LEGAL NOTICE
By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to these terms in full. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
Part 1: Terms of Service
1. Eligibility & Account
- You must be at least 18 years of age to make a purchase on this website. By placing an order, you confirm that you meet this requirement.
- MATCHERIAL reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at its sole discretion.
2. Product Representation & Accuracy
- Visual Accuracy: We strive to display product colors and textures as accurately as possible. However, the actual appearance depends on your monitor and device settings; we cannot guarantee an exact match to the physical product.
- Unique Designs: Many of our products are designer-led and unique. Minor variations in finish or texture are part of the artisanal nature of MATCHERIAL products and are not considered defects.
3. Payments & Security
- All payments are processed securely via Stripe. MATCHERIAL does not store, collect, or have access to your full credit or debit card details at any time.
- By submitting an order, you represent that you are the authorized holder of the designated payment method and that sufficient funds are available.
- All prices are displayed in the currency indicated on the website. Any applicable taxes or duties are the responsibility of the customer unless otherwise stated.
4. Order Cancellation
- You may cancel your order within 2 hours of placement, provided it has not yet been dispatched. To cancel, contact us immediately at info@matcherial.com with your order number.
- Once an order has been dispatched, it can no longer be cancelled. In such cases, you may initiate a return in accordance with our Returns & Refunds policy below.
- MATCHERIAL reserves the right to cancel any order at its discretion (e.g., stock errors, pricing discrepancies, or suspected fraud). In such cases, a full refund will be issued.
5. Shipping & Delivery
- Orders are typically processed within 3–5 business days. Delivery times vary by location and carrier.
- MATCHERIAL is not responsible for delays caused by customs clearance, carrier disruptions, force majeure events, or incorrect shipping addresses provided by the customer.
- Risk of loss and title for products passes to you upon delivery to the carrier.
6. Returns & Refunds
- You may request a return or exchange within 14 days of receipt of your order.
- Condition: Items must be unworn, unwashed, unaltered, and have all original tags attached.
- Non-Returnable Items: Undergarments and swimwear (hygiene reasons), items marked “Final Sale,” and custom or made-to-order pieces are final sale and cannot be returned.
- To initiate a return, contact info@matcherial.com with your order number. We will respond within 2 business days.
- Approved refunds are processed to the original payment method via Stripe within 7–15 business days of receiving and inspecting the returned item. Original shipping costs are non-refundable unless the return is due to our error.
7. Force Majeure
MATCHERIAL shall not be held liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, floods, civil unrest, war, government actions, or failure of third-party services.
8. Intellectual Property
- All designs, content, images, copy, and branding on this website are the sole intellectual property of MATCHERIAL. All rights reserved.
- Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of any content is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
9. Limitation of Liability
- Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the actual price paid by you for the product(s) in question.
- MATCHERIAL shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our products or website.
10. Dispute Resolution
We encourage you to contact us first at info@matcherial.com. We will endeavour to respond within 5 business days. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally within 30 days, either party may pursue remedies under Thai law.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand. Any legal proceedings shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Thai courts.
Part 2: Privacy Policy
MATCHERIAL is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Thailand Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data We Collect
- Personal Data: Full name, email address, shipping and billing address, and phone number — collected when placing an order or creating an account.
- Payment Data: Processed entirely by Stripe. MATCHERIAL does not store card details.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
2. How We Use Your Data
- Order Fulfillment: To process, confirm, and deliver your order and communicate about it.
- Customer Support: To respond to enquiries, returns, and complaints.
- Service Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our platform.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or court orders.
- Marketing (with consent only): To send promotional emails. You may opt out at any time.
3. Data Sharing
- Stripe: For secure, PCI-DSS compliant payment processing.
- Delivery Partners: We share your name and shipping address with logistics partners (e.g., DHL, Flash Express, Thailand Post) solely for order fulfillment.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose data if required by law or valid legal request.
- No Sale of Data: We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
4. Data Retention
- Order & transaction data: retained for 5 years (Thai accounting & tax law requirement).
- Account data: retained while your account is active, plus 1 year after closure.
- Marketing consent records: retained until consent is withdrawn, plus 3 years thereafter.
- Technical/log data: retained for up to 12 months.
5. Your Rights
Under PDPA (Thailand) and GDPR (EU), you have the right to: access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, and port your personal data, as well as the right to object to marketing and to withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@matcherial.com. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. All data transmitted via our website is encrypted using SSL/TLS. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Part 3: Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to use matcherial.com, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary: Essential for core website functions such as shopping cart, login sessions, and secure checkout. These cannot be disabled.
- Performance & Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with our site. No personally identifiable information is collected.
- Functional: Remember your preferences (language, currency, saved items) for a more personalized experience.
- Marketing (with consent): We may use tools such as Meta Pixel or Google Ads tags to serve relevant advertisements. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Managing Cookies
- You can control or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings. Visit www.aboutcookies.org for instructions.
- To opt out of Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Part 4 — Contact Information
For enquiries, data requests, disputes, or legal matters:
- Brand: MATCHERIAL
- Email: info@matcherial.com
- Address: 39/138 Prasertmanukit Road, Senanikom, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
- Phone: 083 978 7474