Last Updated: May 2026

Terms & Conditions

 

Important: Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully before using our website or purchasing from Purple Parsnip. By placing an order, you agree to be bound by these terms. These terms do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
 

1. General Information

Purple Parsnip is a trading name operated from the United Kingdom. Throughout these Terms & Conditions, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Purple Parsnip, and “you” refers to the customer or website user.

For enquiries, please contact us at:

Email: info@purpleparsnip.com

Sales: sales@purpleparsnip.com

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website (purpleparsnip.com) or making a purchase, you confirm that you:

  • Are at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent
  • Accept these Terms & Conditions in full
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract
  • Will provide accurate and complete information

 

3. How Contracts Are Formed

3.1 The Ordering Process

  • When you place an order, you are making an offer to purchase products from us
  • You will receive an automated order confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your order
  • This acknowledgement does NOT constitute acceptance of your offer
  • A contract is only formed when we dispatch your goods and send you a dispatch confirmation
  • We reserve the right to decline any order before dispatch

3.2 Product Availability

All products are subject to availability. If products become unavailable after you place an order, we will notify you as soon as possible and offer a full refund for any payment made.

 

4. Pricing and Payment

4.1 Prices

  • All prices are displayed in British Pounds Sterling (GBP) and include UK VAT where applicable
  • Delivery charges are additional and will be shown before you complete your purchase
  • We reserve the right to change prices at any time, but changes will not affect orders already placed
  • If we discover a pricing error, we will contact you to confirm whether you wish to proceed at the correct price or cancel your order

4.2 Offers, Discounts and Promotions

We reserve the right to withdraw, modify, or cancel any offers, discount codes, promotions, or special pricing at any time without prior notice. Promotional offers cannot be combined unless explicitly stated, and are subject to individual terms and conditions which will be communicated at the time of the offer.

4.3 Payment

  • Payment must be made in full at the time of ordering
  • We accept payment methods as displayed on our website
  • Payment is processed securely through our payment provider
  • You warrant that you are authorized to use the payment method provided

 

5. Delivery

5.1 Delivery Terms

  • Delivery times and costs are outlined on our Delivery page
  • Delivery estimates are not guaranteed and are subject to stock availability
  • Title and risk in the goods pass to you upon delivery
  • You must provide a valid delivery address and contact details

5.2 Failed Deliveries

If delivery fails due to incorrect address details provided by you, or if you fail to accept delivery, additional charges may apply for re-delivery.

 

6. Your Right to Cancel (Consumer Rights Act 2015)

Your Statutory Rights: If you are a consumer (buying for personal use, not business), you have the right to cancel your order within 14 days of receiving your goods, for any reason. This is in addition to your statutory rights regarding faulty or misdescribed goods.

6.1 Cancellation Period

  • You have 14 days from the date you receive your goods to notify us of cancellation
  • To cancel, email us at info@purpleparsnip.com with your order number and confirmation of cancellation
  • You then have a further 14 days to return the goods to us

6.2 Condition of Returned Goods

To receive a full refund:

  • Goods must be returned in their original, unused condition
  • All original packaging must be intact and undamaged, including any shoe boxes
  • Labels and tags must still be attached
  • Items must not show signs of wear or use

 

7. Returns and Refunds

7.1 What We Refund

  • We will refund the price you paid for the product(s)
  • Delivery costs are non-refundable unless the goods are faulty or we made an error
  • You are responsible for the cost of returning items to us unless they are faulty

7.2 How to Return Items

  • Please see our Returns page for full instructions
  • Package items securely to avoid damage in transit
  • Important: Do not attach shipping labels directly to shoe boxes. Please place shoe boxes inside another protective box or suitable packaging
  • Shoe boxes are considered part of the product – damage to boxes may affect your refund eligibility
  • Keep your proof of postage until we confirm receipt and processing of your return

7.3 Return Shipping Responsibility

You are responsible for the safe return of goods to us. We recommend using a tracked delivery service. Purple Parsnip will not accept liability for items lost or damaged in transit when being returned by you.

7.4 Processing Refunds

  • Once we receive and inspect your return, we will notify you of approval or rejection
  • Approved refunds will be processed within 14 days
  • Refunds will be issued to your original payment method
  • Please allow 5-10 working days for refunds to appear in your account

7.5 Faulty or Incorrect Items

If you receive faulty, damaged, or incorrect goods:

  • Contact us immediately at info@purpleparsnip.com
  • We will arrange collection or provide a prepaid returns label
  • We will provide a full refund including original delivery costs, or send a replacement
  • This does not affect your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015

 

8. Product Information and Descriptions

  • We make every effort to ensure product descriptions and images are accurate
  • Colours may vary slightly due to screen settings
  • We do not warrant that product descriptions are completely accurate or error-free
  • If a product is not as described, you may return it in accordance with our returns policy

 

9. Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Purple Parsnip or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of our website
  • Use our branding, logos, or trademarks without written permission
  • Extract data from our website using automated means

 

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 Consumer Rights

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits our liability for:

  • Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Any matter for which it would be illegal to exclude or limit liability

10.2 Business Use

If you are purchasing for business purposes, we exclude all implied warranties and conditions to the fullest extent permitted by law. Our total liability shall not exceed the price paid for the relevant products.

 

11. Privacy and Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Please review our Privacy & Cookies Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

12. User Conduct

When using our website, you agree not to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Transmit any harmful code or viruses
  • Interfere with other users’ enjoyment of the website
  • Use the website to harass, abuse, or harm others
  • Impersonate any person or entity

 

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites.

 

14. Events Beyond Our Control (Force Majeure)

We will not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, industrial disputes, natural disasters, or governmental actions.

 

15. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms & Conditions does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

 

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

 

17. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these terms regularly.

 

18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

As a consumer, you also retain the right to bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence.

 

19. Dispute Resolution

If you have a complaint or dispute, please contact us first at info@purpleparsnip.com. We will make every effort to resolve the matter informally.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may refer your complaint to:

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution: We are committed to resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution if required
  • Online Dispute Resolution: EU consumers may use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

 

20. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

Email: info@purpleparsnip.com

Sales: sales@purpleparsnip.com


Your Statutory Rights: These Terms & Conditions do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer under UK law, including the Consumer Rights Act 2015. If you are a consumer, you have legal rights in relation to goods that are faulty or not as described. Nothing in these terms affects these rights. For advice about your statutory rights, contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau or Trading Standards office.