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Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Rug Culture. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, products, and services. By accessing our platform or placing an order, you agree to be legally bound by the terms outlined below.

1. Business Overview

Rug Culture is a design-focused brand offering handcrafted and designer rugs, including made-to-order and custom products created through manual production processes.

Due to the artistic and handmade nature of our products, variations may occur, and customers acknowledge and accept these characteristics prior to purchase.

2. Eligibility

By using this website or placing an order, you confirm that:

• You are legally capable of entering into binding contracts.

• All information provided by you is accurate and complete.

• You are authorized to use the payment method selected.

3. Product Representation & Handmade Nature

We attempt to display product images and colors as accurately as possible. However:

• Device screens may display colors differently.

• Handmade production may result in slight variations.

• Minor differences in appearance, texture, or finish are not defects.

Customers acknowledge that handmade items may not be identical to digital previews or reference images.

4. Intellectual Property, Trademark & Artistic Representation Disclaimer

Some products offered by Rug Culture may include designs inspired by popular culture, brands, logos, characters, or themes requested by customers or created as artistic interpretations.

Rug Culture hereby declares:

• We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed, or sponsored by any trademark owner whose name, logo, or imagery may appear in any design.

• All trademarks, brand names, and logos belong to their respective owners.

• Any such elements used are intended solely for artistic, decorative, or fan-inspired purposes.

Where customers request custom products containing logos, artwork, or intellectual property:

• Customers confirm they have the legal right or permission to use such materials.

• Customers accept full responsibility for any intellectual property implications.

Rug Culture shall not be held liable for intellectual property disputes arising from customer-provided designs or requests.

5. Intellectual Property Indemnification

By submitting or requesting any design, image, logo, or reference material, you agree to indemnify and hold Rug Culture harmless against any claims, damages, legal actions, or liabilities arising from intellectual property infringement or unauthorized usage.

6. Custom Orders & Approval

For custom rugs:

• Previews may be provided where applicable.

• Once customer approval is received, the order becomes final.

• Exact replication may not be possible due to handmade processes.

• Artistic interpretation is inherent to custom work.

Customers acknowledge acceptable similarity variations.

7. Pricing & Payments

All prices are subject to change without prior notice.

We accept:

• Online payments via payment gateways

• UPI

• Bank transfers

• Partial Cash on Delivery (COD)

Full COD is not available.

Rug Culture reserves the right to refuse or limit payment options at its discretion.

8. Partial COD Terms

For Partial COD orders:

• Advance payment is mandatory.

• Remaining balance must be paid at delivery.

• Refusal to accept delivery may result in restrictions on future orders.

Advance payments are generally non-refundable except where required under applicable policies.

9. Coupons, Credits & Promotional Benefits

Coupons issued by Rug Culture:

• Are non-transferable

• Cannot be converted to cash

• Have validity periods

• May have usage limitations

Rug Culture reserves the right to modify or cancel promotional programs without notice.

10. Production & Delivery Timelines

Timelines provided are estimates only.

Delays may occur due to:

• Production complexity

• Material availability

• Logistics disruptions

• External factors beyond our control

Such delays shall not constitute grounds for cancellation or compensation.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

Rug Culture shall not be liable for:

• Indirect or consequential damages

• Loss of profits or business

• Emotional dissatisfaction

• Expectation differences

• Delays caused by third parties

• Customer misuse or improper handling

Our maximum liability shall not exceed the amount paid for the product.

12. Customer Responsibilities

Customers agree to:

• Provide accurate information

• Review product details before purchase

• Follow care instructions

• Receive deliveries promptly

13. Force Majeure

We shall not be responsible for delays or failures caused by events beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, government restrictions, pandemics, transportation disruptions, or technical failures.

14. Right to Refuse Service

Rug Culture reserves the right to:

• Cancel suspicious orders

• Reject claims

• Block accounts

• Refuse service

If fraudulent activity or abuse is suspected.

15. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers for payment processing and logistics.

We are not liable for errors or failures caused by these external services.

16. International Orders

Customers placing international orders agree to:

• Pay applicable customs duties and taxes

• Accept varying delivery timelines

• Understand that international shipping fees are non-refundable

17. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India.

All disputes shall fall under the jurisdiction of courts located in Punjab, India.

18. Policy Updates

Rug Culture reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

19. Grievance Officer & Contact Information

For any concerns, complaints, or grievances, you may contact us at:

Email: rug.culturee@gmail.com

We will make reasonable efforts to respond within an appropriate timeframe.

20. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website or placing an order, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions along with our Shipping and Return Policies.