Terms of Use

Welcome to hgseedshop.com! These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the hgseedshop.com website (the “Site”), our products, and services. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, do not access or use the Site.

Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, making a purchase, or otherwise using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, including any future modifications. hgseedshop.com reserves the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates and/or changes to our Site. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the Site following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Legal Age and Compliance

Age Restriction: You must be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher) to access this Site and purchase products. By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
Local Laws: You, the customer, are solely responsible for understanding and complying with all local, state, provincial, and federal laws and regulations regarding the purchase, possession, and cultivation of seeds in your specific jurisdiction. hgseedshop.com is not responsible for any legal issues that may arise from your non-compliance with local laws.
“Novelty/Souvenir” Disclaimer: Many of the seeds sold on this Site are sold strictly for novelty, souvenir, and genetic preservation purposes. We do not condone, promote, or encourage the germination or cultivation of seeds in jurisdictions where it is illegal. Any information provided on this Site, including product descriptions, is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to encourage illegal activity.

3. Products and Services

Product Availability & Accuracy: All products are subject to availability. We strive to display product images and descriptions as accurately as possible. However, we do not guarantee that the colors, textures, or information displayed on your device will be accurate.

Pricing: Prices for our products are subject to change without notice. All prices are listed in [e.g., USD] unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel orders placed at an incorrect price due to typographical errors or other inaccuracies.

Order Acceptance: We reserve the right to refuse any order you place with us. We may, in our sole discretion, limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household, or per order. These restrictions may include orders placed by or under the same customer account, the same credit card, and/or orders that use the same billing and/or shipping address.

Germination Disclaimer: hgseedshop.com provides no guarantee regarding the germination success of any seeds sold. Germination and cultivation success are dependent on numerous factors beyond our control, including environmental conditions, growing techniques, and the legality of such activities in your area. Seeds are living organisms, and their viability can be affected by storage, handling, and environmental factors once they leave our possession. By purchasing, you acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.

Intended Use: You agree that products purchased from hgseedshop.com are for personal use only and not for resale unless explicitly authorized by hgseedshop.com.

4. Order Fulfillment and Data Sharing (Important for Dropshipping)

Dropshipping Model: hgseedshop.com operates on a dropshipping model. This means that when you place an order on our Site, the products are shipped directly to you by our third-party breeder partners (“Breeders”).
Data Sharing for Fulfillment: To fulfill your order, it is necessary for us to share certain personal information you provide (such as your name, shipping address, and contact details) with the relevant Breeder(s) responsible for shipping your specific products. This information is shared solely for the purpose of processing, packing, and shipping your order.
Privacy: Our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information, including with our Breeders, are detailed in our Privacy Policy. By placing an order, you acknowledge and explicitly agree to the sharing of your necessary order and shipping details with our Breeders for order fulfillment purposes, as described in these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

5. Account Information and Security

Accuracy of Information: You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made at our store. You agree to promptly update your account and other information, including your email address, shipping address, and credit card numbers and expiration dates, so that we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed.
Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer or device. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
Termination: We reserve the right to terminate accounts, refuse service, remove or edit content, or cancel orders in our sole discretion.

6. Payment and Billing

Payment Methods: We accept various payment methods as indicated on our Site. You agree to pay all charges incurred by you or any users of your account at the prices in effect when such charges are incurred.
Security: We utilize secure payment processing services to protect your financial information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

7. Shipping and Delivery

Shipping Policy: Our Shipping Policy, available on the Site, outlines shipping methods, costs, estimated delivery times, and regions we ship to. By placing an order, you agree to the terms outlined in our Shipping Policy.
Risk of Loss: The risk of loss and title for items purchased from hgseedshop.com pass to you upon our delivery to the carrier (which is facilitated by our Breeders).
International Shipments: For international orders, you are solely responsible for any customs duties, taxes, import fees, or other charges imposed by your country. hgseedshop.com is not responsible for packages seized or confiscated by customs or other authorities in your country.

8. Returns and Refunds

Our Return and Refund Policy, available on the Site, governs all returns and refunds. By making a purchase, you agree to the terms outlined in our Return and Refund Policy.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of hgseedshop.com or its content suppliers and protected by international copyright laws.
You may not use any of hgseedshop.com’s trademarks, logos, or other proprietary graphics without express written permission.

10. User Comments, Feedback, and Other Submissions

If you submit any comments, feedback, suggestions, or other materials to us, whether online, by email, by postal mail, or otherwise (collectively, “Submissions”), you agree that we may, at any time, without restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate, and otherwise use in any medium any Submissions that you forward to us. We are under no obligation to maintain any Submissions in confidence, to pay compensation for any Submissions, or to respond to any Submissions.
You agree that your Submissions will not violate any right of any third-party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, personality, or other personal or proprietary right. You further agree that your Submissions will not contain libelous or otherwise unlawful, abusive, or obscene material, or contain any computer virus or other malware that could in any way affect the operation of the Service or any related website.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by hgseedshop.com. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that hgseedshop.com shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability

“As Is” Basis: Your use of the Site, its content, and any services or items obtained through the Site is at your own risk. The Site and all products delivered to you through the Site are provided “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.
No Guarantees: hgseedshop.com does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free; that defects will be corrected; or that the Site or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant that the results that may be obtained from the use of the Site will be accurate or reliable.
Limitation of Liability: In no event shall hgseedshop.com, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers (including Breeders), service providers, or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation, lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, arising from your use of any of the service or any products procured using the service, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the service or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the service, even if advised of their possibility. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless hgseedshop.com and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers (including Breeders), interns, and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party, especially related to the legality of purchasing, possessing, or cultivating seeds in your local jurisdiction.

14. Severability

In the event that any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms, such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.

15. Termination

These Terms are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services, or when you cease using our Site.
If in our sole judgment you fail, or we suspect that you have failed, to comply with any term or provision of these Terms, we also may terminate this agreement at any time without notice and you will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination; and/or accordingly may deny you access to our Services (or any part thereof).

16. Entire Agreement

The failure of us to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
These Terms and any policies or operating rules posted by us on this Site or in respect to the Service constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between you and us and govern your use of the Service, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of the Terms of Service).

17. Governing Law

These Terms of Use and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of State of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

18. Contact Information

Questions about the Terms of Use should be sent to us at support@hgseedshop.com.