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Please read these terms carefully before using the HiPi Printer website or services. By accessing our platform, you agree to be bound by these terms.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Governed by English Law Last updated: 1 January 2024

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the HiPi Printer website located at our domain ("Website") and all related services, including the HiPi Print App ("Services"), operated by HiPi Technologies Ltd ("Company", "we", "us", "our").

By accessing or using our Website and Services, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age, or you are between 13 and 18 and have your parent's or guardian's permission
  • You have read and understood these Terms
  • You agree to be bound by these Terms
  • You are legally capable of entering into a binding agreement

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Website or Services.

2. About HiPi Technologies Ltd

HiPi Technologies Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales.

Registered Office:
71–75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London, WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom

Contact:
Email: hi@hpsmartprinter.com
Phone: +44 7478 036444

HiPi Technologies Ltd specialises in heat pressure printing technology, print support services, and web-based print tools.

3. Use of Our Services

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Website and Services for lawful personal or business purposes, in accordance with these Terms.

3.2 Account Registration

The HiPi Print App does not require account registration. If we offer account features in the future, you will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities under your account.

3.3 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use our Services for any illegal or unauthorised purpose
  • Transmit or print any content that is obscene, defamatory, threatening, or infringes third-party intellectual property rights
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of our systems
  • Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to scrape or interact with our Website
  • Introduce malware, viruses, or other harmful code
  • Impersonate HiPi Technologies Ltd or any other person or entity
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Services
  • Attempt to reverse engineer any part of our software

3.4 Service Availability

We strive for high availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to our Services. We reserve the right to suspend or discontinue any Service at any time with or without notice for maintenance, upgrades, or other operational reasons.

4. Print App Terms

4.1 Local Processing

The HiPi Print App processes all uploaded files entirely within your browser. No files are transmitted to or stored on our servers. You retain full ownership of and responsibility for any content you choose to print.

4.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the content you upload and print using the HiPi Print App. You must not use the Print App to print:

  • Content that infringes copyright, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
  • Fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading documents
  • Counterfeit currency, identification documents, or official government documents
  • Content that is illegal under UK law or the law of your jurisdiction
  • Content that constitutes harassment, threats, or hate speech

4.3 Free Service

The HiPi Print App is provided free of charge. We reserve the right to modify, limit, or discontinue the free service at any time. We may introduce paid features in the future.

4.4 Browser Compatibility

The Print App works on modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). We do not guarantee compatibility with older browsers or unsupported platforms.

5. Products & Orders

5.1 Product Descriptions

We endeavour to ensure that product descriptions, images, and specifications on our Website are accurate. However, we cannot guarantee that all descriptions are entirely accurate, complete, or current. If a product is not as described, your remedy is to return it unused in original condition.

5.2 Pricing

All prices on our Website are in British Pounds Sterling (GBP) and include VAT where applicable. We reserve the right to change prices at any time. Price changes will not affect confirmed orders.

5.3 Order Acceptance

Placing an order constitutes an offer to purchase. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order. An order is only accepted when you receive a written order confirmation from us.

5.4 Payment

Payment is required at the time of order. We accept major credit/debit cards via our secure payment provider. Card details are never stored by us.

5.5 Delivery

Delivery times are estimates and may vary. Risk of loss passes to you upon delivery. We are not liable for delays caused by third-party couriers or circumstances beyond our control.

6. Refund & Return Policy

6.1 Your Statutory Rights

As a consumer in the UK, you have statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights.

6.2 Hardware Returns

You may return any hardware product within 30 days of receipt for any reason, provided it is returned in its original condition and packaging. To initiate a return:

  1. Email hi@hpsmartprinter.com with your order number and reason for return
  2. We will provide a Return Authorisation (RA) number within 1–2 business days
  3. Ship the item to: HiPi Technologies Ltd, 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ
  4. Include the RA number on the outside of the package
  5. Refund will be processed within 5–7 business days of receiving the return

6.3 Faulty Products

If a product is faulty, damaged, or not as described, you are entitled to a repair, replacement, or full refund under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Contact us immediately at hi@hpsmartprinter.com.

6.4 Digital Services

Digital downloads and software licences are non-refundable once activated or downloaded, except where required by law.

6.5 Return Shipping Costs

For returns within 30 days where the product is unwanted (not faulty), the customer is responsible for return shipping costs. For faulty or incorrectly described products, we will cover return shipping.

6.6 Refund Method

Refunds are processed to the original payment method only. We are unable to refund to a different card or account.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website β€” including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software, and the HiPi Print App β€” is the property of HiPi Technologies Ltd and is protected by UK copyright law and international intellectual property treaties.

