Terms of service
Terms of Service
Buhay Botanika
Last Updated: October 9, 2026
OVERVIEW
Welcome to Buhay Botanika! The terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Buhay Botanika.
Buhay Botanika operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services, to provide you, the customer, with a curated shopping experience (the “Services”). Buhay Botanika is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you.
These Terms of Service (“Terms”), together with the policies referenced herein, describe your rights and responsibilities when using our Services.
Please read these Terms carefully, as they include important information about your legal rights, including warranty disclaimers and limitations of liability.
By visiting, interacting with, or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
SECTION 1 – ACCESS AND ACCOUNTS
By using our Services, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or jurisdiction of residence, or that you have obtained the necessary permission from a parent or legal guardian.
When browsing or purchasing through our store, you may be asked to provide information including your name, email address, billing details, payment information, and shipping address.
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for activities conducted through your account. You may not transfer, sell, or assign your account to another person without authorization.
SECTION 2 – OUR PRODUCTS
Buhay Botanika offers small-batch botanical goods, including handcrafted soaps, botanical body oils, perfume oils, candles, salves, home fragrances, and other personal-care and ritual products.
We make reasonable efforts to accurately describe and photograph our products. However, colors and appearances may vary depending on your device and display settings.
Because many of our products are handcrafted in small batches, natural variations in color, texture, shape, weight, fragrance, and appearance may occur. Such variations are part of the handmade character of our products and do not necessarily indicate a defect.
Product descriptions, ingredients, availability, and prices may change without prior notice.
We reserve the right to discontinue products or limit purchase quantities when reasonably necessary.
Product Use and Safety
Please review all product descriptions, ingredient lists, warnings, and usage instructions before use.
Customers are responsible for considering known allergies, sensitivities, and individual circumstances before using our products. Discontinue use if irritation or an adverse reaction occurs.
Our botanical products are intended for their labeled purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise, they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Information on our website is provided for general informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Nothing in this section limits rights or remedies available under applicable law.
SECTION 3 – ORDERS AND ACCEPTANCE
Placing an order constitutes an offer to purchase products from Buhay Botanika.
We reserve the right to accept, decline, limit, or cancel orders for legitimate reasons, including product unavailability, suspected fraud, pricing errors, or inability to fulfill an order.
An order is accepted when we confirm acceptance, subject to applicable law.
If we must cancel an order after payment has been collected, we will issue an appropriate refund.
Please review your order carefully before submitting it. Once an order enters processing, changes or cancellations may not be possible.
Purchases are subject to our Return & Refund Policy.
Products purchased through our website are intended for personal or household use unless a separate wholesale or commercial arrangement has been approved.
SECTION 4 – PRICING AND PAYMENT
All prices are displayed in United States dollars (USD) unless otherwise indicated.
Prices, discounts, promotions, and product availability may change without prior notice.
Applicable taxes and shipping charges are calculated and displayed during checkout.
Payment must be completed through one of the accepted payment methods available at checkout.
You represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided and that the information submitted is accurate.
Promotional offers may be subject to additional terms, restrictions, or expiration dates.
SECTION 5 – SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
Buhay Botanika currently ships within the United States.
Our current shipping options include:
- Standard shipping: $7.95
- Free standard shipping on eligible orders of $70 or more
Shipping rates, eligibility, and delivery estimates are displayed during checkout and may be updated from time to time.
Orders are generally prepared within 2–3 business days, excluding weekends and holidays, subject to product availability and order volume.
Delivery dates are estimates and are not guaranteed.
Delays may occur due to carrier operations, weather, holidays, or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
Responsibility for shipping issues, including lost or damaged orders, will be addressed in accordance with our Shipping Policy and applicable law.
Customers are responsible for providing accurate shipping information and should contact us promptly if an error is discovered.
SECTION 6 – RETURNS, REFUNDS, AND EXCHANGES
Returns and refunds are governed by our Return & Refund Policy.
For hygiene and product integrity, certain personal-care products are final sale except where they arrive damaged, defective, incorrect, or where applicable law requires otherwise.
Eligible unopened and unused products may qualify for returns within the stated return period.
Please contact us before sending any item back.
Nothing in our return policy limits any non-waivable consumer rights under applicable law.
SECTION 7 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All original content on the Buhay Botanika website, including our branding, logos, product descriptions, photographs, graphics, illustrations, website design, and other creative materials, is owned by Buhay Botanika or used with permission from the applicable rights holders.
Such materials may be protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, commercially exploit, or otherwise use our protected content without prior written permission, except as permitted by law.
The Buhay Botanika name, logo, and associated branding may not be used in a manner that falsely suggests endorsement or affiliation.
Shopify and other third-party trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
SECTION 8 – OPTIONAL THIRD-PARTY TOOLS
Our website may provide access to tools, services, or features operated by third parties.
These may include payment processors, shipping services, customer accounts, or other integrations.
Third-party services may be subject to their own terms and privacy practices.
