Legal notice

Last updated: May 28, 2026

This Legal Notice provides identifying and regulatory information about the operator of the Bizarre Tropicals online store and website (the “Services”). It is provided for transparency and to meet common e-commerce disclosure expectations. It should be read together with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Website operator

Trading name: Bizarre Tropicals
Nature of business: Retail sale of carnivorous plants and related growing supplies (online store)
Country of operation: Republic of South Africa

Contact details

Bench visits and collection appointments are by arrangement unless otherwise stated on the contact page.

Platform and payments

The Services are hosted and powered by Shopify Inc. and its affiliates, which provide the online store, checkout, and related e-commerce infrastructure. Payment processing is handled by Shopify and approved payment partners. Card and payment data are processed according to our Privacy Policy and the payment providers’ terms — we do not store full payment card numbers on our own servers.

Shopify's corporate information and policies are available at shopify.com/legal.

Company registration and tax

If Bizarre Tropicals trades under a registered company name, company registration number, or VAT vendor number, those details will be published here when confirmed for public display. Until then, statutory registration or tax enquiries may be directed to info@bizarretropicals.co.za.

Professional and botanical information

Product descriptions, Latin names, cultivar names, care notes, and educational content on the Services are provided for identification and general horticultural guidance. They are not professional agricultural, legal, or export advice. Natural variation occurs in living plants.

Where CITES-listed or otherwise regulated species are offered, they are sold only in compliance with applicable South African law and permit requirements. Export or resale outside South Africa is not supported unless expressly agreed in writing.

Intellectual property

Unless stated otherwise, trademarks, logos, photography, and site content are owned by or licensed to Bizarre Tropicals. Unauthorised reproduction or commercial use is prohibited except as permitted by law.

Dispute resolution and governing law

These notices and the Services are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. We aim to resolve customer concerns in good faith — please contact us before escalating a dispute. Nothing in this notice limits mandatory consumer rights under applicable South African law, including the Consumer Protection Act where it applies.

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