Terms of Service

Overview

This website is operated by Hikage Jewelry (“Hikage Jewelry”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Hikage Jewelry. Hikage Jewelry offers this website, including all information, tools, and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated here.

By visiting our site and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”, “Terms”), including those additional terms, conditions, and policies referenced herein or accessible by hyperlink (including our Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, and Shipping Policy). These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including without limitation browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and contributors of content.

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, you may not access the website or use any Services.

Section 1 – Online Store Terms

By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your country, state, or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority and have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.

  • You may not use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, nor may you violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to intellectual property and copyright laws).

  • You must not transmit any worms, viruses, or code of a destructive nature.

  • A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your access to our Services.

Section 2 – General Conditions

  • We reserve the right to refuse Service to anyone for any legitimate reason at any time.

  • You understand that your content (excluding payment card data) may be transferred unencrypted and involve transmissions over various networks. Payment information is always strictly encrypted using industry-standard protocols during transfer.

  • You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service without express written permission by Hikage Jewelry.

Section 3 – Accuracy, Completeness & Timeliness of Information

  • While we strive to ensure all information on this site is current and precise, we are not liable if material made available is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. The material on this site is provided for general information and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for decisions without consulting primary or more timely sources.

  • We reserve the right to modify the contents of this site at any time, but we have no obligation to update any information. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our site.

Section 4 – Modifications to the Service & Prices

  • Prices for our jewelry and bespoke services are subject to change without prior notice due to fluctuations in precious metal, diamond, and gemstone markets.

  • We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) without notice.

  • We shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, price adjustment, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

Section 5 – Products & Handcrafted Customizations

  • Handcrafted Nature: Hikage jewelry is individually handcrafted using noble metals, untreated natural precious gemstones, and conflict-free diamonds. Minor variations in stone hue, texture, and milgrain finishing are characteristic of authentic artisan jewelry.

  • Color Display: We make every effort to display product colors, gemstone saturations, and metal finishes as accurately as possible. We cannot guarantee that your device’s display monitor will accurately reflect true colors.

  • Custom & Sizing Orders: Bespoke orders and custom ring sizing (including fractional sizes submitted in the personalization box) are handcrafted specifically to your parameters and are subject to our Refund Policy.

  • Sales Limitations: We reserve the right to limit the sales of our products or Services to any person, geographic region, or jurisdiction on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right to discontinue any product line or design at any time.

Section 6 – Accuracy of Billing & Account Information

  • We reserve the right to refuse, limit, or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household, or per order (including orders sharing the same customer account, credit card, billing, or shipping address).

  • If we modify or cancel an order, we will attempt to notify you via the email address or phone number provided at checkout.

  • You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and contact information for all orders. You agree to promptly update your email address, billing details, and payment information so we can fulfill your order and reach you when required.

Section 7 – Optional Third-Party Tools

  • We may provide you with access to third-party tools (such as currency selectors, ring sizing guides, or courier tracking tools) over which we neither monitor nor have control.

  • You acknowledge and agree that we provide access to such tools “as is” and “as available” without warranties or endorsements of any kind. Hikage Jewelry shall have no liability arising from or relating to your use of optional third-party tools.

Section 8 – Third-Party Links

  • Certain content, tools, and services available via our platform may include materials or links from third parties.

  • Third-party links on this site may direct you to external websites not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for evaluating the content, accuracy, or policies of third-party platforms.

  • We are not liable for any harm or damages related to transactions made in connection with third-party websites. Please review the third party’s terms and policies before engaging in any transaction.

Section 9 – User Comments, Feedback & Submissions

  • If you send creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, reviews, or other materials (collectively, “Comments”) to us online, via email, or by postal mail, you agree that we may, at any time and without restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate, and use them across any media.

  • We are under no obligation to (1) maintain Comments in confidence; (2) pay compensation for any Comments; or (3) respond to Comments.

  • You agree that your Comments will not violate any third-party rights (including copyright, trademark, privacy, or proprietary rights) and will not contain defamatory, unlawful, abusive, or malicious code.

Section 10 – Personal Information

Your submission of personal information through the store is governed by our Privacy Policy.

Section 11 – Errors, Inaccuracies & Omissions

Occasionally there may be information on our site or within the Service containing typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions relating to product descriptions, pricing, sizing, shipping fees, transit times, and product availability. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, and to update information or cancel orders if any details within the Service are inaccurate at any time without prior notice (including after an order has been submitted).

Section 12 – Prohibited Uses

In addition to other prohibitions established in these Terms, you are prohibited from using the site or its content:

  1. For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts;

  2. To violate international, national, or local regulations, rules, or laws;

  3. To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others;

  4. To harass, abuse, insult, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability;

  5. To submit false or misleading information;

  6. To upload or transmit viruses, malware, or malicious code;

  7. To collect or track the personal information of other users without authorization;

  8. To spam, phish, pharm, spider, crawl, or scrape content;

  9. For any obscene or immoral purpose;

  10. To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service or related networks.

We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service for violating any prohibited use.

Section 13 – Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

  • Except as expressly covered under our Lifetime Limited Warranty, our Service and all products delivered to you are provided “as is” and “as available” for your use, without representations, warranties, or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement.

  • In no event shall Hikage Jewelry, our directors, officers, craftsmen, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, suppliers, or service providers be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind—including lost profits, lost revenue, loss of data, or replacement costs—arising from your use of the Service or any products procured through the Service.

  • In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Section 14 – Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hikage Jewelry, our partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

Section 15 – Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed severed from these Terms. Such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

Section 16 – Termination

  • The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.

  • These Terms of Service remain effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services or when you cease using our site.

  • If we determine or suspect that you have failed to comply with any term of these Terms of Service, we may terminate this agreement at any time without notice, and you will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination.

Section 17 – Entire Agreement

  • The failure of Hikage Jewelry to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

  • These Terms of Service, together with any policies or operating rules posted by us on this site (including the Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, and Shipping Policy), constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and Hikage Jewelry, superseding any prior agreements, communications, and proposals (whether oral or written).

Section 18 – Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the district courts of Tokyo, Japan.

Section 19 – Changes to Terms of Service

You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, modify, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website following the posting of any revisions constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Section 20 – Contact Information

Questions about the Terms of Service should be directed to our team:

  • Brand / Company: Hikage Jewelry

  • Email: hikage.jp.store@gmail.com

  • Tel / WhatsApp: +1 (415) 861-9381

  • Mailing & Returns Address:
    11161 E State Rd 70 PMB 2001, Ste 110
    Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202, United States