Terms of service

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Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 12, 2025

Welcome to La Jefa Empanadas! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the La Jefa Empanadas website (https://lajefaempanadas.com) and all products and services offered by La Jefa Empanadas. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our other policies.

Please read these Terms carefully before proceeding.

1. Agreement to Terms

By placing an order with La Jefa Empanadas, you agree to these Terms, along with our Shipping Policy, Privacy Policy, and Refund Policy. If you do not agree to all these Terms, you may not access the website or use any services.

2. About Us

Business Name: La Jefa Empanadas
Sales Tax ID: 308965866
EIN Number: 81-34440051
Location: 1990 Perkerson RD SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, United States

3. Our Products

Freshly Prepared Empanadas: We specialize in crafting fresh, delicious empanadas with love, using wholesome, plant-based ingredients.
Ingredients & Allergens: While our empanadas are plant-based, they are fried to perfection. Please refer to individual product descriptions for detailed ingredient lists for each flavor. Customers with severe food allergies should exercise caution and review ingredients thoroughly. We cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment due to shared equipment and facilities.
No Modifications: For certain flavors, modifications are not possible as specified in the product descriptions (e.g., San Juan).

4. Ordering and Payment

Pricing: All prices are listed in U.S. Dollars ($) and are subject to change without notice. The unit price for our empanadas is $6.95, and pack prices are calculated based on this unit price.
Sales Tax: Applicable sales tax will be added to your order based on your shipping address and local regulations. Our sales tax number is 308965866.
Payment Methods: We accept major credit cards and other payment methods as displayed at checkout. All payments are securely processed.

5. Shipping and Delivery

Processing Time: Orders are processed within 1 business day.
Shipping Method: All orders are shipped via USPS Priority Mail.
Delivery Estimates: Expected delivery is 1-3 business days, though in rare cases, it may take up to 5 business days.
Freshness: We ship fresh-cooked empanadas. Upon arrival, please refrigerate or freeze them immediately.
Shipping Policy Link: For full details on shipping, tracking, and what to do if your package is delayed, please see our dedicated Shipping Policy.

6. Returns and Refunds

Perishable Nature: Due to the perishable nature of our products, we generally do not accept returns.
Customer Satisfaction: Your satisfaction is our priority. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, please contact us within 24 hours of receiving your order.
Refund Policy Link: For detailed information on our refund process and conditions, please review our Refund Policy.

7. User Responsibilities

Accurate Information: You agree to provide accurate and complete information when placing an order, including shipping and billing details.
Website Use: You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the website.
Age Restriction: By using this website, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, product names, and descriptions, is the property of La Jefa Empanadas or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content without our express written permission.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability

"As Is" Basis: Our products and website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

No Guarantees: We do not guarantee that your use of our service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

Limitation of Liability: In no case shall La Jefa Empanadas, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers, or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation, lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from your use of any of the service or any products procured using the service, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the service or any product, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the service or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the service, even if advised of their possibility.

State-Specific Limitations: Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless La Jefa Empanadas and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns, and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party.

11. Severability

In the event that any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms of Service, such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, United States.

13. Changes to Terms of Service

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.