Terms and Conditions

Overview

Welcome to Make Believe Ideas! The terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Make Believe Ideas Ltd. Make Believe Ideas operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products and services in order to provide you, the customer, with a curated shopping experience (the “Services”). Our store is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you.

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”), together with any policies referenced herein, describe your rights and responsibilities when you use the Services. By visiting, interacting with, or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you should not use or access our Services.

Access and Account

You must be at least the age of majority in your state or country of residence to use our Services. By using the Services, you represent that you have given consent for any minor dependents to use the Services on devices you own, purchase or manage.

You may be required to provide certain information (such as email, billing, payment, and shipping details). You confirm that all information you provide is accurate, current, and complete, and that you have the rights to supply it. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and credentials, and for all activity under your account. Accounts are personal and may not be sold, transferred, or shared with others.

By subscribing to emails or SMS messages, you consent to receive marketing communications in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Products and Services

We make every effort to describe and display our products accurately. However, product colours and appearance may vary due to device settings. We do not guarantee that products will fully meet your expectations.

All product descriptions and pricing are subject to change without notice. We may discontinue products at any time, or limit quantities offered to any person, household, region or jurisdiction.

Unless stated otherwise, promotional offers, delivery offers, and pricing apply only to orders shipped to the United Kingdom. For international deliveries, please contact our team before placing an order and we will do our best to assist.

Orders

Placing an order constitutes an offer to purchase. We reserve the right to accept or decline orders at our discretion. Orders are only accepted once payment has been received and processed. If we cannot accept or need to change or cancel an order, we will notify you using the contact details provided at checkout.

Your purchases are subject to our Refund & Returns Policy. You confirm that your orders are for personal or household use only and not for resale or export.

Prices and Billing

Prices may change without notice. The price at checkout (plus any applicable taxes, shipping, handling, or customs charges) is final. Prices shown online may differ from those in physical or third-party stores.

You agree to provide complete and accurate billing and payment information, and to update this as required. By submitting payment details, you represent and warrant that you are authorised to use the payment method provided.

If you are VAT registered or a sole trader and require a VAT receipt, please contact us at enquiries@makebelieveideas.com.

Shipping and Delivery

Delivery times are estimates only and not guaranteed. We are not liable for delays caused by carriers, customs, or events beyond our control. Risk passes to you upon delivery of the products. We may fulfil orders in multiple shipments where necessary.

Delivery Offers: Where free standard delivery is offered (for example, on UK orders over £20), this applies only to the delivery method and geography stated, and is subject to the conditions displayed at checkout. Standard delivery charges may apply otherwise.

Promotions and Special Offers

From time to time, we may run special promotions, discounts, or limited-time offers. Such promotions apply only to selected products and are subject to availability. They may include specific eligibility criteria or quantity limits per customer or order. We reserve the right to modify or withdraw any promotion at any time without prior notice. Unless stated otherwise, promotional items are non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and have no cash alternative. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Welcome Offers and Newsletter Discounts: Discount codes offered for newsletter sign-ups, first orders, or similar marketing incentives are subject to eligibility criteria and may be limited to one use per customer unless stated otherwise. To receive a welcome discount, customers must complete the email subscription process, including any required double opt-in confirmation. Welcome emails and discount codes may take a short time to arrive and may be filtered into spam or junk folders depending on individual email settings. Customers are responsible for ensuring our emails are not blocked and for checking their junk or spam folders. If a welcome email is not received, customers should contact us at enquiries@makebelieveideas.com for assistance. Unless expressly stated, welcome offers cannot be combined with other promotions or discount codes.

£1 Book Hunt: The £1 Book Hunt applies only to selected products and is available while stocks last. A maximum of one £1 product may be purchased per order. No substitutions or cash alternatives are available. Make Believe Ideas Ltd reserves the right to modify or withdraw this promotion at any time.

Half-Price Promotions: From time to time, we may run 50% off or half-price promotions. Unless stated otherwise, these apply only to selected products and are available while stocks last. Prices shown during the promotion include the applicable discount. Standard returns policies apply; refunds will reflect the price paid. These promotions cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount, or bundle unless explicitly stated. We reserve the right to modify or withdraw any half-price promotion at any time.

Multi-Buy, Mix & Match and Bundle Offers: From time to time, we may offer multi-buy, mix and match, bundle, or bulk-purchase promotions (for example, “3 for £15”, “10 for £10”, or similar offers). These promotions apply only to selected products as clearly indicated on the website and are valid while stocks last. Unless stated otherwise, multi-buy and bundle offers cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts, voucher codes, or promotional offers. Prices shown reflect the promotional saving and apply only when all qualifying items are included in the same order. If items forming part of a multi-buy or bundle offer are returned, any refund will be adjusted to reflect the price paid for the items kept. Make Believe Ideas Ltd reserves the right to modify or withdraw any such promotion at any time.

