Last Updated: 10 July 2024

Welcome to Southern Africa Leading Traders Online Shop (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website and services (“Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our Services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use our Services.

2. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of our Services after such changes have been made will constitute your acceptance of the new Terms.

3. Privacy Policy

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by this reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

4. Use of Services

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes. You must not use our Services in any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.

5. Account Registration

To access certain features of our Services, you may need to register for an account. You must provide accurate and complete information and keep your account information updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password.

6. Product Information and Pricing

We strive to ensure that all product information and pricing on our website are accurate. However, errors may occur. If we discover an error in the price or description of a product you have ordered, we will inform you as soon as possible and give you the option to reconfirm your order at the correct price or cancel it.

7. Orders and Payment

All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason, including limitations on quantities available for purchase, inaccuracies in product or pricing information, or problems identified by our credit and fraud avoidance department. 

Payment must be made at the time of purchase. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, Credit Cards and Klarna payments. By submitting an order, you warrant that you are authorized to use the chosen payment method and authorize us to charge your payment method for the total amount of your order.

8. Shipping and Delivery

Shipping and delivery dates are estimates only and cannot be guaranteed. We are not responsible for any delays in shipping or delivery that are beyond our control.

9. Returns and Refunds

Please review our Returns and Refunds Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by this reference, for information on our return and refund procedures.

10. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Southern Africa Leading Traders or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use any content from our website without our express written permission.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of or inability to use our Services. This includes but is not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Southern Africa Leading Traders, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, actions, or demands, liabilities, and settlements, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, resulting from or alleged to result from your use of the Services or your violation of these Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.14. Contact Information*

14. Non-Returnable Items:

All food items purchased from Southern Africa Leading Traders Ltd are non-returnable. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Perishable goods (e.g., fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, and seafood)
  • Non-perishable packaged foods (e.g., canned goods, snacks, and beverages)
  • Frozen and refrigerated products
  • Baked goods and confectionery

Exceptions:

Returns will only be accepted under the following conditions:

  1. Damaged Items:
    1. If a food item is received in a damaged condition, customers must notify us within 24 hours of receipt.
    1. A replacement or refund will be provided once the damage is verified.
  2. Defective Items:
    1. If a food item is found to be defective, customers must notify us within 24 hours of receipt.
    1. A replacement or refund will be provided upon verification of the defective items

Procedure for Reporting Damaged or Defective Items:

  1. Contact our customer service team at sales@southernafricaleadingtraders.co.uk within 24 hours of receiving the damaged or defective item.
  2. Provide proof of purchase (e.g., receipt or order number).
  3. Supply photographic evidence of the damaged or defective item.
  4. Await confirmation from our customer service team regarding the next steps.

Refunds and Replacements:

  • If a return is approved for a damaged or defective item, customers may choose between a replacement and a refund.
  • Refunds will be processed within 7 business days of approval and will be issued to the original method of payment.
  • Replacements will be dispatched as soon as possible, subject to product availability.

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Southern Africa Leading Traders  

sales@southernafricaleadingtraders.co.uk  

+44 7770 113101

 or visit us on:

40-46 Ashton Old Rd,

Openshaw, Greater Manchester

M12 6LP

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.