Seasons Jewelry Wholesale Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 07/07/2003
Introduction
These Wholesale Terms & Conditions (the "Agreement") are entered into between Seasons Jewelry ("Supplier" or "Seasons Jewelry") and the Wholesale Buyer ("Buyer" or "Retailer"). By purchasing Seasons Jewelry products for resale, the Buyer agrees to adhere to the terms and conditions outlined herein. Please read this Agreement carefully before proceeding with wholesale purchases.
Brand Reputation and Disallowed Sales Channels
Seasons Jewelry has diligently built its brand reputation over many years. To maintain the integrity of our brand, Retailers are strictly prohibited from selling our products through the following channels:
- Etsy
- eBay
- Any online/social media yard sale site
- Any online auction sites
- Flea markets
- Thrift stores
- Other liquidation & clearance outlets
Minimum Advertised Price (MAP)
- Retailers must not sell Seasons Jewelry products for less than the Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) as specified by Seasons Jewelry for each product. Pricing below MAP undermines the value of our brand and products.
- Seasons Jewelry reserves the right to cease business with any Retailer found selling our products below the MAP. Termination of the business relationship may result in the revocation of wholesale purchasing privileges.
Eligibility for Wholesale Purchases
- Retailers must have an active (open) brick and mortar business and/or an e-commerce website. Seasons Jewelry will verify this information as a part of the account approval process. A copy of the business Sales & Use Tax ID Certificate must also be provided to purchase Seasons Jewelry products at wholesale prices. Providing false or outdated information will result in the immediate termination of the business relationship and revocation of wholesale purchasing privileges.
- Seasons Jewelry offers officially licensed collegiate jewelry. All licensed products must prominently display the Officially Licensed insignia on the hangtag to be compliant with licensing requirements.
- Sales of officially licensed jewelry without the appropriate licensing stickers or hangtags are strictly prohibited.
Ownership of Designs
All product designs, including but not limited to jewelry designs, packaging designs, and marketing materials, are the exclusive property of Seasons Jewelry. Retailers are prohibited from reproducing, copying, or imitating these designs in any way without explicit written consent from Seasons Jewelry.
Use of Seasons Jewelry photography for marketing & promotion purposes is permitted.
Compliance with Laws
Retailers are responsible for complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including those related to the sale of jewelry and licensed products.
Order Placement and Payment
- Wholesale orders may be placed through the Seasons Jewelry website: www.seasonsjewelry.com, in person at our showroom, on Faire: www.faire.com/direct/seasonsjewlery or by calling Customer Service: 866-382-0737.
- Order minimums are as follows:
- For Phone-in orders - Minimum $200 Opening Order - $150 Reorder
- Seasons Jewelry.com Online Orders - $150 minimum on all online orders
- A minimum of 3 per style is required, unless otherwise noted
- Credit card payment is required for all orders. Visa, MC, AmEx & Discover cards are accepted.
- Net30 customers must go through a credit and reference check and orders must have a minimum volume/total order amount.
- Shipping costs are the responsibility of the Buyer unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
- If packages are reported as undelivered despite proof of delivery from the carrier, buyer will be required to pay for shipping with signature confirmation. Note this shipping method comes at a higher cost.
- Returns and exchanges are subject to Seasons Jewelry's standard return policy, and is available on our website: https://seasonsjewelry.com/pages/seasons-jewelry-warranty-policy
Termination of Wholesale Agreement
Seasons Jewelry reserves the right to terminate this wholesale agreement at any time for any reason, including but not limited to violations of the terms and conditions outlined herein.
Modifications to Terms & Conditions
Seasons Jewelry may modify these Wholesale Terms & Conditions at any time. Updates will be posted on our website: www.seasonsjewelry.com
By proceeding with wholesale purchases from Seasons Jewelry, the Buyer acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these Wholesale Terms & Conditions.