reservation deposit terms

These terms govern refundable deposits paid to reserve a halite device (your “reservation”).

halite is operated by Aether Devices, Inc., a Delaware corporation, of 418 Broadway, No. 4954, Albany, NY 12207, United States (“halite”, “we”, “us”).

By paying a reservation deposit, you agree to these terms and confirm that you are at least 18 years old.

These terms supplement our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If there is any conflict between these Reservation Deposit Terms and our general Terms of Use, these Reservation Deposit Terms take precedence in relation to paid reservations.

halite is a product currently in development and is not yet available for immediate delivery.

By paying a refundable reservation deposit, you reserve a place in our first production run, subject to these terms.

Our initial Founding Edition release is limited to 300 devices, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis following successful payment and confirmation of your reservation.

Your reservation is confirmed when we send you a confirmation email. If we cannot accept your reservation, any payment collected will be refunded in full.

A reservation is not an investment in halite or Aether Devices, Inc. It does not confer any ownership, equity or other interest in the company.

The total purchase price of your device will be displayed at checkout and confirmed in your reservation email.

Your deposit forms part of that total purchase price and is not an additional charge.

The remaining balance will become payable when your device is ready to ship. We will contact you with payment instructions before collecting the balance.

We will not automatically charge your payment method for the remaining balance without your authorisation.

Any applicable taxes and shipping charges not included in the displayed purchase price will be disclosed before you are asked to pay the remaining balance.

Your confirmed device price will remain fixed, even if our retail pricing changes before launch.

Payments are processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your full payment card details.

Customers with a confirmed reservation for our first production run will receive a Founding Edition device, which includes:

• An individually engraved edition number.
• A complimentary 60-day supply of Pod 01 – Hydration, based on our recommended usage.
• Priority access to future pod releases, subject to their development and availability.

Founding Edition benefits are included in the confirmed purchase price at no additional product charge.

Priority access does not guarantee the development, availability or delivery of future pod formulations.

Each Founding Edition device will have its own edition number. Specific numbers cannot be requested or guaranteed.

We currently estimate that the first halite devices will ship in the second half of 2027 (July–December 2027).

This is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery date.

halite is a new hardware product and remains subject to engineering, testing, manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory and supply-chain requirements.

These processes may affect when the product becomes available.

We will provide reasonable updates on our progress and notify you of material changes to the anticipated shipping schedule.

If we cannot ship within the stated timeframe, we will explain the delay and provide an updated estimate where reasonably possible. You will have the option to agree to the revised timeframe or cancel your reservation for a full refund.

Where required by applicable law, reservations will be cancelled and refunded unless the customer consents to a delay.

We will comply with all applicable laws concerning shipment delays, cancellation and refunds.

Your deposit is fully refundable at any time before your device ships, for any reason.

To cancel your reservation, simply reply to your confirmation email or contact us at privacy@breathe-halite.com.

No explanation is required, and we will not charge a cancellation fee.

If you have already paid the remaining balance but your device has not yet shipped, you may also cancel for a full refund of all amounts paid.

Refunds will be issued promptly to your original payment method, or by an alternative method where necessary, in accordance with applicable law. Your payment provider may require additional time to return the funds to your account.

Once your refund has been processed, your reservation and any associated Founding Edition allocation will be cancelled.

After shipping, returns and refunds will be subject to our applicable returns policy and your statutory consumer rights, which will be provided before final payment.

Nothing in these terms limits any additional cancellation or refund rights available under applicable law.

Images, prototypes, specifications and descriptions shown on our website or in promotional materials represent our current product design.

As development progresses, we may make changes to the device, its components, pod system, materials, packaging or other specifications.

We will not make material changes to the essential characteristics of your reserved product without notifying you.

If a material change affects your reservation, you may cancel it and receive a full refund.

We cannot guarantee that the final product will be identical in every detail to early prototypes, renders or promotional images.

Although we fully intend to manufacture and deliver halite, unforeseen circumstances may prevent us from fulfilling some or all reservations.

We reserve the right to cancel a reservation where reasonably necessary, including if production is discontinued, regulatory or manufacturing requirements cannot be satisfied, or we are otherwise unable to supply the product.

If we cancel your reservation, we will notify you and refund all amounts paid in full.

We will not substitute a materially different product without your consent.

When your device is ready to ship, we will contact you to confirm the remaining balance, applicable delivery charges, taxes and expected dispatch arrangements.

We may ask you to confirm your delivery address and other necessary details.

If you decide not to proceed with the purchase, you may cancel and receive a full refund before shipment.

If payment is not completed within the timeframe communicated in our final payment notice, we may contact you again and, after reasonable notice, cancel your reservation and refund your deposit.

Shipping availability may vary by country. If we cannot deliver to your location, you will be entitled to a full refund.

halite is being developed as a consumer wellness product.

It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or medical condition.

Information provided on our website, in emails or in other materials is for general informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

Statements concerning the product have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Final product instructions, warnings and usage guidance will be provided when the device becomes available.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, halite is not responsible for indirect, incidental, special or consequential losses arising from delays, changes or cancellation of a reservation.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our obligation to refund payments where required under these terms or applicable law.

Nothing excludes or limits liability for fraud, personal injury caused by negligence, or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

Your statutory consumer rights remain unaffected.

We will use the contact information associated with your reservation to confirm your payment, provide product development updates, communicate shipping information and administer your reservation.

We may also send marketing communications in accordance with your preferences and applicable law.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time. We may still contact you with essential information about your reservation.

Please see our Privacy Policy for further information.

We may update these terms from time to time.

The version in effect when your reservation is confirmed will apply to your reservation unless you expressly agree to revised terms or a change is required by applicable law.

We will not retrospectively reduce your refund rights or increase your confirmed device price without your agreement.

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Subject to any mandatory consumer protections, disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in Albany County, New York.

If you are a consumer residing outside the United States, you retain the benefit of any mandatory consumer protections applicable in your country of residence, including any rights to bring proceedings in your local courts.

For questions about your reservation, payments or refunds, contact:

Aether Devices, Inc. (halite)
418 Broadway, No. 4954
Albany, NY 12207
United States

Email: privacy@breathe-halite.com
Website: www.breathe-halite.com