Legal Framework

Terms ofService Agreement

Last updated: March 15, 2024 | Version 4.1

Pan-African Coverage

Applicable across African jurisdictions

Three-Party Framework

Shoppers, artisans, delivery partners

Protection Focus

Rights and responsibilities defined

Important Notice

By accessing and using Venda Fashion, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully as they govern your use of our platform for discovering, purchasing, selling, or delivering authentic African fashion.

1. Agreement Overview

This Terms of Service Agreement ("Agreement") constitutes a legally binding contract between you ("User") and Venda Fashion Ltd. ("Venda," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the Venda Fashion platform, including our website, mobile applications, and related services ("Platform").

Platform Purpose

Venda Fashion connects:

  • Shoppers with authentic African fashion pieces
  • Artisans & Designers with global customers
  • Delivery Partners with flexible earning opportunities

2. User Accounts & Responsibilities

All users must:

  • Accuracy: Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Security: Maintain confidentiality of account credentials
  • Compliance: Use the Platform in compliance with applicable laws
  • Age: Be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
  • Notification: Promptly notify us of any unauthorized account use

3. African Fashion Commerce Terms

For Shoppers

  • • Prices in local currency with transparent conversion
  • • 21-day return policy for eligible items
  • • Authenticity guarantee for African pieces
  • • Secure payment processing

For Artisans

  • • Cultural authenticity verification required
  • • Fair pricing and commission structure
  • • Intellectual property protection
  • • Quality standards compliance

4. Intellectual Property & Cultural Rights

We respect and protect:

  • Cultural Designs: Traditional patterns and techniques are attributed appropriately
  • Artisan Rights: Creators retain rights to their original designs
  • Platform Content: Venda owns platform design, code, and proprietary systems
  • Cultural Respect: Prohibited: Cultural appropriation and misrepresentation

5. Limitations & Dispute Resolution

Liability Limitation

Venda Fashion's liability is limited to the amount paid for services. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Dispute Resolution

African arbitration preferred. Disputes will be resolved through mediation in the user's home country where possible, following local laws and customs.

For questions about these terms or to request accessibility versions:

Contact: legal@venda-fashion.africa