Terms & Conditions
A Legal Disclaimer
Last updated: 12/22/2025
Welcome to 1309tea. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the 1309tea website, including any content, functionality, products, and services offered on or through our website (collectively, the “Site”), as well as any purchases you make from us.
By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, or by placing an order, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our policies referenced herein. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site.
1. About 1309tea
1309tea (“1309tea,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a specialty tea brand offering packaged tea blends and related products for personal use through online sales throughout the United States.
While our business operations and administrative headquarters are based in Florida, our products are sold and shipped to customers across the entire U.S. territory, subject to applicable shipping restrictions and carrier availability.
For questions about these Terms, contact: 📧 hello@1309tea.com
2. Eligibility to Purchase
By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:
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You are at least 18 years old, or you are using the Site under the supervision of a parent/legal guardian; and
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You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement; and
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You will comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
We may refuse service, terminate accounts, or cancel orders if we reasonably believe you do not meet eligibility requirements.
3. Products & Availability
All products are offered subject to availability. We may:
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Limit the quantities of products available for purchase (per person, per household, per order, or otherwise)
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Modify product formulas, ingredients, packaging, sizes, pricing, or descriptions at any time
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Discontinue any product without notice
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Refuse any order in whole or in part
Product descriptions, photos, and labels are provided for convenience and general informational purposes. Colors and presentation may vary by device, lighting, and manufacturing batch. We do not guarantee that any product description, image, or other content is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.
If you have allergies or sensitivities, you are solely responsible for reviewing ingredients and contacting us with questions before purchasing.
4. Pricing & Payments
All prices are displayed in U.S. Dollars (USD) and may change at any time without notice. Taxes, shipping, handling, and other fees (if applicable) will be calculated and displayed during checkout.
You agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date billing and payment information. By submitting payment, you represent and warrant that:
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You are authorized to use the selected payment method; and
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You authorize us (and our payment processors) to charge the total amount of your order, including taxes and shipping.
We are not responsible for bank fees, currency conversion fees, failed payments, chargebacks, or delays caused by your financial institution or payment provider.
5. Order Acceptance & Cancellation
Your order constitutes an offer to purchase. We may accept or reject your order at our sole discretion. An order is not considered accepted until we confirm it and/or ship the items.
We reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or limit orders for reasons including, but not limited to:
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Errors in pricing, promotions, product descriptions, or availability
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Suspected fraud, abuse, or unauthorized transactions
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Customer disputes, excessive returns, or chargeback history
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Shipping restrictions or address verification issues
If we cancel an order after payment is processed, we will issue a refund to the original payment method. We are not responsible for any additional costs incurred by you as a result of a cancellation (including travel, third-party expenses, or anticipated savings).
6. Shipping & Delivery
We sell and ship products throughout the United States via online orders placed on our Site.
Shipping Rates
Standard shipping is offered at a flat rate of $6.00 USD per order.
We may also offer free standard shipping on orders of $45.00 USD or more, before taxes, as a promotional offer.
Shipping rates, thresholds, promotions, and eligibility requirements are subject to change at any time without notice and may be modified, suspended, or terminated at our sole discretion.
Delivery Estimates & Carrier Responsibility
Estimated delivery times are provided for convenience only and are not guaranteed. Once an order is transferred to the shipping carrier:
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Title and risk of loss pass to the customer, to the maximum extent permitted by law
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1309 Tea is not responsible for delays, lost packages, carrier errors, weather disruptions, theft after delivery, or delivery failures caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control
Shipping Restrictions & Accuracy
We reserve the right to:
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Restrict or refuse shipping to certain locations as required by law, carrier policies, or operational limitations
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Modify shipping methods or carriers without notice
You are solely responsible for providing accurate and complete shipping information. Orders returned due to incorrect or incomplete addresses may be reshipped at your expense or refunded minus shipping and handling fees, at our discretion.
7. Returns & Refunds
Because our products are consumable food items, all sales are final unless required otherwise by applicable law.
We may consider replacements or refunds only if you receive:
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The wrong product; or
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A product that arrives materially damaged
To request a resolution, you must contact hello@1309tea.com within 7 days of delivery and include:
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Your order number
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Photos of the product and packaging
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A brief explanation of the issue
We may deny any request that does not meet these requirements, is submitted late, or appears abusive or fraudulent. If approved, refunds are issued to the original payment method only. Shipping fees are generally non-refundable unless required by law.
8. Health Disclaimer
The Site and our products are provided for general informational and personal wellness purposes only. Nothing on the Site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for professional healthcare.
Statements on this Site have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
You acknowledge and agree that:
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Individual results may vary
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You are solely responsible for consulting a qualified healthcare provider before using our products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, take medications, or have allergies
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You assume all risks associated with using consumable products
To the maximum extent permitted by law, 1309tea disclaims any liability arising from your use or misuse of products, including adverse reactions, allergies, improper preparation, or failure to follow label instructions.
9. Intellectual Property
All Site content (including but not limited to text, product names, logos, graphics, designs, images, videos, and page layout) is owned by 1309tea or licensed to us and is protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws.
You may view and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, or exploit any portion of the Site without our prior written consent.
10. User Conduct
You agree not to:
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Use the Site for unlawful, abusive, deceptive, or harmful activities
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Attempt to interfere with Site security or functionality
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Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
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Scrape, mine, reverse engineer, or exploit the Site or its content
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Submit false information, impersonate others, or misrepresent your identity
We may suspend or terminate access to the Site at any time, without notice, if we believe you violated these Terms or applicable law.
11. Third-Party Links
The Site may include links to or integrations with third-party websites, services, tools, or platforms, including but not limited to payment processors, shipping carriers, analytics providers, and social media platforms.
We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, security, accuracy, or practices of any third-party services. Your interactions with third parties are governed solely by their own terms and policies and are undertaken at your own risk.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Site, products, and services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE”, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory.
We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
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Merchantability
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Fitness for a particular purpose
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Non-infringement
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Accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of the Site or content
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That products will meet your expectations or achieve a particular result
We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free from viruses or harmful components.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall 1309tea (including its owners, members, employees, contractors, affiliates, suppliers, and agents) be liable for any:
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Indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages
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Lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, or business interruption
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Claims arising from delays, delivery issues, product availability, price errors, content errors, or site downtime
If, notwithstanding the above, liability is imposed on 1309tea for any reason, our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to us for the specific order giving rise to the claim (or $100, whichever is less), to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you.
Mandatory Arbitration & Class Action Waiver
To the fullest extent permitted by law, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to:
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these Terms,
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the Site,
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any product purchased from 1309tea, or
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any interaction with us
shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration, rather than in court.
You agree that:
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Arbitration will be conducted on an individual basis only
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Class actions, collective actions, representative actions, and private attorney general actions are expressly waived
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You may not bring a claim as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, or representative proceeding
The arbitrator may award relief only in favor of the individual party seeking relief and only to the extent necessary to resolve that individual claim.
This arbitration agreement survives termination of these Terms.
14. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless 1309tea and its owners, members, employees, contractors, affiliates, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:
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Your use or misuse of the Site or products
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Your violation of these Terms
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Your violation of any law or regulation
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Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights
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Any content or information you submit through the Site
You further agree that this indemnification obligation applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, and survives termination of your use of the Site and/or purchase of products.
15. Governing Law
These Terms apply to all users and customers within the United States, regardless of state of residence.
Notwithstanding the nationwide availability of our products, these Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Time Limitation on Claims
To the maximum extent permitted by law, any claim or cause of action must be brought within one (1) year after the claim arises. Claims brought after this period are permanently barred
16. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Changes are effective immediately when posted, unless otherwise stated.
Your continued use of the Site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. You are responsible for reviewing the Terms periodically.
17. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to these Terms, contact us at: