Terms of Service

1. About Oakliv

Oakliv is a material-led design studio working with cork across products, surfaces, and applications.

Our website exists to:

• → Share material information and references
• → Enable sample and catalogue requests
• → Support project-related enquiries
• → Communicate how we work with cork

The website does not function as a direct e-commerce platform.

2. Use of Website Content

All content on this website — including text, images, videos, material descriptions, and design references — is owned by Oakliv or used with permission.

You may:

• → View and reference content for personal or professional evaluation
• → Share links to Oakliv pages with attribution

You may not:

• → Copy or reproduce content for commercial use without permission
• → Misrepresent Oakliv materials, images, or references as your own
• → Use our content to create misleading or competitive material catalogues

3. Material Information & Representation

We take care to describe cork materials accurately.

However:

• → Natural cork may show variation in tone, grain, texture, and surface
• → Images, videos, and samples are representative, not identical guarantees
• → Final production may vary slightly due to the nature of natural material and process

Oakliv does not guarantee visual uniformity unless explicitly specified in writing.

4. Samples & References

Samples and reference materials are provided to:

• → Help evaluate material characteristics
• → Support informed design and specification decisions

Samples:

• → Are not final product guarantees
• → May differ from bulk production
• → Should be used as guidance, not performance certification

Refunds or credits on samples, where applicable, are subject to project terms agreed separately.

5. Orders, Pricing & Availability

All orders are:

• → Project-specific
• → Subject to confirmation
• → Produced based on agreed specifications

Pricing, timelines, and availability:

• → May vary based on quantity, customization, and material selection
• → Are confirmed only after written approval

Oakliv reserves the right to revise timelines or pricing in case of material, logistical, or operational constraints.

6. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may link to:

• → Social media platforms
• → Video hosting services
• → External tools or references

Oakliv is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites.

7. Limitation of Liability

Oakliv is not liable for:

• → Design decisions made solely based on website content
• → Losses arising from misuse or misinterpretation of material information
• → Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

All material use should be evaluated within the context of your project, environment, and application requirements.

8. Intellectual Property

The Oakliv name, logo, brand assets, and original content are protected intellectual property.

Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

9. Termination of Access

Oakliv reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the website if:

• → The Terms are violated
• → Content is misused
• → The platform is used in bad faith

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India.

Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Assam, India.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically.

The latest version will always be available on this page.