      • a) A Product you ordered is out of stock;

      • b) We have identified an error in relation to the Product;

      • c) There is a system failure;

      • d) You fail Our validation and authorisation checks;

      • e) We are unable to obtain authorisation of your payment;

      • f) There are restrictions in relation to a Product which prevent Us from being able to sell it to you;

      • g) We have reason to believe that you are generating orders for commercial gain; or

      • h) We suspect fraud or detect unusual activity relating to your Order.

    • 15.2. In the event of non-acceptance or cancellation of an order by Us, We will refund you the price of the Product(s) in question.

  • 16. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU

    • 16.1. If We fail to comply with these Terms, We are responsible for loss or damage you suffer that is a foreseeable result of Our breach of these Terms or Our negligence, but We are not responsible for any loss or damage that is not foreseeable. Loss or damage is foreseeable if it is an obvious consequence of Our breach or negligence, or it was contemplated by you and Us when the Contract between you and Us was created.

    • 16.2. We only supply the Products for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Product for any commercial, business or re-sale purposes, and We have no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity.

    • 16.3. You will be responsible for the storage of Products in accordance with storage instructions from the time of delivery, including any instructions in relation to the appropriate temperature for keeping the Products. All indications of dates of durability are subject to you keeping the Products in accordance with such instructions and We shall have no liability to you for any deterioration of the Products or any associated loss or damage in these circumstances.

    • 16.4. We may provide general information on Our website in relation to Product suitability, ingredients (including allergens), storage instructions, durability and nutritional information, but such information has been gathered from various sources and We can make no representation or give any warranty or undertaking that the general information as detailed on Our website will be the same as the actual information on the Product labelling. Therefore, you will be responsible for checking the packaging and/ or label of any Products delivered in relation to such information.

    • 16.5. While We try Our best to ensure the information We provide on Our Website is correct and complete, please be aware that minor deviations and variations may occur due to products being handcrafted and in the event of substitutions made. We make no warranty that the Website will meet your requirements or will be uninterrupted and error-free, or that it will be free of viruses. We recommend that you use anti-virus software for your own protection.

    • 16.6. We do not in any way exclude or limit Our liability where it would be unlawful to do so. This includes any liability for:

      • a) death or personal injury caused by Our negligence;

      • b) fraud or fraudulent representation or for any other liability which cannot be limited by law

    • 16.7. As a consumer in the UK, you may have legal rights (including statutory remedies) in relation to Products that are faulty or not as described. Similarly, as a consumer, you have legal rights (including statutory remedies) in relation to services not carried out with reasonable skill and care, or if the materials We use are faulty or not as described. Nothing in these Terms will affect these legal rights.

    • 16.8. Advice about your legal rights (including statutory remedies) in the UK are available from your local Citizens' Advice Bureau or Trading Standards office.

  • 17. EVENTS OUTSIDE OUR CONTROL

    • 17.1. We will not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of Our obligations under a Contract that is caused by an Event Outside Our Control.

    • 17.2. An "Event Outside Our Control" means any act, event or circumstance beyond Our, or Our suppliers’ of sub-contractors’, reasonable control, including without limitation strikes, lock-outs or other industrial action by third parties, civil commotion, riot, invasion, terrorist attack or threat of terrorist attack, any act of God, war (whether declared or not) or threat or preparation for war, fire, explosion, any abnormal, extreme or unusual weather conditions ( including any storm, flood, or earthquake), subsidence, outbreak of illness, disease or virus ( whether or not declared as an epidemic or pandemic and including without limitation Covid-19), or other natural disaster, any Acts of Parliament and/or governmental or regulatory authority action, or failure of public or private telecommunications networks or impossibility of the use of railways, shipping, aircraft, motor transport or other means of public or private transport, whether or not foreseeable at the date of the Contract.

    • 17.3. If an Event Outside Our Control takes place that affects the performance of Our obligations under a Contract:

      • a) We will contact you as soon as reasonably possible to notify you; and

      • b) Our obligations under a Contract will be suspended and the time for performance of Our obligations will be extended for the duration of the Event Outside Our Control.

    • 17.4. If an Event Outside Our Control causes a delay of more than 30 days of the performance of Our obligations under a Contract, then you will have the option to cancel the Contract.

    • 17.5. Where the Event Outside Our Control affects Our delivery of Products to you, We will arrange a new delivery date with you after the Event Outside Our Control has ended.

  • 18. USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.

    • 18.1. By using Our Website, you agree to collection, use and processing of your information. We collect, store and process your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms. For further details, please read the Privacy Policy.

    • 18.2. For information on how We use cookies and the type of information We collect, please see Our Cookies Policy, which also forms part of these Terms.

  • 19. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

    • 19.1. Our Website, its content and the Products displayed belong to Bettys and are protected by intellectual property rights. You acknowledge and agree that all copyright, trademarks and all other intellectual property rights in Our Products or the content on Our Website shall remain at all times vested in Bettys.

    • 19.2. You agree to use Our Website lawfully and to not copy, reproduce, republish, redistribute, transmit or commercially exploit anything on Our Website in breach of Our intellectual property rights.

  • 20. OTHER IMPORTANT TERMS

    • 20.1. We may transfer Our rights and obligations under a Contract to another organisation, but only in circumstances where We can ensure that this will not affect your rights or Our obligations under these Terms.

    • 20.2. You may only transfer your rights or your obligations under these Terms to another person if We agree in writing.

    • 20.3. The Contract is between you and Us. No other person shall have any rights to enforce any of its terms.

    • 20.4. Each of the paragraphs of these Terms operates separately. If any court or relevant authority decides that any of them are unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining paragraphs will remain in full force and effect.

