LEGAL INFORMATION
Terms of Use
Review the terms that govern your use of The Stock Pallet Homestead website, including online orders, payments, pickup information, and website content.
Effective Date: August 19, 2026
Welcome to The Stock Pallet Homestead website. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of this website, including any forms, online ordering features, product information, market information, and other content made available through the site.
By using this website, submitting a form, or placing an order, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
1. About The Stock Pallet Homestead
The Stock Pallet Homestead is a family-run homestead and cottage bakery located between Balaton and Russell, Minnesota.
We offer products that may include handcrafted sourdough baked goods, farm-fresh pasture eggs, and other seasonal or rotating homestead products.
Product availability, flavors, quantities, pickup locations, and market schedules may change throughout the year.
2. Website Use
You may use this website for lawful personal purposes, including:
- Learning about The Stock Pallet Homestead
- Viewing available products
- Placing online orders or preorders
- Reviewing market and pickup information
- Contacting us
- Accessing other information provided through the website
You agree not to use the website in a way that:
- Violates applicable law
- Interferes with the operation or security of the website
- Attempts to gain unauthorized access to website systems or accounts
- Introduces malicious code, viruses, or other harmful technology
- Uses automated systems to scrape, copy, or overload the website
- Misrepresents your identity or provides intentionally false information
- Infringes the rights of The Stock Pallet Homestead or others
3. Product Information and Availability
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate product descriptions, availability information, pricing, photographs, and other details.
However, products offered by The Stock Pallet Homestead may vary based on:
- Seasonal availability
- Ingredient availability
- Farm production
- Market demand
- Baking schedules
- Inventory levels
- Other circumstances related to operating a small family homestead and cottage bakery
We do not guarantee that every product displayed or described on the website will be available at all times.
We reserve the right to update, remove, substitute, limit, or discontinue products without prior notice.
4. Online Orders and Preorders
The website may allow customers to select products and place orders or preorders for local pickup.
When placing an order, you are responsible for providing accurate:
- Contact information
- Product selections
- Quantities
- Pickup location
- Pickup date
- Payment information
- Other information requested during checkout
An order is considered accepted when you receive an order confirmation or other confirmation from The Stock Pallet Homestead.
We reserve the right to contact you regarding product availability, substitutions, pickup details, payment issues, or other order-related matters.
5. Pricing
Prices displayed on the website are listed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
We make reasonable efforts to ensure pricing is accurate. However, pricing errors may occasionally occur.
If an incorrect price is displayed, The Stock Pallet Homestead reserves the right to:
- Correct the price
- Contact you before fulfilling the order
- Cancel or modify the affected portion of the order
- Issue an appropriate refund if payment has already been processed
Prices may change without prior notice.
6. Payments
Online payments may be processed through third-party payment providers such as Stripe, PayPal, Venmo, or other payment services made available through the website.
By submitting payment information, you represent that:
- You are authorized to use the selected payment method
- The information you provide is accurate
- You authorize the applicable payment processor to charge the amount shown at checkout
Payment processing is subject to the terms and privacy practices of the applicable third-party payment provider.
The Stock Pallet Homestead does not directly store complete credit card or debit card numbers on this website.
7. Pickup Orders
Products ordered through the website are generally intended for local pickup at a selected market, farm stand, or other announced pickup location.
Regular locations may include:
- Balaton
- Granite Falls
- Marshall
- Pipestone
- Other announced pickup locations
You are responsible for reviewing your order confirmation and arriving at the correct location and date.
Pickup schedules may occasionally change due to weather, holidays, market cancellations, seasonal conditions, or other circumstances.
If a pickup schedule changes, The Stock Pallet Homestead may attempt to notify affected customers using the contact information provided with the order.
8. Missed Pickups
If you are unable to pick up your order as scheduled, please contact The Stock Pallet Homestead as soon as possible.
Because many products are freshly prepared or perishable, we cannot guarantee that missed orders can be held indefinitely, transferred to another pickup date, or refunded.
Any accommodation for a missed pickup will be handled at the discretion of The Stock Pallet Homestead based on the product and circumstances.
