Terms & Conditions

01. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Pahad Rituals ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of our website (www.pahadrituals.com), The Founding Circle early access community, e-commerce storefronts, products, and related services.

By accessing or using our website, subscribing to our community, or purchasing our products, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using our services.

02. Eligibility

You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age or are accessing this website under the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

03. The Founding Circle & Pre-Launch

Pahad Rituals is currently in a pre-launch phase. Joining The Founding Circle provides early access benefits, updates regarding formulation milestones, and priority notification for our launch.

• No Purchase Obligation: Joining the waitlist or reservation list is voluntary and does not constitute a binding purchase contract or guarantee product allocation.
• Member Numbers: Sequence numbers assigned upon joining are for early access tracking and community identification purposes.
• Communication Consent: By providing your email address, you consent to receive periodic launch announcements and founder updates in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

04. Products & Cosmetic Disclaimer

Pahad Rituals formulates botanical skincare products inspired by Himalayan traditions. All content provided on our website is for informational and educational purposes only.

• Not Medical Advice: Our products and claims are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical skin condition or disease. Consult a qualified dermatologist or healthcare professional for medical concerns.
• Patch Testing Recommended: Natural botanical ingredients may cause individual sensitivities or allergies. We strongly advise conducting a 24-hour patch test prior to full application.
• Natural Product Variations: Due to the pure, botanical nature of our ingredients, slight variations in color, texture, or aroma may occur between batches without affecting product quality.

05. Orders, Pricing & Payment

Product purchases placed through our platform are subject to availability and acceptance:

• Pricing: All prices listed are in Indian Rupees (INR) unless specified otherwise and are subject to change without prior notice. Applicable statutory taxes (GST) will be calculated at checkout.
• Order Acceptance: We reserve the right to decline or cancel any order for reasons including inventory unavailability, pricing errors, or suspected fraudulent activity.
• Payment Processing: Payment information is processed by authorized payment service providers. We do not receive or store your complete payment card details.

06. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website—including but not limited to brand text, product names, logos, graphics, illustrations, visual designs, CSS/HTML code, photographs, and video media—is the exclusive intellectual property of Pahad Rituals and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws of India and international treaties.

07. User Conduct & Permitted Use

You agree to use our website and services only for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes. You must not:

• Attempt to breach or probe website security, server configurations, or connected databases.
• Transmit automated web crawlers, scrapers, viruses, or destructive code.
• Submit false, misleading, or deceptive contact details through our forms.
• Use our platform to harass, abuse, or defame the brand, team, or other users.

08. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may contain links to external third-party platforms, social media networks, or service integration partners. We do not control or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites.

09. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Pahad Rituals, its founders, directors, employees, and suppliers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of our website, delay in service, or reliance on information presented on our site.

Our total cumulative liability for any claim arising under these terms shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing our website or purchasing products directly from us.

10. Force Majeure

Pahad Rituals shall not be liable for delays, fulfillment disruptions, or performance failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, extreme weather events, strikes, government mandates, transport disruptions, network outages, or supply chain failures.

11. Termination

We reserve the right, without prior notice or liability, to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to our website, waitlists, or services if we determine that you have violated these Terms & Conditions or engaged in unlawful behavior.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Pahad Rituals and its officers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) resulting from your violation of these Terms & Conditions or misuse of our services.

13. Modifications to Terms & Service

We reserve the right to revise or update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our site following changes indicates acceptance of the modified terms.

14. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions and any disputes arising out of or relating to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts having jurisdiction in Uttarakhand, India.

15. Severability & Entire Agreement

If any provision of these terms is deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed without affecting the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. These Terms & Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pahad Rituals regarding site usage.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions, inquiries, or feedback concerning these Terms & Conditions, please connect with us: