Terms of service

 

Terms and Conditions

 

The Honey Cakes – Medovik

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully. By placing an order, you agree to be bound by these Terms.


1. Business Details

The Honey Cakes – Medovik operates as a home-based food business in accordance with Victorian food safety regulations.


2. Orders and Acceptance

All products are made to order. An order is only confirmed once payment is received or otherwise agreed in writing.

We reserve the right to accept or decline any order.

A minimum lead time of 48 hours applies unless otherwise agreed.


3. Pricing and Payment

All prices are in AUD and [include GST / exclude GST – choose one]

Full payment is required to secure an order unless agreed otherwise

Prices may change at any time prior to order confirmation


4. Changes to Orders

Changes must be requested at least 72 hours before collection/delivery

We will attempt to accommodate changes but do not guarantee availability

Changes requested within 72 hours may be declined


5. Cancellations and Refunds

Due to the made-to-order nature:

Orders within 48 hoursnon-refundable

Cancellations within 72 hoursnon-refundable

Cancellations before 72 hours → refund at our discretion

No refunds for change of mind

Nothing in this clause excludes your rights under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).


6. Australian Consumer Law

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.

You are entitled to:

a replacement or refund for a major failure, and

compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage

If a product fails to meet a consumer guarantee, we may choose to:

replace the product, or

provide a refund


7. Customer Satisfaction and Claims

If you believe there is an issue with your order:

You must notify us as soon as reasonably possible

The product must be returned for inspection

We may refuse a refund or replacement if:

  • the product is not returned

  • it has been consumed, damaged, or mishandled

 


8. Allergens and Dietary Information

Our products may contain or come into contact with:

- dairy

- gluten (wheat)

- eggs

- nuts

We operate in a home bakery kitchen and cannot guarantee absence of cross-contact.

Customers with allergies consume products at their own risk.


9. Storage and Shelf Life

Products must be refrigerated

Best consumed within 3–5 days

We are not responsible for issues resulting from:

- improper storage

- transport after collection

- handling after delivery


10. Collection and Delivery

Times must be agreed in advance

Customers must ensure correct address and access

We are not responsible for delays due to:

- traffic

- weather

- access issues

- incorrect information provided

If delivery fails due to customer error, redelivery may incur additional charges.


11. Design and Product Variations

All cakes are handcrafted.

Variations in:

- decoration

- colour

- size

- finish

are normal and do not constitute a fault.


12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

- replacement of the product, or- 

refund of the purchase price

We are not liable for:

- indirect or consequential loss

- loss of profit

- third-party damages

Nothing in this clause limits rights under the Australian Consumer Law.


13. Force Majeure

We are not liable for failure or delay due to events beyond our control, including:

- equipment failure

- illness

- power outages

- supply disruptions

Where possible, we will offer rescheduling, or refund.


14. Intellectual Property

All designs, branding, images, and content remain the property of The Honey Cakes – Medovik.

They may not be reproduced without permission.


15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.