Terms and Conditions

Last updated: December 6, 2025

Contact Information

Cavus Origin

42 Lý Tự Trọng, Bến Nghé

Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 70000

Vietnam

Phone: +84 28 3824 6751

Email: [email protected]

Legal Agreement and Acceptance

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Cavus Origin regarding your access to and use of our website, services, and any related communications or materials. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.

If you do not agree with any provision of these Terms and Conditions, you must immediately cease using our website and services. Your continued use following any modifications to these Terms indicates your acceptance of such changes.

These Terms and Conditions apply to all users of our website and services, including but not limited to coffee roasters, importers, exporters, distributors, cafe owners, and other coffee industry professionals.

User Obligations and Responsibilities

1. Legal Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations in connection with your use of our services, including but not limited to:

  • Import and export regulations in your jurisdiction and Vietnam
  • Food safety and quality standards applicable to coffee products
  • Tax obligations and customs duties
  • Business licensing and registration requirements
  • Intellectual property rights and trademark laws
  • Anti-money laundering and sanctions regulations

2. Prohibited Activities and Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  • Using our services for any unlawful purpose or to facilitate illegal activities
  • Providing false, inaccurate, or misleading information to us or our producer partners
  • Attempting to circumvent our business processes or established procedures
  • Engaging in any form of harassment, abuse, or threatening behavior toward our staff or partners
  • Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of our website or services
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, accounts, or data
  • Using our platform to compete with our business or recruit our partners
  • Copying, reproducing, or distributing our content without permission

3. Content Guidelines and Restrictions

When communicating with us or submitting any content through our website, you must ensure that:

  • All information provided is accurate, current, and complete
  • Content does not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property rights
  • Communications are professional and relevant to coffee industry matters
  • Content does not contain offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate material
  • You have the authority to enter into business arrangements on behalf of your organization

4. Age Requirements

Our services are intended for business use by professionals of legal age in their jurisdiction. You represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts. If you are accessing our services on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms and Conditions.

Professional Responsibilities and Conduct

1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of our services complies with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction. This includes understanding and complying with import regulations, phytosanitary requirements, food safety standards, and any other legal requirements relevant to importing and selling Vietnamese coffee in your market.

2. Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Cavus Origin, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of our services, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, or your violation of any rights of third parties.

3. Privacy and Data Protection

You acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. You agree to our data processing practices as described in that policy and consent to any necessary data transfers required to provide our services.

4. Third-Party Interactions

While we facilitate introductions to Vietnamese coffee producers and cooperatives, you acknowledge that:

  • We are not party to agreements between you and producers
  • You are responsible for conducting your own due diligence
  • We do not guarantee the performance or reliability of third parties
  • All business arrangements should be documented in writing
  • You should seek legal and financial advice as appropriate

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

1. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information
  • Warranties that our services will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the quality or availability of specific coffee lots
  • Warranties about outcomes or results from using our services

2. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Cavus Origin shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use our services
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or personal information
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our services
  • Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code transmitted through our services
  • Any errors or omissions in any content or information
  • Delays in shipments, quality issues, or other problems with coffee sourcing
  • Actions or omissions of third-party producers, cooperatives, or service providers

In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount you have paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

3. Consequential Damages Exclusion

We shall not be liable for any consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, including but not limited to lost profits, business interruption, loss of business opportunities, or damage to reputation. This exclusion applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

4. Force Majeure

We shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, weather conditions affecting coffee harvests, political instability, war, civil unrest, labor disputes, government actions, pandemics, or failures of third-party service providers.

Legal Information and Dispute Resolution

1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

2. Dispute Resolution Procedures

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising from these Terms and Conditions or your use of our services, the parties agree to follow this resolution process:

  • Step 1 - Informal Resolution: Contact us in writing to describe the issue and attempt good-faith negotiations for at least 30 days
  • Step 2 - Mediation: If informal resolution fails, the parties agree to participate in mediation before pursuing litigation
  • Step 3 - Arbitration or Litigation: If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes may be resolved through arbitration or court proceedings as appropriate

3. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

4. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time by posting the revised terms on our website. Material changes will be communicated through our website or via email to registered users. Your continued use of our services following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms and Conditions. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

5. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any specific service agreements you enter into with us, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cavus Origin regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

6. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Cavus Origin.

Assignment and Transfer

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate any of your rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms to any affiliate or successor entity without restriction.

Legal Inquiries and Questions

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions or need clarification on any provision, please contact us:

Cavus Origin

42 Lý Tự Trọng, Bến Nghé

Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 70000

Vietnam

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +84 28 3824 6751

We will respond to legal inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 5-7 business days.