WAITS ONLINE PURCHASE CONDITIONS OF USE AND PRIVACY STATEMENT
You may purchase online merchandise by calling toll-free 1-877-216-2177 between the hours of 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST Tuesday through Friday and between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM Saturday. E-mail orders may be received anytime at waitsjewelry@bellsouth.net.
Waits Security and Privacy
Personal information provided on Waits Web Site and online credit card transactions are transmitted through a server with up to 256-bit Server Sockets layer encryption.
Waits utilizes payment processing services provided by a third party vendor, PayPal. By placing an order with Waits online, you understand and agree that Waits is not and cannot be responsible for any unauthorized release of financial or other personal confidential information that is caused by or through PayPal or as a result of the processing of such information by PayPal, and you release Waits from any and all liability, loss and damage which may occur as a result of any such release of information by PayPal. Please see PayPal’s web site, www.paypal.com, for more information.
We are committed to handling your personal information with high standards of information security. We utilize physical, electronic and administrative measures to maintain the security and accuracy of personally identifiable information we collect, including limiting the number of people who have physical access to our database servers, as well as employing electronic security systems and password protections that guard against unauthorized access. Our website uses encryption technology. Please note that e-mail is not encrypted and is not considered to be a secure means of transmitting credit card information.
As we continue to develop our Website and take advantage of advances in technology to improve the services we offer, our privacy policies and procedures likely will change. We therefore encourage you to refer to this policy on an ongoing basis so that you understand our current privacy policy.
When you visit our Web Site, our web server automatically collects anonymous information such as log data and IP addresses. We may use the automatically collected information for a number of purposes, such as improving our site design, product assortments, customer service and special promotions.
How we use the information we collect:
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
• To complete your purchase transactions
• To provide the services you request
• To keep you informed about the status of your orders
• To identify your product and service preferences, so we can notify you of new or additional products, services and promotions that might be of interest to you
• To notify you of product recall or provide other information concerning products you have purchased
• To improve our merchandise selections, customer service and overall shopping experience
As part of our ongoing commitment to ensure that your shopping experience with Waits Jewelry & Fine Gifts is protected, upon notification by you, Waits will report all unauthorized or fraudulent transactions to the appropriate authorities or entities.
Disclosures Pursuant to Law: We will disclose private information when legally required to do so, to cooperate with law enforcement investigations or other legal proceedings. We may provide access to private information, to protect against misuse or unauthorized use of our Web Site, to limit our legal liability and protect our rights or to protect the rights, property or safety of visitors of this Web Site or the public.
Non-confidentiality of Other Information: Except for information necessary to place an order, we do not want to receive confidential or proprietary information or trade secrets through this Web site. Any information, materials suggestions, ideas or comments sent to us will be deemed non-confidential, and by submitting it, you are granting us an irrevocable and unrestricted license to use, modify, reproduce, transmit, display and distribute it for any purpose whatsoever, with no payment or other compensation to you. However, we will not use your name unless we are required by law to identify the source of the materials, information, suggestions, ideas or comments, or unless we first obtain your permission.
Use of Web Site
You have permission to electronically copy and print hard copies of pages from this Web Site solely for personal, non-commercial purposes related to placing an order or shopping with Waits Jewelry and & Fine Gifts. Unless we give you written permission in advance, any other use of this Web Site, its content and its information, including linking or framing to this Web Site, are strictly prohibited.
Errors and Inaccuracies
Our goal is to provide complete, accurate, up-to-date information on our Web Site. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that any Web Site is completely free of human or technological errors. This site may contain typographical mistakes, inaccuracies, or omissions, some of which may relate to pricing and availability, and some information may not be complete or current. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions-including after an order has been submitted- and to change or update information at any time without prior notice. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Disclaimer of Liability
We make no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, with respect to this Web site, its content, or the information available on or through it; all information is provided “as is”, with all faults. By use of the Waits Web Site, you agree to release Waits, its corporate affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, and successors and assigns of each, of and from any and all damages whatsoever arising out of or related to the use of this Web site or any other Web Site linked to it. This limitation of liability applies to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive or other damages you or others may suffer, as well as damages for lost profits, business interruption or the loss of data or information, even if we are notified in advance of the potential for any such damages.
Applicable Law; Jurisdiction; Venue
By visiting the Web site, you agree that the laws of the state of Mississippi, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, will govern these Conditions of Use and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and us. You further consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts of Alcorn County, Mississippi for all disputes arising out of or related to any purchase from Waits and/or these Conditions of Use.
