Legal notice
QUEEN OF GEMZ LEGAL NOTICE & WEBSITE DISCLAIMER
Effective Date: January 1, 2019
Welcome to www.queenofgemz.com ("Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by the following terms, conditions, notices, and disclaimers.
1. General Information
Queen of Gemz is a U.S.-based online retailer specializing in authentic fine jewelry, natural diamonds, genuine gemstones, precious metals, and coin jewelry. The information provided on this Website is for general informational and shopping purposes only.
While we strive to ensure that all information presented on this Website is accurate, complete, and current, Queen of Gemz makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of any information, product descriptions, pricing, or specifications.
2. Product Descriptions & Jewelry Disclosures
Queen of Gemz complies with applicable U.S. Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") Jewelry Guides regarding the advertising and sale of jewelry products.
All gemstone, diamond, precious metal, and jewelry specifications are provided to the best of our knowledge and based upon information supplied by manufacturers, suppliers, gemological laboratories, and industry standards.
Natural gemstones, diamonds, pearls, and precious metals may exhibit inherent characteristics, inclusions, color variations, surface features, and other naturally occurring variations. These characteristics are not considered defects.
Due to variations in monitor settings, mobile devices, lighting conditions, and photography, actual product colors may vary slightly from those displayed on the Website.
Weights, dimensions, and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly due to the handcrafted nature of many products.
3. Coin Jewelry Disclosure
Queen of Gemz specializes in authentic coin jewelry featuring genuine coins incorporated into jewelry settings.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, coins that have been mounted, bezel-set, altered, or incorporated into jewelry may no longer retain their original numismatic grading, certification status, or collectible value.
Customers purchasing coin jewelry acknowledge that mounting, bezel setting, polishing, or normal wear may affect collectible value.
Any references to rarity, collectible status, or investment potential are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice.
4. No Investment Advice
Products sold by Queen of Gemz, including precious metals and coin jewelry, are offered primarily for personal enjoyment, gifting, collecting, and adornment.
Nothing on this Website shall be interpreted as financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Past market performance of precious metals or collectible coins does not guarantee future value.
Customers should consult qualified financial or investment professionals before making investment decisions.
5. Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud Prevention & Transaction Compliance
Queen of Gemz is committed to conducting business in accordance with applicable United States laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering ("AML"), fraud prevention, sanctions compliance, customs regulations, import/export controls, and consumer protection laws.
As a retailer of fine jewelry, precious metals, gemstones, and coin jewelry, certain transactions may be subject to additional review and verification. Queen of Gemz reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to request additional information or documentation in connection with any order, including but not limited to:
* Verification of customer identity;
* Confirmation of billing and shipping information;
* Verification of payment authorization;
* Review of high-value or unusual transactions;
* Documentation relating to the source of funds where appropriate; and
* Any other information reasonably necessary to comply with applicable laws or internal compliance procedures.
Queen of Gemz reserves the right to refuse, cancel, delay, limit, or decline any order or transaction that, in our sole judgment, appears suspicious, fraudulent, unauthorized, inconsistent with normal purchasing activity, or potentially in violation of applicable laws or regulations.
Customers agree not to use this Website, its products, or services for any unlawful purpose, including but not limited to money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion, fraud, illegal resale activities, or violations of import/export laws.
Queen of Gemz may maintain transaction records and internal compliance procedures as required or permitted by law. We reserve the right to cooperate with payment processors, financial institutions, shipping carriers, online marketplaces, law enforcement agencies, governmental authorities, and regulatory bodies in connection with fraud prevention, legal compliance, investigations, or the protection of our customers and business.
International customers are solely responsible for complying with all applicable local laws, customs regulations, sanctions programs, import restrictions, tax obligations, and governmental requirements within their jurisdiction.
6. International Sales
Queen of Gemz proudly serves customers worldwide.
International customers are solely responsible for determining whether products may legally be imported into their country and for complying with all applicable local laws, regulations, customs requirements, import restrictions, taxes, duties, VAT, brokerage fees, and governmental charges.
Queen of Gemz shall not be responsible for delays, customs seizures, import refusals, or additional charges imposed by foreign governments or customs authorities.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
All content appearing on this Website, including but not limited to photographs, product images, graphics, logos, text, designs, videos, descriptions, artwork, page layouts, and other materials, is the exclusive property of Queen of Gemz and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, published, downloaded, modified, displayed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Queen of Gemz.
Unauthorized use of Website content is strictly prohibited.
8. Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. Queen of Gemz does not control or endorse these websites and is not responsible for their content, policies, products, services, or privacy practices.
9. Copyright, Trademarks & Intellectual Property Rights
All photographs, videos, product descriptions, jewelry designs, logos, graphics, and website content are the exclusive property of Queen of Gemz and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, publication, distribution, or commercial use of any content is strictly prohibited.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Queen of Gemz shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from the use of this Website, reliance upon Website information, or the purchase or use of products sold through this Website.
Use of this Website and its content is at your own risk.
11. Governing Law
This Website and all transactions conducted through it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. Changes to This Legal Notice
Queen of Gemz reserves the right to modify this Legal Notice at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this Website.
Contact Information
Queen of Gemz
Website: www.queenofgemz.com
Customer Service: info@queenofgemz.com