Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: June 2026
By using our website or placing an order with Soothing Seconds, you agree to the following terms. Please read them carefully.
1. About Us
Soothing Seconds is a studio based in India, creating personalized keepsakes and essentials for pet parents. Throughout these terms, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Soothing Seconds. “You” refers to anyone visiting, browsing, or placing an order on our website.
2. Use of Website
You agree to use this website lawfully and responsibly. You must not:
- Use the site for any illegal or harmful purpose
- Attempt to hack, damage, or interfere with the website
- Copy, reproduce, or use our content, designs, or photos without permission
- Use automated tools to scrape or download our site content
- Impersonate any person or entity when placing an order or contacting us
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access if any of the above occurs.
3. Orders
When you place an order, you are making an offer to purchase. We will confirm receipt by email. Your order is accepted once we begin production.
We reserve the right to cancel an order if:
- A product is unavailable or out of stock
- There is a pricing or product error
- Payment could not be processed
- The photo provided for personalization is unusable and no replacement is received
- We suspect fraudulent activity
If we cancel your order, a full refund will be issued promptly.
4. Pricing & Payments
All prices are listed in Indian Rupees (INR) and include applicable taxes unless stated otherwise. Shipping charges, if any, will be displayed at checkout.
If a pricing error occurs, we will notify you before processing and you may choose to proceed at the correct price or cancel.
Payments are processed securely through Razorpay. We do not store or access your card details.
5. Personalization
Most of our products are personalized using a photo you provide. Please note:
- Submit a clear, well-lit, high-resolution photo
- If your photo is unusable, we will contact you for a replacement, which may delay your order
- Handmade products may have minor variations from sample images shown on the website
- Once production has begun, cancellations and refunds are not accepted for personalized items
- By submitting a photo, you confirm you have the right to use and share it for the purpose of your order
6. Shipping & Delivery
Most orders are dispatched within 5 to 7 working days. A tracking link will be sent once your order is shipped.
Delivery timelines may vary based on location and courier partners. Delays caused by weather, holidays, or courier issues are outside our control.
We currently ship within India only.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including the Soothing Seconds name, logo, product designs, illustrations, written content, and photographs — is the property of Soothing Seconds. You may not copy, reproduce, sell, or use our content for any commercial purpose without our written permission.
9. User Accounts
If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details and for all activity under your account. Please notify us immediately of any unauthorized access.
10. Reviews & User Content
By leaving a review or sharing content with us, you grant us permission to feature it on our website and social media channels with credit. You confirm the content is yours to share and does not violate any laws.
We reserve the right to remove any content we consider inappropriate or misleading.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as payment processors or social media platforms. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
12. Limitation of Liability
- Our website is provided as-is. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access at all times.
- We are not liable for any indirect or consequential losses arising from use of our website or products.
- Our liability for any order is limited to the amount paid for that order.
13. Force Majeure
We are not liable for delays or failures caused by events outside our reasonable control, including natural disasters, courier strikes, government restrictions, or technical failures. We will communicate with you and work toward the best possible resolution.
14. Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms as our business grows. The date at the top of this page will reflect the latest version. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
15. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes that cannot be resolved mutually will fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
