BerryKing.com – Terms of Service
Effective Date: [Insert Date] Berry King is a DBA of Dutch Roots Corporation, 4824 Starcrest Drive, Monroe, NC.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using BerryKing.com (the “Site”), purchasing products from us, or interacting with any services we provide (collectively, the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, you may not use the Site or purchase our products.
BerryKing.com sells and ships live plants, which are perishable, living organisms subject to natural variability. By purchasing from us, you acknowledge and accept the unique risks associated with live plant material.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least the age of majority in your state or province to make purchases on this Site. By using the Site, you represent that you meet this requirement.
3. Product Descriptions & Live Plant Variability
We make every effort to describe and photograph products accurately. However:
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Live plants vary in size, shape, color, and appearance.
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Photos may show mature plants; shipped plants may be smaller, dormant, pruned, or not yet leafed out.
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Growth rates, fruiting, and performance depend on climate, soil, care, and environmental conditions outside our control.
We do not guarantee specific growth outcomes, fruit production, or survival beyond our stated policies.
4. Ordering, Payment & Cancellations
4.1 Order Processing
Orders are processed promptly to ensure plant freshness. Payment is due at checkout.
4.2 Cancellations
Because live plants are prepared and packed quickly:
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Orders may be canceled within 4 hours of purchase.
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After 4 hours, cancellations may not be possible.
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If accepted, cancellations may incur a restocking fee of up to 25% of the order value.
5. Shipping & Delivery
5.1 Shipping Live Plants
We ship plants during appropriate planting windows and take great care in packaging. However, transit conditions are outside our control.
5.2 Weather Delays
We may delay shipping due to extreme temperatures or weather conditions to protect plant health.
5.3 Damaged Shipments
If your order arrives damaged:
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Contact us within 3 days of delivery.
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Provide photos of the box, packaging, and plant(s).
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Save all packaging until your claim is resolved.
Failure to notify us within 3 days voids eligibility for replacement consideration.
6. Returns & Replacements
Because live plants cannot be resold or returned to our facility:
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We do not accept returns of live plants.
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If a plant arrives dead or severely damaged, we may offer a one‑time replacement or store credit, at our discretion.
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Shipping costs are non‑refundable.
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Replacement shipping costs may be the customer’s responsibility.
Plants that fail due to improper care, planting outside recommended zones, weather, animals, drought, flooding, or neglect are not eligible for replacement.
7. Plant Health, Dormancy & Scratch Test
Many plants ship dormant during fall–spring. Dormant plants may appear leafless, brown, or dry—this is normal.
Before submitting a claim, customers must perform a scratch test (scratching a small area of bark to check for green tissue). Dormant plants are not considered dead until planted and given adequate time to break dormancy.
8. Customer Responsibilities
By purchasing from BerryKing.com, you agree to:
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Plant your items promptly upon arrival.
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Follow proper planting and care instructions.
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Verify your USDA growing zone and ensure plant suitability.
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Protect plants from extreme weather, pests, and improper conditions.
We are not responsible for plant loss due to improper care or environmental factors.
9. Pricing & Availability
All prices are subject to change without notice. Product availability is not guaranteed. If an item is unavailable after purchase, we may offer:
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A similar substitute,
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Store credit, or
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A refund for the unavailable item.
10. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site—including text, images, logos, graphics, and product descriptions—is the property of Dutch Roots Corporation and may not be copied, reproduced, or used without written permission.
11. Prohibited Uses
You may not use the Site:
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For unlawful purposes
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To violate intellectual property rights
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To transmit malware or harmful code
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To scrape, crawl, or harvest data
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To interfere with Site security or functionality
We may terminate access for violations.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all products are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no guarantees regarding:
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Plant survival after delivery
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Growth rate, fruiting, or performance
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Suitability for specific climates or microclimates
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Accuracy of third‑party information or recommendations
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
Berry King / Dutch Roots Corporation’s total liability for any claim, loss, or dispute shall not exceed the total purchase price of the order in question.
This limitation applies to all claims, including but not limited to:
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Contract
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Negligence
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Warranty
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Tort
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Strict liability
We are not liable for indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dutch Roots Corporation, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims arising from your use of the Site, your breach of these Terms, or your misuse of products.
15. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles.
Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in North Carolina, and you consent to this jurisdiction.
16. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
17. Contact Information
Dutch Roots Corporation (dba Berry King) 4824 Starcrest Drive Monroe, NC Email: [Insert Contact Email] Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
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BerryKing.com – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date] Berry King is a DBA of Dutch Roots Corporation, 4824 Starcrest Drive, Monroe, NC.
1. Introduction
BerryKing.com (“Berry King,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with our services.
By using BerryKing.com, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following categories:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with our Site, you may provide:
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Name
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Billing and shipping address
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Email address
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Phone number
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Payment information (processed securely by third‑party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers)
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Order history
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Messages or inquiries submitted through contact forms
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you browse the Site, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Pages viewed and time spent
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Referring website
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Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 7)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
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Payment processors
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Shipping carriers
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Marketing or analytics tools
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Social media platforms (if you interact with our content)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process and fulfill orders
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Ship live plants and provide order updates
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Respond to customer service inquiries
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Improve our website, products, and services
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Send marketing emails (only if you opt in)
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Prevent fraud and maintain Site security
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Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with trusted third parties only when necessary:
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Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Shopify Payments)
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Shipping carriers (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx)
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Email and marketing platforms
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Website hosting and analytics providers
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Professional service providers (legal, accounting, etc.)
These partners are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
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Fulfill orders
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Maintain accurate business records
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Comply with legal and tax obligations
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Improve customer experience
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).
6. Security
We use industry‑standard security measures to protect your information, including:
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Encrypted payment processing
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Secure server hosting
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Access controls and authentication
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Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities
No online system is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to safeguard your data.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
BerryKing.com uses cookies and similar technologies to:
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Enable essential website functions
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Remember your preferences
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Analyze website traffic
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Improve user experience
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Support marketing and advertising
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
9. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you
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Request corrections
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Request deletion
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Opt out of marketing emails
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Request a copy of your data
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Limit certain types of processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email listed in Section 12.
Marketing emails include an unsubscribe link at the bottom of each message.
10. Third‑Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
11. International Users
If you access the Site from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
12. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact:
Dutch Roots Corporation (dba Berry King) 4824 Starcrest Drive Monroe, NC Email: [Insert Email] Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.