Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of www.socksexpert.com (the "Website"), operated by SEP SourceOne International (SMC-Private) Limited ("SEP," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

2. About SEP

SEP SourceOne International – Legacy of Socks Expert Pakistan is a professional socks and textile buying office, sourcing partner, quality assurance service provider, and consultancy firm headquartered in Pakpattan Sharif, Punjab, Pakistan. Information on this Website describes our services, experience, and approach to sourcing, quality assurance, QMS, factory consultancy, and training.

3. Eligibility

By using this Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms on your own behalf or on behalf of the organization you represent. This Website is intended for business professionals, buyers, sourcing heads, QA/QC heads, and industry visitors engaging with SEP in a professional capacity, and is not directed at minors.

4. Use of Website

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, this Website by any third party. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, its server, or any connected database
• Uploading or transmitting any file that contains viruses, malicious code, or any other harmful component
• Using automated systems (bots, scrapers) to extract content without our prior written consent
• Submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information through the Contact form

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, images, product photography, videos, and the "Ethically Crafting. Expertly Delivering." tagline and "A Strategic Ethical Partnership for Global Sourcing." slogan — is the property of SEP SourceOne International (SMC-Private) Limited and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may view and print pages from the Website for your own personal, non-commercial reference. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or otherwise commercially exploit any content from this Website without our prior written permission.

6. Informational Content

The content on this Website, including the Insights section, Knowledge Center materials, and QMS/quality-related articles, is provided for general informational purposes only. It reflects the professional experience of Abdul Razzaq Sajid (F&CO) and the SEP team, but it does not constitute formal consultancy advice, a quotation, or a binding commitment. Any formal sourcing, quality assurance, QMS, or consultancy engagement with SEP is governed by a separate, signed agreement between SEP and the client, not by the general content of this Website.

7. Accuracy

We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on this Website accurate and up to date. However, we do not warrant that all content is complete, current, or error-free at all times, and we reserve the right to correct, update, or remove content without prior notice.

8. Third-Party Services

This Website may contain links to third-party websites (such as our social media profiles) and uses limited third-party services (such as the Google Translate widget and Font Awesome icon library) to operate correctly. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website or service.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory.

10. Limitation of Liability

This Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount, if any, paid by you to SEP in connection with the specific engagement giving rise to the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SEP SourceOne International (SMC-Private) Limited, its directors, employees, and representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your misuse of this Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

12. Service Availability

We aim to keep this Website available and functioning correctly, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Website may be temporarily unavailable, interrupted, modified, suspended, or discontinued, in whole or in part, for maintenance, technical issues, upgrades, or reasons beyond our control, without prior notice and without liability to you.

13. Force Majeure

14. Business Engagement

Submitting an inquiry through the Contact form or subscribing to Insights updates does not, by itself, create any contractual relationship, exclusivity, or binding obligation between you and SEP. Any commercial engagement (sourcing order, inspection service, QMS project, training program, or consultancy assignment) requires a separate written agreement outlining scope, pricing, and terms specific to that engagement.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the courts of Punjab, Pakistan shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from your use of this Website, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court or other authority of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severed from these Terms, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms & Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SEP SourceOne International (SMC-Private) Limited regarding your use of this Website, and supersede any prior understandings or agreements relating to the same subject matter. Any separate written agreement covering a specific sourcing, quality assurance, QMS, or consultancy engagement takes precedence over these Terms for matters within its scope.

18. Changes

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

19. Contact

These Terms & Conditions work alongside our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.