Legal notice

# Legal Notice (Mentions Légales)

**Last updated**: [Insert Date]

## 1. Publisher Information

### Company Identity
- **Legal Name**: [Your Legal Business Name, e.g., Salazae LLC]
- **Trade Name**: Salazae
- **Legal Form**: [e.g., Limited Liability Company (LLC), SAS, Sole Proprietorship]
- **Registration Number**: [e.g., SIRET: XXX XXX XXX XXXXX / EIN: XX-XXXXXXX / Company House: XXXXXXXX]
- **VAT Number**: [e.g., FR XX XXXXXXXXX / EU VAT: XXXXXXXXX] *(if applicable)*
- **Registered Office**: [Full Legal Address: Street, City, Postal Code, Country]
- **Email**: legal@salazare.store
- **Phone**: [Optional: +1 XXX XXX XXXX]

### Director of Publication
- **Name**: [Full Name of Legal Representative]
- **Title**: [e.g., Founder & CEO, Gérant]
- **Contact**: legal@salazare.store

## 2. Website Hosting & Technical Provider

### Platform & Hosting
This website (salazare.store) is built and hosted by:
- **Provider**: Shopify Inc.
- **Address**: 151 O'Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, ON K2P 2L8, Canada
- **Website**: www.shopify.com
- **Data Processing**: Shopify is GDPR-compliant and processes data per its [Privacy Policy](https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy)

### Fulfillment Partner
Salazae products are manufactured and fulfilled by:
- **Partner**: Supliful, Inc.
- **Address**: [Supliful's registered address – check their Terms]
- **Role**: White-label manufacturing, packaging, and direct-to-consumer shipping
- **Compliance**: Supliful operates in FDA-registered facilities and follows GMP standards

*Salazae remains solely responsible for product quality, customer service, and regulatory compliance of items sold under our brand.*

## 3. Intellectual Property

### Trademarks & Branding
- "Salazae", the Salazae logo, product names (e.g., Nocture, Éclat), and all related branding are trademarks or registered trademarks of [Your Legal Business Name].
- Unauthorized use, reproduction, or imitation is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

### Website Content
- All text, images, graphics, videos, and code on salazare.store are the exclusive property of Salazae or its licensors.
- Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit any content without express written permission.

### User-Generated Content
By submitting reviews, photos, or testimonials to Salazae:
- You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and adapt your content for marketing purposes.
- You warrant that you own or have rights to the content and that it does not infringe third-party rights.

## 4. Regulatory Compliance & Health Disclaimers ⚠️

### Dietary Supplement Status (USA)
Salazae products are dietary supplements regulated under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994.

> **FDA Disclaimer**: *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Salazae products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*

### European Union Compliance
For customers in the EU/EEA:
- Products comply with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims.
- No unauthorized health claims are made; all benefits are supported by generally accepted scientific evidence.
- Novel Food status: [Confirm if your ingredients require Novel Food authorization]

### General Health Warning
- Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.
- Discontinue use and seek medical attention if you experience adverse reactions.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Results may vary based on individual factors.

## 5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:
- Salazae shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of the Site or products.
- Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific product giving rise to the claim.
- We are not responsible for delays, losses, or damages caused by third-party carriers, customs, or force majeure events.

## 6. Data Protection & Privacy

### Personal Data Controller
- **Controller**: [Your Legal Business Name]
- **Contact**: privacy@salazare.store
- **DPO (if required)**: [Name/Contact if you have a Data Protection Officer]

### Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
- Performance of contract (order fulfillment)
- Legitimate interest (customer service, fraud prevention)
- Consent (marketing emails, cookies)
- Legal obligation (tax, accounting)

### Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact: privacy@salazare.store

For full details, see our [Privacy Policy](/policies/privacy-policy).

## 7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

### What We Use
- **Essential cookies**: Enable checkout, security, and basic functionality (cannot be disabled)
- **Analytics cookies**: Help us understand site usage (Google Analytics, Shopify Analytics)
- **Marketing cookies**: Enable personalized ads (Meta Pixel, TikTok Pixel) – used only with consent

### Manage Preferences
- EU/UK visitors: Use our cookie banner to accept/reject non-essential cookies
- All users: Adjust browser settings to block cookies (note: may limit site functionality)

See our [Cookie Policy](/pages/cookie-policy) for full details.

## 8. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

### Applicable Law
These Legal Notice and your use of salazare.store are governed by the laws of **[Your Jurisdiction, e.g., the State of California, USA / France / Quebec, Canada]**.

### Dispute Resolution
- **Informal Resolution**: We encourage contacting us first to resolve any issues amicably.
- **Formal Proceedings**: If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in **[Your City/Region]**.
- **EU Consumers**: You retain the right to pursue claims in your country of residence under mandatory consumer protection laws.

### Alternative Dispute Resolution (EU)
EU consumers may also contact:
- **Online Dispute Resolution Platform**: https://ec.europa.eu/odr
- **National Consumer Mediator**: [Insert relevant mediator for your country]

## 9. Contact Information

For legal inquiries, regulatory questions, or formal notices:

| Purpose | Contact |
|---------|---------|
| **General Legal Questions** | legal@salazare.store |
| **Data Privacy / GDPR Requests** | privacy@salazare.store |
| **Product Safety / Adverse Events** | safety@salazare.store |
| **Intellectual Property Claims** | legal@salazare.store |
| **Mailing Address** | [Your Full Business Address] |

We aim to respond to all legal inquiries within 5 business days.

## 10. Updates to This Legal Notice

Salazae reserves the right to update this Legal Notice at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of salazare.store after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

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*This Legal Notice is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal concerns, please consult a qualified attorney.*