Credit Options
Waits welcomes the following credit cards for payment: Visa and Master Card
Sales Tax
Sales tax will be charged in accordance with applicable law
Delivery Information
Waits will ship by parcel post unless specified otherwise by customer. All shipments will be insured and will have a tracking number. Overnight shipments are possible by request. Shipping and handling charges will be added to your billing.
Return Policy
We want our customers to be happy with purchases from Waits Jewelry and Fine Gifts. We will facilitate returns as quickly and as best we can. Please understand the following conditions apply regarding returns to Waits:
1. Shipments that are refused for any reason will be charged a 10% restocking fee and all shipping costs will be charged to the purchaser. The purchaser is responsible for all shipping charges. Items returned must be in “like sellable condition” (i.e., in the same condition in which the item was shipped to you), with original price tags attached.
2. All sales of final mark down merchandise, food, candles, etc. are final and may not be returned.
3. The green gift receipt card gift box and the shipping label should accompany all return items.
4. Returns of jewelry and bridal registry items must be in accordance with Waits’ Jewelry Return Policy or Waits’ Bridal Registry Policies, as applicable.
5. Items purchased online (EXCEPT JEWELRY) from Waits Jewelry and Fine Gifts may be returned to our store.
6. Any item to be returned must be return-shipped to Waits within 14 days of your receipt of the item.
7.All returns should be addressed to Waits Jewelry and Fine Gifts, LLC, 410 Fillmore Street, Corinth, Mississippi 38834.
BECAUSE THE SAFE RETURN OF YOUR PACKAGE IS AS IMPORTANT TO WAITS AS IT IS TO YOU, PLEASE INSURE YOUR PACKAGE FOR THE FULL VALUE LISTED ON THE INVOICE. SHIP YOUR PACKAGE VIAS USPS REGISTERED MAIL AND REQUEST A RETURN RECEIPT.
BECAUSE OF OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ITEMS ARE RETURNED IN THE SAME CONDITION IN WHICH THEY WERE SENT TO YOU, NO REFUND CAN BE PROCESSED UNTIL EACH RETURNED ITEM HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY OUR QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALISTS. IF ANY ITEM IS RETURNED IN A DAMAGED CONDITION OR IN ANY CONDITION OTHER THAN THAT IN WHICH IT WAS SOLD, WAITS CANNOT GIVE YOU A REFUND AND WILL RETURN THE ITEM TO YOU.
Damaged Items
Immediately upon receipt, please check all items carefully. If any damage is found, RETAIN ALL ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIALS AND CARTONS AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
UPS: (For drop shipments from the wholesale warehouse)
1. If your package was drop shipped from the company’s warehouse by UPS, please call UPS at 1-800-742-5877 within 3 days to report damage. Follow all instructions given you by the UPS representative.
2. Call Waits Jewelry and Fine Gifts at 1-877-216-2177 or 1-662-286-2177 after you report to UPS, to let us know about damage and give us the claim number.
FedEx:(for drop shipments from the wholesale warehouse)
1. Call Waits Jewelry and Fine Gifts at 1-877-216-2177 within 3 days to report damage. We will report the damage to FedEx for you.
2. Retain all packing, paperwork and the broken item until FedEx contacts you to inspect the damage.
Parcel Post: (for all packages shipped from Waits Store in Corinth)
1. Call Waits Jewelry and Fine Gifts at 1-877-216- or 1-662-286-2177 to report the damage and give us the claim number on package.
2. Retain all packing and broken item until we contact you.
Risk of Loss
By purchasing items from Waits Jewelry and Fine Gifts, LLC online and consenting to the shipment of such items to you, you agree that the risk of loss for such items passes to you upon our delivery to the carrier.
Product Descriptions
Waits Jewelry and Fine Gifts, LLC attempts to be as accurate as possible in its descriptions. We do not warrant that product descriptions or other content of this site is accurate, complete, reliable, current or error-free. We photograph and display dimensions and descriptions of our jewelry and gifts based on information supplied by the manufacturer. If a product offered by Waits itself is not as described, your sole remedy is to return the item in unused condition (i.e., in the same condition as when shipped to you). Upon receipt by Waits of the item in such unused condition, we will honor your return.
Product Availability and Pricing
We purchase from the best suppliers to offer an exceptional selection of jewelry and gifts. Because our product selection is large, there is a possibility that product availability and pricing might change before we have an opportunity to update our Web site. Our prices are subject to change with out notice.
Many products are in stock in our store, however, due to limited storage space we may run out of a particular item, or may not have the item in our regular stock. Therefore, the delivery time may be longer than usual. You will be notified regarding longer delivery times.