Terms

Terms of Use


This page and its subpages contain the most up-to-date policies. In the case that there is a discrepancy with information written elsewhere, this page is to be considered the policy currently in force. 

By visiting nioteas.com or nio.ch (the
"website") you agree to the following terms
and services.

Please read these Terms and Services carefully before agreeing to be bound by the same. If you do not agree to be bound by the Terms & Services, do not access or use this website. By using this Website or by placing any purchase orders using the Website, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth herein. Only upon acceptance of the terms contained herein, you will be entitled to submit electronic orders. Any violation of the terms will result in termination of your account.
 
Shipping Rates

Shipping is free for any purchase on the website.
 
Shipping Methods Our products are shipped exclusively via Japan's postal service system, Japan Post, which works in cooperation with the postal service in your country to deliver your items. Normal delivery time is 8-10 days. Order tracking is provided if requested. Be sure to select 1 of the 3 shipping methods that includes tracking if you want the ability to track your package. If the delivery time exceeds 14 days please contact us in order to contact the regional postal services.

Processing

Processing of orders generally requires 1-2 business day (Monday to Friday). A notice will be sent to you when your item is shipped.
Best by dates We guarantee that all food products are shipped with at least two months left before its best by date. Exceptions are noted on the specific product pages. In some cases, an item may ship without a Best by date. When an item has a mistaken best by date, we replace the item at our discretion.
 
INCOTERMS: Free Carrier (FCA)

Non-delivery, loss of shipment

Nioteas ships products according to Incoterms Free Carrier (FCA). A tracking number is always available for the shipment, we will attempt to help you locate the package in case of loss. On retail orders we will reship the package after the insurance claim has been processed. In the event of non-delivery due to failure to accept shipment, we will reship the order after it has returned to us (it takes about 3 months), free of charge.  

Damage to shipment

In the event of damage to a shipment, please contact us immediately and we will attempt to rectify the situation to the best of our ability. Photographic evidence is required, and must be submitted to us at info@nio.ch within 7 days of arrival. Please take photographs immediately upon arrival if you believe something is wrong with the shipment.
 
Returns andRefunds
In general, all sales on this Website are final. However, we may accept returns and/or refunds on a case by case basis if your package has arrived damaged or defective in some way. Please be sure to take photographic evidence and contact us immediately.

In the case of a refund, you will be refunded the value of your item (excluding shipping) minus any discounts applied to the order whether or not it was used specifically for the item being refunded. (For example, if 2 items of $10 are purchased with a $5 discount on one item, and the non-discounted item arrives defective, then you will be refunded $7.50.)
 
Customs and Import Taxes
Please note that customs regulations vary from country to country and officials in various countries may inspect your shipment, including intrusive inspection (opening of your package). Neither Nioteas nor its Partners can guarantee any method to prevent this from happening.

We are also unable to mark items as "gifts" as this is both illegal and has no bearing on whether a package is or is not inspected. You are responsible for any import taxes or other duties that may be charged by the customs and postal services of your country. When we report customs value, the value of each product is reported excluding the total value of discounts for the order. 
 
Payment

Customers shall pay the price, via the payment services designated by us.
 
Termination of Agreements and Refunds Policy

Both the customers and we have the right to terminate any Services Agreement for any reason, including the ending of services that are already underway. No refunds shall be offered, where a service is deemed to have begun and is, for all intents and purposes, underway. Any money that has been paid to us which constitute payment in respect of the provision of unused services shall be refunded.

We expect customers to act in good faith, including avoiding abuse of any promotional offers, referrals, etc by creating multiple accounts, or other unintended means of utilizing this website.
 
Site Terms of Use Modifications

We may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Services.
 
Governing Law
The Terms shall be subject to Swiss law. In the event of any dispute regarding the Terms, exclusive and primary jurisdiction shall rest with District Law, Zurich, Switzerland. Last Revised: April 20, 2018
 
Your Consent to our Privacy Policy

By using our site, you consent to our web site privacy policy.
 
