Terms of Service

Effective Date: 28 July 2025

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this website (“Site”) as well as the purchase of products and services offered through it. This Site is operated and distributed in Switzerland by AVANTCHA Switzerland GmbH, located at Sonnenbergstrasse 20, 6052 Hergiswil, Switzerland. The AVANTCHA trademark is owned by AVANTCHA Switzerland GmbH.

By accessing or using this Site, you (“User”, “you”, “your”) agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must refrain from using the Site or making any purchases.

1. Ordering and Payment

All orders placed through this Site must be paid in full at checkout. We accept Visa, Mastercard, TWINT, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, with transactions processed securely via Stripe or Moliie, which incorporate robust fraud prevention tools.

Pricing is displayed in CHF. An order is only considered accepted after successful payment authorization. We reserve the right to refuse, suspend, or cancel any order at our discretion, including in the event of suspected fraud, errors, or breaches of these Terms.

2. Shipping and Delivery

We deliver exclusively to Switzerland. Other shipping destinations are available on avantcha.com. For specific rates, delivery times, and available shipping methods, please refer to our Shipping Policy page, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.

Risk of loss or damage transfers to the Customer only upon delivery. We do not process partial or split shipments; your order will ship in a single consolidated delivery.

3. Returns and Refunds

Returns are subject to our Refund Policy, which is hereby incorporated into these Terms. Generally, returns are accepted solely for broken/damaged teaware. Exchanges are not offered. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method. Customers are responsible for the cost of return shipping unless otherwise stated.

4. Promotions and Offers

We may run promotional offers from time to time, including but not limited to:

• a 10% welcome discount on first purchases, with free shipping for registered customers;
• threshold-based free gift campaigns;
• discount codes shared via newsletters or on our homepage;
• occasional site-wide percentage discounts, such as anniversary sales.

Promotions may be subject to specific eligibility rules, minimum quantity or spend limits, and usage caps per customer. Unless otherwise specified, promotions cannot be combined. Gift cards expire 12 months after purchase; store credits do not expire.

If an item purchased on promotion is returned, refunds will be calculated based on the actual amount paid after discounts, and customers may retain any complimentary gifts included in the promotion.

Promotional mechanics and conditions will be communicated through newsletters, banners, or other marketing channels. We reserve the right to deny or revoke any promotional benefits in cases of suspected misuse, fraud, or abuse.

5. Intellectual Property and Content Use

All text, images, graphics, icons, trademarks, and other materials displayed on this Site are owned by or licensed to AVANTCHA Switzerland GmbH or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You are strictly prohibited from:

• copying, reproducing, modifying, distributing, or creating derivative works from any Site content;
• reusing our imagery, trademarks, brand elements, or trade dress for any commercial or competitive purposes;
• scraping, harvesting, or systematically collecting Site data, including prices, for competitive purposes;
• framing, deep-linking, or mirroring any part of the Site without our prior written consent.

If you submit content to us, including reviews, images, or feedback, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and distribute such content in any media.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree to use this Site and our services solely for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

• violate applicable laws or regulations;
• infringe upon third-party rights;
• harm, disrupt, or compromise the Site’s security or functionality;
• introduce malicious software, bots, or data-scraping tools;
• resell products purchased on the Site without our express written permission.

We reserve the right to investigate, suspend, or terminate accounts or block access where unacceptable or illegal activity is detected.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted under Swiss law, we disclaim liability for any:

• indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages;
• interruptions, delays, errors, or Site unavailability;
• damages resulting from third-party sites or links accessed through our Site.

Our maximum liability for any claims related to your use of the Site or purchase of products shall not exceed the amount paid for the relevant order. Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or any liability that cannot legally be excluded.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AVANTCHA Switzerland GmbH, its affiliates, employees, agents, officers, and directors from and against all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from:

• your breach of these Terms;
• your violation of applicable laws or third-party rights;
• your misuse of the Site or its content.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed exclusively by the laws of Switzerland. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Swiss courts. Local consumer protection laws will apply as required by Swiss regulations.

10. Definitions

For the purposes of the Terms and Conditions, the following definitions apply:

• Product: Any good made available through the Site, including tea, teaware, store credits, gift cards, or future physical or digital items.
• Service: Any workshop, masterclass, or other event provided through the Site.
• Agreement: The legal contract between you and AVANTCHA Switzerland GmbH formed by your acceptance of these Terms.
• Owner: AVANTCHA Switzerland GmbH, operator and distributor of AVANTCHA products.
• User: Any person accessing or using the Site.

11. Contact

For questions, concerns, or legal notices regarding these Terms, please contact:

AVANTCHA Switzerland GmbH
Sonnenbergstrasse 20
6052 Hergiswil, Switzerland
Register number: CH-150.4.477.210-4
Email: kontakt@avantcha.com

We reserve the right to modify or amend these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on the Site with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site following any such changes will signify your acceptance.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.