Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 21, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Chalcedony Candle Co. website located at https://chalcedonycandlesco.com (the "Site"), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site. The Site is operated by Chalcedony Candle Co. ("we", "us", "our").

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you 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, in the use of the Site, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws).

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

4. User Accounts

If you create an account on the Site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.

5. Products and Orders

All products listed on the Site are subject to availability. We reserve the right to limit the quantities of any products or services that we offer. All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change at any time without notice, at our sole discretion.

When you place an order, you represent that the products ordered will be used only in a lawful manner. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason, including limitations on quantities available for purchase, inaccuracies, or errors in product or pricing information.

6. Pricing and Payment

All prices are in USD and are subject to change without notice. We accept payments through secure third-party processors (e.g., Stripe). By providing payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided and that you agree to all payment terms of the applicable processor.

7. Shipping and Delivery

We will arrange for shipment of the products to you. You will pay all shipping and handling charges specified during the ordering process. Shipping and delivery dates are estimates only and cannot be guaranteed. We are not liable for any delays in shipments.

8. Returns and Refunds

We accept returns of unopened and unused products within 30 days of delivery for a full refund, minus shipping costs. Please contact us at hello@chalcedonycandlesco.com to initiate a return. Refunds will be processed to the original payment method within 7-10 business days after we receive the returned item.

9. Intellectual Property

The Site and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Chalcedony Candle Co., its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site, except as permitted by these Terms.

10. User Content

If you post content on the Site (e.g., reviews or comments), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Site and all products and services delivered to you through the Site are (except as expressly stated by us) provided "as is" and "as available" for your use, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

In no event shall Chalcedony Candle Co., its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Site; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Site; (iii) any content obtained from the Site; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Chalcedony Candle Co., its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against all losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site, including, but not limited to, any use of the Site's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State, e.g., California], United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of [Your State] in each case located in [Your City and County].

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

15. Miscellaneous

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding the Site. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Chalcedony Candle Co.
Email: hello@chalcedonycandlesco.com

This Terms of Service is provided as a general template and may not cover every specific aspect of your business. We recommend consulting with legal counsel to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and to customize it for your needs.