Terms of Service

Last updated: 23 October 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Maria Lucia Bakes (www.marialuciabakes.com).

This website is operated by Maria Lucia Bakes Ltd (541981). Throughout these Terms of Service, the words “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Maria Lucia Bakes.

Our website provides information about Maria Lucia Bakes products, recipes, trade opportunities and the professional consulting, mentoring and coaching services offered by Maria Betts.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue your use of the website.

We may update these terms periodically to reflect changes to our website, services or legal obligations.

2. Purpose of the Website

Maria Lucia Bakes operates as an informational, promotional and product catalogue website.

The website is intended to:

• Introduce Maria Lucia Bakes and its range of food products.
• Provide information about products, ingredients, awards and brand developments.
• Direct visitors to third-party retailers, including Amazon UK, where products may be purchased.
• Provide information about Maria Betts Consulting, business mentoring and coaching services.
• Allow visitors to submit consulting, product, wholesale and trade enquiries.
• Share recipes, articles, news and other informational content.
• Allow visitors to subscribe to our newsletter.

We do not sell products directly through this website.

There is no online shopping cart, checkout facility or payment processing service operated through marialuciabakes.com.

3. Product Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that product descriptions, photographs, ingredient information and other details displayed on this website are accurate and up to date.

However, products, packaging, formulations, ingredients, availability and other information may change.

Information on this website is provided for general reference and should not replace the information displayed on the product’s actual packaging.

Visitors should always check product labels, ingredient lists, allergen declarations and other relevant details before purchasing or consuming a product.

If you have a food allergy, intolerance or specific dietary requirement, please verify the suitability of a product using its current packaging and, where necessary, contact us for clarification.

Product photographs are illustrative, and actual packaging or appearance may vary.

Nothing on this website constitutes a guarantee of product availability.

4. Purchases Through Amazon and Other Retailers

Some products featured on this website may be available for purchase through Amazon UK or other third-party retailers.

When you select a purchase link, you will be redirected to the relevant retailer’s website.

Any purchase made through a third-party retailer is subject to that retailer’s applicable terms and conditions, including those relating to:

• Product pricing and availability.
• Payment processing.
• Delivery and shipping.
• Order cancellations.
• Returns and refunds.
• Customer service and order-related enquiries.

Maria Lucia Bakes does not process payments, manage shopping carts or fulfil retail orders through this website.

For questions concerning a purchase, delivery, refund or return, please contact the retailer or seller identified in your order confirmation.

Product-related questions that are not connected to a specific order may be directed to info@marialuciabakes.com.

Nothing in these Terms affects any statutory consumer rights available under applicable law.

5. Business Consulting, Mentoring and Coaching

This website provides information about professional consulting, business mentoring and coaching services offered by Maria Betts.

Descriptions of these services are intended to explain the nature of the support available and do not constitute a binding offer or guarantee of services.

Submitting an enquiry or arranging an introductory conversation does not automatically establish a consulting or coaching agreement.

Where professional services are agreed upon, the scope of work, fees, payment arrangements, scheduling, cancellation terms and other relevant conditions will be confirmed separately.

Any specific written agreement entered into for consulting, mentoring or coaching services will govern that engagement.

Information provided through this website is general in nature and does not constitute legal, financial, accounting or other regulated professional advice.

Although our services aim to support informed decision-making and business development, we do not guarantee specific commercial, financial, professional or personal outcomes.

6. Trade and Wholesale Enquiries

Businesses interested in stocking, distributing or purchasing Maria Lucia Bakes products for retail, hospitality or foodservice purposes may contact us through the website.

Submission of a trade or wholesale enquiry does not create a contractual relationship or guarantee product supply.

Any proposed commercial arrangement, including pricing, minimum order quantities, availability, delivery and payment terms, will be discussed and agreed separately.

We reserve the right to assess and respond to trade enquiries based on business requirements and product availability, subject to applicable law.

7. Contact Forms and Enquiries

Our website provides contact forms for business consulting and Maria Lucia Bakes product or trade enquiries.

When submitting an enquiry, you agree to provide information that is accurate and relevant to your request.

We use the information submitted to review and respond to enquiries and, where appropriate, discuss potential business relationships.

Submitting a form does not guarantee a response within a particular timeframe or acceptance of any proposed business arrangement.