Contacting Us

If there are any questions regarding our policies you may contact us writing to info@nio.ch. This site is dedicated to implementing a safe and secure browsing and shopping experience. To this end, we have outsourced our billing functions to PayPal and Stripe Payments, allowing us to avoid collecting sensitive credit card data from customers. With over 150 million users worldwide, PayPal and Stripe are the world’s leading online payment processing services offering far more security features than we could ever offer ourselves. 
Beware of Phishing

NEVER GIVE OUT YOUR PASSWORD OR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION BY EMAIL!!

We encourage you to be aware of scams and phishing (in which people pretend to be PayPal or other legitimate companies to trick you into providing personal information). A general rule to avoid being snared by these scams: NEVER GIVE OUT YOUR PASSWORD OR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION BY EMAIL!! We will never ask for your password or your credit card information in this way.

Our Privacy Policy

Privacy Statement
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Authorized employees within the company only use information collected from individual customers on a need to know basis. We constantly review our systems and data to ensure the best possible service to our customers. We will not sell, share, or rent your personal information to any third party. Any emails sent by us will only be in connection with the provision of agreed services and products. Updates regarding news, product info and promotions may be sent from time to time and can be disabled at anytime
by unsubscribing.
 
What information do we collect?

We collect information from you when you register on our site, place an order, subscribe to our newsletter, respond to a survey or fill out a form. When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your: name, e-mail address, mailing address or phone number for shipping purposes. You may, however, visit our site anonymously.
 
What do we use your information for?

Any of the information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:

 To personalize your experience (your information helps us to better respond to your
individual needs)

 To improve our website (we continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you)

 To improve customer service (your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs)

 To process transactions

 Your information, whether public or private, will not be sold, exchanged, transferred, or given to any other company for any reason whatsoever, without your consent, other than for the express purpose of delivering the purchased product or service requested.

 To administer a contest, promotion, survey or other site feature

 To send periodic emails

 The email address you provide may be used to send you information, respond to
inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
Note: If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.
 
How do we protect your information?

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal
information when you place an order or enter, submit, or access your personal information. After a transaction, your private information (credit cards, social security numbers, financials, etc.) will not be stored on our servers.
 
Do we use cookies?

Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computers hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the sites or service providers systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. We use cookies, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies to help us remember and process the items in your shopping cart and compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future. We may contract with third-party service providers to assist us in better understanding our site visitors. These service providers are not permitted to use the information collected on our behalf except to help us conduct and improve our business. If you prefer, you can choose to
have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies via your browser settings. Like most websites, if you turn your cookies off, some of our services may not function properly.
 
Do we disclose any information to outside
parties?

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others rights, property, or safety. However,
non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
 
Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

We are in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act), we do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website, products and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older.
 

Privacy Rights as an EU citizen

As per the EU's GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), EU citizens have the right to request access to or transfer of their personal data, to request correction and erasure, and deny direct marketing. If you need to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@nio.ch
 
Online Privacy Policy Only

This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline.
 

Shipping

Nio Teas ships worldwide directly from Tokyo, Japan

Shipping Rates

Our shipping fees are the same worldwide.

FREE international shipping on all orders. Express shipping may be added at the following rates.

50g

US$21.50

 

100g

US$20.50

 

150g

US$20.00

 

200g

US$19.00

 

250g

US$17.50

 

300g

US$17.60

 

350g

US$16.00

 

400g+

US$15.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delivery Time

Once you order, the merchandise will usually reach you in 7 to 12 days from Tokyo, Japan. The delivery time is different for each destination, depending on the postal service and customs conditions in each country.
In the rare case that customs checks the shipment, the package will likely need an additional week to reach its destination. Also please note that postal delivery service is especially congested at the end of the year around Christmas and New Years.
Therefore we cannot know exactly what date the merchandise will be delivered. Please place your order in a timely manner to allow for shipping time.

 

Express Shipping

 

  • Express International Delivery has a faster, more precise schedule, and is traceable (package location is tracked). It costs additional money depending on the weight (smaller packages are more expensive) and the delivery time is usually 4 to 8 days (*).
    This is also a good option for gifts, especially during the busy winter holiday season when international shipping gets congested. To choose this Express International Delivery Option, please check the box on the checkout page.

