Legal notice

LEGAL NOTICE

Welcome to Mo’Mbongo Boetiek.

This Legal Notice provides information about the operator of this website and the legal framework governing its use.

1. Website Operator

Mo’Mbongo Boetiek

2. Nature of the Business

Mo’Mbongo Boetiek is an online boutique offering a curated selection of products including:

  • Art and original paintings

  • Home décor

  • Fashion and garments

  • Jewelry and accessories

  • Crochet products

  • Handmade and handcrafted items

  • Skincare and beauty products

  • Lifestyle and gift products

Products may be sourced from independent creators, artisans, manufacturers, brands and other suppliers.

3. Website Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, the website, brand identity, logo, text, graphics, photographs, design elements and other original content appearing on this website are owned by or licensed to Mo’Mbongo Boetiek.

No content may be reproduced, copied, modified, distributed or commercially exploited without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

4. Product Images and Descriptions

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that product descriptions, photographs, colors, measurements and other information are accurate.

However, photographs may appear differently depending on your device, screen settings and lighting.

Handmade and handcrafted products may naturally contain variations in color, texture, pattern, dimensions and finish.

Such reasonable variations do not necessarily constitute defects where they are consistent with the product description.

5. Third-Party Products

Some products offered through Mo’Mbongo Boetiek may be manufactured or created by independent third parties.

Where applicable, trademarks, logos, designs and intellectual-property rights belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective owners.

6. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

These links may be provided for convenience or additional information.

Mo’Mbongo Boetiek does not necessarily endorse or control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security or privacy practices.

7. Privacy

Personal information submitted through this website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable South African privacy legislation, including the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013.

8. Consumer Protection

Mo’Mbongo Boetiek respects the rights of consumers under applicable South African legislation, including the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 and, where applicable, the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002.

Nothing contained in this Legal Notice, our Terms of Service, Return Policy or any other website policy is intended to unlawfully exclude or limit a consumer's statutory rights.

9. Website Security and Availability

We take reasonable steps to maintain the security and availability of our website.

However, we cannot guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, completely secure or free from errors.

We may temporarily suspend or modify the website for maintenance, upgrades, security reasons or other legitimate business purposes.

10. Fraud and Unauthorized Use

Unauthorized use of this website, fraudulent transactions, attempts to gain unauthorized access, misuse of our content or systems, and other unlawful activities are prohibited.

We reserve the right to take appropriate legal action where necessary.

11. Governing Law

This website and its use are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, subject to any mandatory consumer protections applicable to a transaction.