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An Indepth Article About Our Cushions

by Sophie Conran 11 Sep 2024
An Indepth Article About Our Cushions

What are our cushions made of 

When it comes to luxury sofas, one of the key factors that determine comfort, durability, and overall aesthetic appeal is the cushion fill. With a variety of fill options available, it's essential to understand the characteristics of each to make an informed decision that aligns with your needs, lifestyle and personal preferences. Here, we explore the different cushion fill options for our sofas in the UK and the US, along with their pros and cons. We advise that customers carefully consider their lifestyle in making decisions about what cushion fill to go for. 

Cocobella

We designed this collection with easy maintenance in mind. We only offer one cushion fill which is made with foam and feathers. We use a sustainably sourced foam which is made with plant-based products. The foam is diced into small pieces and the combination of this with the feathers makes the cushions lighter and means they require less plumping than a normal feather based cushions. All our cushion covers are removable and machine washable at home on 30 degrees with a delicate fabric detergent. With Cocobella there is only 1 cushion style and that is knife edge. 

Salthrop and Coco

  1. Feather-filled cushions

Duck Feathers are the most commonly used feathers for furniture as they are small and have a natural curl that, in combination with the air around them inside the cushion they act like thousands of tiny springs, giving them a soft and luxurious ‘sit’. 

In the UK our standard cushion offer uses 100% duck feathers. In the US we offer feather and fibre. When you sit on a properly plumped cushion it moulds to your shape and feels wonderful. Please bear in mind that you will however need to regularly plump these cushions to ensure the feathers have air around them so they can maintain their shape, feel and evenness.

When the cushions are made, the feathers are blown into individual channels within the cushion case. This helps prevent the feathers moving around the entire cushion (a bit like you have on a duvet). Once the cushion has been filled they are weighed to make sure the cushion is the correct weight and density. All our feather cushions comply with fire retardant requirements of 1988.The feathers are a by-product of the food trade and are not plucked from live birds. We are able to offer a Duck and Down Feather Seat cushion fill for an additional surcharge. The higher the down content, the softer and more luxurious the seat is, the more maintenance there is. If you would like further information about our down and duck feather cushions, please enquire.

Pros:

- Supreme Comfort: Feather-filled cushions are known for their exceptional softness, providing a luxurious and plush seating experience.

- Natural Material: Being a natural product, feather fills have a traditional and organic appeal.

- Breathability: Feathers allow air to circulate, keeping the cushion fresh and reducing moisture buildup.

Cons:

- Requires regular fluffing: Feather cushions tend to flatten with use and require regular fluffing to maintain their shape.

- Potential Allergens: Feathers can be problematic for those with allergies.

- Cost: As a natural and luxurious material, feather fills tend to be more expensive than man-made foam based alternatives.

  1. Feather-Wrapped Foam Cushions

A foam and feather cushion filling gives the feel of a feather cushion with the support of a foam cushion. This cushion is suitable for both back and seat cushions but it is most often only used on the seat cushions as they get the most ‘exposure’. It will only require plumping occasionally to maintain its shape and comfort. This option is available with variations of feather, down or a combination of both wrapped around the foam. It has a slightly firmer sit when compared to a fully natural feather filled cushion.

Pros:

- Best of Both Worlds: Combines the support of foam with the softness and luxury of feather and down. This will feel more firm than feather only cushions.

- Shape Retention: Foam core ensures the cushion retains its shape better than feather-only options.

 Cons:

- Maintenance: Does requires occasional fluffing to maintain the softness of the feather wrapping.

- Comfort: Is generally considered less luxurious than a feather and down cushion, although some customers prefer the slightly firmer ‘sit’.

  1. Foam only-Filled Cushions

Found in most sofas and cushions either on their own or in combination with other fillings, a foam filling gives the most structured look with crisp edges and a firm supportive feel. This is especially suitable for customers who are opting for our box edge cushion. It provides the firmest support of any filling and will keep its shape over time even with constant use. This means there is little to no maintenance required to keep the cushions looking and feeling plump but turning your cushions every so often will help to slow any compacting. 

High-density foam will give you a firmer seat and more bounce back making it easier for people with limited mobility to get up from the sofa.

Soft foam will have more give to it but still maintain the structured look.