To track your package, please view your confirmation email. If you selected a shipping option that includes tracking, you should be provided with a tracking number. If you cannot find your tracking number, please contact us via email or social media and we will provide you with one.

(*) The delivery time is different for each destination, depending on the postal service and customs conditions in each country. Please note that we can't guarantee the delivery time or exact date of delivery.

AirMail Delivery Delay Due to COVID-19

Parcels shipped from Nio Teas to anywhere in the world, except the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, and a few other countries may significantly be delayed due to a significant decrease in the number of international airline flights, resulting from COVID-19 (Coronavirus) travel restrictions. Only Express International Delivery bound for countries below are almost following normal delivery times.
We strongly recommend that you choose the express option, which is fast and trackable. Or you may wish to order after the COVID-19 crisis calms down and conditions return to normal.
We, Nio Teas are cooperating closely with Japan Post to get detailed information.

Latest Flight Status (as of March 31)

  • 〇: Almost normal delivery time, though there are some delays.
  • △: Significantly delayed, though flights are not stopped.
  • ×: Stopped flights

Flights (bound for)

Express
International

Standard
International

United States

Canada

Australia

×

×

United Kingdom

Switzerland

×

×

Italy

×

×

Germany

Singapore

×

France

×

×

Spain

×

×

Norway

×

×

New Zealand

×

×

Israel

×

×

Russia

×

×

Netherlands

×

×

Hong Kong

Sweden

×

×

Denmark

×

×

Belgium

×

×

Czechia

×

×

UAE

×

×

Finland

Austria

×

×

Thailand

Hungary

×

×

Ireland

×

×

Bulgaria

×

×

Ukraine

×

×

India

×

×

Romania

×

×

Customs Duties and Taxes

Customs duties vary depending on your country. If you have to pay a custom duty, you will be required to pay the duty when you receive your order.

  • Rates of Customs Duties on Tea Leaves
    • United States---no duty
    • Canada---no duty
    • Australia---no duty
    • United Kingdom---no duty up to 32 Pound (3.2 % over 32 Pound)
    • European Union---no duty up to 45 Euro (3.2 % over 45 Euro)
    • United Arab Emirates---no duty
    • Brazil---no duty up to 50US dollar (10% over 50US dollar)
    • Russian Federation---no duty up to 5,000US dollar (20% over 5,000US dollar)
    • Singapore---no duty
    • Taiwan---no duty up to 300TW dollar (19.4% over 300TW dollar)
    • China---no duty up to 1,000 Yuan (15% over 1,000 Yuan)
    • The Republic of Korea---no duty up to 100,000 Won (513.6% over 100,000 Won)
  • Only a few countries prohibit importing tea leaves
    • Nigeria
    • Colombia
    • Sri Lanka

Taxes other than customs duty, for example, VAT (Value-Added Tax), can be possibly imposed when you receive the parcel (especially in the EU region). It depends on each country’s regulation, order contents, order amount, or each circumstance. We don’t charge you any taxes with your order payment. And we are unable to bear any responsibility for any taxation issue. For more details about what taxes may be required in your country, please contact the tax or customs authority in your country.

Packing

We wrap our packages as simply as possible, while still being well protected during delivery. The simple packaging also saves on international shipping costs and gives our customers the lowest possible price for high-quality tea. We do however use additional padding and wrapping when appropriate, in order to ensure the safety of our tea.

Your Consent

By using our site, you consent to our web site privacy policy.
 
Changes to our Privacy Policy
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page, send an email notifying you of any changes, and/or update the Privacy Policy modification date below.
 
Contacting Us

If there are any questions regarding our policies you may contact us via email: info@nio.ch This site is dedicated to implementing a safe and secure browsing and shopping experience. To this end, we have outsourced our billing functions to PayPal and Stripe Payments, allowing us to avoid collecting sensitive credit card data from customers. With over 150 million users worldwide, PayPal and Stripe are one of the world’s leading online payment processing services offering far more security features than we could ever offer ourselves.

Business Information:

Address:

Nio Teas GmbH
Schanzackerstrasse 34
CH-8006 Zürich

Contact Us:

info@nioteas.com