9. Cancellations and Refunds
Because many products are baked, prepared, gathered, or reserved specifically for individual orders, cancellations and refunds may be limited once an order has entered preparation.
If you need to cancel or change an order, contact The Stock Pallet Homestead as soon as possible.
Refunds, replacements, credits, or order modifications may be considered based on:
- Whether preparation has begun
- Product type
- Product availability
- Pickup status
- Payment status
- The circumstances of the request
Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit any rights you may have under applicable law.
10. Food and Allergen Information
Products offered through The Stock Pallet Homestead may contain or come into contact with common food allergens.
Depending on the product, ingredients may include or come into contact with substances such as:
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
- Soy
- Tree nuts
- Peanuts
- Other allergens
Customers with food allergies or dietary concerns should contact The Stock Pallet Homestead before ordering.
Although reasonable care may be taken when preparing products, we cannot guarantee that any product is completely free from allergens or cross-contact.
Product ingredients and recipes may change, so customers should confirm current ingredient information when necessary.
11. Cottage Food Products
Certain baked goods may be produced under applicable Minnesota cottage food laws or regulations.
Such products may be prepared in a home or cottage-food environment rather than a commercial kitchen subject to the same licensing and inspection requirements as certain commercial food establishments.
Any required disclosures or labeling provided with those products should be reviewed before consumption.
12. Market Schedule Information
We make reasonable efforts to keep market and farm stand schedules accurate.
However, schedules may change due to:
- Weather
- Holidays
- Market cancellations
- Seasonal conditions
- Product availability
- Family or farm circumstances
- Other events outside our control
Customers are encouraged to check current updates before traveling to a market or farm stand.
13. Facebook and Third-Party Platforms
This website may contain links to The Stock Pallet Homestead’s Facebook page or other third-party websites and services.
These third-party services operate independently and are governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
The Stock Pallet Homestead is not responsible for the availability, content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
14. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the website and its content are owned by or used with permission by The Stock Pallet Homestead.
This may include:
- Logos
- Branding
- Written content
- Product descriptions
- Photographs
- Graphics
- Page layouts
- Website design elements
- Other original content
You may view and use website content for ordinary personal purposes.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, sell, or commercially exploit website content without permission, except where permitted by law.
15. User Submissions
If you submit information through a contact form, order form, review, testimonial, message, or other website feature, you are responsible for ensuring the information is accurate and lawful.
You agree not to submit content that is:
- False or misleading
- Unlawful
- Threatening or abusive
- Infringing on another person’s rights
- Malicious or harmful
- Designed to interfere with the website
16. Website Availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep the website available and functional, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access.
The website may occasionally be unavailable due to:
- Maintenance
- Updates
- Hosting issues
- Security measures
- Third-party service interruptions
- Technical problems
- Circumstances beyond our control
We may change, suspend, or discontinue website features at any time.
17. Disclaimer
The website and its content are provided on an “as available” basis.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and useful information, The Stock Pallet Homestead does not guarantee that all website content will always be complete, current, error-free, or available.
Information on this website is provided for general informational and transactional purposes and should not be interpreted as medical, nutritional, legal, financial, or other professional advice.
18. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Stock Pallet Homestead will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of this website.
This includes damages related to:
- Website interruptions
- Third-party services
- Reliance on website information
- Product availability
- Missed market or pickup schedules
- Unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
19. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Stock Pallet Homestead from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and reasonable costs arising from your unlawful or prohibited use of the website or violation of these Terms.
20. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any dispute relating to these Terms or use of the website will be subject to applicable Minnesota and federal law.
21. Changes to These Terms
The Stock Pallet Homestead may update these Terms of Use periodically to reflect changes in:
- Website functionality
- Products or ordering practices
- Payment options
- Pickup procedures
- Business practices
- Applicable laws or requirements
When these Terms are updated, the effective date at the top of this page may also be revised.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
22. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms of Use may be directed to:
The Stock Pallet Homestead
Between Balaton and Russell, Minnesota
Phone: 320-226-8792
You may also contact us through the website’s Contact page.
The Stock Pallet Homestead is a family-run homestead and cottage bakery located between Balaton and Russell, Minnesota, offering handcrafted sourdough baked goods, farm-fresh pasture eggs, and more.