Reflex Foam is a dense, supportive foam made from polyurethane. Reflex foam is often used on memory foam mattresses as a base to support a memory foam top layer.

Pros:

- Supportive: Foam provides a firmer feel, offering better support than softer fills.

- Durable: High-density foam cushions hold their shape well and have a longer lifespan.

- Variety of Densities: Available in various densities, allowing customisation of firmness.

- Maintenance free

Cons:

- Man-made material, not natural

- Less Luxurious Feel: Will not provide the same plush feel as down or feather fills.

- Less Breathability: Foam can retain heat, making it less breathable than natural fills.

- Can Feel Stiff: Some people may find foam cushions too firm, especially when new.

- Heat Retention: Can retain body heat, potentially causing discomfort.

- Initial Off-Gassing: Some foams emit a chemical smell when new which disappears in time.

  1. Latex-Wrapped Foam Cushions

For use in seat cushions – this lower-maintenance offers the support of a latex core, with the softer appearance of down and feather. The loft and crown of the down and feather-wrapped baffles make this type of seat cosier and welcoming, without being as soft as a full down and feather fill. The feather and down blend is sewn into a baffled envelope, which is then stuffed out with a latex core.

Pros:

- Entirely natural

- Best of Both Worlds: Combines the support of latex with the softness and luxury of down. This will feel more firm than feather only cushions

- Shape Retention: Latex core ensures the cushion retains its shape better than feather-only options.

- Comfortable: Down wrap adds a plush, soft layer to the latex

Cons:

- Cost: This is the most expensive cushion due to the combination of natural and sustainably sourced materials.

- Maintenance: Still requires occasional fluffing to maintain the feather and down softness.

  1. Other bespoke cushion fillings

We are able to offer bespoke cushion fillings should any of the above not suit your requirements. If you would like to discuss this please speak to our sales team who will be happy to assist. 

Conclusion

Choosing the right cushion fill for your luxury sofa depends on your personal preferences for comfort, maintenance, and aesthetic. 

  • 100% Feather, Feather and Fibre, and Feather and Down offer unparalleled softness and luxury but do require more upkeep than other options. 
  • Foam and fibre fills offer practicality and durability but might lack the plushness of natural fills. 
  • Down-wrapped foam and memory foam or latex provide a balance between comfort and support. 

By understanding these options, you can select a cushion fill that complements the luxury and style of your sofa, ensuring your desired seating experience.

Please note that cushions can be changed at a later date, but once you have made a decision as to your preferred cushion option, any subsequent changes that you may decide to make, will be chargeable. This will include both the costs of any additional cushions as well as delivery costs.