You may:

  • View and use our Website for your personal or business use
  • Share links to our Website
  • Print pages for your personal non-commercial use

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without written permission
  • Use our brand name, logo, or trademarks without authorisation
  • Create derivative works from our content
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices

The HiPi name, logo, and product names are trademarks of HiPi Technologies Ltd. Unauthorised use is strictly prohibited.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by UK law:

  • HiPi Technologies Ltd will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our Services
  • Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim
  • We do not guarantee that our Website or Services will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure
  • We are not responsible for damage to your hardware, loss of data, or print errors resulting from use of the Print App

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for:

  • Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Any liability that cannot be excluded under UK law (including the Consumer Rights Act 2015)

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold HiPi Technologies Ltd, its directors, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of:

  • Your use of our Services in violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
  • Content you upload, print, or distribute using our Services
  • Your infringement of any third-party intellectual property rights

10. Cookie Policy

10.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit.

10.2 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Website to function. These cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or submitting forms.
  • Performance/Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting anonymous information. We use this data to improve our Website. These are only set with your consent.
  • Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality such as remembering your preferences. These are set with your consent.

10.3 Third-Party Cookies

Our Website may use Google Analytics for anonymised traffic analysis. Google Analytics cookies are governed by Google's privacy policy. We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled.

10.4 How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Using our cookie consent tool (displayed when you first visit)
  • Via your browser settings (see your browser's help documentation)
  • Via opt-out tools provided by analytics providers

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our Website.

11. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Services in a manner consistent with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations. In particular, you agree not to use our Services to:

  • Engage in any conduct that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful
  • Transmit any unsolicited advertising or promotional material
  • Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent
  • Infringe any person's intellectual property, privacy, or other rights
  • Transmit any content that is discriminatory, obscene, or offensive
  • Carry out any activity that could damage, overburden, or impair the performance of our systems

We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations and take appropriate action, including restricting access to our Services.

12. Governing Law & Disputes

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.

12.2 Jurisdiction

You agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or their subject matter or formation.

12.3 Alternative Dispute Resolution

Before resorting to legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us directly at hi@hpsmartprinter.com to seek an amicable resolution. As a UK consumer, you may also use the European Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr or contact the relevant consumer protection authority.

12.4 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

12.5 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HiPi Technologies Ltd regarding your use of our Services.

14. iOS App Terms & Conditions (Apple EULA)

The HiPi Printer iOS application ("App") is distributed via the Apple App Store and is subject to a separate End User Licence Agreement (EULA). By downloading or using the App, you also agree to the HiPi Printer iOS App Terms & Conditions.

14.1 Apple as Third-Party Beneficiary

Apple Inc. and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of the iOS App EULA. Upon your acceptance of the EULA, Apple will have the right to enforce it against you as a third-party beneficiary.

14.2 Responsibility

HiPi Technologies Ltd, not Apple, is solely responsible for the App and its content. Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support for the App.

14.3 Support URL

App Store support and download page: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6760689472 (Coming Soon)

For the full iOS EULA including warranty disclaimer, product claims, intellectual property, and legal compliance, see our iOS App Terms & Conditions page.

15. USA Customers

15.1 Governing Law for US Customers

If you are a resident of the United States, these Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Notwithstanding this, certain US states may have consumer protection laws that provide you with additional rights, and nothing in these Terms limits those statutory rights.

15.2 Dispute Resolution (US)

Any dispute arising from these Terms that cannot be resolved informally shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's Consumer Arbitration Rules. Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction where necessary to protect proprietary rights or prevent imminent harm.

15.3 Delivery to the USA

We ship HiPi Printer products to all US states via tracked international courier. Estimated delivery time is 7–14 business days. Import duties and taxes applicable in the USA are the responsibility of the customer and are calculated and displayed at checkout.

15.4 Returns & Refunds (US Customers)

US customers may return products within 30 days of receipt for a full refund of the product price (excluding original shipping costs) provided the item is in its original condition. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer unless the return is due to a defect or error on our part. To initiate a return, contact us at hi@hpsmartprinter.com.

15.5 California Residents

Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California residents are entitled to the following consumer rights notice: Complaints regarding the App or our services may be directed to the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services, California Department of Consumer Affairs, 1625 North Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (916) 445-1254.

13. Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

HiPi Technologies Ltd
71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London, WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom

πŸ“§ Email: hi@hpsmartprinter.com
πŸ“ž Phone: +44 7478 036444
πŸ•’ Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm (GMT)