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Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

1. Definitions

 

Little Lotl’s : The company operating this store, registered in Victoria, Australia.

 

Customer : Any individual or entity placing an order on our website.

 

Goods : All live and non-live aquarium products sold by Little Lotl’s, including fish, corals, invertebrates, plants, equipment, and accessories.

 

Order : A purchase request submitted by the Customer through our website.

 

2. Order Acceptance

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  • All orders are subject to acceptance and stock availability.

  • We reserve the right to reject or cancel any order at our discretion.

  • Upon acceptance, you will receive an email confirmation—this constitutes a binding contract.

 

3. Products and Availability

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  • We endeavor to keep stock levels up to date; however, availability may change without notice.

  • If a product is unavailable after your order is placed, we will notify you promptly and offer alternatives or a full refund.

 

4. Pricing and Payment

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  • All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST where applicable.

  • Payment is due in full at the time of order via credit/debit card or PayPal.

  • We use industry-standard encryption for payment processing; we do not store your payment details.

 

5. Shipping and Delivery

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  • We ship Australia-wide from our Melbourne facility.

  • We do not ship outside of Australia.

  • Standard parcels typically arrive within 1-4 business days for live goods and 3-7 business days for dry goods; expedited delivery options are available at checkout.

  • Shipping fees are calculated at checkout based on weight, dimensions, and destination.

  • Once goods are dispatched, risk transfers to you. We recommend inspecting parcels immediately and notifying us of damage within 2 hours.

  • Shipping of all live axolotls is $65.00 within express post areas, re delivery fee of $35.00 will be incurred if you are not available on the day of delivery and delivery is needed to be rescheduled.

 

6. Live Goods Shipping

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  • Live fish and invertebrates are shipped only on business days using insulated packaging and oxygen-support measures.

  • Delivery dates must be provided accurately; missed deliveries may jeopardize the welfare of live goods.

  • We cannot guarantee 100% survival due to factors beyond our control (e.g., weather, carrier handling).

  • All orders are required to be videotaped while opening within an hour of delivery notification, for any claims to be made.

 

7. Order Cancellation

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  • You may cancel your order before dispatch by contacting us via email or phone.

  • Once dispatched, live goods orders cannot be cancelled or returned.

 

8. Returns and Refunds

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  • Non-live goods may be returned within 14 days of receipt if unused, in original packaging, and in resaleable condition.

  • To initiate a return, contact our support team for a Return Authorisation.

  • Return shipping costs are at your expense unless the item is faulty or incorrect.

  • Refunds will be processed within 7 business days of receiving the returned goods.

 

9. Consumer Guarantees

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  • Your purchase is protected by Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement, repair, or refund if a product fails to meet a consumer guarantee.

  • Except as required by law, we disclaim all other warranties.

 

10. Limitation of Liability

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  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, Little Lotl’s liability is limited to the purchase price paid for the Goods.

  • We are not liable for any indirect, consequential, or special damages arising from use of our products.

 

11. Intellectual Property
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  • All content on this website, including text, images, and trademarks, are owned by or licensed to Little Lotl’s.

  • You may not reproduce or use our intellectual property without our written consent.

 

12. Privacy Policy

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  • We collect and use personal information to process orders and communicate with you.

  • For details on how we handle your data, please review our separate Privacy Policy on the website.

 

13. Governing Law

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  • This Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Victoria and the Commonwealth of Australia.

  • Any dispute arising under this Policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Victorian court

 

14. Contact Us

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  • Little Lotl’s, 46 Ethereal Way Sandhurst Vic 3977,  Email: littlelotls@outlook.com

  • Veronica 0400 590 650 / Erik 0438 514 612

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