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Where goods are delivered to a third party, you will need to be able to return the goods you ordered to us to be able to exercise this 10.3 We do everything we can to ensure your order gets to you safe and sound, however if your gorgeous order arrives broken or is anything less than perfect please let us know within 5 days of delivery so that we can resolve the situation for you. Please contact our Customer Services team at customerqueries@sophieconran.com (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm so we can arrange a replacement, exchange, or refund for you. Please note that if you contact us outside of this timeframe we will be unable to replace. 10.4 If you wish to return an item, with the exception of personalised products, we need to receive it back into our warehouse within 28 days of receipt for a refund or exchange. We ask that you please return the items where possible with their original packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights. As the goods are your responsibility until they reach our warehouse please ensure you package your return to prevent any damage to the items or boxes. 10.5 If a free gift was included with your original order and you choose to return your full order, or if the total value of the items you choose to keep falls below the threshold value to qualify for the free gift, please ensure that the free gift is also included with your return. 10.6 With the exception of faulty items or goods damaged in transit, please note that we are not responsible for the return postage and do advise that you obtain a certificate of postage in case the parcel fails to reach us. 10.7 If an item is returned to us outside of the 28 day time frame or is in a non re-saleable condition www.sophieconran.com reserves the right to withhold the refund. 10.8 If you wish to cancel your order and return it to us, under the The Consumer Contracts, you must let us know within one working day of placing your order. This can be done by contacting our Customer Services team via email at customerqueries@sophieconran.com. If you have already received your order, you will then need to return the whole order to us at your own expense. Once we receive the whole order back we will issue a refund excluding the original delivery charge paid. Please note this does not apply to the personalised items which cannot be returned unless faulty or damaged. Please Note: Sale items are non-refundable unless damaged or faulty. 10.9 Please fill in the Returns Form enclosed within the parcel, safely package unwanted items in original packaging and send your parcel using trackable postal or courier service to the address below: Sophie Conran, Whistl Fulfilment South West, Woodview Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7SR We recommend that you obtain a Certificate of Posting in case for whatever reason the parcel(s) fails to reach us. For help and assistance with returns please contact our Customer Services team or via email at customerqueries@sophieconran.com. 10. Returns and cancellations for Furniture items 10.2. Subject to the remainder of this clause 10, you have the following applicable ‘cooling off period’ during which you may cancel your order: 10.2.1. For Products from our Standard Furniture Range you have the right to amend or cancel your order up to 7 days after the original order date. Any changes to your order after 7 days will incur a 5% amendment fee per item amended. Any orders that are cancelled in full after 7 days will incur a 5% cancellation fee on the total value of your order up to the value of £500. Please note, any amendments to part of your order will reset the delivery lead time to your whole order, if applicable. 10.2.2. If you wish to return your furniture order, we offer a no quibbles return policy within 14 days of delivery. A restocking fee will be charged and deducted from your refund. The restocking fee will be £300 or 5% of the item being returned, whichever is the greater value. Please note, the original delivery fee will not be compensated. 10.2.4. For Bespoke Products, including COM or designer fabrics, you may not cancel your order once production has begun, nor after delivery. No refund is therefore possible on any bespoke products. 10.3. If you exercise your right to cancel a Product, excluding bespoke products, then (subject to the terms of this clause 10) we will refund the price of that Product you paid to us when you placed the order, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us) up to the amount of the least expensive delivery. Where possible, refunds will be made using the same means of payment as you used to purchase the relevant Products. In the case of card payments, refunds will be made to the original card of purchase. 10.4. Products must be returned to us in a saleable condition and we reserve the right to make reasonable deductions from the amount refunded to you if there are signs of wear and/or damage to the Products. All returned Products will be inspected in our warehouse and, if deemed to be damaged or sullied, we will charge you a fee to reflect the amount by which the value of the Products has been diminished. In the case of furniture, it should be noted that any marks on fabric covers, legs or any part of the furniture will be assessed and charged for at replacement value. It is therefore very important that any item of furniture you wish to return is not used and is covered with protective packaging as soon as possible. Lighting must be returned in its original packaging to avoid damage. 10.5. If you order Products and you arrange for the Products to be shipped to a location outside the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland, clauses 10.2 and 10.5 are modified in that you still have the right to return the Products but it is your responsibility to arrange for and pay for the Products to be shipped back to the United Kingdom mainland or Republic of Ireland and stored there at your cost until the time that we have agreed to collect them. The cost of returns from countries such as the US, Canada, Mainland Europe or any other country outside the UK will be the responsibility of the buyer. We will collect the Products from any address in the United Kingdom mainland or Republic of Ireland (for example, a relative’s house or a shipping and storage facility); unfortunately, we cannot wait at a port to collect the Products directly from any vessel. 