Terms and Conditions

General Coffee Process

Effective Date: [1/1/25]

Last Updated: [1/1/25]

Please review these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before accessing or using the website located at https://generalcoffeeprocess.com (the “Site”), operated by General Coffee Process (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms govern your use of the Site, all services provided through it, and any interactions you have with us through digital or offline channels (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using any portion of our Services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not accept all of the Terms, you are prohibited from using our Site or engaging with our Services.

1. Account Responsibility

You may be required to provide certain information to access specific features or submit inquiries. You agree that all information provided is accurate, complete, and current. You are solely responsible for safeguarding any passwords or credentials and for all activities that occur under your account or identity.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the immediate suspension or termination of your access at our sole discretion.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, trademarks, processes, and proprietary materials displayed or made available through the Site—including but not limited to the General Coffee Process™, General Water Process™, and the phrase “PRETREATED by: General Coffee Process”—are the exclusive property of the Company or its licensors. All rights are reserved.

You are prohibited from reproducing, modifying, distributing, publicly displaying, or using any content or intellectual property without our express, written consent. Unauthorized use will be subject to legal enforcement under applicable intellectual property laws.

3. Licensing Restrictions

Any use of our proprietary methods or branding—including participation in our pretreated coffee process—requires a formal licensing agreement. Unauthorized manufacturing, marketing, labeling, or distribution of products that reference or utilize our intellectual property, processes, or trademarks will constitute a breach of contract and may result in immediate legal action, including forfeiture of profits and pursuit of injunctive relief under Hawaii State law.

We reserve the right to audit, inspect, and enforce our licensing standards to maintain the integrity of our brand and proprietary process.

4. Third-Party Content and Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These are provided solely for convenience and do not constitute an endorsement. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or business operations of third-party sites, and you acknowledge that we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from their use.

You are encouraged to review the terms and policies of any third-party websites you engage with.

5. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site and Services at any time, without notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.

Upon termination, all rights granted to you will cease immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination—including those related to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification—shall remain in full force and effect.

6. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind—express or implied. We expressly disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, General Coffee Process shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from the use—or inability to use—the Site, Services, or content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawai‘i, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Hawai‘i County, and you hereby consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

8. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site and Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Material changes will be communicated via the Site or direct email notice when feasible.