Autograph Store.com Ltd terms and conditions
Trading terms and conditions of www.autographs-store.com
These terms and conditions regulate the
business relationship between you and us.
By using www.autographs-store.com in any way, or by buying from
us, you agree to be bound by them.
No person under the age of 18 years may
purchase goods. If you are under
18, please confer with an adult to make your purchase.
We are: Autographs Store
Our address is: 63 High Street
Sittingbourne, Kent
ME10 4AW
United Kingdom
You are: a visitor to www.autographs-store.com / our customer
The terms and conditions
1 Definitions
In this agreement:
ÒCarrierÓ means
any person or business contracted by us to carry goods from us to you, whether
all or part of the distance.
ÒConsumerÓ means any natural person who, in connection with this agreement, is acting for purposes which are outside his business.
Òwww.autographs-store.comÓ
means the entire computing hardware and software installation that is or supports www.autographs-store.com.
ÒGoodsÓ means any of the goods we offer for sale on www.autographs-store.com
ÒContentÓ means any material in any form published on www.autographs-store.com by us or any third party with our consent.
ÒMaterialÓ means content of any sort posted by you on www.autographs-store.com
2 Our contract with you
These terms and conditions apply:
2.1 So far as the context allows, to you as a visitor to www.autographs-store.com; and
2.2 in any event to you as a buyer or prospective buyer of our goods.
2.3
We
shall accept your order by e-mail confirmation. That is when our contract is made. Our message will also confirm
details of your purchase and tell you when we shall dispatch your order.
2.4 We may change these terms from time to time. The terms that apply to you are those posted here on www.autographs-store.com on the day you order goods.
2.5 Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that goods advertised on www.autographs-store.com are available.
2.6
If
we do not have all of the goods you order in stock, we will offer you
alternatives. If this happens you
may:
.1
accept
the alternatives we offer;
.2
cancel
all or part of your order;
2.2
If
in future, you buy goods from us under any arrangement which does not involve
your payment via www.autographs-store.com, these terms still apply.
2.3
If
we owe you money on account of your cancellation, we will credit your credit or
debit card as soon as reasonably practicable but in any event no later than 30
days from the date of cancellation of your order.
3 Your account with us
You agree that you have provided, and will continue to provide accurate, up to date, and complete information about yourself. We need this information to provide you with the goods.
4 Price and Payment
4.1 We endeavour to keep www.autographs-store.com and catalogue prices updated and accurate but it is possible that the price may have increased from that published. If that happens, we will not send your order until you have confirmed that you wish to order at the new price.
4.2 Banking charges by the receiving bank on payments to us will be borne by us. All other charges relating to payment in a currency other than pounds Sterling will be borne by you.
4.3 Any information given by us in relation to exchange rates are approximate only and may vary from time to time.
4.4 Prices include UK value added tax. If you show by your delivery address that you reside outside the United Kingdom, we will refund to you the amount charged as VAT.
5
Delivery
5.1
Deliveries
will be made by post to the address stipulated in your order. You must ensure
that someone is present to accept delivery.
5.2
If
we ourselves are not able to deliver your goods within 30 days of the date of
your order, we shall notify you by e-mail to arrange a later date for delivery
and giving you the option of cancelling your order.
5.3 We may deliver the goods in installments
if they are not all available at the same time for delivery.
5.4 Goods are sent at our risk until
signed for by you or by any other person at the address you have given to us.
6 Cancellation of order
6.1 If you are a citizen of the European Union, and you bought the goods as a consumer, you may cancel your order at any time before we dispatch your order or before the expiry of 7 working days from the date you receive your order, not including the day you received it.
6.2 As required by the Distance Selling Regulations, details of our after-sales service and guarantees, if any, are given on www.autographs-store.com.
6.3 If you cancel before we have sent the goods, we will refund to you the price of the goods and the cost of delivery, if any.
6.4 If you cancel after we have despatched the goods, we will refund the price of the goods only.
6.5 The option to cancel your order is not available if the Goods are made or altered to your specification
6.6 If you cancel your order after we have despatched the goods, you must return them to us within 7 days in the same condition in which you received them. We cannot refund your money if the goods have been used, worn or damaged.
6.7 You are responsible for the cost of returning them.
6.8 To assist us in identifying your goods on receipt by us, we ask you to email info@autographs-store.com for a returns reference to be placed below our address / returns label.
6.9 If you fail to return the goods, within 14 days, we are entitled to arrange for their collection. If we do we shall look to you to repay us the cost of collection.
6.10 We will refund your money within 30 days.
6.11 This paragraph does not affect your rights in the event that the goods are faulty.
7
Foreign taxes, duties and import restrictions
7.1
If
you are not in the UK, we have no knowledge of, and no responsibility for, the
laws in your country.
7.2
You
are responsible for purchasing goods which you are lawfully able to import and
for the payment of import duties and taxes of any kind levied in your country.
8
Goods returned
8.1 Our
most important task is to ensure your absolute satisfaction. We will always strive to reach that
target. However, we acknowledge
that mistakes are made occasionally.
This paragraph covers that possibility. If you are not wholly satisfied with the product, please
tell us at the earliest opportunity:
8.1.1 exactly what is the fault;
8.1.2 the date, if relevant, when the
fault became apparent;
8.1.3 when and how you discovered the
fault;
8.1.4 how the fault affected your use of
the goods;
8.2
To
do this, it is essential that you follow the instructions below. These provisions apply in the event
that you return goods to us because you say they are faulty:
8.3
You
must tell us by email message to info@autographs-store.com or by letter to our land address at the top of
this agreement, you that you would like to return goods, specifying exactly
what goods and when purchased, and giving full details of the defect or other
reason for return. We will then
issue a returns note. If you send
goods to us without a returns note, we may not be able to identify sufficient
details to enable us to attend to your complaint.
