Terms and Conditions

Techie Interiors E-commerce Platform (Kenya)

1. Introduction

Welcome to Techie Interiors. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, mobile platform, and services within Kenya.

By using our Platform, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

2. Definitions

  • "Company," "We," "Us," "Our" refers to Techie Interiors.
  • "User," "Customer," "You" refers to any person using the Platform.
  • "Products" refers to items sold via the Platform.
  • "Services" refers to interior design, installation, consultation, and related services.

3. Eligibility

You must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have legal capacity to enter into contracts under Kenyan law

4. Account Registration

You agree to:

We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations.

5. Products and Services

5.1 Products

We offer interior products including:

  • Gypsum materials
  • Wall panels
  • Furniture and fittings
  • Custom interior décor items

All products are subject to availability.

5.2 Services

We provide:

  • Interior design services
  • Installation services
  • Site consultation

Service terms (timelines, scope, pricing) may be governed by separate agreements or quotations.

6. Pricing and Payments

  • Prices are listed in Kenyan Shillings (KES)
  • Prices may change without notice
  • Prices may include or exclude VAT as indicated

Accepted Payment Methods

  • M-Pesa
  • Debit/Credit Cards
  • Bank Transfers

Orders will only be processed after full payment is received unless otherwise agreed.

7. Orders and Acceptance

  • Orders are subject to acceptance and availability
  • We reserve the right to cancel orders due to:
    • Pricing errors
    • Fraud suspicion
    • Stock unavailability

8. Delivery Policy

  • Delivery timelines are estimates only
  • We deliver within Kenya via third-party logistics providers

Risk Transfer

Risk passes to the customer upon delivery.

9. Returns, Refunds, and Cancellations

9.1 14-Day Return Policy

You may return eligible products within 14 days from the date of delivery.

Conditions for Returns

  • Product must be unused
  • Product must be in original condition and packaging
  • Proof of purchase is required

9.2 Non-Returnable Items

  • Custom-made or personalized items
  • Installed products
  • Used or damaged items not due to our fault

9.3 Refunds

  • Refunds are processed after inspection
  • Refunds will be issued via original payment method (e.g., M-Pesa reversal or bank transfer)
  • Processing time: 7–14 business days

9.4 Order Cancellation

  • Allowed before dispatch
  • Not allowed for custom or service-based orders once work has begun

10. Consumer Protection Compliance

These Terms comply with the Kenyan Consumer Protection Act, 2012.

Customers are entitled to:

  • Goods of reasonable quality
  • Accurate product descriptions
  • Fair pricing and disclosure

11. Intellectual Property

All content on the Platform is owned by Techie Interiors.

You may not:

  • Copy or reproduce content
  • Use branding without permission

12. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Platform unlawfully
  • Interfere with operations
  • Provide false or misleading information

13. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers (e.g., delivery, payment gateways).

We are not responsible for:

  • Third-party service interruptions
  • External platform errors

14. Warranty Disclaimer

  • Products are provided "as is" unless otherwise stated
  • No guarantees on uninterrupted access to the Platform

15. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by Kenyan law:

Techie Interiors shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential losses
  • Loss of profits or business opportunities

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid for the product or service.

16. Installation & Service Liability

  • Customers must ensure site readiness before installation
  • We are not liable for:
    • Structural issues
    • Pre-existing damages

Any defects must be reported within 48 hours of service completion.

17. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify Techie Interiors against claims arising from:

  • Misuse of the Platform
  • Breach of these Terms

18. Privacy

Your data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Data Protection Act, 2019 (Kenya).

19. Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays caused by:

  • Natural disasters
  • Government restrictions
  • Supply chain disruptions

20. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

21. Dispute Resolution

Disputes shall be resolved through:

  1. Negotiation
  2. Mediation
  3. Kenyan courts (as a last resort)

22. Changes to Terms

  • We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time.
  • Continued use of the Platform means acceptance of updated Terms.

23. Contact Information

Techie Interiors

Email: techieinteriors@gmail.com

Phone: +254748600208

Location: Corner A Githunguri, Ruiru, Kenya

24. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the full agreement between you and Techie Interiors.