Terms of Service

Building trust through transparency. Your journey with authentic Bangladesh starts with understanding our commitment to you.

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to EthniCart! By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and customers who access or use EthniCart's e-commerce platform for authentic Bangladeshi products.

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2. Our Services

EthniCart provides an online marketplace for authentic Bangladeshi products including:

  • • Traditional handicrafts and artisan products
  • • Regional food products and delicacies
  • • Textiles and clothing items
  • • Cultural and heritage items

We connect customers directly with local artisans and producers across Bangladesh, ensuring authenticity and supporting traditional craftsmanship.

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3. User Accounts

To make purchases, you must create an account and provide accurate, complete information. You are responsible for:

Your Responsibilities

  • • Maintaining account security
  • • Keeping information updated
  • • Protecting your password
  • • Reporting unauthorized access

Account Usage

  • • One account per person
  • • Accurate personal information
  • • Valid contact details
  • • Compliance with our policies
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4. Orders and Payment

Order Process

When you place an order, you make an offer to purchase products. We reserve the right to accept or decline your order for any reason.

Payment Methods

  • • Credit/Debit Cards
  • • Mobile Banking (bKash, Nagad)
  • • Bank Transfer
  • • Cash on Delivery (select areas)

Pricing

  • • Prices in Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
  • • Subject to change without notice
  • • Inclusive of applicable taxes
  • • Shipping charges separate
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5. Shipping and Delivery

We strive to deliver authentic products safely and promptly. Delivery times may vary based on product availability and location.

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Dhaka City

1-2 business days

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Major Cities

3-5 business days

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Rural Areas

5-7 business days

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6. Returns and Refunds

We want you to be completely satisfied with your authentic Bangladeshi products. Our return policy ensures your peace of mind.

✅ Returnable Items

  • • Damaged during shipping
  • • Significantly different from description
  • • Manufacturing defects
  • • Wrong item sent

❌ Non-Returnable Items

  • • Perishable food items
  • • Custom/personalized products
  • • Items used or damaged by customer
  • • Products without original packaging

Return Process

Contact us within 7 days of delivery to initiate a return. We'll provide return instructions and arrange pickup where possible.

Refunds will be processed within 5-10 business days after we receive and inspect the returned item.

Additional Terms

Privacy & Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Intellectual Property

All content on EthniCart, including images, text, and logos, is protected by copyright and trademark laws.

Limitation of Liability

EthniCart's liability for any claim related to products or services is limited to the purchase price of the specific product.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms periodically. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of updated terms.