    • 20.5. If We fail to insist that you perform any of your obligations under these Terms or if We do not enforce Our rights against you, or if We delay in doing so, that will not mean that We have waived Our rights against you and will not mean that you do not have to comply with those obligations. If We do waive a default or breach of these Terms by you, We will only do so in writing, and that will not mean that We will automatically waive any later default or breach by you.

    • 20.6. These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. This means a Contract for the purchase of Products through the Website and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it will be governed by English and Welsh law. You and We both agree that for any disputes between you and Bettys in relation to these Terms and the Contract between you and Us, the courts of England and Wales will have non-exclusive jurisdiction. However, if you are a resident of Northern Ireland you may also bring proceedings in Northern Ireland, and if you are a resident of Scotland, you may also bring proceedings in Scotland.

    • 20.7. These Terms, and the documents referred to in them, govern Our relationship with you and no other terms or agreements apply. Your legal rights are not affected by these Terms.

    • 20.8. We reserve the right to amend these Terms from time to time, where we consider it reasonable and necessary to do so. Where we do, we will publish the updated terms on our website. This will not affect your statutory rights.

  • 21. HOW TO MAKE A COMPLAINT

    • 21.1. In the event that We fail to meet Our high standards of customer service, please do not hesitate to contact Us by:

      • a) Calling Us on 0800 456 1919, or +44(0)1423 814008 if you are calling from outside the UK, between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm GMT (excluding bank holidays)

      • b) In writing to Us by post to Bettys by Post, Customer Support, The Craft Bakery, Plumpton Park, Harrogate, HG2 7LD, United Kingdom; or

      • c) By email to heretohelp@bettys.co.uk

    • 21.2. Please note that Our opening hours may be extended on a seasonal basis.

    • 21.3. We aim to provide an initial response to a complaint by email within 24 hours from receipt or the next working day (excluding public holidays). This may change during busy periods.

  • SCHEDULE 1

    Delivery Information

    It is important to Us that your Products reach you as fast as possible.

  • 1. UK Deliveries

    • 1.1. Standard

      The estimated delivery time for Standard delivery to the UK mainland is 2 working days from the date of dispatch. The estimated delivery time for Standard delivery to the Isle of Man, the Isle of Wight, the Channel Islands or the Scottish Highlands/Islands is 3 working days from the date of dispatch.

    • 1.2. Premium by 12pm

      The Product(s) will be delivered by 12pm on the selected day.

    • 1.3. Tracking your order

      • a) If you have selected a Premium delivery then the Dispatch Confirmation email will contain a unique number to track your parcel. You can either click the link in your Dispatch Confirmation email or follow the steps below to track your parcel.

      • b) Go to the link within your email and enter the tracking number provided in your Dispatch Confirmation email.

      • c) If you have any problems tracking your delivery or any other problems with your order, please email Us at heretohelp@bettys.co.uk with your order number and your full name. One of Our Customer Support team will aim to get back to you within three days.

      • d) Alternatively, you can call Us on 0800 456 1919 (calls charged at local rate), or if you are calling from outside the UK on +44(0)1423 814008, between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm GMT Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

      • e) When We dispatch your order, We'll send you a Dispatch Confirmation email. Should the Dispatch Confirmation not reflect what you want please contact Us as soon as possible by calling us on the number detailed below, or by email to heretohelp@bettys.co.uk with your order number and your full name. You can call us on 0800 456 1919, or if you are calling from outside the UK on +44(0)1423 814008, between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm GMT Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).

      • f) If you are not in when Our couriers try to deliver, they will leave a card or notify you via SMS or email and take the parcel to your local delivery office. If this happens, please follow the instructions on the card left by the courier.

  • 2. International Deliveries

    • 2.1. The estimated delivery time for International Standard is up to 14 days, from the day of dispatch, dependent on the destination.

  • 2.2. The estimated delivery time for International Premium is up to 9 days, from the day of dispatch, dependent on the destination.

  • 2.3. All international orders are subject to checking by customs which may delay the delivery of your order. Any additional duty or customs charges applicable in the destination country are payable by the recipient. The import and duty policies vary from country to country and We cannot advise you how much duty will be applied to your order value, please seek advice from your countries relevant governing bodies before placing your order.

  • SCHEDULE 2

  • Model Cancellation Form

  • Please complete this order cancellation form and send it to Us by email at heretohelp@bettys.co.uk or by post to Bettys by Post, Customer Support, The Craft Bakery, Plumpton Park, Customer Services, The Craft Bakery, Plumpton Park, Harrogate, HG2 7LD, United Kingdom. or by email: heretohelp@bettys.co.uk

  • I [customer name] hereby give notice that I [customer name] cancel my order of sale of the following goods:

  • Ordered on:

  • Received on:

  • Order reference number:

  • Name of customer:

  • Address of customer:

  • Date:

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  • SCHEDULE 3

  • Returns Information

  • Returns by Post

  • Returning an item(s) to Us couldn't be easier! Simply fill out the returns information below and post it back to Us at Bettys by Post, Customer Support, The Craft Bakery, Plumpton Park, Harrogate, HG2 7LD, United Kingdom. Please ensure your item(s) are securely packed and properly labelled. You will be responsible for taking care of the Products until they are returned to Us. Enclose the item(s) with your completed returns form in the delivery package.

  • Should you have any issues, please contact Us by email at click here or call Us on 0800 456 1919, or if you are calling from outside the UK on +44(0)1423 814008 between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) and We will be happy to help.

  • I [customer name] am returning the enclosed item(s) as stated in my email, letter or phone call for the reason of:

  • Reason:

  • Ordered on:

  • Received on:

  • Order reference number:

  • Name of customer:

  • Address of customer:

  • Date:

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