TERMS & CONDITIONS

These Terms and Conditions consist of the following sections.

  • Products

    All products sold by Stone by Stone, Comércio de Minerais e Gemas, Lda. (NIPC: 506066789) are new and genuine, in compliance with Portuguese legislation. Prices are expressed in Euros (EUR) and include VAT at the legal rate in force.

    Stone by Stone is registered with INCM - Contrastaria de Lisboa with registration N. L210558.

    Pursuant to Article 63 of the new RJOC law, Law No. 98/2015 of 18 August, we inform that the daily prices for gold, silver, platinum and palladium can be consulted at: http: // www .aorp.pt / quotes.php

    We also provide the chart of the marks of the official model, issued by INCM. Stone by Stone is registered with INCM - Contrastaria de Lisboa as license L210558 required for our activity, as required by law.

    All products that are lacking are legally marked.

    In case of doubt about the authenticity of the brands, it is possible to use, for verification purposes, the services of the Contrast Offices.

  • Responsibilities

    Stone by Stone is not responsible for losses caused to the Client during the use of the Internet network, such as: interference, external intrusions, interruptions, computer viruses, malfunctions or disconnections of the computer system or any other case of force majeure.

    Orders/items not picked up or delivered due to customer fault are considered abandoned after 1 year, with the legal consequences.
  • Customer / User obligations

    The Customer / User must comply with these general conditions and respect them. In particular, it undertakes to fulfill the following obligations:

    Save and do not disclose your Username and Password for authentication in the Online Store, in order to prevent third parties from accessing your account;

    Do not use false identities;

    Providing personal data and correct addresses, so that Stone by Stone can properly process orders;

    The Client is responsible for the veracity of the data communicated to Stone by Stone and undertakes to communicate any changes to them.

    Stone by Stone declines any responsibility for any delay or impossibility of processing the order, namely in the act of delivery, due to error or insufficiency of the data communicated by the Customer.

  • Making and online order

    To make purchases through the Stone by Stone Online Store https://www.stonebystonejewels.com/ it is necessary to create a user account.

    After browsing the categories of interest to the user, clicking on the products to view the details, just click on the “Add to cart” button to add the products you want to purchase to the “Cart”.

    You must follow all steps of the purchase so that it is successfully completed. Stone by Stone informs that the prices charged in the Online Store are exclusive to Stone by Stone and that they may vary from prices in the physical store of Stone by Stone.

    The validation of the order assumes that the Customer has become aware of and accepts the General Conditions of Sale.

    The data recorded by Stone by Stone, Lda. Are evidence of the set of transactions carried out between Stone by Stone, Comércio de Minerais and Gemas Lda. And the Client. It is Stone by Stone's responsibility to file the electronic document in which the contract is formalized and keep it accessible.

    As soon as you finish your purchase, you will receive an automatic email confirming the transaction. If the data is not correct, you should immediately request a change, or even, the cancellation of the purchase made.

    Orders/items not picked up or delivered due to customer fault are considered abandoned after 1 year, with the legal consequences.

    No exchanges and/or returns are accepted for personalized items (items with engravings/customizations, items made to order).

  • Payment Method

    Stone by Stone offers credit card, Paypal, bank transfer, MbWay, ATM, GooglePay and Apple Pay.

    In case of selecting bank transfer or ATM, you will receive the data to make the payment via e-mail, and if you choose bank transfer, you must send proof of payment to the e-mail assistentevendas@stonebystone.pt followed by the reference of your order .

    Payments against Refunds - Shipments or receipts of orders, exchanges or returns are not accepted with the payment service for collection / counter-refund.

