Terms of Service & Usage
These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of the Swadhu Foods e-commerce portal, mobile experience, products, and services. By placing an order or browsing our store, you agree to these terms.
Effective Date: August 16, 2026
Acceptance of Terms & User Eligibility
By accessing, browsing, or purchasing from Swadhu Foods (operated by Swadhu Foods Pvt Ltd / Roopa's Premium Masala Store), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions, along with our Cancellation & Refund Policy and Privacy Policy.
You must be at least 18 years of age (or of legal age in your jurisdiction) to place orders on this platform. Minors may use our website only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
Artisanal Products & Small-Batch Variations
All our spices, millet powders, and laddoos are prepared using traditional stone-grinding techniques in small artisanal batches.
- Natural Batch Variation: Because we use 100% natural, unadulterated spice crops without artificial dyes or synthetic flavor enhancers, slight natural variations in color, granularity, or aroma may occur across seasonal harvests.
- FSSAI Quality Assurance: All manufacturing and packaging processes adhere strictly to FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) guidelines.
- Allergen Information: Ingredients are listed on every product label and product detail page. Customers with specific food allergies (e.g., groundnut, sesame, gluten) are advised to review the ingredient list carefully prior to purchase.
Pricing, Taxes & Order Acceptance
All prices listed on the storefront are in Indian Rupees (INR) and are inclusive of applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST).
- Price Revisions: We reserve the right to revise product prices, promotional discounts, or shipping charges at any time without prior notice.
- Order Confirmation: Receipt of an electronic order confirmation email/SMS does not signify final order acceptance. We reserve the right to decline or cancel an order in cases of stock unavailability, pricing errors, or suspected fraudulent activity.
- Discount Codes: Promotional coupons must be applied at checkout before completing payment. Coupons cannot be combined unless explicitly stated.
Payment Methods & Security
We partner with RBI-authorized payment aggregators (including PhonePe, Razorpay, and major bank networks) to process online transactions securely.
Supported payment methods include UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM), Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, RuPay), Net Banking, and Cash on Delivery (COD) for eligible pincodes.
🔒 Data Security Guarantee: Swadhu Foods does not store full card numbers, CVVs, or bank passwords on its servers. All payment data is encrypted using 256-bit SSL protocols directly with payment gateways.
Shipping, Logistics & Risk Transfer
For detailed delivery SLAs, please visit our Shipping Policy.
- Dispatch SLAs: Orders are typically packed and dispatched within 24 to 48 business hours after order confirmation.
- Estimated Delivery: Delivery timelines usually range between 3 to 7 business days depending on destination pincode accessibility.
- Address Accuracy: Customers are responsible for providing complete shipping addresses including pincode and active phone numbers. Non-delivery due to incorrect address will incur re-shipping charges.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this website—including the Swadhu Foods brand logo, product packaging designs, 3D interactive models, photography, recipe descriptions, custom typography, and web code—is the exclusive intellectual property of Swadhu Foods Pvt Ltd.
Unauthorized copying, reproduction, distribution, scraping, or commercial exploitation of any brand assets without explicit written consent is strictly prohibited.
Limitation of Liability & Indemnity
To the maximum extent permitted by Indian law, Swadhu Foods shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from website usage or product consumption beyond the total monetary value paid for the specific order.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Swadhu Foods, its directors, and employees against any claims, losses, or legal expenses arising from your violation of these terms or misuse of our services.
Governing Law & Consumer Grievance Redressal
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any legal disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Statutory Grievance Redressal Officer (Consumer Protection E-Commerce Rules, 2020):
Nodal Officer: Customer Nodal Desk, Swadhu Foods
Email: hello@swadhufoods.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +91 96861 21939
Office Address: Swadhu Foods, Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560001
Acknowledgement SLA: Within 48 hours of receipt. Resolution SLA within 1 month.