Legal notice

LEGAL NOTICE

Last updated: 12 August 2026

1. Website owner and legal entity

This website and online store are owned and operated by:

Registered company: ADL‑MW Trading (Pty) Ltd
Trading as: As displayed on the applicable online store
Company registration number: 2026/428693/07
Country of registration: Republic of South Africa
Directors: Amor de Lange and Michael Wilson
Email address: business@adlmw.co.za

As displayed on the applicable online store is a trading name operated by ADL‑MW Trading (Pty) Ltd and is not a separate registered company or legal entity.

All purchases made through this website are transactions with ADL‑MW Trading (Pty) Ltd, unless expressly stated otherwise.

2. Application of this notice

This Legal Notice applies to your access to and use of this website, including its content, products, services, functionality and communications.

It must be read together with our:

  • Terms of Service;
  • Shipping and Delivery Policy;
  • Refund and Return Policy;
  • Privacy Policy; and
  • any product-specific terms or warnings displayed on the website.

By using the website, you acknowledge that you have had a reasonable opportunity to read these policies.

Nothing in this Legal Notice is intended to exclude or restrict any right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded under South African law.

3. Applicable law

This website is operated from the Republic of South Africa.

Its operation and use are subject to applicable South African law, including, where relevant:

  • the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008;
  • the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002;
  • the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013;
  • the Companies Act 71 of 2008; and
  • other applicable consumer, product-safety, intellectual-property and e-commerce legislation.

4. Website information

We take reasonable steps to ensure that information published on the website is accurate and current.

However, product information, availability, pricing, dimensions, colours, photographs, packaging, delivery estimates and other content may occasionally contain an error or become outdated.

We may correct or update website content where reasonably necessary.

If an error materially affects an order, we will deal with it in accordance with our Terms of Service and applicable law. We will not substitute a product, increase an agreed price or materially change an accepted order without the customer’s consent, except where legally permitted.

5. No professional advice

Information provided on this website is supplied for general product and shopping purposes only.

It does not constitute medical, health, legal, financial, technical or other professional advice.

You should obtain advice from an appropriately qualified professional where your circumstances require it.

Product descriptions, customer reviews, articles, frequently asked questions and other website content must not be treated as a diagnosis, prescription, warranty of personal suitability or substitute for professional advice.

6. Health and product-safety notice

Customers must read and follow all product instructions, warnings, age recommendations, assembly guidance and care information.

Products must be used only for their intended purpose.

Children’s and baby products must be used with appropriate adult supervision. Packaging, plastic bags, ties and other protective materials must be removed before a product is given to a child.

Stop using any product that appears damaged, worn, incomplete or unsafe.

Vaping, nicotine and other age-restricted products are intended only for adults aged 18 or older who may lawfully purchase and use them.

Nicotine is addictive. Vaping products are not risk-free and are not intended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding persons, or anyone advised by a healthcare professional to avoid nicotine or vaping.

We do not make medical claims and do not represent that vaping products diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any health condition.

7. Intellectual property

Unless expressly stated otherwise, all original content appearing on this website is owned by, licensed to or lawfully used by ADL‑MW Trading (Pty) Ltd.

This includes:

  • trading names and logos;
  • website text and product descriptions;
  • original photographs and graphics;
  • advertising material;
  • page designs and layouts;
  • downloadable materials; and
  • other original website content.

Third-party names, trademarks, product images and logos remain the property of their respective owners.

Access to the website does not transfer any intellectual-property rights to the user.

You may view and use the website for lawful personal shopping purposes. You may not, without prior written permission:

  • reproduce or republish our original content;
  • copy our product photographs or descriptions for commercial use;
  • use our logo, company name or trading names;
  • modify or create derivative works from our content;
  • scrape or systematically extract website data;
  • falsely suggest an association with or endorsement by us; or
  • remove copyright, trademark or ownership notices.

8. Product names and third-party trademarks

References to third-party brands, manufacturers or trademarks are used only to identify products, compatibility or their source.

Unless expressly stated, their appearance on this website does not mean that the trademark owner sponsors, owns or endorses our Store.

We do not claim ownership of third-party trademarks.

9. Website availability

We aim to keep the website accessible and secure, but uninterrupted or error-free availability cannot be guaranteed.

We may temporarily restrict, suspend or modify the website for:

  • maintenance;
  • security;
  • fraud prevention;
  • technical repairs;
  • legal compliance; or
  • operational reasons.

We are not responsible for temporary unavailability caused solely by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including hosting failures, internet outages, malicious attacks, network disruption or third-party system failures.

10. External links

The website may contain links to independent third-party websites or services, including payment providers, couriers, manufacturers and social-media platforms.

