Terms and Conditions

2026 P.E.A.C.E. Initiative

(Parishes Empowering Agricultural and Catholic Enterprises)

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: February 10, 2026

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern participation in the 2026 P.E.A.C.E. Initiative (the “Initiative”) organized by Kolbe Coffee LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“Kolbe Coffee”).

By agreeing to participate in the Initiative, the participating parish (“Parish”) agrees to these Terms.

1. Purpose of the Initiative

The P.E.A.C.E. Initiative is a nationwide effort inviting Catholic parishes in the United States to support Catholic farming families in Nicaragua by offering Kolbe Coffee for sale after weekend Masses.

Kolbe Coffee sources specialty-grade coffee (top 3% globally) from the Guadalupe Farms Cooperative, a Catholic farming cooperative serving family life, human dignity, and the common good in accordance with Catholic social teaching.

Participation in the Initiative is voluntary and does not constitute ecclesiastical endorsement unless separately agreed in writing.

2. Initiative Dates and Structure

For 2026, the Initiative will take place after weekend Masses on:

October 3–4, 2026

The Parish agrees to allow coffee sales after all regularly scheduled weekend Masses on those dates unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3. Shipment of Coffee

Kolbe Coffee will ship a conservative quantity of 12oz bagged specialty-grade coffee to the Parish shortly before October 3, 2026.

Shipment quantities are determined using:

  • Number of weekend Masses
  • Historical collaboration data
  • Conservative distribution practices

Risk of loss transfers to the Parish upon confirmed delivery.

Kolbe Coffee is not liable for shipping delays caused by carriers, weather, supply chain disruptions, or other events beyond its reasonable control.

4. Sale Price

The Parish agrees to sell each 12oz bag at:

$15 per bag

No alteration of pricing is permitted without written consent from Kolbe Coffee.

5. Payment Terms

The Parish shall not be obligated to pay for unsold coffee provided that the Parish:

  • Publishes at least one bulletin announcement
  • Makes at least one verbal Mass announcement
  • Posts at least once on parish social media (if applicable)
  • Permits sales after all regularly scheduled weekend Masses

Kolbe Coffee will provide promotional materials in advance.

If the Parish does not fulfill these promotional efforts, Kolbe Coffee reserves the right to require payment for all shipped inventory.

The Parish agrees to:

  • Accurately track the number of bags sold
  • Remit payment of $15 per bag sold
  • Mail payment via check payable to Kolbe Coffee LLC

Payment must be postmarked within 14 days of October 4, 2026.

Mailing Address:
Kolbe Coffee LLC
1163 S. Main St. Suite 273
Chelsea, MI 48118

6. Unsold Coffee

If the Parish satisfies the No-Financial-Risk Provision:

Unsold coffee may be:

  • Returned unopened (return must be requested within 14 days), or
  • Retained for later parish sale or use.

Return shipping arrangements will be provided upon request.

Coffee must remain unopened and in resalable condition to qualify for return.

7. Food Handling and Compliance

Coffee is a food product.

Upon delivery, the Parish assumes responsibility for:

  • Proper storage
  • Compliance with applicable local health regulations
  • Safe handling during sale

Kolbe Coffee is not liable for spoilage, contamination, or improper storage after delivery.

8. Parish Cancellation

A Parish may withdraw from participation up to 30 days prior to October 3, 2026.

After shipment has occurred, cancellation is not permitted without written agreement.

9. Independent Relationship

Participation in the Initiative does not create a partnership, agency, joint venture, employment relationship, or ecclesial representation between Kolbe Coffee and the Parish.

Each party operates independently.

10. Limitation of Liability

Kolbe Coffee shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential damages
  • Lost revenue
  • Missed fundraising opportunities
  • Delays caused by events beyond reasonable control

Kolbe Coffee’s total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the Parish under these Terms.

11. Force Majeure

Kolbe Coffee shall not be liable for failure or delay caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, acts of government, transportation delays, or other force majeure events.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.

13. Contact Information

Kolbe Coffee LLC
1163 S. Main St. Suite 273
Chelsea, MI 48118
Email: stephen@kolbecoffee.com