8.4
The
Goods must be returned to us as soon as any defect is discovered.
8.5
So
far as possible, goods should be returned:
8.5.1
with
both goods and all packaging as far as possible in their original condition;
8.5.2
securely
wrapped;
8.5.3
including
our delivery slip;
8.5.4
at
your risk and cost.
9 Disclaimers
9.1 We or our content suppliers may make improvements or changes to www.autographs-store.com, the content, or to any of the goods, at any time and without advance notice.
9.2 You are advised that content may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. This is inevitable in any large website. We would be grateful if you bring to our immediate attention, any that you find.
9.3 We give no warranty and make no representation, express or implied, as to:
9.3.1 the adequacy or appropriateness of the goods for your purpose;
9.3.2 the truth of any content on www.autographs-store.com published by someone other than us;
9.3.3 any implied warranty or condition as to merchantability or fitness of the goods for a purpose other than that for which the goods are commonly used;
9.3.4 compatibility of www.autographs-store.com with your equipment, software or telecommunications connection.
9.4 www.autographs-store.com contains links to other Internet websites outside our power and control. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable in any way for the Content of any such linked website, nor for any loss or damage arising from your use of any such website.
9.5 We are not liable in any circumstances for special, indirect or consequential loss or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, loss of data or loss of revenues or profits, whether in an action of contract, negligence or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with your use of www.autographs-store.com or the purchase of goods.
9.6 In any event, including the event that any term or condition or obligation on our part (ÒImplied TermÓ) is implied into these conditions by law, then our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law, to the value of the goods or services you have purchased.
9.7 The above two sub paragraphs do not apply to a claim for personal injury.
10 Content and Intellectual Property Rights
10.1 We will defend the intellectual property rights in connection with our goods and www.autographs-store.com, including copyright in the content whether provided by us or by any other content provider (including copyright in: text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data, and software).
10.2 We also claim copyright in the designs and compilation of all content of www.autographs-store.com. Title, ownership rights, and shall remain the sole property of us and / or the other content provider. We will strongly protect those rights in all countries.
10.3 Except as set out below, you may not copy, modify, publish, transmit, transfer or sell, reproduce, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, display, or in any way exploit any of the content, in whole or in part.
10.4 You may not use our name or logos or trademarks or any other content on any website of yours or that of any other person.
10.5 Subject to the other terms of this agreement, you may download or copy content only for your own personal use, provided that you maintain all copyright and other notices contained in it. You may not store electronically any significant portion of any content.
11 Your email address
11.1 You represent that any username or email address selected by you, when used alone or combined with a second or third level domain name, does not interfere with the rights of any third party and has not been selected for any unlawful purpose.
11.2 You acknowledge and agree that if we believe such selection does interfere with the rights of any third party or is being selected for any unlawful purpose, we may immediately suspend the use of such name or email address, and you will indemnify us for any claim or demand that arises out of your selection.
11.3 You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable to you in the event that we are ordered or required by a court or judicial authority, to desist from using or permitting the use of a particular domain name as part of a name or email address.
12 System Security
12.1 We will do our best to maintain www.autographs-store.com so that you have constant use, but there will be times when your use may be interrupted.
12.2 You agree that you will not, and will not allow any other person to violate or attempt to violate any aspect of the security of www.autographs-store.com.
12.3 You may not use any software tool for the purpose of extracting data from www.autographs-store.com.
12.4 You understand that any such violation is unlawful in many jurisdictions and that any contravention of law may result in criminal prosecution.
13 Indemnity
You agree to indemnify us against any claim or demand, including reasonable lawyersÕ fees, made by any third party due to or arising in any way out of your use of www.autographs-store.com, your posting any material, or the infringement by you, or by any other person using your computer, of any intellectual property or other right of any person.
14 Miscellaneous provisions
14.1 When we communicate with you we do so by email. You agree that email communications are contractually binding in the same way as properly signed and dated paper sent by post.
14.2 Where we provide goods or services without specific charge to you, then it (or they) is deemed to be provided free of charge, and not to be associated with any other goods or service for which a charge is made. Accordingly, there is no contractual nor other obligation upon us in respect of those goods or service.
14.3 Nothing in this agreement or on www.autographs-store.com shall confer on any third party any benefit under the provisions of the contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
14.4 If any of these terms is at any time held by any jurisdiction to be void, invalid or unenforceable, then it shall be treated as changed or reduced, only to the extent minimally necessary to bring it within the laws of that jurisdiction and to prevent it from being void and it shall be binding in that changed or reduced form. Subject to that, each provision shall be interpreted as severable and shall not in any way affect any other of these terms.
14.5 No waiver by us, in exercising any right, power or provision in this agreement shall operate as a waiver of any other right or of that same right at a future time; nor shall any delay in exercise of any power or right be interpreted as a waiver.
14.6 In the event of a dispute arising out of or in connection with these terms or any contract between you and us, then you agree to attempt to settle the dispute by engaging in good faith with us in a process of mediation before commencing arbitration or litigation.
14.7 We are not liable for any breach of our obligations resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control including strikes of our own employees.
14.8 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England. This agreement shall not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is hereby expressly excluded.