To the extent permitted by law, Buhay Botanika is not responsible for the independent operation or availability of third-party services outside our control.
SECTION 9 – THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to websites or resources operated by third parties.
We do not control the content, policies, or practices of these external websites.
Accessing third-party websites is at your discretion. We encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies before providing personal information or making purchases.
SECTION 10 – RELATIONSHIP WITH SHOPIFY
Buhay Botanika is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you.
However, any sales and purchases you make in our store are made directly with Buhay Botanika.
By using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that Shopify is not responsible for any aspect of sales between you and Buhay Botanika, including any injury, damage, or loss resulting from purchased products and services.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you release Shopify and its affiliates from claims arising directly from your purchases and transactions with Buhay Botanika.
SECTION 11 – PRIVACY
Your personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Because our store is powered by Shopify, certain information may also be processed by Shopify and service providers involved in operating the website, processing payments, and fulfilling orders.
Please review our Privacy Policy for more information about how personal information is collected, used, and shared.
SECTION 12 – CUSTOMER REVIEWS AND FEEDBACK
If you submit product reviews, photographs, comments, suggestions, or other feedback to Buhay Botanika, you represent that you have the right to share that material.
You grant Buhay Botanika a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and share submitted feedback for legitimate business purposes, including customer service, website operation, and marketing, subject to applicable law.
You retain ownership of your original content.
We reserve the right to moderate or remove content that is unlawful, misleading, abusive, infringing, or otherwise inappropriate.
You agree not to submit fraudulent reviews, malicious content, or material that violates the rights of others.
SECTION 13 – ERRORS AND INACCURACIES
Occasionally, our website may contain typographical errors, incorrect product information, pricing inaccuracies, or omissions.
We reserve the right to correct such errors and update information when necessary.
If an error materially affects an order, we will contact the customer when appropriate and provide a resolution consistent with applicable law.
SECTION 14 – PROHIBITED USES
You agree not to use our website or Services for unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or harmful purposes.
Prohibited activities include:
- Violating applicable laws or regulations
- Infringing intellectual property or privacy rights
- Submitting false or misleading information
- Attempting unauthorized access to accounts or systems
- Introducing viruses, malware, or malicious code
- Interfering with website security or functionality
- Engaging in fraudulent purchases or payment activity
- Using automated systems in ways that disrupt our Services or violate applicable access restrictions
- Impersonating another individual or organization
We may restrict or terminate access to our Services when reasonably necessary to protect our customers, business, or website.
SECTION 15 – AUTOMATED AGENTS
Automated or semi-automated software systems that access or interact with our Services must comply with applicable laws, technical restrictions, and reasonable access requirements.
We may restrict automated access where necessary to protect website security, customer information, or service availability.
Nothing in this section prohibits activities that cannot lawfully be restricted.
SECTION 16 – TERMINATION
We may suspend or terminate access to our Services if these Terms are materially violated or if continued access presents a security, legal, or operational risk.
Termination does not eliminate obligations arising from transactions already completed or rights that survive under applicable law.
Provisions concerning intellectual property, liability, indemnification, dispute resolution, and other provisions intended to survive termination will remain effective where legally enforceable.
SECTION 17 – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
Our website and Services are provided on an “as available” basis.
We make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate information and reliable website functionality, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim warranties not expressly provided by us, including implied warranties where such disclaimers are legally permitted.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits warranties, guarantees, or consumer protections that cannot lawfully be waived.
SECTION 18 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Buhay Botanika and its owners, employees, contractors, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of our website or Services.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited, including liability arising from circumstances for which applicable law provides mandatory remedies.
SECTION 19 – INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Buhay Botanika and its affiliates, representatives, and service providers against third-party claims, losses, or reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful use of our Services, material breach of these Terms, or infringement of another party’s rights.
This provision does not apply where such indemnification is prohibited by law.
SECTION 20 – SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.
SECTION 21 – WAIVER AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT
Failure by Buhay Botanika to enforce a provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
These Terms, together with the policies incorporated by reference, constitute the agreement governing your use of our Services, except where additional applicable terms or laws provide otherwise.
SECTION 22 – ASSIGNMENT
You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent, except where permitted by law.
Buhay Botanika may assign these Terms in connection with a legitimate business transfer or reorganization, subject to applicable law.
SECTION 23 – GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by the applicable laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where mandatory consumer protection laws require otherwise.
Disputes arising under these Terms will be subject to courts of competent jurisdiction, consistent with applicable law.
SECTION 24 – CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, website features, or legal obligations.
Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Material changes will be communicated when required by applicable law.
Your continued use of our Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance to the extent permitted by law.
SECTION 25 – CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about these Terms of Service or your purchase may be directed to:
Buhay Botanika
Filipina-Owned Botanical Apothecar
Email: kumusta@buhaybotanika.com
Website: https://buhaybotanika.com
Additional legally required business contact information will be provided as applicable.
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