MBI Voucher Codes: Unless specifically stated otherwise, MBI voucher codes apply only to full-price items. Discounts cannot be used on sale products or in conjunction with other promotional offers.

Free Tote Bag Offer: Receive one free MBI-branded tote bag when your final basket total is £40 or more after all discounts and promotions have been applied, excluding delivery charges. This offer is valid while stocks last and applies to qualifying orders only. The tote bag will be automatically included with your order but will not appear in the basket or at checkout. One tote bag per order. The tote bag has no cash value and cannot be exchanged for an alternative item. Make Believe Ideas Ltd reserves the right to modify or withdraw this offer at any time.

World Book Day 20% Promotion: The World Book Day 20% promotion is valid from 00:00 GMT on 5 March 2026 until 23:59 GMT on 8 March 2026. The 20% discount is automatically applied at checkout and applies to full-price products only. Sale items and ZSL London Zoo products are excluded from this promotion. The offer is available while stocks last and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion, discount code, multi-buy, bundle, voucher, or special offer unless expressly stated otherwise. Refunds will reflect the discounted price paid. No cash alternative is available. Make Believe Ideas Ltd reserves the right to modify or withdraw this promotion at any time without prior notice. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Intellectual Property

All content on our Services, including trademarks, text, images, graphics, video, audio, design, and layout, is owned by Make Believe Ideas Ltd, its affiliates, or licensors, and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may only use the Services for personal, non-commercial use. No licence is granted to reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit our content without prior written consent.

Optional Tools

You may be provided access to third-party tools through our site, which we do not monitor or control. These are provided “as is” without warranties or liability. Use of such tools is at your own discretion and risk, and subject to the third-party’s terms.

Third-Party Links

Our Services may include links or content from third parties. We are not responsible for the accuracy, content, or practices of third-party websites or services. Your interactions with third parties are at your own risk. Please review third-party terms before engaging in transactions.

Relationship with Shopify

Our store is powered by Shopify, but all purchases are made directly with Make Believe Ideas. Shopify is not responsible for any aspect of sales or transactions between you and Make Believe Ideas. By using our Services, you release Shopify from any claims arising from your purchases.

Privacy

Your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. Shopify also collects and processes certain information in order to host and operate our Services. By using our Services, you acknowledge both policies and consent to international data transfer where applicable.

Feedback

If you submit ideas, suggestions, reviews or other feedback, you grant us a royalty-free, worldwide licence to use and share it for business purposes. You confirm you have the rights to provide such content, and that it does not infringe third-party rights.

Errors, Inaccuracies and Omissions

Occasionally, information on our site may contain typographical errors or inaccuracies. We reserve the right to correct errors, update information, or cancel orders if required, even after submission.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Services for unlawful, harmful, or abusive purposes. Prohibited uses include but are not limited to transmitting viruses or malicious code, infringing intellectual property, harassing others, providing false information, spamming, scraping, or attempting to bypass security features. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to Services at any time, without notice, if we believe you have breached these Terms. You remain liable for amounts due up to the date of termination.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services and products are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for purpose, durability, or non-infringement. Some jurisdictions do not allow these exclusions, so they may not apply to you.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Make Believe Ideas Ltd, Shopify, and their affiliates, partners, employees, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities, arising from your use of the Services.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Make Believe Ideas Ltd, Shopify, and their affiliates, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or violation of any law or third-party rights.

Severability

If any part of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in effect.

Waiver and Entire Agreement

The failure to enforce any part of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver. These Terms, together with our policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and Make Believe Ideas Ltd.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without prior written consent. We may transfer or assign our rights at any time.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Hosting of MP3 Files

Our website hosts MP3 files accessible via QR codes printed in some of our books. While we take care to ensure files are safe, Make Believe Ideas Ltd cannot be held responsible for malware, viruses, or other issues that may occur when downloading or playing these files.

Changes to Terms

You can review the most recent version of these Terms on this page. We may update them from time to time, and material changes will be notified where legally required. Your continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Contact Information

Questions about these Terms should be directed to enquiries@makebelieveideas.com.

Make Believe Ideas Ltd
The Wilderness,
Berkhamsted,
Hertfordshire,
HP4 2AZ,
UK

Tel: +44 (0)1442 874569
Email: enquiries@makebelieveideas.com