Terms of service
Terms of Service
Last Updated: 22 June 2026
Welcome to CHOM (Pty) Ltd. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refers to CHOM. These Terms of Service (Terms) govern your use of our website and the purchase of products from our online store.
By accessing our website or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Who can use this website
By using this website, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or have the permission of a parent or legal guardian to use the website and place orders.
We reserve the right to refuse service or cancel orders where these requirements have not been met.
2. Products and Availability
We make every effort to accurately display our products, colours, and sizing. Please note that colours may vary across devices, measurements are approximate, and availability is subject to stock levels.
We reserve the right to update product information or discontinue products without prior notice.
3. Pricing
All prices are listed in South African Rand (ZAR) and include VAT where applicable. Delivery costs are charged separately unless otherwise stated. Prices are subject to change without notice.
The price displayed at the time of purchase will apply to your order. In the event of a pricing error, we reserve the right to cancel or refuse the order and issue a refund where payment has already been made.
4. Orders
When you place an order, you are making an offer to purchase products from us.
An order is only accepted once:
- Payment has been successfully received, and
- You receive an order confirmation email from us.
We reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or limit orders at our discretion, including where:
- Products are unavailable.
- Payment cannot be verified.
- Fraudulent activity is suspected
As our products are made in small batches and available in limited quantities, we reserve the right to limit the number of items purchased per customer or order.
If we cancel an order after payment has been received, we will issue a full refund.
5. Payment
Payments are securely processed through our approved third-party payment providers. We do not have access to your full payment details. By placing an order, you confirm that you are authorised to use the selected payment method.
6. Shipping and Delivery
We currently only deliver within South Africa unless otherwise stated.
Delivery timeframes are provided as a guide and may vary depending on factors outside of our control. We are not responsible for courier delays or additional courier charges. Risk in the goods passes to the purchaser once the order has been dispatched.
Please ensure that delivery information is accurate. We are not responsible for delays or failed deliveries resulting from incorrect information supplied by the customer.
7. Returns and Exchanges
We do not currently offer refunds for change-of-mind purchases. Exchanges may be considered in the following circumstances:
- Incorrect size received
- Incorrect item received
- Faulty or defective item
To be eligible for an exchange, items must be unworn, unwashed, in their original condition, and have all original tags attached.
All exchange requests are subject to our Returns and Exchanges Policy.
8. Defective or Incorrect Products
If you receive a faulty, damaged, or incorrect item, please contact us within 7 days of delivery. Once the issue has been verified, we will arrange a replacement, exchange, or repair where appropriate.
9. Gift Cards and Promotional Codes
Gift cards, discount codes, and promotional offers are non-transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash, and may be subject to expiry dates and specific terms. We reserve the right to amend or cancel promotions at any time.
10. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including our branding, logos, product designs, images, photography, graphics, text, and website design, is owned by or licensed to CHOM (Pty) Ltd and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
No content may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, sold, or otherwise used without our prior written consent.
11. User Conduct
You agree not to use this website for any unlawful purpose, attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems, introduce malicious software, interfere with the website’s operation or security, or use our content without permission.
Any misuse of the website may result in restricted access and legal action where appropriate.
12. User Content
By submitting reviews, comments, photographs, social media content, or other materials to us, you grant CHOM (Pty) Ltd a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, publish, and display such content for marketing and business purposes.
You confirm that you own the content, or have permission to share it, and that it does not infringe the rights of any third party. We reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion.
13. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Any personal information shared with us is governed by our Privacy Policy and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa. We will never sell your personal information. Information will only be shared as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
14. Limitation of Liability
CHOM (Pty) Ltd is not liable for any indirect or consequential damages, or for delays, interruptions, or errors beyond our reasonable control. While we strive to keep the website available and functioning properly, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
These Terms do not affect any rights that cannot legally be excluded under South African law.
15. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CHOM (Pty) Ltd, its owners and our team from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from the use of the website or violation of these Terms.
16. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to external websites or services operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. Accessing and using third-party websites is at your own risk.
17. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be published on this website and will take effect immediately. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.
18. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.
19. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us:
info@chom.store
Thank you for supporting our small business and helping us keep making lekker things for little choms ☺︎