Terms of service

Terms of Service

Herbon Society – A Wellness Collective

Last updated: October 28, 2026

1. Overview

Welcome to Herbon Society – A Wellness Collective.

Herbon Society operates a curated retail collective, art gallery, and creative workshop space located at 100 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050, as well as the website www.herbonsociety.com.

Throughout these Terms of Service, "Herbon Society," "we," "us," and "our" refer to the business operating the website and physical location.

By accessing our website, purchasing merchandise, booking workshops, or participating in our services, you agree to these Terms of Service and any additional policies applicable to your purchase or experience.

If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our services.

2. Website Use

Our website provides information about Herbon Society, its independent vendors, artists, products, workshops, and events.

By using our website, you agree to:

Provide accurate information when placing orders or making reservations.
Use the website only for lawful purposes.
Refrain from interfering with website functionality or security.
Respect the intellectual property rights of Herbon Society and its participating businesses.

We reserve the right to restrict access to our website or services when reasonably necessary to prevent fraud, misuse, or unlawful activity.

3. Products & Retail Purchases

Herbon Society features merchandise from independent makers, artists, wellness brands, and other participating businesses.

We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate product descriptions, photographs, prices, and availability information.

However, product colors, packaging, and appearance may vary slightly from images displayed online.

All products are subject to availability. We reserve the right to correct pricing or listing errors and to cancel orders affected by material inaccuracies, with refunds of any amounts collected for canceled items.

Prices and product offerings may change without prior notice.

Applicable sales taxes and any delivery charges will be disclosed during checkout.

4. Workshops, Classes & Experiences

Herbon Society offers educational, culinary, wellness-inspired, artistic, and recreational experiences led by Herbon Society and independent instructors.

Workshop descriptions provide general information about each experience, including the scheduled date, time, activities, and applicable pricing.

By registering for a workshop, you acknowledge that:

Space is limited, and advance reservations may be required.
Tickets are valid only for the selected experience and scheduled session unless a change is approved.
Participants are responsible for arriving on time.
Workshop activities, instructors, and materials may vary when reasonably necessary.
Participants must follow reasonable safety instructions and facility guidelines.
Herbon Society may refuse or discontinue participation when necessary to protect the safety of guests, instructors, or staff.

Workshop Cancellations & Refunds

Workshop tickets are nonrefundable except as provided in our Refund & Return Policy or required by applicable law.

If Herbon Society cancels an experience, participants will be offered a refund or an available alternative date.

If an experience is rescheduled and a participant cannot attend the new date, a refund may be requested.

Please review our Refund & Return Policy before booking.

5. Health, Safety & Personal Responsibility

Certain workshops may involve food preparation, tasting, essential oils, fragrances, candles, art materials, tools, or other hands-on activities.

Participants are responsible for informing the instructor of relevant allergies, sensitivities, or accessibility needs before participating.

Although reasonable precautions are taken, Herbon Society cannot guarantee that workshop environments, ingredients, or materials will be free from potential allergens or sensitivities.

Guests should exercise reasonable care, follow instructions, and participate only in activities they can safely undertake.

Herbon Society may require a separate participant acknowledgment or waiver for certain experiences.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

6. Wellness Information & Product Disclaimer

Herbon Society offers wellness-related products and educational experiences intended to support personal enjoyment, creativity, and general well-being.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, Herbon Society and its independent instructors do not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or individualized medical advice.

Information shared through our website, retail displays, workshops, or promotional materials is provided for general educational and informational purposes.

Customers should consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding individual medical concerns.

Product claims and instructions provided by independent manufacturers remain the responsibility of those manufacturers, subject to applicable consumer-protection laws.

7. Independent Vendors, Artists & Instructors

Herbon Society operates as a collective featuring independently owned brands, artists, makers, and instructors.

These participants may maintain their own businesses, professional qualifications, product formulations, and creative practices.

Herbon Society may facilitate retail transactions, event registration, marketing, and customer communications involving these independent participants.

Independent vendors and instructors are responsible for complying with applicable laws and requirements governing their products and services.