10.6. If you wish to exercise your right to cancel a Furniture Product order please email us at customerqueries@sophieconran.com 10.8. This clause 10 does not affect your statutory rights. 11. Customer Own Materials on Furniture 11.1. This clause 11 applies to any fabric (or other item) that you supply to us or which you specify and is not on our Website (‘Customer Own Material’). We refer to any Product that, at your request, we make with a Customer Own Material as a ‘Customer Own Material Product’. Customer Own Material meterage quotes may vary depending on pattern repeat in fabric. 11.2. We may refuse to use any Customer Own Material which we consider to be unsuitable. 11.3. You agree to ensure that your Customer Own Material is in all respects safe and suitable for application in the Product. 11.4. Customer Own Materials will become owned by us when we receive them; ownership in any of them which we return to you (whether unused or incorporated in the Product) will revert to you upon delivery to you. 11.5. We may cut, work on and otherwise treat and deal with your Customer Own Materials as we consider appropriate in the course of making the Product and (unless you state in writing with your order that surplus should be returned to you) we may use or dispose of excess fabric or items as we think fit. 11.6. Lead times for bespoke products will be confirmed after customer own material has been received by the manufacturer. 12. Guarantees 12.1. Subject to the remainder of this clause 11 and clause 13 (Our Liability), we provide the following guarantees (‘Guarantees’): 12.1.1. Our furniture carries a 25 years wooden frame construction guarantee against faulty workmanship and/or faulty materials. Exceptions to this are: 12.1.1.2 Cushion fillings and coverings and upholstery on our Products are guaranteed for two years from the date of delivery except that we do not provide any guarantee for fabric (or other items) supplied at your specification by yourself or a third party, nor in respect of any defect in Products caused by any defect in, failure of or unsuitability of any fabric or other items so supplied. 12.2. Our Guarantees are limited to Products sold and retained in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and used solely for non-commercial purposes. 12.3. Our Guarantees do not cover fair wear and tear, neglect, abuse or misuse of your Products (including failure to follow any Product care instructions that we provide), loss or damage (including rusting and corrosion) due to unreasonable exposure to water or weather; loss or damage due to fire, smoke, explosion, lightning, sunlight, infestation by animals or boring insects, theft, accidental damage or loss or damage caused by a third party. 12.4. If you wish to make a claim under our Guarantees, please contact us by e-mail at customerqueries@sophieconran.com. 12.5. Where defective Products are covered by one of our Guarantees, we will endeavour to repair them free of charge. If a repair is not possible you will be offered a replacement and only if a suitable replacement is not available will you be offered a refund. Where possible, refunds will be made using the same means of payment as you used to purchase the relevant Products. In the case of card payments, refunds will be made to the original card of purchase. 12.6. Our Guarantees may not be assigned to a third party. 12.7. The law gives you certain statutory rights for the repair, exchange or refund of faulty products. These rights are not affected by this clause 12. 13. Fabrics 13.1. Fabric batches may vary. The majority of our fabrics are created from natural materials, and thus, unlike man made products, there can be slight variations between batches. The most common variation is that of colour – although the actual variation is often almost negligible or very slight. Some fabrics are more susceptible to this than others. 13.2. Whilst we guarantee to make all your orders from the same batch, we cannot guarantee that subsequent orders will match your original order. 13.3. Because of the nature of the materials used, any finishes that are applied to the exterior of our Products may alter the final colour and feel of the fabric. 13.4. We cannot accept any responsibility for fading or discolouration caused by exposure to direct or indirect sunlight. Sunlight affects different fabrics in different ways, but sunlight, whether direct or indirect, will nevertheless always affect fabric colour. Darker fabrics, because they have further to fall, are likely to discolour and fade more. Different fabrics, dark or light are liable to fade or discolour at different rates. 13.5. After delivery, we cannot accept any responsibility for fading or discolouration, due to exposure or contact with any chemicals sprayed nearby or applied directly. Please also note that there are certain aerosol sprays, most particularly odour neutralisers and nicotine neutralisers, which contain chemicals that can react with fabric dyes (the cans should warn against spraying close to upholstery without first covering it.. 13.6. We recommend that you dry clean all removable covers that require dry cleaning. 13.7. Blot dry any wet spillages with a clean dry cloth as soon as possible. Do not use a wet cloth or rub the fabric. 14. Our liability 14.1 Sophie Conran Shop does not look to exclude or limit liability for personal injury or death arising from its negligence or that of its employees, agents, members or directors or for any misrepresentation that is fraudulent. 14.2 To the utmost extent allowed by law and save as provided above, neither www.sophieconran.com nor any linked company shall be liable to you by reason of any representation, or any implied condition, guarantee, or other term, or any duty at common law, or under the express terms of the contract, or in negligence (whether on the part of www.sophieconran.com or any of its employees, agents, members or directors or otherwise) for any indirect special or resultant loss or damage (including but not limited to loss of profit or loss of saving), expenses, costs, or other claims for compensation whatsoever which arise out of or in connection with the use of the www.sophieconran.com website, the supply of the products or their use of resale by you). 