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Last Updated: 1 January 2025  ·  Effective: 1 January 2025

Please read these terms carefully before using the Douce website or purchasing Douce products. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Douce website (douce.co.in) or any related digital properties operated by Douce Beverages LLP, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately cease using this website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Douce Beverages LLP. They govern your use of the website and any enquiries, transactions, or communications initiated through it. These Terms should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

Douce Beverages LLP

Registered Office: 505, B Wing, Sarita Building, Prabhat Industrial Estate, Next to CNG Pump, Besides Dahisar Toll Naka, Mumbai – 400068

FSSAI License: 11524998000789 · ISI No: 7700220208

2. Website Use

You are permitted to access and use this website for lawful purposes only. As a condition of use, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information when submitting any form on this website.
  • Not access, tamper with, or use non-public areas of the website or our computer systems.
  • Not probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of any system or network connected to the website.
  • Not use automated tools, scrapers, or bots to access the website without our written permission.
  • Not transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material.
  • Not use the website in any way that is unlawful, harmful, or could damage the reputation of Douce Beverages LLP.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website for any user who violates these conditions, without notice and without liability.

3. Product Use & Liability

Douce packaged drinking water products are manufactured under BIS IS 14543:2016 certification (ISI No: 7700220208) and are intended for human consumption in accordance with their labelled specifications and applicable FSSAI regulations.

Safe Use Guidelines

Users are advised to follow these product use guidelines:

  • Always check the tamper-proof seal before consuming any bottle. Do not consume if the seal is broken or compromised.
  • Store products in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and strong odours.
  • Do not store near chemicals, cleaning agents, or fuel products.
  • Consume the contents within the shelf life printed on the bottle label (12 months from manufacture).
  • Do not refill or reuse Douce bottles as PET bottles are designed for single use.
  • Discard the product if the appearance, taste, or smell is unusual even if within the expiry date.

Quality Assurance

Every Douce product batch is tested against 32 quality parameters before dispatch. Each bottle carries a batch number that enables full production traceability. If you encounter a product quality concern, please retain the bottle and note the batch number before contacting us.

Limitation: Douce Beverages LLP shall not be held liable for harm arising from misuse, improper storage, consumption after the stated shelf life, or consumption after a compromised seal has been detected.

4. Distributor / Retailer Terms

Businesses operating as authorised distributors, retailers, or institutional buyers of Douce products are subject to separate distribution or supply agreements that govern:

  • Pricing structures and payment terms
  • Geographic territories and exclusivity arrangements
  • Minimum order quantities and frequency
  • Storage, handling, and transportation requirements
  • Marketing and branding usage rights
  • Quality compliance obligations and audit rights
  • Termination conditions and procedures

Nothing on this website constitutes a binding distribution or supply agreement. All such arrangements must be formalised through a written contract reviewed and signed by an authorised representative of Douce Beverages LLP. Verbal agreements, email confirmations, or form submissions on this website do not constitute binding commercial agreements.

Authorised distributors must ensure that all Douce products are stored, handled, and sold in compliance with applicable FSSAI regulations and product labelling requirements. Any distribution of counterfeit or tampered Douce products will result in immediate termination of the distribution agreement and legal action.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, articles, blog posts, images, photographs, graphics, logos, brand assets, product images, layout designs, and software code — is the intellectual property of Douce Beverages LLP or its content suppliers and is protected under Indian intellectual property law, including the Copyright Act, 1957, and the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

Permitted Uses

  • Viewing and printing content for personal, non-commercial reference.
  • Sharing links to Douce web pages on social media for informational purposes.

Prohibited Uses

  • Copying, reproducing, or republishing content without prior written consent.
  • Modifying, adapting, or creating derivative works from our content.
  • Using our brand name, logo, or trademarks in any manner that suggests endorsement or affiliation without consent.
  • Commercial exploitation of any website content without a written licence.
  • Framing this website within another website without permission.

6. User Conduct

When using the Douce website, you agree not to:

  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form.
  • Impersonate any person, company, or entity.
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its infrastructure.
  • Engage in any activity that would constitute a criminal offence or give rise to civil liability.
  • Use the website in a manner that could overburden, disable, or impair its servers or networks.
  • Harvest or collect email addresses or other information from the website for spam or unsolicited contact.

8. Disclaimers & Warranties

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Douce Beverages LLP expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • That the website will be continuously available, uninterrupted, or error-free.
  • That the website is free from viruses, bugs, or other harmful components.
  • That all information on the website is accurate, complete, or current at all times.

Product information on this website is for general informational purposes only. Specifications, certifications, and availability are subject to change without notice. For confirmed product specifications, contact us directly.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Indian law, Douce Beverages LLP and its directors, officers, employees, partners, and agents shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities.
  • Damages arising from your reliance on information obtained through this website.
  • Damages arising from unauthorised access to or alteration of your data.
  • Damages caused by the conduct of any third party in connection with this website.

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to your use of this website exceed the amount actually paid by you, if any, for accessing the website in the twelve months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Douce Beverages LLP and its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

  • Your use of or access to the website in violation of these Terms.
  • Any false or misleading information you provide through the website.
  • Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.
  • Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of a third party.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, including but not limited to the Indian Contract Act, 1872, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable consumer protection laws.

Any disputes arising from or relating to the use of this website, Douce products, or these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, subject to the arbitration clause below.

12. Dispute Resolution

Step 1: Informal Resolution

In the event of any dispute or claim arising from these Terms or your use of the website, both parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiation. Please write to us at info@douce.co.in with a detailed description of the dispute. We will respond within 15 business days.

Step 2: Arbitration

If the dispute cannot be resolved through informal negotiation within 30 days of written notice, it shall be referred to binding arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (as amended), with a sole arbitrator appointed by mutual agreement or, failing agreement, by the High Court of Bombay. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Mumbai, Maharashtra. The language of arbitration shall be English.

Consumer Rights

Nothing in this dispute resolution clause prevents individual consumers from filing complaints with the Consumer Forum under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, or with FSSAI regarding product quality concerns.

13. Amendments

Douce Beverages LLP reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Significant changes will be communicated through:

  • Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
  • A prominent notice on the website homepage for a period of 30 days following the change

Your continued use of the website after any modification constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must cease using the website.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Contact for Legal Queries

For legal queries, notices, or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us in writing:

Douce Beverages LLP

Legal & Compliance

505, B Wing, Sarita Building, Prabhat Industrial Estate, Next to CNG Pump, Besides Dahisar Toll Naka, Mumbai – 400068, Maharashtra, India

Email: info@douce.co.in

Phone: +91 18002097012

Please mark legal correspondence: “ATTN: Legal Team”