TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Ancient Glass Beads appreciates your visit to this web site. The following terms and conditions, as well as all applicable laws, apply to and govern your use and access of this web site.  By accessing and browsing this site, you accept, without limitation or qualification, the following terms and conditions.  If you do not agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions, then you may not access or use this web site.

COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS
You should assume that everything that you see or read on this site is copyrighted unless stated otherwise and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, published, downloaded, posted, or transmitted in any way, without the prior express written consent of Ancient Glass Beads or other copyright owner, EXCEPT: You may print copies of the material for your personal, noncommercial use only, provided that you do not delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices. Unless otherwise noted, all marks displayed on this site are subject to the trademark rights of Ancient Touch. Unauthorized downloading or distribution of any copyrighted material from this site, without the copyright owner's express consent is strictly prohibited.  You agree to abide by any and all notices, information, or restrictions displayed on this site.

SHIPPING:
Shipping is via USPS (www.usps.com). All items sold and shipped must be insured to the full value. 
In most cases, items are shipped within 2 business days of ordering. Some items, usually international, may be more expensive to ship. We reserve the right to adjust shipping costs as necessary; the customer will be notified ASAP. We do not receive any money from shipping or insurance; these are average USPS costs.

PAYMENT METHODS:
- Check or money order 
- Credit cards - all credit card payments are processed via PAYPAL (3% fee per transaction)
- Bank transfer- $14.00 fee per transaction

RETURN POLICY:
Our inventory is precious, fragile and irreplaceable. There is always a risk of damage or loss during transit. For this reason, we make every effort to insure that you understand the actual size, state and condition prior to purchase. We guarantee the authenticity of every bead and provide a comprehensive description. Please take to an account, that the photos are much larger than the actual item, giving it a grainy appearance due to the close up view, and make beads look being in worse condition that they really are. For real and more accurate representation the customer should print (or digitally minimize) the photo to actual size of the bead. We encourage customers to ask as many questions as they like. All of these steps are designed and implemented to prevent returns. As an exception, we allow returns within 1 week following receipt for beads only. Necklaces are not returnable. We ask that customers contact us before initiating any return shipments. Additionally, all items returned must be insured (at the customer's expense) to the full value. All items must be returned in the same condition as when it was shipped to the customer. A full refund will be issued minus shipping, insurance and a flat fee of $25.

PRIVACY POLICY:
All credit card payments are processed via PAYPAL. Your financial information is encrypted and secure. We do not view and/or retain any of your financial information. 
Your personal information is secure and we do not share it with anyone, without exception.

AMENDMENTS TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Ancient Glass Beads reserves the right to revise, modify, or amend these terms and conditions at any time without notice. Any revisions will be posted on this page. You are bound by all revisions made by us, therefore, you should review this page each time you access this site.  Your use of this site following any posted changes shall be deemed acceptance of the changes and terms and conditions.