Yiwu Yijie: Terms & Conditions of Use

Last Updated: [Date]
Effective Date: [Date]

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Yiwu Yijie (the “Platform”), you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you represent a business, you warrant authority to bind that entity.

2. Platform Overview

Yiwu Yijie is an e-commerce platform facilitating the sale and purchase of jewelry products (e.g., rings, necklaces, earrings, gemstones) between sellers (“Vendors”) and buyers (“Customers”) globally.

3. Account Registration

  • Users must provide accurate, current information during registration.
  • You are responsible for account security and all activities under your account.
  • Accounts are non-transferable.

4. Product Listings & Descriptions

  • Vendors guarantee that product descriptions, images, materials (e.g., gold, silver, gemstones), and pricing are accurate.
  • Gemstone Disclaimer: Natural gemstones may exhibit variations in color, clarity, and inclusions. Images are representative but not exact.
  • Platform reserves the right to remove listings violating policies (e.g., counterfeit goods, prohibited materials).

5. Orders & Payments

  • Orders are binding upon confirmation.
  • Accepted payment methods: [List methods, e.g., Credit Card, PayPal, Bank Transfer].
  • Customers bear all transaction fees, taxes (e.g., import duties, VAT), and currency conversion costs.

6. Shipping & Delivery

  • Shipping costs, methods, and delivery times are set by Vendors.
  • International Buyers Note: Delays due to customs are beyond the Platform’s control.
  • Risk of loss transfers to Customer upon delivery to the carrier.

7. Returns, Refunds & Exchanges

  • Jewelry-Specific Policy:
    • Returns accepted within [Number] days of delivery.
    • Items must be unused, in original packaging, with tags/certificates.
    • Custom-made/personalized jewelry is non-refundable.
    • Refunds exclude shipping costs.
  • Defective/damaged items: Report within 48 hours with photo evidence.

8. Intellectual Property

  • All platform content (logos, text, UI) is owned by Yiwu Yijie or licensors.
  • Vendors grant the Platform a license to display product IP (designs, images).

9. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • List counterfeit, conflict minerals, or misrepresented jewelry.
  • Use automated tools for scraping/data extraction.
  • Violate export controls (e.g., embargoed countries).

10. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

  • Jewelry-Specific Disclaimers:
    • Platform does not warrant gemstone authenticity beyond Vendor-provided certifications.
    • Metal purity (e.g., 14K gold) is as described by Vendors; Platform is not liable for independent assay variances.
  • Platform is not liable for:
    • Indirect, consequential, or punitive damages.
    • Vendor-buyer disputes (e.g., product quality, shipping).
    • Maximum liability: [Amount] or fees paid in the last 6 months.

11. Termination

Yiwu Yijie may suspend/terminate accounts for breaches of these Terms.

12. Governing Law & Disputes

  • Governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction, e.g., People’s Republic of China].
  • Disputes resolved through arbitration in [City, e.g., Yiwu, China] via [Arbitration Body].

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms; continued use constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact

Questions? Contact: [support@yiwuyijie.com]
Address: [Physical Address in Yiwu, China]

Critical Next Steps for Yiwu Yijie:

  1. Consult a Lawyer: Adapt this template to comply with:
    • Chinese e-commerce laws (e.g., PRC E-Commerce Law).
    • GDPR (if serving EU customers).
    • Jewelry-specific regulations (e.g., FTC Guides for Jewelry).
  2. Vendor Agreements: Create separate terms for sellers covering commissions, listing rules, and compliance.
  3. Privacy Policy: Draft a standalone policy detailing data collection/use.
  4. Payment Compliance: Ensure integration with PCI-DSS-compliant gateways.
  5. Jewelry Certifications: Require Vendors to provide gemological reports (e.g., GIA, IGI) for high-value items.