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Terms & Conditions

Use of The Chocolate Savant LLC (“TCS”) ‘s website  constitutes  your agreement to the following terms and conditions.  If you do not agree with any of these terms or conditions, do not use this website.  The terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
Chocolate Products Return Policy:

Chocolate products may not be returned without prior approval from TCS.  In order for any chocolate product to be returned it must be in the original unopened package.  Any return must be marked with the return authorization number issued by TCS.  You must notify TCS of your desire to return any chocolate product within 10 days from the date received (as reported by the shipping service). Returned items must be shipped to TCS as directed both prepaid and insured against damage.  You will be credited at invoice price less outgoing shipping fees and a 25% restocking charge.

The shipping company is responsible for your order after it has left TCS.  Please thoroughly inspect the package(s) immediately upon receipt; if damage is found or suspected, note condition of both the merchandise and packing material and notify the shipping company.  Save all materials for inspection for the shipping company.

Chocolate Fountain Return Policy:

Chocolate fountains may not be returned without prior approval from TCS.  In order for any product to be returned it must be in the original unopened package.  Any return must be marked with the return authorization number issued by TCS.  You must notify TCS of your desire to return any fountain product within 10 days from the date received (as reported by the shipping service). Returned items must be shipped to TCS as directed both prepaid and insured against damage.  You will be credited at invoice price less outgoing shipping fees and a 10% restocking charge.  Products sold at discounted prices or with discount coupons have a restocking fee of 10% of the retail price. 

The shipping company is responsible for your order after it has left TCS.  Please thoroughly inspect the package(s) immediately upon receipt; if damage is found or suspected, note condition of both the merchandise and packing material and notify the shipping company.  Save all materials for inspection for the shipping company.

Chocolate fountain warrantee:
Our fountains have a limited lifetime warranty. Please contact TCS immediately if your fountain fails to operate properly because of a factory defect.  All defective parts will be replaced FOB within two years at no cost Bearings, gaskets,  heater, motor and electronics will be repaired after 2 years FOB for a fee of $75 for labor plus handling and shipping charges. Timeliness of repair and replacement are subject to parts availability.  Call for return instructions,
Delivery Confirmation: 
TCS will deem your order delivered if the shipping company records show the package was delivered to the address you provided.
Refused Shipments or Failure of Delivery:
Any shipment that is returned to TCS by shipping carriers due to: refusal of delivery; incorrect address supplied by customer; undeliverable address or delivery failure due to lack of availability on recipient's part will not be automatically refunded.  Refunds that are requested and that have been approved by TCS will automatically incur a 25% restocking fee  If the customer wishes for the order to be re-shipped, a shipping charge will be billed equal to the actual shipping charge.

Shipping Carrier and Packaging:

TCS reserves the right to change shipping method as long as there is reasonable expectation that the products ordered will be received by the customer on or before the time the original carrier can deliver the package.  TSC may split packaging of products into multiple boxes as required. 
Sales Receipt Confirmation:
The receipt generated by TCS website represents a confirmation of sales information.   TCS reserves the right to review the information and validate quantity and pricing information.  If a discrepancy occurs TCS will notify you by e-mail and TCS may cancel the order at its sole discretion.  You will also have the right to cancel the order within 24 hours after notification of any change in quantity or pricing for your order. 
Limitation of Liability:
TCS shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising out of or in connection with the use of or inability of its website. This limitation of liability applies to all losses and damages of any kind (whether incidental, consequential, general, special, exemplary or otherwise including, without limitation, the loss of profit, income or data). 
If you are dissatisfied with this website or the content within the website, or with these terms and conditions, your sole and exclusive remedy is the right to discontinue use of this website.  By your use of the TCS website you acknowledge that your use of this site is at your own risk. 
TCS shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising out of or in connection with the misuse of products purchased on this website. All directions provided with the products are intended as guidelines and practical cautions for use are the responsibility of the buyer. This limitation of liability applies to all losses and damages of any kind (whether incidental, consequential, general, special, exemplary or otherwise including, without limitation, the loss of profit, income or data). 
If you are dissatisfied with our products after purchase and the product you should refer to the Product Return Policies in the above paragraphs. 

Taxes and other charges:

Any use tax, sales tax, excise tax, duty, custom, inspection or testing fee, or any other tax, fee or charge of any nature whatsoever imposed by any governmental authority, on or measured by the transaction between TCS and you shall be paid by you in addition to the prices quoted or invoiced. In the event TCS is required to pay any such tax, fee or charge, you agree to reimburse TCS.  If you are exempt from any taxes that might be applicable you shall provide TCS at the time the order is an exemption certificate or other document acceptable to the authority imposing the tax, fee or charge.  If you are reselling the product purchased on this website in whole or as part of product or services you provide you must include your federal identification number with your order. 

Warranty Disclaimer:
This site and the materials and products on this site are provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
Indemnification:
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TCS, its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of these terms and conditions or any activity related to your account (including negligent or wrongful conduct) experienced by you or any other person accessing the site using your Internet account.

  


 

 
   
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