TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The use of this site is governed by the policies, terms and conditions set forth below by Chesapeake Gemstone Creations. Please read them carefully before using this site to purchase items. Your use of this site to browse or place an order indicates your acceptance of the terms and conditions as described here. These terms and conditions shall supercede any subsequent terms or conditions included with any purchase order, whether or not such terms or conditions are signed by us. We reserve the right to make changes to this site and the terms and conditions at any time. This page will always describe the most current terms and conditions as set forth by Chesapeake Gemstone Creations.

Typographical Errors in Product Details or Incorrect Pricing:
In the event an item is listed at an incorrect price due to typographical error or error in pricing information, we shall have the right to refuse or cancel any orders placed for product listed at the incorrect price. We shall have the right to refuse or cancel any such orders whether or not the order has been confirmed and your credit card charged. If your credit card has already been charged for the purchase and your order is canceled, we shall immediately issue a credit to your credit card account in the amount of the incorrect price.

Product Information:
A brief description of the product is provided for each listed product. If you would like additional information on our products, please contact us at 301-855-5833 or send us an email at nancy@chesapeakegem.com.

Product Colors:
All products were photographed using a Nikon Coolpix 5700 digital camera. State of the art photographic techniques were used to capture product details including original colors. As such, we have made every effort to display the product colors as accurately as possible on the Chesapeake Gemstone Creations website. However, please keep in mind that the product colors that you see will depend on the quality and make of your monitor. Since we are unsure of the monitors being used, we cannot guarantee that the product colors displayed on your monitor will be original. For more information about product colors, you can always call us at 301-855-5833 or write to us at nancy@chesapeakegem.com.

Size/Appearance:
The sizes of products are listed in the description. However, pictures of the items have been enlarged in size to show the details.

Item Availability:
If we ever underestimate the demand of any of our products and we are forced to backorder merchandise be assured that every reasonable effort will be made to quickly fill your order. Should this ever occur you will be immediately contacted and given options for what you would like to do. All orders are subject to acceptance by chesapeakegem.com. We reserve the right to refuse delivery, or limit quantities of any product ordered.

Order Acceptance Policy::
Your receipt of an electronic or other form of order confirmation does not signify our acceptance of your order, nor does it constitute confirmation of our offer to sell. We reserve the right at any time after receipt of your order to accept or decline your order for any reason. We reserve the right at any time after receipt of your order, without prior notice to you, to supply less than the quantity you ordered of any item. We may require additional verifications or information before accepting any order.

Payment Methods:
Credit Cards - We accept all major credit cards including, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. There is no surcharge for using your credit card to make purchases with us. Please be sure to provide your exact billing address and telephone number-the address and phone number your credit card bank has on file for you. Incorrect information may cause a delay in processing your order. Your credit card will be billed upon shipment of your order.

PayPal - We also accept PayPal as a payment method. PayPal does not charge consumers a fee for using their service.
Money Orders, Cashier’s Checks, Company Checks, & Personal Checks - We accept money orders, cashier’s checks, personal checks, and company checks in U.S. Dollars only. Orders are processed upon receipt of a money order or cashier’s check. For personal and company checks, please allow up to 7-10 banking days after receipt for clearance of funds before the order is processed. We will charge a $25 fee on all returned checks.

Shipping Time Option:
Total Ship Time = Item Availability Time + Delivery Method Ship Time.
For example, if the Item Availability Time is 2-5 days and the Delivery Method Ship Time is 1-2 Business Days, you will receive your order in 3-7 business days. Choosing Next Day Shipping or Second Day Shippingr does not mean your order will be delivered in 1 or 2 days from the time you place your order online. You will receive your order 1-2 days after the "Item Availability" time listed for the product you selected. The "Item Availability" time is the amount of time required to process your order through our warehouse and acquire the product requested.

Sales Tax:
We shall withhold the applicable sales tax for orders to be delivered to addresses within the State of Maryland. Each customer shall be solely responsible for all sales taxes, or other taxes, on orders shipped to any other state.

Jurisdiction and Venue:
You agree that any legal action brought against Chesapeake Gemstone Creations and chesapeakegem.com. shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maryland without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that the sole jurisdiction and venue for any litigation arising from your use of or orders made on our sites shall be an appropriate federal or state court located in Calvert County, Maryland.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability as to Products Sold:
All of our products are guaranteed against defects for 30 days from the date of the invoice. YOU AGREE THAT THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE MAXIMUM LIABILITY TO CHESAPEAKEGEM.COM ARISING FROM ANY PRODUCT SOLD ON THE OUR SITES SHALL BE THE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT ORDERED. IN NO EVENT SHALL CHESAPEAKEGEM.COM ITS OWNER, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES RELATED TO PRODUCT SOLD.

Indemnification:
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold chesapeakegem.com harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising from or related to your use of the Site.