Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: August 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
Welcome to Muoteaw.
These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Muoteaw website, including the purchase of our scented candles and related products.
By accessing, browsing, or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and agree to comply with them.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of our website.
These Terms apply to visitors, customers, and other users of our website.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude, restrict, or modify any rights or remedies that cannot legally be excluded, restricted, or modified under applicable Australian law, including the Australian Consumer Law.
2. About Muoteaw
Muoteaw is an independent Australian e-commerce business offering scented candles and related home fragrance products to customers across Australia.
Business Information:
Muoteaw
5 Begonia Place
Orange, New South Wales 2800
Australia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 409 092 943
3. Eligibility to Use the Website
By using our website, you represent that:
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You have the legal capacity to enter into agreements under applicable law.
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Any information you provide is accurate and complete.
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Your use of the website complies with applicable laws and regulations.
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You will use the website only for lawful purposes.
Where a customer is under the age of legal capacity in their jurisdiction, they should use the website only with appropriate involvement or permission from a parent or legal guardian where required by law.
4. Products and Product Information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that product names, descriptions, images, fragrance information, specifications, availability, and other product details displayed on our website are accurate and up to date.
However, certain factors may result in minor differences between the website and the actual product, including:
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Screen and device settings
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Lighting conditions when product photographs are taken
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Manufacturing or packaging variations
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Natural variations in materials or fragrance characteristics
We do not guarantee that every product image or colour displayed on a particular device will exactly represent the physical product.
We may, where reasonably necessary:
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Update product information
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Modify product offerings
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Discontinue products
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Limit quantities available for purchase
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Correct typographical, descriptive, availability, or pricing errors
Nothing in this section limits any consumer guarantee or other right available under the Australian Consumer Law.
5. Pricing
Unless otherwise stated, prices displayed on our website are in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Applicable product prices and shipping charges will be displayed during the purchasing process before the order is submitted.
Prices may change from time to time. Any change in price will not affect an order that has already been accepted, except where an order is affected by an obvious pricing or listing error.
If an obvious pricing error occurs, we may contact you to confirm whether you wish to proceed at the correct price. Where appropriate, an affected order may be canceled and any payment received may be refunded.
6. Orders and Order Acceptance
When you submit an order through our website, you are making an offer to purchase the selected products.
Receipt of an order confirmation does not necessarily mean that the order has been finally accepted. We may need to verify order and payment information before accepting an order.
We may decline or cancel an order for legitimate reasons, including:
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Product availability issues
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Payment authorization or verification problems
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Suspected fraudulent or unauthorized activity
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Obvious pricing or listing errors
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Incomplete or inaccurate customer information
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Delivery restrictions
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Requirements under applicable law
If we cancel an order after payment has been received, we will notify you and arrange an appropriate refund to the original payment method, subject to applicable law.
7. Payment
Payment options available at checkout will be displayed on our website.
Payments may be processed through secure third-party payment providers.
By submitting payment information, you represent that:
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You are authorized to use the selected payment method.
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The payment information provided is accurate and complete.
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The transaction is authorized and lawful.
Additional information regarding payment processing may be provided in our Payment Policy.
8. Shipping and Delivery
Shipping and delivery are governed by our Shipping Policy.
Muoteaw currently provides domestic shipping to customers across Australia.
Customers are responsible for providing complete and accurate delivery information when placing an order.
Estimated delivery times are provided as general guidance and are not guaranteed delivery dates. Delays may occur due to carrier conditions, public holidays, weather, remote delivery locations, transportation disruptions, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
Please refer to our Shipping Policy for information regarding processing times, delivery estimates, and shipping fees.
9. Returns, Refunds, and Exchanges
Returns, refunds, exchanges, and cancellations are governed by our Return & Refund Policy.
Customers should review that policy before placing an order.
Nothing in our Return & Refund Policy or these Terms limits any consumer guarantees, rights, or remedies available under the Australian Consumer Law.
Where a product does not meet an applicable consumer guarantee, Muoteaw will provide an appropriate remedy as required by applicable law.