Personal information submitted through our contact forms is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

8. Newsletter Subscriptions

Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to the Maria Lucia Bakes newsletter to receive information about new products, recipes, news and other updates.

Newsletter subscriptions are optional and require the subscriber’s affirmative consent.

We use Mailchimp or another designated email marketing service provider to manage subscriptions and distribute newsletters.

Subscribers may withdraw their consent and unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our marketing emails.

Further information about how personal data is collected, processed and protected is available in our Privacy Policy.

9. Website Content and Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content of this website, including text, photographs, graphics, branding, logos, recipes, designs and other original materials, is owned by or licensed to Maria Lucia Bakes.

Such content may be protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.

You may access and use website content for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, modify, commercially exploit or otherwise use our protected content without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

References to third-party products, services, trademarks or brands remain the property of their respective owners.

10. Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website lawfully and responsibly.

You must not:

• Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent or misleading purposes.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, server or associated systems.
• Introduce viruses, malware or other harmful code.
• Interfere with the functionality, security or availability of the website.
• Submit abusive, threatening, defamatory or otherwise unlawful content.
• Use contact forms for spam, unsolicited advertising or malicious communications.
• Collect personal information about other visitors without appropriate authorisation.
• Infringe the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.

We reserve the right to take appropriate action to prevent misuse of the website, including restricting access where reasonably necessary and lawful.

11. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to external websites, including Amazon, social media platforms and other third-party services.

These links are provided for visitor convenience and information.

We do not control the content, operation, security, privacy practices or availability of third-party websites.

The inclusion of a link does not necessarily imply endorsement of all content or services offered by the linked website.

Visitors should review the applicable terms, conditions and privacy policies before using third-party services.

We are not responsible for the independent actions or omissions of third-party website operators, except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded.

12. Accuracy and Availability of Website Information

We aim to keep the information on this website accurate, relevant and current.

Nevertheless, content may occasionally contain typographical errors, omissions or outdated information.

We reserve the right to update, amend or remove website content without prior notice.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted or free from technical errors.

We may temporarily suspend access where necessary for maintenance, security improvements or technical reasons.

13. Recipes and Informational Content

Recipes, food preparation suggestions, business articles and other informational materials are provided for general information and inspiration.

Results may vary depending on ingredients, preparation methods, equipment and individual circumstances.

Visitors are responsible for exercising appropriate care when preparing food, including checking ingredient suitability, food safety requirements and allergen information.

Business-related articles and resources are intended for general educational purposes and should not be treated as a substitute for advice tailored to individual circumstances.

14. Privacy and Cookies

We respect the privacy of our website visitors.

Personal information collected through enquiry forms, newsletter subscriptions and other website interactions is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality, analytics and other purposes described in our Cookie Policy.

Where required by law, we will request consent before placing non-essential cookies or using similar tracking technologies.

Please review our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for further information.

15. Limitation of Liability

We take reasonable care in maintaining the website and providing accurate information.

However, to the extent permitted by applicable law, we are not responsible for losses arising solely from:

• Temporary website interruptions or technical problems.
• Inaccurate or outdated general information, where we have taken reasonable care.
• The independent operation of third-party websites and services.
• Decisions made in reliance on general website content without appropriate professional advice.
• Circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.

Nothing in these Terms limits any mandatory consumer rights or statutory protections available under Irish or applicable European Union law.

16. Changes to the Website or Services

We may change, expand, suspend or discontinue any part of the website, its content or the information presented about our products and professional services.

We may also introduce new products, services or features in the future.

Any new services involving separate contractual arrangements, including paid consulting engagements or direct online purchases should these become available, may be subject to additional terms.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service from time to time.

Updated terms will be published on this page, together with the date of the latest revision.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.

Changes will apply prospectively, except where otherwise required or permitted by applicable law, and will not retrospectively remove accrued contractual or statutory rights.

18. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Ireland.

Any disputes relating to the use of this website will be subject to the applicable laws and jurisdictional rules of Ireland, without prejudice to any mandatory rights or protections available to consumers under applicable law.

19. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service or the website, please contact us.

Maria Lucia Bakes — General, Product & Trade Enquiries

Email: info@marialuciabakes.com

Maria Betts Consulting — Business Consulting & Coaching Enquiries

Email: mariabettsconsulting@gmail.com

Website: https://www.marialuciabakes.com/

You may also contact us using the relevant enquiry form on our Contact page.