Terms & Conditions

Arete Organics is proud to present to its customers it's certified organic and non-GMO products, in which we wish for the best that it will improve your quality of life. By using this website and placing orders either through social media or E-commerce store indicates you accept the following Terms & Conditions.

Account Details

Ensure your account details are kept up-to-date via your account login or by contacting us through social media, email or phone. Any errors that may occur during delivery or through transactions as a direct result of incorrect details supplied, this is not our responsibility.

Each account holder is responsible for the safekeeping of their own private username and password. Arete Organics is not liable for any unauthorised use of your username and password.

Product Information

Each product information page details the type of organic certification obtained. All our products are gluten, GMO, pesticide, soy, corn, egg and dairy-free.

Pricing

Arete Organics aims to help our customers make healthy, organic choices for consumables, accessaries, household items,skin-care and cosmetics more convenient and affordable.  However, prices can change regularly, which will be coming directly from our suppliers. All of our pricing on the website is published in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Product and Medical Disclaimer

We do our best to ensure all information sourced on this website is correct and up-to-date to the best of our knowledge but cannot take responsibility for any inaccurate information or misrepresentation of materials provided. We always advise you do your own research on products you are purchasing and consuming.

Also, any medical advice published, despite being referenced by credible sources is not intended to replace a relationship with your doctor, nutritionist or specialist. Please speak with your relevant healthcare professional before making medical related changes to your diet or alternatively, we can recommend someone for you.

Payment Methods

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Paypal Zippay. We do not accept Bitcoin, cheques or money orders.

Allergan Alert

With our manufacturers, we try to ensure we source products that have proper segregation, hygiene and cleaning procedures in place to prevent accidental cross-contamination. Unfortunately, these things are beyond our control as much as we try to minimise them. No allergen or nutritional information on our website should ever be considered a guarantee, but simply a best faith effort to serve our customers.

Refund Policy

Our goal is to ensure all our customers are 100% satisfied with our products and service, so please let us know within 48 hours of receiving your order if your product is damaged or is incorrect to obtain a refund. Requests for refunds sent after this 48-hour period will only be honoured at Arete Organics discretion.

When sending your request, please ensure you also provide a photo of the damaged item/s. Proof of purchase must be shown in order to qualify for a full refund of the product. We may request the item be returned before a refund or replacement has been issued on certain items and in some cases, the cost of freight of returning the item will be the customer's responsibility.

We will always aim to refund the amount of the product or replace it in your next order and are happy to resolve any issues with you.

Orders, Changes & Cancellations

If you want to cancel an order (and your shipment hasn’t left our premise), a full refund will be issued, minus any transaction and/or other applicable fees incurred by Arete Organics due to the cancellation of your order.

If you realise you’ve made a mistake when ordering, please contact us and if your order has not been packed or dispatched, we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Packaging

By ordering via this site, you agree to have us pack the goods the best way we see fit, but also to ensure your package arrives safely.

Out of Stock Items

If you order a product that may not be available, and for some unforeseen reason is not reflected on our website as “out of stock,” we will contact you directly and offer an alternative or refund on that specific product. You also have the option to leave it on back order, once we’ve advised the lead time and wait until it arrives in our premise.

Missing Items

If you realise there is an item missing from your order and have not been notified by us in advance, please contact us within 48 hours. You will be required to email a copy of your invoice and you will be offered a full refund or credit towards your account. We ask that you please check your order against our invoice as soon as it arrives.

We will not issue refunds, replacements or account credits for items missing or damaged if more than 48 hours has lapsed after your order was delivered.

Delivery

The person who signs for the package at your nominated delivery address (who receives and accepts the order) will be presumed by Arete Organics as authorised to receive the goods. This is why it’s important to ensure you provide accurate delivery details, as we do not take any responsibility for damage or loss of your order due to providing the incorrect address.

We use third-party couriers and therefore cannot confirm when your products will arrive, but can usually give you a window period and do our best to ensure all deliveries are dispatched promptly. We will work with you and the courier company to deliver when required and/or locate your goods if there is an issue.

All our goods are best kept in a cool, dark place. We cannot guarantee the state of the goods throughout the freight process. We advise when the order is received to unpack and store correctly within the hour. We do not advise leaving your order outdoors and if you’re are not home to receive your order, we’re unable to take any responsibility for theft or spoilage.

If your instructions are still to leave your order at the front door or in a safe place if no one is home to receive the order, we cannot take any responsibility for the loss or damage of your goods after it has been delivered to your nominated address with your specified instructions.

Please always give comprehensive delivery instructions in the comments section. The best practice is to have it delivered to an address where someone can physically sign for your package and we will ensure the driver will not leave your order at the nominated delivery address until it has been signed. Again, please note if you request to leave your order at the nominated address when no one is home to sign for the order, we are unable to take responsibility for any items that have perished or gone missing. For non-perishable items that have been returned to the warehouse of our third-party courier company as a result of no-one being home to sign, we do accept responsibility for any items that have been damaged or are missing. 

BioHax Australia assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage occurring by reason of delay or inability to deliver as a result of fire, floods, strikes, accidents, war, embargoes, riot, or from any other cause which is unavoidable or beyond our reasonable control and if delays from such causes do occur our delivery period shall be correspondingly extended.

Exchanges 

Should you wish to exchange a product, please notify us within 48 hours of receiving your order. You will be responsible for the cost of freight when sending back the goods you wish to exchange.

Changes to Terms & Conditions

From time to time we change our terms and conditions and these will come into effect immediately after posting onto our website. You agree to be bound by these changes in terms and conditions and recommend you check them regularly to stay informed.

Shipping - Non-Perishable & Perishable Items

  • Non-perishable orders are shipped by a third party transport company during normal business hours, Monday-Friday.
  • If a non-perishable order is placed after 9am on Friday, it will not be shipped until the following business day (Monday).
  • ETA for standard, non-perishable items only is 3-7 business days.
  • Non-perishable items are shipped interstate and to international countries using Sendle and DHL or TOLL for international orders
  • Perishable orders are shipped by BioHax Australia 7-days a week and can also include non-perishable items with your order.
  • Free shipping on orders under $99, otherwise you will be charged set rates based on the weight and dimensions or your delivery box.
  • We currently ship from Botany and Homebush in Sydney and do not have any pick-up locations at this stage. We offer expedited shipping and standard rates. 
  • Customers are not able to have carte blanche and select preferred carriers. The system will automatically choose a carrier based on the times and location. 

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