Ocha & Co. — Terms and Conditions

This website is operated by Ocha & Co. K.K., registered in Japan. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Ocha & Co..

Ocha & Co. offers this website — including all information, tools, and services available from this site — to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated here.

By visiting our site and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). These Terms apply to all users of the site, including browsers, vendors, customers, and contributors of content.

Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using our website. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, you may not access the website or use any services.

Any new features or tools added to the current website will also be subject to these Terms. You can review the most current version of the Terms at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates to our website. Your continued use of or access to the website following any such changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Our website is hosted on Shopify and available at www.ochaandco.com.

SECTION 0 – CONTRACTING ENTITY & REGIONAL HANDLING

European orders (EEA & UK): The seller/contracting party is Ocha & Co. Green Tea Limited (Ireland), which handles invoicing, customer service, and statutory consumer rights for these orders.
- Address: Malinmore, Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal, F94 N7Y0, Ireland
Non-European orders (all other countries): The seller/contracting party is Ocha & Co. K.K. (Japan).

Operationally, warehousing and fulfillment may occur from Japan for both European and non-European orders.

SECTION 1 – ONLINE TERMS

By agreeing to these Terms, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your country or region, or that you have given consent for any minor dependents to use this site under your supervision.

SECTION 2 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time. You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service, or access to the Service, without express written permission from us.

Your content (not including credit card information) may be transferred unencrypted and involve transmissions over various networks and technical adaptations. Payment information is always encrypted during transfer.

SECTION 3 – ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION

We do our best to ensure the information on this site is accurate, but we cannot guarantee that it is complete or up to date. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk. We reserve the right to modify contents at any time.

SECTION 4 – MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES

Prices for our products are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any part of the Service without notice.

Prices are displayed in EUR, GBP, USD, or other currencies depending on your region. Taxes:

European orders: Prices include VAT where applicable and are invoiced by Ocha & Co. Green Tea Limited (Ireland).
Non-European orders: Local import duties, customs fees, or taxes may apply on import; these are the customer’s responsibility unless otherwise stated at checkout.

SECTION 5 – RETURNS AND REFUND POLICY

Due to food safety regulations, tea and matcha products cannot be returned once opened.

Non-returnable items:

Opened or used food items
Gift cards

Non-food items: Unopened, unused non-food items may be returned within 30 days of receipt, in their original packaging and condition, with proof of purchase.

How to start a return:
Please contact info@ochaandco.com before returning any item. We will confirm eligibility and provide return instructions (including the correct return address for EU vs non-EU customers).

Missing or Damaged Items

We take great care in packaging all orders. If an item is missing or arrives damaged:

Contact us within 10 days of delivery.
Provide photographs of the shipping box, label (showing tracking number), contents, and any damage.
Email info@ochaandco.com with your order number and the photos.

Once verified, refunds or replacements are processed promptly; refunds are typically issued within 7 days to the original payment method.

Refund Notes

Sale items are non-refundable.
Refunds are issued for product value only.
Shipping costs are non-refundable unless due to our error.

Subscriptions

By purchasing a subscription, you agree to recurring billing at your chosen interval. You can pause, skip, or cancel at any time through your customer account or by contacting info@ochaandco.com.

SECTION 6 – PRODUCT INFORMATION AND HEALTH DISCLAIMER

All information provided about our teas is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

Although Ocha & Co. sources from certified producers, we do not guarantee that our teas are free from all allergens or traces of other products due to shared production environments. Customers with allergies or sensitivities should always read labels and consult a healthcare professional before consumption.

SECTION 7 – THIRD-PARTY LINKS

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control or endorse their content and are not responsible for any damages or issues arising from their use. Please review the third-party’s terms before engaging with them.

SECTION 8 – DATA PROTECTION

We respect your privacy. Personal data is processed according to our Privacy Policy and in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European customers and Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) for non-European customers, together with other applicable laws.

Payment information is encrypted and never stored on our servers.

SECTION 9 – PROHIBITED USES

You are prohibited from using the site or its content:
(a) for unlawful purposes;
(b) to violate international or local laws;
(c) to infringe intellectual property rights;
(d) to harass, abuse, or discriminate;
(e) to transmit viruses or malicious code;
(f) to collect personal information of others;
(g) to spam or scrape data; or
(h) to interfere with website security.

Violation of these rules may result in suspension or termination of access.

SECTION 10 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All text, images, product descriptions, logos, and other materials on this website are the property of Ocha & Co. K.K. or its licensors and may not be used without written consent.

SECTION 11 – LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The Service and products are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding their suitability for any purpose.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ocha & Co., its affiliates, and employees shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including loss of profits, arising from your use of our site or products.

SECTION 12 – INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ocha & Co. K.K., Ocha & Co. Green Tea Limited, their directors, employees, and partners, from any claim arising from your breach of these Terms or violation of any applicable law.

SECTION 13 – GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

To reflect the contracting entity in Section 0:

European orders (EEA & UK): These Terms and any disputes or claims relating to an EU/UK order are governed by the laws of Ireland, and you agree to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts. EU consumers may also use the Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/.
Non-European orders (all other countries): These Terms and any disputes or claims relating to a non-European order are governed by the laws of Japan, and you agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Japan.

SECTION 14 – CHANGES TO TERMS

You can review the most current version of the Terms at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates on our site. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of those changes.

SECTION 15 – CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about these Terms should be sent to:
📧 info@ochaandco.com

For non-European orders (contracting party):
🏢 Ocha & Co. K.K.
3-13-3 Minamimachi, Higashikawa, Hokkaido 071-1424, Japan

For European orders (contracting party):
🏢 Ocha & Co. Green Tea Limited
Malinmore, Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal, F94 N7Y0, Ireland

Shipments may be fulfilled by:
Ocha & Co. Japan
3-13-3 Minamimachi, Higashikawa, Hokkaido 071-1424, Japan