Terms & Conditions

Welcome to AARUVA. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website (AARUVA.in) and your purchase of products from us. Please read them carefully before placing an order.

By accessing our website or purchasing our products, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or place an order.

1. About Us

AARUVA is a food brand based in Andhra Pradesh, India, producing and selling traditional Andhra pickles, snacks, and spice powders. References to ‘AARUVA’, ‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘our’ throughout these terms refer to AARUVA Foods and its authorised personnel.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using the aaroma.in website, creating an account, or placing an order, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age, or have parental/guardian consent
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • The information you provide to us is accurate and complete
  • You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations

3. Products & Descriptions

We make every effort to ensure that product descriptions, images, ingredients, weights, and pricing on our website are accurate and up to date. However:

  • Product images are for illustrative purposes and may vary slightly from the actual product
  • We reserve the right to update product descriptions, ingredients, or pricing at any time without prior notice
  • Packaging design may change without notice while maintaining the same product quality
  • All products are subject to availability — we reserve the right to limit quantities

If you receive a product that significantly differs from its description, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery.

4. Pricing & Payment

4.1 Pricing

  • All prices listed on our website are in Indian Rupees (INR) and include applicable taxes unless stated otherwise
  • Prices may change without prior notice. Orders are charged at the price displayed at the time of placing the order
  • Delivery charges, if applicable, will be clearly displayed before checkout

4.2 Payment

  • We accept payments via UPI, credit/debit cards, net banking, and other methods listed at checkout
  • All transactions are processed through secure, third-party payment gateways
  • AARUVA does not store your card or bank account details
  • In the event of a failed payment, please contact us or try again — do not place duplicate orders without verifying the original

5. Order Placement & Confirmation

  • Placing an order constitutes an offer to purchase the selected products at the listed price
  • Your order is confirmed only upon receiving an order confirmation via email or WhatsApp
  • We reserve the right to cancel or refuse any order due to stock availability, pricing errors, or suspected fraud
  • If your order is cancelled after payment, a full refund will be processed within 5–7 business days

6. Delivery & Shipping

Delivery terms are detailed in our Shipping & Delivery Policy, which forms part of these Terms and Conditions. Key points include:

  • We deliver across India and internationally to select countries
  • Estimated delivery timelines are indicative and not guaranteed
  • AARUVA is not responsible for delays caused by courier partners, weather, or force majeure events
  • Risk of loss or damage passes to the customer upon delivery

7. Returns & Refunds

Our Return and Refund Policy, which forms part of these Terms and Conditions, outlines the conditions under which returns and refunds are accepted. Due to the perishable nature of our food products:

  • Returns are accepted only for damaged, defective, or incorrectly dispatched products
  • Refund or replacement requests must be raised within 48 hours of delivery with photo evidence
  • We do not accept returns for change of mind or taste preference

8. Intellectual Property

All content on the AARUVA website — including the brand name, logo, tagline (‘Signature Andhra Series’), product names, photographs, descriptions, and design elements — is the intellectual property of AARUVA Foods and is protected under applicable copyright and trademark laws.

  • You may not reproduce, copy, distribute, or commercially use any content from our website without prior written permission
  • Unauthorised use of our brand, logo, or content may result in legal action

9. User Conduct

When using our website, you agree not to:

  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the website or its infrastructure
  • Use automated tools to scrape or extract data from the website
  • Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations
  • Post defamatory, abusive, or harmful content in any reviews or communications

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AARUVA shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from use of our products or website
  • Loss of data, revenue, or profits resulting from website downtime or technical issues
  • Any adverse reaction to our products where the customer has not disclosed known allergies or dietary restrictions

Our total liability to you in any circumstance shall not exceed the value of the order placed by you.

11. Allergen Disclaimer

AARUVA products are made in a kitchen that handles nuts, sesame seeds, chilli, mustard, and other common allergens. While we take precautions, we cannot guarantee that our products are completely free from trace allergens.

Customers with known allergies or dietary restrictions are advised to review the full ingredient list before purchasing and to contact us with any specific queries.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Andhra Pradesh, India.

13. Changes to These Terms

AARUVA reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.