Terms & Conditions

Quintessence Collections (Pty) Ltd
Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Welcome to the Quintessence Collections website (“Website”).

These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of this Website and any services, information or materials made available through it.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

  1. Company Information

This Website is owned and operated by:

Quintessence Collections (Pty) Ltd
426 Skilder Street
Silverton, Pretoria
South Africa

📧 info@quint.co.za
🌐 www.quintessence.co.za

  1. Website Purpose

This Website is intended to provide:

  • information regarding Quintessence Collections
  • cosmetic manufacturing services
  • formulation and development capabilities
  • private label and contract manufacturing information
  • industry and company-related content
  • enquiry and consultation opportunities

The Website does not constitute a binding offer or contractual agreement unless formally confirmed in writing.

  1. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Website, including but not limited to:

  • logos
  • branding
  • text
  • graphics
  • photographs
  • formulations
  • documents
  • website design
  • product concepts
  • downloadable materials

are the property of Quintessence Collections or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

No content may be:

  • copied
  • reproduced
  • distributed
  • modified
  • republished
  • commercially exploited

without prior written consent.

  1. Product & Service Information

All product, formulation and manufacturing information provided on this Website is:

  • for general informational purposes only
  • subject to change without notice
  • not guaranteed to be exhaustive or fully current

Certain services, ingredients, packaging solutions or capabilities may be:

  • subject to regulatory approval
  • minimum order quantities
  • feasibility assessments
  • technical limitations
  • availability constraints

Final specifications and deliverables will always be governed by formal quotations, agreements or approved project documentation.

  1. Formulation & Development Disclaimer

Any information submitted through this Website relating to:

  • product ideas
  • cosmetic concepts
  • formulations
  • packaging requirements
  • development briefs

does not automatically establish:

  • confidentiality obligations
  • exclusivity rights
  • intellectual property transfer
  • contractual relationships

Where required, formal Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) may be entered into separately.

  1. Regulatory Compliance

Quintessence Collections operates according to applicable cosmetic manufacturing standards and industry practices, including:

  • ISO 22716 Cosmetic GMP principles
  • applicable cosmetic regulatory frameworks
  • selected ECOCERT COSMOS-aligned practices where applicable

However, clients remain responsible for:

  • final market compliance
  • product claims
  • country-specific registration requirements
  • label approvals
  • marketing substantiation

unless otherwise formally agreed in writing.

  1. Website Use Restrictions

Users may not:

  • misuse the Website
  • attempt unauthorised access
  • interfere with Website functionality
  • distribute malicious software
  • use automated systems to extract data
  • submit unlawful, harmful or misleading information

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access where misuse occurs.

  1. Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to external websites or third-party services for convenience and informational purposes.

Quintessence Collections:

  • does not control third-party websites
  • is not responsible for external content
  • does not guarantee third-party accuracy or security

Access to third-party sites is at the user’s own risk.

  1. Limitation of Liability

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy and reliability, Quintessence Collections makes no warranties regarding:

  • uninterrupted Website access
  • error-free content
  • completeness of information
  • compatibility with user systems

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Quintessence Collections shall not be liable for:

  • direct or indirect damages
  • loss of profits
  • business interruption
  • data loss
  • reliance on Website information
  • technical failures or cyber incidents

arising from Website use.

  1. Confidentiality & Electronic Communication

Electronic communication through the Website, including email submissions and contact forms, may not always be secure.

Users should avoid submitting highly confidential or sensitive proprietary information unless formal confidentiality arrangements are in place.

  1. Privacy & Personal Information

Personal information submitted through the Website is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation, including POPIA.

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further details.

  1. Availability of Website

We reserve the right to:

  • modify Website content
  • suspend access
  • discontinue services
  • update functionality

without prior notice.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Any disputes arising from Website use shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.

  1. Changes to Terms & Conditions

Quintessence Collections reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time.

Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.

  1. Contact Information

For any enquiries regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Quintessence Collections (Pty) Ltd
426 Skilder Street
Silverton, Pretoria
South Africa

📧 info@quint.co.za
📞 +27 (0)12 804 6443
🌐 www.quintessence.co.za