Where additional vendor-specific terms apply to a purchase, those terms will be disclosed before purchase.

Nothing in this section limits Herbon Society's responsibilities or customers' legal rights under applicable law.

8. Artwork & Original Creations

Artwork displayed or sold through Herbon Society may be original, handmade, vintage, or one-of-a-kind.

Minor variations, natural imperfections, and characteristics associated with handmade or vintage pieces are not necessarily defects.

Unless expressly agreed in writing, purchasing an artwork does not transfer copyright, reproduction rights, or other intellectual property rights.

Artwork purchases are subject to our Refund & Return Policy and applicable law.

9. Gift Cards & Experience Certificates

Gift cards and experience certificates may be offered for eligible merchandise, workshops, or other designated experiences.

Redemption restrictions, eligibility, and any applicable terms will be disclosed at the time of purchase.

Gift cards and experience certificates are nonrefundable except where required by law.

Expiration dates, fees, and cash-redemption rights are governed by applicable federal and New Jersey law.

Gift cards and experience certificates may not be reproduced, altered, or used fraudulently.

10. Private Events & Group Bookings

Private workshops, group experiences, and special events may be available by advance arrangement.

Availability, pricing, capacity, deposits, cancellation terms, and included services will be confirmed separately before a booking is finalized.

Private event reservations may be subject to a separate written agreement.

A private event is not confirmed until Herbon Society has expressly accepted the booking and any required payment has been received.

11. Payments & Order Processing

Online purchases are processed through Shopify and its supported payment services.

Customers agree to provide accurate billing and payment information and authorize charges associated with their purchases.

Herbon Society reserves the right to investigate suspected fraudulent transactions and cancel orders when reasonably necessary, subject to applicable law.

Refunds, when approved, will generally be issued to the original payment method.

Payment processing times may vary depending on the financial institution.

12. Returns, Refunds & Cancellations

All purchases and reservations are subject to our separately published Refund & Return Policy.

That policy explains the terms applicable to:

Workshop tickets and cancellations
Retail merchandise
Damaged or defective products
Original artwork
Gift cards and experience certificates

In the event of a conflict concerning a refund or return, the more specific applicable policy will govern, subject to applicable law.

13. Intellectual Property

The Herbon Society name, branding, website content, original photography, graphics, written materials, and other business-owned creative assets are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Content belonging to participating artists, vendors, instructors, and other third parties remains the property of its respective owner.

No content may be reproduced, distributed, or commercially exploited without the appropriate owner's permission, except as permitted by law.

14. Photography & Events

Photography or video recording may occur during certain events or workshops.

Herbon Society will seek appropriate permission before using identifiable guest images for promotional purposes where consent is required.

Guests who prefer not to appear in promotional photographs are encouraged to notify staff.

Participation in a workshop does not, by itself, constitute unrestricted consent to promotional use of a guest's likeness.

15. Website Availability & Third-Party Services

We strive to maintain an accessible and functional website but cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payment processors, social media platforms, or independently operated businesses.

These third-party services may have their own terms and privacy policies.

Herbon Society is not responsible for third-party content or services beyond the extent required by applicable law.

16. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Herbon Society is not responsible for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential losses arising from use of the website or participation in its offerings.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for gross negligence, reckless or intentional misconduct, personal injury, fraud, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Customers retain all rights and remedies provided under applicable consumer-protection laws.

17. Privacy

We respect the privacy of our customers and website visitors.

Personal information collected through purchases, reservations, contact forms, or other interactions is handled according to our separately published Privacy Policy.

Please review that policy for information about data collection, use, disclosure, and available privacy rights.

18. Changes to These Terms

Herbon Society may update these Terms of Service to reflect changes in business operations, offerings, legal requirements, or website functionality.

The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

Changes will apply prospectively unless otherwise permitted by law.

Continued use of our services after updated terms become effective constitutes acceptance to the extent permitted by applicable law.

19. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where mandatory consumer-protection laws provide otherwise.

Any disputes will be handled in accordance with applicable law and the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts.

20. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact: