WEBSITE TERMS OF USE

Last updated: 29 January 2026

1. About Us

This website (the Site) is operated by Courtney Brands Pty Ltd (ABN 97 005 755 224) of 1–3 Edison Rd, Dandenong South, Victoria 3175, Australia (we, us, our). References to Courtney Brands Pty Ltd include all related brands, including Hippo Blue, Pet Blue, Popic, Bento Masters and Short Story. You, your, user, or customer refers to any person who accesses or uses the Site.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by:

  • these Website Terms of Use;

  • our Terms and Conditions; and

  • our Privacy Policy

(together, the Terms), as available on the Site.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using the Site.

3. Changes to Terms

We may vary these Terms from time to time by publishing updated Terms on the Site. Changes will take effect from the date they are published.

Where reasonable, we will endeavour to provide notice of material changes. Your continued use of the Site following publication of updated Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

4. Privacy and Personal Information

Your personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

By providing your personal information to us, you acknowledge that:

  • we may collect, use and disclose your personal information for the purposes set out in our Privacy Policy; and

  • your information may be shared within the Courtney Brands Pty Ltd group for business and operational purposes.

You may withdraw consent or request access or correction of your personal information at any time as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

5. Licence to Use the Site

We grant you a non-exclusive, royalty-free, revocable, non-transferable licence to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use in accordance with these Terms.

All rights, title and interest in the Site and its content remain with us or our licensors. Nothing in these Terms transfers to you any ownership or proprietary rights in:

  • business names, trademarks, domain names, designs or patents; or

  • intellectual property, systems or processes associated with the Site.

6. Permitted Use

You may use the Site only:

  • for lawful purposes;

  • in a manner consistent with the nature and purpose of the Site; and

  • to make legitimate enquiries or purchases.

You must not submit speculative, false or fraudulent requests or use invalid payment details. Automated use of the Site (including bots or scraping tools) is prohibited.

You represent that you are legally capable of entering binding contracts.

7. Prohibited Conduct

You must not do anything (or attempt to do anything) that:

  • is unlawful or breaches applicable laws;

  • infringes another person’s rights (including privacy or intellectual property);

  • is misleading, fraudulent, defamatory, harassing, threatening or offensive;

  • interferes with other users’ access to the Site;

  • compromises the security or operation of the Site (including introducing viruses or malicious code);

  • sends unsolicited electronic communications; or

  • assists any third party to engage in prohibited conduct.

8. Non-Commercial Use

The Site and its content are provided for personal use only. You must not use the Site or any content for commercial purposes without our prior express written consent.

9. Accounts

You may be required to create an account to access certain features.

You agree to:

  • provide accurate, current and complete information;

  • keep your account details up to date; and

  • maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.

You are responsible for all activity conducted through your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use.

You must be at least 18 years of age, or 16 years with parental or guardian consent, to create an account.

We may suspend or terminate accounts where reasonably necessary, including for breach of these Terms or legal obligations.

10. Use on Behalf of Third Parties

If you use the Site on behalf of another person, you:

  • warrant that you have authority to do so; and

  • are responsible for ensuring the third party complies with these Terms.

You indemnify us against losses arising from your or the third party’s failure to comply with these Terms, to the extent permitted by law.

11. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Privacy Policy.

12. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site (including text, images, designs and logos) is owned or licensed by us.

You must not, without our express written consent:

  • copy, reproduce or distribute content;

  • use content for commercial purposes;

  • modify or create derivative works; or

  • embed or frame content on another platform.

13. Products and Images

Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product. Colours and designs may vary due to display differences.

All names appearing on product images are fictitious unless stated otherwise.

14. Content Accuracy

The content on this Site is provided for general information only and does not constitute advice.

While we take reasonable care to ensure accuracy, we do not guarantee that content is complete, current or error-free.

15. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control or endorse those websites and are not responsible for their content.

16. Availability and Discontinuance

We may modify, suspend or discontinue the Site (or any part of it) at any time. Where reasonable, we will endeavour to provide notice.

17. Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any rights or remedies you may have under the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable laws that cannot be excluded.

Where goods or services are supplied to you as a consumer, statutory guarantees apply.

18. Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the Site, including indirect or consequential loss.

Where liability cannot be excluded, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

19. Dispute Resolution

If a dispute arises, the parties must attempt to resolve it in good faith by negotiation before commencing legal proceedings, except where urgent relief is required.

20. Severance

If any provision is invalid or unenforceable, it will be read down or severed without affecting the remaining provisions.

21. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of Victorian courts.

22. International Access

If you access the Site from outside Australia, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

23. Contact

For enquiries or notices, please contact us HERE or at:

Courtney Brands Pty Ltd
1–3 Edison Rd
Dandenong South VIC 3175
Australia