Terms & Conditions and Disclaimer

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the website and services of Akatale BV, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of our services immediately.

2. About Akatale BV

Akatale BV is an agricultural commodities company registered in the Netherlands (KVK: 91399416). We specialise in the trading of specialty-grade coffee, vanilla, and fresh produce, with sourcing and distribution across European and international markets.

3. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials on our website for personal, non-commercial use only. This is a license, not a transfer of title. Under this license, you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for commercial purposes or public display
• Attempt to decompile or reverse-engineer any software
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
• Transfer the materials to another person or 'mirror' the materials on another server

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Akatale BV, its directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits, arising from:

• Use or inability to use our website or services
• Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data
• Third-party content or conduct
• Any matter beyond our reasonable control

5. Product & Service Disclaimers

All products and services offered by Akatale BV are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We make no representations regarding the fitness, merchantability, or suitability of products for a particular purpose. Quality certifications and sensory evaluations (cupping scores, bioactive reports) are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee specific outcomes.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Akatale BV is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites. Use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, images, and software—is the property of Akatale BV or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. Unauthorised reproduction or distribution is prohibited.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Akatale BV, its directors, employees, and agents harmless from any claim, liability, or expense arising from your use of our website or services, or your violation of these terms.

9. EUDR & Compliance

Akatale BV complies with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and provides all necessary documentation to verify compliance. We maintain traceability and sustainability documentation for all sourced products.

10. Modification of Terms

Akatale BV reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes are effective upon posting to our website. Your continued use signifies acceptance of updated terms.

11. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with Dutch law (Netherlands), and all disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Dutch courts.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at info@akatale.nl or +31 611 5299 866.