📜 Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: [08/07/25]
Last Updated: [08/07/25]

Welcome to Haute Guitars. These Terms and Conditions outline the rules and regulations for using our website and services. By accessing or making a purchase from hauteguitars.com (the “Site”), you agree to these terms in full. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

1. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only. You must not:

Use the site in a way that may damage, disable, or impair its function
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, servers, or networks
Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for anyone who violates these terms.

2. Product Listings and Descriptions

We make every effort to accurately describe all products, including used and vintage items. However:

All items are sold as-described, and variations in color, finish, or condition may occur due to screen differences or lighting
Product availability, pricing, and descriptions may change without notice
Haute Guitars is not responsible for typographical errors or outdated information

If an item is listed at an incorrect price or with inaccurate details, we reserve the right to cancel or refuse the order, even if payment has been processed.

3. Used Gear Disclaimer

All merchandise sold by Haute Guitars is pre-owned unless otherwise stated.
Used instruments and gear may show cosmetic wear, signs of age, or modifications. These characteristics are often part of the item’s charm and individuality.

Please read all descriptions carefully. Returns based on condition that has been disclosed or shown in photos will not be accepted.

4. Orders and Payments

We accept most major credit cards, PayPal, Shop Pay, and Affirm (when available).
Sales tax is charged where required by law.

Placing an order constitutes an offer to purchase. Haute Guitars reserves the right to:

Decline or cancel any order at our discretion
Limit quantities per customer or address
Require additional verification before processing

5. Shipping Policy

We ship to the continental U.S. only
Shipping rates are calculated at checkout
Tracking will be provided once an order is shipped
We are not responsible for delays or damage caused by shipping carriers

For full shipping details, refer to our Shipping Policy.

6. Returns & Refunds

Returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery on most items, unless marked final sale or otherwise excluded. Items must be returned in the condition received.

Return shipping is the customer’s responsibility unless the item was damaged in transit or shipped incorrectly. A 10% restocking fee may apply.

Read our full Return Policy before initiating a return.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including images, descriptions, logos, and branding—is the intellectual property of Haute Guitars or used with permission.

You may not copy, reproduce, or use any content from this site without express written permission.

8. Limitation of Liability

Haute Guitars is not liable for:

Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the site
Delays, failures, or interruptions beyond our control
Damage resulting from misuse or modification of any item after purchase

All products are sold as-is, with no express or implied warranty unless specifically stated.

9. Privacy Policy

Your use of this site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use your information.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of [Insert State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

Haute Guitars
📧 [info@hauteguitars.com]
📍 [Terre Haute, Indiana]