10. Customer Accounts
If account functionality is available on our website, customers are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login information and taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access.
Customers should notify us promptly if they become aware of suspected unauthorized use of their account.
We may suspend or restrict an account where reasonably necessary for security, fraud prevention, legal compliance, or other legitimate business purposes.
11. Acceptable Use
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes.
You must not:
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Violate any applicable law or regulation
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Use the website for fraudulent or unauthorized purposes
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Interfere with website functionality or security
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
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Upload malicious software, harmful code, or other harmful material
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Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
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Use automated systems to collect or scrape website content without permission
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Attempt to disrupt the operation of the website
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Use the website in a manner that may harm Muoteaw, other customers, or third parties
We may restrict or suspend access to the website where reasonably necessary to address security concerns, unlawful activity, or serious violations of these Terms.
12. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, content available on the Muoteaw website, including:
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Brand names and logos
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Trademarks
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Product photographs
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Product descriptions
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Website design
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Graphics
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Written content
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Website software and functionality
is owned by Muoteaw or used under appropriate authorization or license.
You must not reproduce, copy, modify, distribute, publish, sell, or commercially exploit website content without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.
13. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payment services, or other external services.
These third-party services are operated independently and may have their own terms, conditions, and privacy policies.
Muoteaw is not responsible for the content, availability, security, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites that we do not control.
You should review the relevant third party's terms and privacy policy before using its services.
14. Website Availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep our website available and functioning properly.
However, we do not guarantee that the website will:
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Always be available
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Operate without interruption
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Be completely error-free
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Always be free from technical issues
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Be available on every device or browser
We may temporarily suspend or restrict website access for maintenance, security, technical updates, or other operational reasons.
Nothing in these Terms excludes rights that cannot legally be excluded under applicable Australian law.
15. Product Use and Candle Safety
Customers should read and follow all product instructions, warnings, and safety information provided with scented candles.
Candles should be used responsibly and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Muoteaw is not responsible for damage or loss resulting from misuse, failure to follow safety instructions, improper handling, or use contrary to the product's intended purpose, except to the extent liability cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law.
16. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Muoteaw will not be responsible for indirect or consequential losses arising from circumstances such as:
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Temporary website interruptions
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Delays caused by third-party service providers
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Events beyond our reasonable control
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Unauthorized use of an account resulting from the customer's failure to protect account credentials
Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any liability, consumer guarantee, right, or remedy that cannot legally be excluded, restricted, or modified under Australian law.
Where liability can lawfully be limited, it will be limited to the extent permitted by applicable law.
17. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for losses or reasonable costs directly arising from your unlawful use of the website, intentional misuse of our services, or serious violation of these Terms.
This provision does not apply to the extent that the relevant loss or liability was caused by Muoteaw or cannot legally be passed on to you.
18. Force Majeure
Muoteaw will not be responsible for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:
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Natural disasters
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Severe weather
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Government actions
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Public emergencies
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Labor disputes
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Transportation disruptions
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Carrier interruptions
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Internet or telecommunications failures
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Power outages
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Other events beyond our reasonable control
Where such circumstances occur, we will make reasonable efforts to minimize disruption and resume affected services as soon as reasonably practicable.
19. Changes to These Terms
We may update or modify these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to our website, products, services, business practices, or applicable laws.
Updated Terms will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
Changes will apply from the date they are published unless otherwise required by law.
Your continued use of the website after updated Terms have been published indicates that you acknowledge the updated Terms, subject to any rights you may have under applicable law.
20. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in New South Wales, Australia, together with applicable Commonwealth laws of Australia.
Nothing in these Terms limits any rights or remedies available to consumers under the Australian Consumer Law or other mandatory consumer protection legislation.
Any dispute relating to these Terms or your use of the website will be handled in accordance with applicable Australian laws and legal processes.
21. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, our products, orders, or website services, please contact us:
Muoteaw
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 409 092 943
Business Address:
5 Begonia Place
Orange, New South Wales 2800
Australia
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (AEST)
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
We aim to respond to customer inquiries within 1–2 business days.
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