Terms and Conditions – Middle World Farms

1. Introduction

Welcome to Middle World Farms! These terms and conditions govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms and conditions.


2. Use of Website

2.1. You must be at least 18 years old to use our website. By using our website and agreeing to these terms and conditions, you warrant and represent that you are at least 18 years of age.
2.2. You are granted a limited licence to access and use our website for personal or commercial purposes. This licence does not permit any resale or commercial use of our website or its contents.
2.3. You agree not to use our website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that may impair the performance, functionality, or security of the website.


3. Products and Services

3.1. Middle World Farms offers agricultural products and services, including but not limited to produce, livestock, and consulting services.
3.2. Product descriptions and pricing are subject to change without notice.
3.3. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.


4. Orders and Payment

4.1. By placing an order through our website, you agree to provide accurate and complete information about yourself and your payment details.
4.2. All orders are subject to availability and confirmation of the order price.
4.3. Payment is due at the time of placing your order. We accept payment through various methods as displayed on our website.


5. Shipping and Delivery

5.1. Shipping and delivery times are estimates and are not guaranteed.


6. Returns and Refunds

6.1. Middle World Farms has a limited return and refund policy. Please refer to our Returns and Refunds Policy for more information.
6.2. Refunds, if applicable, will be processed using the original payment method.


7. Intellectual Property

7.1. All content included on our website, such as text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Middle World Farms or its content suppliers and protected by copyright laws.
7.2. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, perform, or create derivative works from any content obtained from our website without prior written consent.


8. Limitation of Liability

8.1. Middle World Farms shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of our website or services.
8.2. In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, or causes of action exceed the amount paid by you to Middle World Farms for the product or service in question.


9. Indemnification

9.1. You agree to indemnify and hold Middle World Farms harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including solicitors’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of our website or services.


10. Governing Law

10.1. These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes relating to these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom.


11. Changes to Terms and Conditions

11.1. Middle World Farms reserves the right to update, change, or replace any part of these terms and conditions by posting updates and changes to our website.
11.2. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of our website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.


12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, please contact us at:
middleworldfarms@gmail.com


13. Open Banking and Payment Services

13.1. Middle World Farms may offer payment options that use Open Banking or other regulated account-to-account payment services. These services allow you to make secure payments directly from your bank account using trusted third-party providers authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

13.2. By choosing an Open Banking payment method, you consent to the authorised third-party payment provider accessing your bank account information solely for the purpose of initiating and processing your payment. We do not receive or store your online banking credentials at any time.

13.3. All Open Banking transactions are processed in accordance with the Payment Services Regulations 2017 and UK GDPR. The third-party provider is responsible for ensuring the security of your data during the transaction.

13.4. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the authority to use the bank account from which the payment is made.

13.5. Once an Open Banking payment has been authorised by you, it cannot usually be cancelled, as the transfer is processed instantly. If you believe a payment has been made in error, please contact your bank and notify us as soon as possible at middleworldfarms@gmail.com.

13.6. Middle World Farms is not liable for any delays, errors, or failed payments arising from your bank, the third-party payment provider, or technical issues beyond our control.

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Choose Your Price

Click a box to learn more about each option

Prices based on our most popular box size (Couple's Box)

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Solidarity Price

£10.50+

For those who need support

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Standard Price

£15

True cost of growing

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Supporter Price

£18+

Helps subsidize others

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💰 Financial Transparency

Here's exactly where your money goes

📊 Our Annual Farm Budget

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Farmer Wages £45,000

2 full-time farmers (fair wage goal)

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Seeds & Compost £2,000

Scales with box size

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Land & Utilities £4,800

Rent, water, electricity

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Equipment £4,000

Maintenance, repairs, fuel

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Packaging £200

Boxes (delivery billed separately)

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Insurance & Admin £700

Insurance, accounting

Total Annual Budget: £56,700

🧮 The Math Behind Our Prices

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100 members

Our target community

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48 weeks/year

Deliveries

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£11.81 break-even

Minimum to survive

£56,700 ÷ 100 members ÷ 48 weeks = £11.81 break-even

£10.50 solidarity minimum = We take a small loss to help you

£11.81 = Break-even (farm survives, no fair wages yet)

£15 standard = Minimum wage for farmers

£20 supporter = Fair wage + helping subsidize others

Above £20 = Really helping both farm and those in need

⚠️ Important: Our £45,000 farmer wages = £21.60/hour GROSS (before tax, pension, holidays).

Take-home is closer to £15-16/hour - barely a living wage for skilled agricultural work.

This system relies on honesty:

Below £11.81 = we subsidize you (that's okay if you need the help). At £15 = minimum wage. At £20+ = you enable solidarity pricing for those in genuine need. Please choose based on what you can truly afford.

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Solidarity Price: £10.50 - £14

For those who need support right now

  • 💚 Unemployed, on benefits, or low income
  • 💚 Single parents managing tight budgets
  • 💚 Students, pensioners on fixed income
  • 💚 Facing temporary financial hardship

You get the EXACT SAME box as everyone else - same quantity, quality, variety, and freshness. Zero difference.

Made possible by supporters. When your situation improves, you can pay it forward too.

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Standard Price: £15

This is what it actually costs to grow your food

£5.50 → Farmer wages
£3.20 → Seeds & supplies
£2.50 → Land & utilities
£2.30 → Equipment
£1.50 → Delivery & admin
= £15.00 total

What "fair wage" means: £21.60/hour GROSS (before tax, pension, holidays). Take-home closer to £15-16/hour.

If you can afford £15, this is the right choice. It keeps the farm sustainable.

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Supporter Price: £18 - £25+

Pay it forward - your extra helps others

£18 per box

£3 extra subsidizes someone on solidarity price

£20 per box

Builds emergency fund for crop failures

£25+ per box

Farm improvements, free food bank boxes - and the farmers might actually afford a pint!

Every £1 above standard directly helps someone else access organic food. That's the solidarity promise.