TERMS OF SERVICE

Terms & Conditions

Vendor Agreement

Butter & Sage Market

Last Updated: 5/30/2026

This Vendor Agreement (“Agreement”) governs your participation as a seller (“Vendor,” “you,” or “your”) on Butter & Sage Market (“Butter & Sage,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By registering as a Vendor or listing products, you agree to be bound by this Agreement.

1. Marketplace Role

Butter & Sage Market is a technology platform only that enables Vendors to connect with customers.

We do not:

  • Produce, store, or sell goods
  • Operate as a food business, retailer, or distributor
  • Control or verify Vendor compliance, safety, or legality

You operate as an independent business at all times.

2. Independent Business Status

You acknowledge and agree:

  • You are not an employee, agent, or partner of Butter & Sage
  • You are solely responsible for your business operations
  • You have full control over your products, pricing, and policies

3. Legal Compliance (Critical Section)

You are solely responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws, including:

  • Cottage food laws
  • Food safety regulations
  • Labeling and allergen requirements
  • Licensing and permitting requirements
  • Local, state, and federal business laws

No Legal or Regulatory Advice

Any information provided by Butter & Sage regarding:

  • Cottage food laws
  • Licensing
  • Food safety
  • Business operations

is provided for informational purposes only.

Butter & Sage Market:

  • Is not a law firm
  • Does not provide legal, tax, or regulatory advice
  • Does not guarantee accuracy or completeness of information

You agree that you will independently verify all requirements with:

  • Local and state regulatory authorities
  • Licensed attorneys
  • Tax professionals

Your reliance on any information from Butter & Sage is at your own risk.

4. Licensing & Insurance Requirements

You are solely responsible for:

  • Obtaining and maintaining all required licenses and permits
  • Maintaining appropriate business and liability insurance

Butter & Sage Market:

  • Does not verify your licensing or insurance
  • Does not provide insurance coverage
  • Assumes no liability for your compliance or lack thereof

Failure to comply may result in account suspension or termination.

5. Tax Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

  • Determining applicable taxes
  • Collecting taxes from customers where required
  • Filing and remitting taxes to appropriate authorities

Butter & Sage Market:

  • Does not collect or remit taxes on your behalf
  • Does not determine your tax obligations
  • Does not provide tax advice

6. Product Responsibility

You are fully responsible for:

  • Product safety and quality
  • Ingredient accuracy and disclosure
  • Allergen labeling
  • Compliance with food handling regulations

You acknowledge that:

  • Products may pose health risks
  • You assume all liability related to product consumption

7. Orders & Fulfillment

You are solely responsible for:

  • Order processing
  • Delivery, shipping, or pickup logistics
  • Customer communication
  • Resolving disputes

Butter & Sage is not responsible for fulfillment failures.

8. Payments & Stripe

  • You must maintain an active Stripe account
  • You are responsible for:
    • Stripe compliance
    • Payment disputes
    • Processing fees

Butter & Sage is not liable for:

  • Payment failures
  • Processor errors
  • Delays in funds

9. Fees

  • Free plan: commission per sale
  • Paid plans: subscription-based

We may modify fees at any time with notice.

10. Customer Data

You agree to:

  • Use customer data only to fulfill orders
  • Comply with all data privacy laws
  • Not sell, misuse, or retain unnecessary data

11. Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

  • Circumvent the platform for off-platform sales
  • Misrepresent products
  • Sell illegal or unsafe goods
  • Harass customers or other users
  • Share account access

12. Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for:

  • Legal risk
  • Policy violations
  • Poor customer experience

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Butter & Sage from any claims arising from:

  • Your products
  • Your business operations
  • Your legal non-compliance

14. Limitation of Liability

Butter & Sage is not liable for:

  • Your business operations
  • Product-related harm
  • Legal violations

Liability is limited to fees paid in the prior 12 months.

15. Dispute Resolution

All disputes with Butter & Sage will be resolved via:

  • Binding individual arbitration
  • No class actions
  • No jury trials

16. Governing Law

State of Texas (Williamson County)

17. Contact

admin@butterandsagemarket.com
(512) 496-3670

Customer Terms of Use

Butter & Sage Market

Last Updated: 5/30/2026

These Terms of Use govern your use of Butter & Sage Market as a customer (“Customer,” “you”).

1. Marketplace Disclaimer

Butter & Sage Market is a platform only.

We:

  • Connect customers with independent Vendors

We do not:

  • Sell products
  • Handle food preparation
  • Control Vendor operations

All purchases are made directly from Vendors.

2. Product Risk & Food Safety Disclaimer

You acknowledge:

  • Products are made by independent Vendors
  • Many products may be produced in home kitchens
  • Cross-contamination is possible

Butter & Sage:

  • Does not verify:
    • Food safety practices
    • Licensing
    • Ingredient accuracy

Vendor claims such as:

  • “Gluten-free”
  • “Nut-free”
  • “Organic”

are not verified by Butter & Sage.

You assume all risks associated with consumption.

3. Allergies & Health Responsibility

You are responsible for:

  • Reviewing product details
  • Communicating allergies to Vendors
  • Determining product suitability

Butter & Sage is not liable for:

  • Allergic reactions
  • Illness
  • Health-related damages

4. Orders & Fulfillment

Vendors are responsible for:

  • Order fulfillment
  • Delivery or pickup

Butter & Sage does not guarantee:

  • Availability
  • Delivery timelines

5. Payments

Payments are processed through third parties.

Butter & Sage is not responsible for:

  • Payment errors
  • Processing failures

6. Refunds & Disputes

  • Refunds are handled by Vendors
  • You agree to resolve disputes directly with Vendors

Butter & Sage does not mediate disputes.

7. Limitation of Liability

Butter & Sage is not liable for:

  • Product quality or safety
  • Vendor conduct
  • Delivery issues

8. Dispute Resolution

All disputes with Butter & Sage are subject to:

  • Binding arbitration
  • No class actions
  • No jury trials

9. Governing Law

State of Texas (Williamson County)

10. Contact

admin@butterandsagemarket.com
(512) 496-3670