Terms & Conditions

  1. Contact details
    Sweet Pea Bakery
    Cell number : 083 797 2899
    Email add : tracy@sweetpeabakery.co.za
  2. Ingredients
    We do not use any premix of any nature, all our products are fresh and made
    from scratch. Our products are all small batch baked to ensure the highest
    quality and best flavor.
  3. Cake Pricing
    All prices are subject to size, flavor and decoration.
    There are no standard prices as these vary according to the above mentioned
    criteria. When requesting a quote please state specifications so as we can
    quote accordingly.
  4. Contacting Me
    I am very busy during the day baking, decorating, driving around buying
    stock, and usually covered in flour and sugar, which makes it difficult to
    answer all phone calls. Please rather message or email me and I will get back
    to you as soon as I possibly can. This way I have everything in writing and
    there is no risk of orders or information being missed or forgotten. I generally
    attend to admin once a day in the morning. If you don’t get a response
    immediately please bare this in mind. I will get to you as soon as I can.
    Thursdays and Fridays are my busiest days as I prepare for the weekend
    orders.
  5. Ordering a Cake
    All orders are reserved on a first come, first served basis via a 50%
    NONREFUNDABLE retainer as I only take a limited number of orders
    each week. Orders are not considered placed until the retainer fee is
    received. Dates are booked in the order that retainer fees are paid. Your
    order date is not guaranteed until the retainer fee is paid. I reserve the
    right to offer the date to other clients until I receive the retainer fee.
    The remaining balance is due via electronic bank transfer one week before
    pick up. If the balance of the invoice is not received on the final payment
    date, I reserve the right to open the booking date to another client. If the
    date is taken by another client due to the balance not paid, I reserve the
    right to cancel your order. The retainer fee is non-refundable.
    NOTE: I DO NOT chase for payment. It is your responsibility to ensure
    all amounts are paid on time. Not doing so may make your order subject
    to complete cancellation and any money paid will not be refunded.
    Changes to your order design cannot be made once full payment is
    received. Changes are also subject to my approval and may carry an
    additional fee. While I will always help if I can, some changes may not
    be possible due to time restraints.
    I require min 1 week notice to book your order.
    I am collection only except for WEDDING CAKES and cakes larger
    than 3 tiers where I charge a delivery and setup cost.
    In the unlikely event I become unable to make your cake due to illness or
    family emergencies, you will receive a full refund.
  6. Delivery
    6.1 Collection
     Collection times are strictly either in the morning between 9am and 11am or
    in the afternoon between 16h00 and 18h00. On placing your order please
    stipulate which time you would prefer.
     Just because I work from home does not mean I work 24hrs a day. Please
    respect my family’s privacy by sticking to the arranged time. Also, I reserve
    the right not to respond to messages sent outside of working hours.
     On collection of the cake, risk passes to the client the moment the cake has
    been handed over.
     No responsibility whatsoever will be taken by us for any damages or
    deterioration of the cake due to unfavorable conditions or storage.
     In the unlikely event the cake flavour is not up to scratch, 80% of the
    uneaten cake must be returned to me for inspection before I will consider a
    refund.
    6.2 Delivery
     Delivery of wedding cakes needs to be arranged when placing your order.
     Full details must be given on date, venue, time of delivery etc.
     Delivery outside of Polokwane will come at a cost, which will be calculated
    and discussed when quoting on the cake.
     Picture will be taken of the cake after delivery.
     Please appoint a responsible person at the venue to take responsibility of the
    cake after delivery.
     No responsibility will be taken by us for any damages or deterioration of the
    cake due to unfavorable conditions or storage at the venue.
  7. Handling and storage and allergy information
     We cannot guarantee a nut/egg/allergy free environment when making our
    cakes.
     Always hold the cake box with two hands from under the cake board only.
     When transporting, your cake needs to be on a flat level surface like the floor
    of your vehicle. Please drive carefully, bumps and sharp corners may cause
    your cake or decorations to slide or shift. Never put a cake in the boot.
     In warmer months your vehicle should be fully cooled with air conditioning
    on high. For cooler months do not run the heat while transporting.
    Heat/warm weather and cakes do not mix well. Avoid transporting a cake on
    journeys longer than 30min.
     Cake should be stored in a cool place preferably in a very cool room out of
    direct sunlight.
     Cakes should not be displayed outside in temperatures over 27 degrees. Again,
    heat and cakes are not friends. If you must bring your cake outside please
    only do so to cut and serve.
     We however cannot take responsibility for these uncontrolled environments
    once delivered.
  8. Non Edible Decorations and Structure
     Non edible decorations will be listed on delivery. Items like wired sugar
    flowers, plastic/metal or wooden dowels for structure, cake boards, ribbon,
    pins etc.
     These items must NOT be included on any cake once cut.
  9. Force Majeure clause
     Force majeure. A Party shall not be deemed in default of this Agreement nor
    shall it hold the other Party responsible for, any cessation, interruption or
    delay in the performance of its obligations (excluding payment obligations)
    due to earthquake, flood, fire, storm, snow, natural disaster, act of God, war,
    terrorism, armed conflict, labour strike, lockout, boycott or other similar
    events beyond the reasonable control of the Party, provided that the Party
    relying upon this provision:
  • gives promote written notice thereof, and
  • takes all steps reasonably necessary to mitigate the effects of the force
    majeure event.
  • If a force majeure event extends for a period in excess of 30 days in the
    aggregate, either Party may immediately terminate this Agreement upon
    written notice.
  1. Privacy
     We see all your information given to us as private and no data/details will be
    given to another party without your consent.
  2. Liability
     If a mistake has been made that do not adhere to the order specifications
    signed by you, we are only liable to the amount of the cost of the specific cake.
     No losses beyond this point.
    We will endeavor to create your beautiful cake to your specifications.
    With placement of your order, we will accept the terms and conditions above.