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🌐 www.globalspicetrade.com 📅 Effective: 2026 🔒 6 Policy Points

Welcome to Global Spice Trade — an Indonesian agricultural commodity export platform serving international buyers across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We are committed to conducting our business with transparency, integrity, and respect for all of our users and trading partners worldwide.

By accessing and using our official website at www.globalspicetrade.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the policies and terms outlined on this page. These policies apply to all visitors, registered users, and buyers who engage with our platform in any capacity.

This document covers six key areas: data collection, data protection, returns policy, shipping and insurance, payment terms, and limitation of liability. We encourage all users to read this page carefully before placing any inquiry or order through our platform.

01

Data Collection & Usage

How we collect and use visitor information

When you visit www.globalspicetrade.com, certain technical information is automatically recorded by our platform. This includes, but is not limited to, your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the website, and general geographic location derived from your network connection.

This data is collected solely for the purpose of improving our website's performance, understanding our audience, and delivering more relevant content — including the latest commodity market articles, export regulation updates, and pricing information tailored to the regions where our users are located.

🔍 Why We Collect This Data The information we gather helps us understand which content is most valuable to our international buyers, identify technical issues on the platform, and continuously improve the user experience for visitors from all regions and cultures.

We do not collect sensitive personal information beyond what is voluntarily submitted through our inquiry forms. Any information you submit via our contact form — including your name, email, phone number, and business details — is used exclusively to process your export inquiry and communicate with you about your order.

We use standard web analytics tools such as Google Analytics to process aggregated, anonymized data. All data collection practices are conducted in accordance with internationally recognized data protection principles.

02

Data Protection & Confidentiality

Your data is safe with us — we never sell it

The privacy of our visitors and trading partners is of the highest importance to us. All personal data collected through www.globalspicetrade.com — including names, email addresses, phone numbers, company information, and inquiry details — is treated as strictly confidential.

🔒 Our Core Commitment to You We will never sell, rent, trade, or otherwise disclose your personal data — including your phone number, email address, or business information — to any third party outside of the authorized management team of www.globalspicetrade.com.

Access to user and buyer data is restricted exclusively to our internal website management team on a need-to-know basis. All team members are bound by confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from sharing any user data outside the organization.

We may be required to disclose certain information if mandated by applicable law, court order, or governmental authority in Indonesia or in your jurisdiction. In such cases, we will make every reasonable effort to notify you in advance, subject to legal restrictions.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. While no digital system can guarantee absolute security, we are committed to maintaining a safe and trustworthy platform for all our international users.

03

Returns & Quality Dispute Policy

Our conditions for accepting product returns

As an international commodity exporter operating under standard maritime trade practices, Global Spice Trade maintains a clearly defined returns policy that protects both buyers and our company from misunderstandings that can arise in cross-border trade.

Return requests initiated unilaterally by the buyer — without documented grounds — will not be accepted. All commodities exported by Global Spice Trade undergo a thorough pre-shipment quality inspection and documentation process before any container is loaded and dispatched.

✅ When a Return or Claim Is Accepted A valid return or quality dispute claim will be considered if and only if Global Spice Trade failed to provide complete pre-shipment documentation prior to the container departure. This documentation package includes all of the following:
  • Pre-shipment video documentation — recorded footage of the product condition and container loading process.
  • Photographic evidence — clear product images confirming grade, quantity, and packaging at the time of loading.
  • Specification certificate — a signed document confirming the product's grade, weight, moisture content, and any applicable quality certifications (COO, Phytosanitary, Halal, etc.).

If the above documentation has been duly provided to the buyer prior to shipment, the transaction is considered confirmed and accepted by the buyer in its delivered state. We strongly recommend that all buyers retain copies of all pre-shipment documentation for their own records.

⚠️ Important Notice for All Buyers Return or dispute claims submitted without valid grounds, or after the pre-shipment documentation has been received and acknowledged, will not be processed. We advise all buyers to conduct a thorough review of all documentation before confirming final payment.
04

Shipping Liability & Cargo Insurance

Our responsibility during ocean freight transit

All goods exported by Global Spice Trade are shipped under internationally recognized maritime freight terms. Once the cargo has been loaded into the container and the Bill of Lading has been issued, responsibility for the goods in transit passes in accordance with the agreed Incoterm (FOB, CIF, CFR, or as otherwise agreed in the sales contract).