14.3 These limitations of liability, as outlined here, shall apply equally for the benefit of www.sophieconran.com and any other linked company as if references to www.sophieconran.com included references to each linked company. 14.4 Whilst we try and do everything reasonable to try and keep the information on this website up-to-date and correct, www.sophieconran.com do not give any warranty to its completeness or correctness and www.sophieconran.com cannot be held responsible for any omissions, errors or for any resulting implications from the use of this information. 14.5 www.sophieconran.com make all reasonable effort to ensure a reliable and fast service but we do not guarantee that you that your use of this website will be free from interruption or errors and cannot be held responsible for any disruption, loss of or corruption of any material in transit, or loss of or corruption of material or data when downloaded onto computer systems. 14.6 In addition, www.sophieconran.com cannot be held responsible or liable for your use of any websites that are accessible from this website as we do not have any control or responsibility for these. Any such links should not be viewed as an endorsement or an affiliation with www.sophieconran.com. 14.5. We shall not have any liability to you for any non-performance or losses that are wholly or mainly caused by anything beyond our reasonable control. 15. Other services Details of our Stainguard / Guardsman furniture protection scheme are available on request. Separate terms and conditions apply. 16. Website purchases 16.1. The following terms and conditions in this clause 16 apply only to purchases made on our Website. 16.2. We endeavour to display as accurately as possible the colours and sizes of our Products that appear on our Website. However we cannot guarantee that your monitor will accurately reflect the colour of the Product delivered. 16.3. Our contract with you shall not be concluded until we have received your valid payment details and we have accepted the order by way of a confirmation by return e-mail to the email address you have given us during the online payment process. 16.4. Every effort is made to ensure the complete accuracy of our Website however some prices/details may change from time to time and it is possible that errors may occur. If we discover an error in the price of the Product(s) you have ordered we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible. You will then be given the option of re-confirming your order at the correct price or cancelling your order. If we are unable to contact you using the contact details you provided during the order process, then we may treat the order as cancelled and notify you of this by email. If an order for Products is cancelled in accordance with this clause 16.4 and you have already paid for the Products, we will give you a full refund as soon as reasonably possible (and in any event within twenty eight (28) days of cancellation. 16.5. We reserve the right to refuse any order placed by you. 16.6. To the maximum extent permissible by law, we exclude all warranties, expressed or implied as to the accuracy of the information contained in any of the materials on the Website. 16.7 Every product bought is sold subject to its product description which outlines any further specific conditions that relate to that product including, without restriction, terms and conditions regarding approximate delivery dates/times, warranties, after-sales support and guarantees. 16.8 When placing an order you will be added to our mailing and email list. However should you wish to not receive mailings, please inform our Customer Queries team and they will remove you from our mailing list. You can remove yourself from the Email list by amending your email preferences via the link at the bottom of each email. 16.9 Please ensure that you check all items purchased via the website upon receipt, as faulty or damaged items must be reported within 5 working days of receiving the parcel 16.10 Every product bought is sold subject to its product description which outlines any further specific conditions that relate to that product including, without restriction, terms and conditions that regarding approximate delivery dates/times, warranties, after-sales support and guarantees. 16.11 We undertake all reasonable care to ensure that all the details, prices and descriptions of products in our catalogues and on our website are accurate at the time when they are either entered onto our system or printed. Whilst we endeavour to keep the website as up-to-date and accurate as is possible, there may be very rare occasions when the information on the website (including product descriptions) at a certain time may not reflect the position exactly at the point an order is placed. We do not give any warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information and cannot be responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results arising from the use of such information. Please note that we are unable to confirm the price of a product until your order is accepted in line with our order acceptance conditions. We take every care to ensure that the description and specification of our products are correct at the time of going to press. However, specifications and descriptions of products on this website and in the catalogue are solely to provide an approximate idea of the goods they describe and do not form part of the contract between you and us and are not intended to be binding. Furthermore, while the colour reproduction of the products is a close representation, we cannot accept any responsibility for any variation in colour caused by the browser software or computer system used to view the products. 