I am thinking about starting a small ebusiness. Do I need permission to use existing products: Milk-bone dog biscuits, for example do I need to contact manufacturer? Additionally, should I enclose a disclaimer to protect me from liability if someone burns down their house by using candles packaged in basket improperly...something along the lines of "Please read and follow manufacturers labeling, (My business name) can not be held liable for failure to do so."
Thanks!
If I purchase items and package in gift baskets, am I breaking any laws, do I need permission ?
No, you are not breaking any laws by doing that. Just make sure that in your description you list the items that are in it...ex. Milkbone Dog Biskits. As far as the candles...make sure that you package them properly and you won't be responsible if their house burns down (include all warnings). The bad part about your own business is that even if you include a label saying your company can not be held liable for things...it won't hold up in court unless the person has signed a paper agreeing to it (which isn't likely to happen seeing as the basket would more than likely be for someone other than the person who bought it). I suggest you contact a small business lawyer before opening your business to make sure you have done everything on your part that you can to protect your business. Good Luck.
Reply:No problem. People do it.
Reply:Since you're not changing the products original packaging, and you're not claiming it's "Your product", you're fine.
Also, make sure your buy for "resale" and you don't pay sales taxes on the items. It would just add to your overall cost. Only the "final purchaser" is required to pay sales tax.
It wouldn't hurt to included the little disclaimer if you wish, I'd make it into an interesting little story, instead of a legal mumbo jumbo document.
Good luck with your new business.
Reply:not at all i do it all the time
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