Terms of service

Picante Soldier Hot Sauce — Website Terms & Conditions

(The boring-but-important stuff, lightly seasoned with humour.)

Effective date: 07/02/2026
Website: [INSERT YOUR SHOPIFY DOMAIN]

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the site (no hard feelings - we’ll still wish you well in your culinary travels).

1) Definitions

In these Terms:

  • “You”, “Your” means the person using this website.

  • “Picante Soldier”, “We”, “Us”, “Our” means Picante Soldier Hot Sauce (the people behind the bottles).

  • “Website” means our Shopify store and related pages.

2) Using Our Website

You agree to use our website for lawful purposes only.
You must not:

  • attempt to hack, disrupt, or interfere with the site (we’re a hot sauce company, not a cybersecurity training ground)

  • use the site to do anything illegal, harmful, or misleading

  • copy or misuse our content or branding (see “Intellectual Property” below)

3) Cookies

We use cookies to help the website function properly and improve your experience (sadly, not the edible kind).
By using our site, you agree to cookie use in line with our Privacy Policy.

4) Intellectual Property (Our Stuff)

Unless otherwise stated, Picante Soldier Hot Sauce owns (or licenses) the intellectual property on this website, including:

  • logos, branding, product names

  • photos, copywriting, labels, designs

  • website content and layout (where applicable)

You may view and use our site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You must not:

  • republish our content as your own

  • sell, rent, or sub-license our content

  • reproduce, duplicate, copy, or redistribute our content without written permission

5) Comments, Reviews & User Content

Some parts of our website or social integrations may allow you to post content (e.g., reviews/comments).

By posting content, you agree that:

  • you have the right to post it

  • it doesn’t infringe anyone’s rights (copyright, trademark, privacy, etc.)

  • it isn’t defamatory, offensive, or unlawful

  • it won’t be used to promote illegal activity or spam

We reserve the right to monitor and remove user content at our discretion (especially if it’s abusive, spammy, or completely unhinged).

By posting, you grant Picante Soldier a non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce, and display that content in connection with our business (e.g., sharing reviews).

6) Links to Our Website (Hyperlinking)

Certain organisations (like government agencies, search engines, and news outlets) may link to our website without prior approval, provided the link:

  • is not deceptive

  • does not falsely imply endorsement

  • makes sense in context

Other organisations may request permission to link to our site. If you’d like to link to us, contact: picantesoldier@gmail.com with your details and relevant URLs.

No use of our logo or artwork is permitted for linking without written permission.

7) iFrames

You may not frame our website content (iFrames) in a way that changes the appearance or presentation of our site without written approval.

8) Third-Party Content & Content Liability

If you link to us from another website, you are responsible for the content on your site.
We are not responsible for content that appears on third-party websites.

9) Privacy

Your privacy matters. Please read our Privacy Policy.

10) Reservation of Rights

We may:

  • request removal of links to our website

  • update these Terms & Conditions at any time

Continued use of the website means you accept the updated terms.

11) Removing Links / Website Accuracy

If you find a link on our website that you believe is offensive or inappropriate, contact us and we’ll review it.

We try to keep website information accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee:

  • the site is always available

  • information is always complete or current

  • every typo has been defeated (they’re sneaky)

12) Disclaimer

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we exclude all warranties and representations relating to this website and its use.

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability where it cannot be limited or excluded under Australian law, including liability for:

  • death or personal injury caused by negligence

  • fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation

  • any liability that cannot legally be excluded

If the website and services are provided free of charge, we are not liable for loss or damage of any nature arising from its use, to the extent permitted by law.

13) Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Get in touch:
Email: picantesoldier@gmail.com
Business name: Picante Soldier Hot Sauce
Location: Central Coast, NSW Australia