Data Disclaimer

All pricing, volume, and market data published on the Kavalactone Ledger platform is indicative only. Data is derived from a combination of field research, direct interviews with exporters and farmers, publicly available government trade statistics, and importer surveys.

Data is updated on a monthly basis and may not reflect market conditions at the precise time of viewing. The “MoM Change” figures are percentage comparisons of our own monthly indicative estimates and should not be treated as definitive market movements.

Kavalactone Ledger makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of data presented, but cannot guarantee accuracy, completeness, or currency of any figure published. The kava market is characterised by significant price variability between buyers and sellers, regions, and grades, which means no single index can fully represent market conditions.

Where data is noted as “preliminary” or “estimated,” it reflects early-stage collection and has a higher margin of error. Solomon Islands data in particular is in an early collection phase and should be treated as directional only.

Data Collection Methodology

Kavalactone Ledger operates the Pacific’s first publicly accessible, independent kava price index. Our data collection follows a structured field research process across the key kava-producing nations of the Pacific.

Kavalactone Percentage Data

Kavalactone percentage figures shown in the heatmap section represent average ranges derived from publicly available laboratory test results, academic research, and where available, supplier-provided certificate of analysis data. These ranges are indicative of typical results for each variety and region and are not a guarantee of the kavalactone content of any specific batch or shipment.

Data Sources — Summary

Not Financial or Commercial Advice

Kavalactone Ledger is a statistical information and market intelligence service. Nothing published on this platform constitutes financial product advice, investment advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any commodity.

While our data is designed to support procurement decisions, subscribers and visitors are responsible for their own commercial and purchasing decisions. We strongly recommend that all significant procurement decisions be supported by direct negotiation with suppliers, independent price verification, and where appropriate, the advice of qualified commercial or legal professionals.

The terms “negotiation edge,” “market intelligence,” and similar expressions used on this platform describe the informational value of our data — they do not constitute advice to take any specific commercial action. All commercial risk associated with kava procurement rests with the buyer and seller.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, including the Australian Consumer Law:

Exclusion of warranties

Kavalactone Ledger and MGI make no warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of any data, prices, or content published on this platform.

Exclusion of consequential loss

Kavalactone Ledger and MGI shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive loss or damage arising from the use of or reliance on data provided on this platform, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss on procurement contracts, or any commercial loss howsoever arising.

Cap on liability

Where liability cannot be excluded by law, our maximum liability to any subscriber or user is limited to the total subscription fees paid by that subscriber in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Non-subscriber users

Users who access any portion of this platform without a subscription have no contractual relationship with Kavalactone Ledger or MGI, and access data entirely at their own risk. No warranties of any kind are provided to non-subscriber users.

Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in these terms excludes rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2, Competition and Consumer Act 2010), including consumer guarantees. Where these guarantees apply, our liability is limited to re-supplying the relevant service or paying the cost of having the service re-supplied.

Subscription Terms

What is included

Each subscription tier provides access to the dashboard features described on the Pricing page at the time of subscription. Features described as “coming soon” or “in progress” (such as Solomon Islands data) are not guaranteed to be available within any specific timeframe.

API Access (Pro plan)

API access is available to Pro subscribers. Access is subject to fair use limits. API specifications and documentation will be provided to qualifying subscribers. If API availability is interrupted, subscribers will be notified and a prorated credit may be applied.

Data accuracy obligations

We commit to making reasonable efforts to maintain data accuracy and to update data at the stated frequency. If a data update is delayed significantly, subscribers will be notified. We do not guarantee any specific level of data accuracy or that data will be free from error.

Refunds and cancellation

Annual subscriptions may be cancelled within 14 days of purchase for a full refund if no data has been accessed. After 14 days or after data access, refunds are at our discretion. The Starter (one-month) plan is non-refundable after access has been granted. Please contact us before purchasing if you have questions about fit.

Prohibited uses

Subscriber data may not be resold, redistributed, or republished in any form without prior written consent. Data may not be used to create competing products or services. Attribution to Kavalactone Ledger is required if data is referenced in any publication.

Privacy & Data Collection

Kavalactone Ledger / MGI collects personal information from users who subscribe, contact us, or sign up for updates. This includes names, email addresses, business names, and payment details (processed via our payment provider — we do not store card details).

How we use your information

Personal information is used to provide subscription services, send data update notifications, and communicate about your account. We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Email communications

Subscribers receive data update notifications and occasional service communications. Marketing emails include an unsubscribe link. You may opt out at any time.

Analytics

We use standard website analytics to understand how the platform is used. This data is anonymised and aggregated.

Data access and correction

You have the right to request access to, or correction of, personal information we hold about you. Contact us at the address in Section 8.

Data retention

Subscriber records are retained for the duration of the subscription plus 7 years for tax and legal compliance purposes, after which they are securely deleted.

A full Privacy Policy will be published separately at /privacy-policy/. Until published, please direct any privacy enquiries to us directly (see Section 8).

Privacy enquiries

For enquiries about personal information we hold, please contact us directly and we will respond within 30 days as required under the Australian Privacy Act.

Intellectual Property

The Kavalactone Ledger brand name, logo, dashboard design, data compilations, and original written content are the intellectual property of MGI and Kavalactone Ledger. All rights reserved.

The underlying kava pricing data, as a curated and structured compilation, is protected as a database under Australian copyright law. Republication of our data in any form — including screenshots, exports, or paraphrased summaries — requires attribution and, for commercial use, prior written consent.

The software used to display the dashboard (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is written by MGI and may not be copied or adapted for competing commercial purposes.

Third-party open source libraries used in this platform (Chart.js, Google Fonts) remain subject to their respective licences (MIT, Open Font Licence) which permit commercial use.

The name “Kavalactone Ledger” and associated branding is a trademark of MGI in Australia. Trademark registration in additional jurisdictions is pending.

Contact & Data Corrections

If you believe any data published on this platform contains a material error, we want to know. We are committed to accuracy and will investigate and correct substantiated errors promptly.

General enquiries

Use the contact form at /contact/ or email us via the address listed on the Contact page.

Subscription support

For questions about your subscription, billing, or access, please use the contact form and mark your message as “Subscription Query.”

Legal notices

Legal correspondence should be directed to MGI at the registered business address provided in the subscription Terms & Conditions.

Privacy enquiries

For enquiries about personal information we hold, please contact us directly and we will respond within 30 days as required under the Australian Privacy Act.