Terms of service

Terms of Service for The Vintage Vault Jewelry & Antiques

Effective Date: July 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site.

2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older.

3. Account Creation
To make purchases on the Site, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Products and Pricing
We make every effort to provide accurate descriptions and pricing for our antique jewelry. However, we reserve the right to correct any errors or inaccuracies and to change prices or availability without notice.

5. Orders and Payments
When you place an order through the Site, you agree to pay the total amount indicated, including shipping, taxes, and any other applicable charges. Payments are processed through secure payment gateways. We accept all major credit cards and debit payments.

6. Shipping and Delivery
Shipping fees will be calculated at checkout. While we aim to deliver all orders in a timely manner, we are not responsible for delays due to external factors such as shipping carrier delays, weather conditions, or customs processing.

7. Returns and Refunds
Due to the unique nature of our antique jewelry, we do not offer returns or exchanges unless the item is damaged or not as described. If you receive an item that is damaged or defective, please contact us within 7 days to arrange a return or exchange.

8. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including text, images, logos, and designs, is the property of The Vintage Vault Jewelry & Antiques or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use, copy, modify, or distribute any of this content without our prior written consent.

9. User Conduct
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and not to engage in any activity that could harm, disrupt, or impair the Site or its functionality. You must not:

  • Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, offensive, defamatory, or infringing upon the rights of others.
  • Engage in any activity that violates applicable local, state, or international laws or regulations.
  • Use automated systems or software to extract or scrape content from the Site.

10. Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of the Site is governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Site and all products are provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Vintage Vault shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages.

12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Vintage Vault, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, or expenses, including attorney's fees, arising out of your use of the Site or any breach of these Terms.

13. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada without regard to its conflict of law principles.

15. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

The Vintage Vault Jewelry
thevintagevaultjewelry@gmail.com
519 483 4653
143 High Street, Southampton, Ontario