Global Spice Trade bears no liability for any damage, deterioration, loss, or delay to goods that occurs during the ocean voyage, at the port of discharge, or subsequent to the goods being received by the carrier. Events occurring during transit — including but not limited to rough sea conditions, port congestion, vessel delays, moisture exposure during the voyage, or handling damage at the destination port — fall outside the scope of our direct responsibility.

🛡️ Our Strong Recommendation: Cargo Insurance We strongly encourage all buyers to arrange comprehensive cargo insurance for every container shipment, regardless of the value or nature of the goods. Cargo insurance protects your investment against unforeseen events during transit that are beyond the control of either party.

Cargo insurance can be arranged through your preferred freight forwarder, shipping line, or independent insurance provider in your country. The cost of cargo insurance is typically a small fraction of the goods' value and provides significant protection against potential transit risks over long ocean voyages — particularly relevant for routes to the Middle East (12–18 days), Europe (22–30 days), and Asia (7–14 days).

Global Spice Trade will provide all necessary export documentation — including the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and phytosanitary certificate — to support your insurance claim process in the event that a valid claim needs to be filed with your insurer.

⚠️ Transit Risk Disclaimer By proceeding with a container order, the buyer acknowledges and accepts that Global Spice Trade's responsibility for the goods ends at the agreed delivery point as defined in the sales contract. We are not liable for losses arising from events that occur after the goods have been handed to the carrier.
05

Payment Terms & Methods

How payment is structured for all orders

All transactions conducted through Global Spice Trade are governed by clearly defined payment terms that are communicated to the buyer at the time of quotation. We offer two standard payment structures designed to protect both parties in international commodity trade:

Option A

Staged Payment (2-Phase)

50% / 50%

A deposit of 50% of the total invoice value is required to confirm the order and begin production / lot preparation. The remaining 50% balance is due once the goods are ready for loading into the container and pre-shipment documentation has been provided to the buyer.

Option B

Full Payment Upfront

100%

Full payment of the total invoice value is made by the buyer upon receipt and acceptance of the final Bill of Quantities (BOQ / RAB) prepared and issued by Global Spice Trade. This option may be preferred by buyers seeking a streamlined process.

All payments are to be made via bank-to-bank Telegraphic Transfer (T/T). Payment terms, banking details, and any applicable currency arrangements will be confirmed in the official Sales Contract and Proforma Invoice issued by Global Spice Trade prior to any payment being made.

📋 Before Making Any Payment Always ensure you have received and reviewed the official Proforma Invoice and Sales Contract from Global Spice Trade before transferring any funds. We do not accept liability for payments made to incorrect accounts or based on fraudulent communications. If in doubt, verify payment details directly with our team via official channels.

The agreed payment structure for each individual order will be confirmed in writing in the sales contract. Any deviation from the standard payment terms must be mutually agreed upon in writing by both parties before the order is confirmed.

06

Limitation of Liability

The boundaries of our responsibility as a platform

Global Spice Trade and its official website www.globalspicetrade.com serve as an information platform and trade facilitation channel for Indonesian agricultural commodity exports. While we make every reasonable effort to ensure that all information published on this website is accurate, current, and responsibly presented, we cannot be held liable for all outcomes arising from your use of this platform.

⚠️ General Disclaimer Global Spice Trade shall not be held responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or financial losses — including but not limited to health-related consequences, commercial losses, loss of revenue, or damage to business relationships — that may result from your use of, or reliance upon, the information, content, or services provided through www.globalspicetrade.com.

All commodity market price information, shipping estimates, and trade data published on this website are provided for general informational purposes only. Actual prices, availability, and trade conditions are subject to change based on market dynamics, geopolitical conditions, and seasonal factors. We strongly recommend that all buyers independently verify current market conditions and conduct their own due diligence before making commercial decisions.

This limitation of liability applies to all users of www.globalspicetrade.com, regardless of their country of origin, regardless of the nature of their inquiry, and regardless of whether Global Spice Trade has been advised of the possibility of such losses. By continuing to use this website, you accept this limitation as a reasonable and necessary condition of accessing our platform and services.

If you have any concerns about the information provided on this platform, or if you believe that any content may have contributed to a negative outcome for your business, we invite you to contact us directly. We are committed to addressing all genuine concerns in a professional and timely manner.

Thank You for Reading Our Policies

We believe that clear, transparent policies are the foundation of a trustworthy international trade relationship. By understanding and accepting these terms, you take an important step toward a smooth and professional partnership with Global Spice Trade. We look forward to serving you.

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