Terms of Use
Last updated: July 21, 2026
Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using the jade-seed website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our website or services.
These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access our website or engage our furniture manufacturing services.
Description of Services
jade-seed provides custom furniture manufacturing services, including:
- Design consultation and planning
- Custom furniture manufacturing for residential and commercial applications
- Modular storage system design and production
- Hospitality furniture manufacturing
- Furniture restoration and repair services
Specific terms for manufacturing contracts are established through individual project agreements and are supplemental to these general Terms of Use.
Website Use
You may use our website for lawful purposes related to learning about our services and submitting inquiries. You agree not to:
- Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Transmit any harmful or malicious code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or related systems
- Collect information about other users without their consent
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, images, designs, graphics, and code, is the property of jade-seed or used with permission from third parties. This content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may view and use content for personal, non-commercial purposes related to evaluating our services. You may not:
- Reproduce or distribute website content without written permission
- Use content for commercial purposes
- Modify or create derivative works from our content
- Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings
Custom furniture designs we create for clients remain our intellectual property until final payment is received, at which point design rights transfer to the client for the specific manufactured pieces.
User-Submitted Content
When you submit information through inquiry forms or email communications, you grant us permission to use that information for the purposes of:
- Responding to your inquiries
- Developing furniture designs based on your specifications
- Executing manufacturing projects
- Maintaining records of our business interactions
You represent that any information you submit is accurate and that you have the right to share any photographs, measurements, or other materials you provide.
Service Pricing and Payment
Prices displayed on our website represent starting prices for typical implementations of each service. Final pricing is determined through individual project quotes based on specific requirements.
All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars unless otherwise specified. Prices do not include delivery or installation unless explicitly stated in project agreements.
Payment terms are established in individual project contracts. Standard terms include:
- Deposit required upon project approval to secure production schedule placement
- Progress payments at specified manufacturing milestones
- Final payment due before delivery or installation
Manufacturing Timelines
Timeline estimates provided on our website and in project proposals represent typical production schedules. Actual timelines may vary based on:
- Design complexity and required iterations
- Material availability from suppliers
- Current production schedule and workshop capacity
- Changes requested during production
We make reasonable efforts to meet agreed timelines but cannot guarantee specific completion dates unless explicitly stated in a project contract.
Warranties and Guarantees
We warrant that furniture we manufacture will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the warranty period specified in your project contract.
Warranty coverage excludes:
- Damage from misuse, accidents, or improper maintenance
- Normal wear and tear from regular use
- Modifications made by anyone other than jade-seed
- Damage from exposure to conditions outside normal use parameters
Warranty claims must be submitted in writing with photographs documenting the issue. We determine appropriate remedies, which may include repair, replacement of components, or full replacement at our discretion.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, jade-seed shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from use of our website or services
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Damages exceeding the amount paid for the specific furniture or service in question
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which claims are based, including contract, tort, negligence, or strict liability.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain types of damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold jade-seed harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms of Use
- Your violation of any rights of third parties
- Your misuse of our website or services
- Inaccurate information you provided that resulted in design or manufacturing errors
Modification of Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
Material changes will be communicated through a notice on our website homepage for a reasonable period.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms of Use.
Upon termination, your right to use the website ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these terms or use of our website or services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Dispute Resolution
Before initiating legal proceedings, we encourage parties to attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, parties may pursue mediation through a mutually agreed mediator.
Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking injunctive relief or other equitable remedies in appropriate circumstances.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any specific project contracts, constitute the entire agreement between you and jade-seed regarding use of our website and services.
These terms supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter.
Contact Information
Questions about these Terms of Use should be directed to:
jade-seed
147 Collingwood Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3066
Australia
Email: [email protected]
Australian Consumer Law
Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer rights under Australian Consumer Law or other applicable consumer protection legislation that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by agreement.