These links are provided for convenience or functionality.

We do not control independent third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, security, availability or privacy practices.

The inclusion of a link does not automatically mean that we endorse every statement, product or service appearing on the linked website.

Customers should review the applicable third party’s terms and privacy policy before using its services.

11. Shopify and service providers

Our online stores may be hosted or supported by Shopify and other independent technology, payment, communication and delivery providers.

These providers may process information or provide services necessary for the Store’s operation.

Their involvement does not make them the seller of products offered by us. Unless expressly indicated otherwise, the seller is ADL‑MW Trading (Pty) Ltd.

The use of service providers does not remove any responsibility that applicable law places on us.

12. Customer reviews and user content

Reviews, photographs, comments and other content submitted by customers express the views of the person who submitted them.

We do not necessarily endorse customer-submitted opinions.

We may remove content that reasonably appears to be:

  • fraudulent or misleading;
  • unlawful or defamatory;
  • threatening or abusive;
  • unrelated to the relevant product;
  • an infringement of another person’s rights;
  • an unauthorised advertisement; or
  • a disclosure of confidential or personal information.

We will not remove a genuine review merely because it is critical or unfavourable.

13. Disclaimer and limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • we do not guarantee that the website will always be uninterrupted or free from technical errors;
  • we are not responsible for loss caused solely by a user’s incompatible device, internet connection or software;
  • we are not liable for unlawful, reckless or unintended use of a product contrary to adequate instructions or warnings; and
  • we are not liable for indirect or consequential loss that was not reasonably foreseeable when the relevant transaction was concluded.

Where liability may legally be limited, our liability relating to a particular product or transaction will not exceed the amount paid for the product giving rise to the claim.

These limitations do not apply to:

  • gross negligence;
  • intentional misconduct;
  • fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
  • death or personal injury where liability cannot legally be excluded;
  • liability for unsafe or defective goods where exclusion is prohibited; or
  • any other liability or consumer right that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

14. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the website and information processed through it.

However, no internet transmission or online system is completely risk-free.

You are responsible for:

  • keeping your account password confidential;
  • using a secure device and internet connection;
  • checking communications that claim to come from us;
  • not sharing payment or login details with unauthorised persons; and
  • notifying us promptly of suspected account misuse or fraudulent communication.

We will never ask you to send your complete bank-card PIN, password or one-time password through ordinary email or social-media messages.

15. Fraudulent websites and impersonation

Only website addresses and communication channels expressly listed in this Legal Notice or confirmed through our official Store should be treated as authorised.

We are not responsible for independent websites, profiles or messages that falsely impersonate our company or trading names where the impersonation is outside our reasonable control.

Please report suspected impersonation, fraudulent payment requests or misuse of our branding to business@adlmw.co.za.

16. Privacy and personal information

Personal information collected through the website is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013.

Privacy-related enquiries may be directed to:

Email: business@adlmw.co.za

Our Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we process it, who may receive it and how customers may exercise their rights.

17. Electronic communications

When you contact us electronically, your communication will be regarded as received when it enters our designated information system and becomes capable of being retrieved and processed, subject to applicable law.

An automated acknowledgement does not necessarily mean that a legal notice, cancellation or complaint has been accepted or resolved.

Formal legal notices must be sent to:

ADL‑MW Trading (Pty) Ltd
Email: business@adlmw.co.za

Urgent notices should be sent by email.

18. Complaints

Customers should first send complaints to:

Customer service email: business@adlmw.co.za

Please provide your name, order number, a description of the complaint and any relevant supporting documents or photographs.

We will attempt to address complaints within a reasonable period.

Nothing in this Legal Notice prevents a customer from approaching a court, the National Consumer Commission, the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud, the Information Regulator or another body with lawful jurisdiction.

19. Governing law and jurisdiction

This Legal Notice and the use of the website are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Subject to any statutory right to approach another competent forum, disputes may be submitted to a South African court with appropriate jurisdiction.

20. Changes to this notice

We may update this Legal Notice to reflect legal, regulatory, operational, security or business changes.

The current version will be published on the website with its revised “Last updated” date.

Changes will apply from publication and will not unlawfully remove rights that arose before the change.

21. Severability

If any provision of this Legal Notice is found to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, it will be limited or severed to the minimum extent necessary.

The remaining provisions will continue to apply.

22. Contact details

For general, legal or website-related enquiries, contact:

Business: ADL-MW Trading (Pty) Ltd

Email Address : business@adlmw.co.za

Trading Names: As displayed on the applicable online store
Country: South Africa

Last Updated: 12 August 2026