17. Clearance sales 17.1. This clause 17 applies to sales of Clearance Products. Clearance items are subject to availability, while stocks last. www.sophieconran.com reserves the right to update or withdraw products from the offer at any time. 17.2. Returns policy: Many of our clearance items are items that might have been used in marketing shoots. The packaging therefore might be removed from its original packaging or the packaging might be damaged. The goods themselves are in good condition however because of the potential damaged exterior packaging they are offered at a discount as ex-display. These items are managed on a first come first served basis and are not refundable or exchangeable.sold as seen. This means that, except where Clearance Products are faulty under our warranties, we do not accept returns on Clearance Products you have purchased from us. The law gives you certain statutory rights for the repair, exchange or refund of faulty products – these rights are not affected. 18. Sale Prices 18.1 Sale prices are valid until 23:59 on the last day of any Sale. Sale prices cannot be retrospectively applied to an order. If an item purchased at full price is later reduced in a Sale, or if a Sale item is further reduced in an ongoing Sale, we are unable to refund any difference in price. Items will need to be returned as per our Returns policy and then re-ordered. Promotional codes will not apply to items in Sale or in clearance. All Sale offers are subject to availability, while stocks last, and exclude any orders made outside of the Sale period. Where the sale stock of products has sold out, they may no longer be available at the discounted price, but may in some cases be available at their full price. 18.2 Returns policy: Sale items are non-refundable unless damaged or faulty. 19. Promotions Please note that only one promotional offer can be used on any one order and promotional codes do not apply to sale items, items in clearance. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. All promotional codes remain the property of www.sophieconran.com and we reserve the right to stop or remove a promotion at any time without prior warning. Offers or discount codes cannot be applied retrospectively to orders. Although we will instruct affiliate windows to remove offers or promotions from their sites when they are no longer valid, we cannot be responsible for the failure to do so. It excludes the cost of delivery and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. 20. Faulty Goods 20.1 Goods are faulty if they are received damaged, or where a manufacturing fault occurs within six months of purchase; however this does not include the results of normal wear and tear. We extend a one year guarantee for all electrical items and 25 years for our Sofa Frames. 20.2 If an item is returned to us as faulty and we feel it is down to natural wear and tear, a refund or replacement will not be issued. We always strive to ensure that your product reaches you in perfect condition however if your product is broken or damaged on arrival please send us a photo within 3 days of the delivery date. If we are notified outside of this timeframe we will not be able to offer a replacement free of charge. 21. Privacy 21.1. We process information about you in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By submitting your personal information to us, you consent to such processing and you warrant that all data provided by you is accurate and that, if it changes, you will tell us promptly. 21.2. The Website uses cookies. For more information on which cookies we use and how we use them please see our Privacy Policy on our Security, Cookie Use & Privacy page. 22. Copyright & Trademark 22.1 All the content of the pages on the website (including pictures, drawings, logos, photographs, copy and other materials) represent the copyright or registered trademark of www.sophieconran.com, its technology providers or their respective owners. All rights are reserved. The modification, copying, circulation, reproduction, or incorporation of into any other work of part of or all of content available on www.sophieconran.com is forbidden, with the exception of: 22.2 Copying, printing (solely one copy) or downloading extracts of the content of the website for the sole purpose of using the website in good faith for placing an order with www.sophieconran.com or for non-commercial purposes. 22.3 The complete liability of www.sophieconran.com under or in connection with any contract for any products to which these conditions apply shall not exceed the price of the products, except as expressly provided in these conditions. 22.4 www.sophieconran.com will not be liable to you or be deemed to be in breach of these terms and conditions or any other contract with you by reason of any delay in performing, or any failure to perform, any of its obligations in relation to the products ordered by you if the delay or failure was due to any cause beyond its reasonable control. 22.5 www.sophieconran.com may assign or transfer any of its rights or sub-contract any of its obligations under these terms and conditions to any third party. You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or sub contract any of your obligations under these terms and conditions except with the specific written permission of www.sophieconran.com 22.6 No person who is not a party to these terms and conditions shall have any right to enforce any term under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. Nothing in these conditions is intended nor shall affect any of your statutory rights that may not be legally excluded. 23. Rights of third parties 23.1 A person who is not a party to these Terms shall not have any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any of the provisions of these Terms. 24. Applicable law and jurisdiction 24.1 These Terms are governed by and are to be construed in accordance with English law and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England. 24.2 Whilst we are happy to consider requests for products and enquiries from outside the United Kingdom, we give no warranty, express or implied, that the use of this website or the placing of any order through this website from outside the UK complies with any applicable non-UK laws or regulations. Accordingly, any products or promotions not permitted under your local law are not offered to you.

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