  • Product availability

    Stone by Stone offers several shipping methods:

    • Store Pickup – The customer selects the store, and the delivery time is 7 business days, with no additional shipping costs (the customer has 15 days to pick up the order).
    • Home Delivery (DPD home/DPD pick up) – All purchases are shipped within 2 business days, and from the moment of shipment, the estimated delivery time is 2 business days in Mainland Portugal.
    • Home Delivery (Batch) – Service available for Cascais, Lisbon, and Oeiras. Purchases can be delivered on the same business day or within 48 business hours.
    • Home Delivery (CTT) – Madeira and Azores estimated delivery of 8 business days | European Union estimated delivery of 10 business days | United Kingdom and Switzerland estimated delivery of 15 business days.

    All products are subject to existing stock. In the event of a temporary or permanent stockout, the customer will be informed and whenever possible an alternative of products with similar characteristics is suggested. If it is not possible, the money will be returned in full, without any additional cost.

    All prices indicated are in Euros with VAT included at the legal rate in force, with an invoice for the products purchased with the order being sent.

  • Shipping Costs

    Portugal — up to €3.95 (on purchases under €39.90)

    SSpain — €3.95 (on purchases under €49.90)

    European Union, England (United Kingdom) and Switzerland €5.90 (on purchases under €69.90)


    If the order is returned to us due to incorrect or insufficient information provided at the time of ordering, failure to collect the order within the time frame available to the carrier, or non-receipt due to the recipient's absence in the case of orders sent by courier, the new shipment of the order will incur the cost of the shipping costs corresponding to the delivery zone, regardless of the order value.

    The product is packaged with all due care to avoid damage during transport in order to guarantee full customer satisfaction.

  • Returns and Exchanges

    Stone by Stone accepts returns and exchanges of purchases made in our online store within 30 days.

    In physical stores, we only allow the exchange of an item purchased online within 15 days.


    For Returns:

    The product to be returned must include all accessories and documentation and must be in the same condition as when purchased, demonstrating that it has not been used.

    In the case of a product with an associated offer, the offer must also be returned. If the offer is dependent on a minimum value of items, the partial return of items also determines the return of the offer if the sum of the value of the items not returned is less than the minimum value required to receive the offer.

    • We do not accept exchanges and/or returns of personalized items (items with engravings/personalizations, items made to order).

    You can go to one of the Stone by Stone stores and leave your return.

    If you are unable to drop off the item at a store, simply follow these steps:

    — Log in and access your customer area in My Account > Orders,
    — Select the respective order and click the Return/Exchange button,
    — Send it along with the item(s), returning a copy of the invoice or indicating the order number in a properly sealed package (you can reuse the Stone by Stone cardboard box).

    — Send it to our address: Stone By Stone Avenida do forte nº8 Edifício Pujol , fração i2, 2790-072 Carnaxide, Portugal


    For Exchanges:

    The product to be exchanged must have all accessories and documentation and must be in the same condition as when purchased, showing that it has not been used.

    You can go to one of the Stone by Stone stores to make the exchange.


    • We do not accept exchanges and/or returns of personalized items (items with engravings/personalizations, items made to order).


    If you are unavailable, simply follow these steps:

    — Log in and access your customer area in My Account > Orders,

    — Select the respective order and click the Return/Exchange button,

    — Send a copy of the invoice along with the item(s) to be exchanged, or indicate the order number, in a properly sealed package (you can reuse the Stone by Stone cardboard box).

    — Send to our address: Stone By Stone Avenida do forte nº8 Edifício Pujol , fração i2, 2790-072 Carnaxide, Portugal


    Exceptions for exchange or return:

    — Exchanges or returns of items personalized according to the consumer's specifications will not be accepted;

    — Exchanges or returns of any services added to the shopping cart will not be accepted;

    — Gift cards cannot be returned or exchanged, therefore they are non-refundable;

    — In the case of a full or partial return of an order where you paid the shipping costs, those costs will not be refunded;

    — Exchanges or returns of accessories will not be accepted.


    RETURN COSTS
    Return/exchange shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. You can always choose to return the order to a Stone by Stone physical store to avoid costs.


    I RECEIVED THE WRONG AND/OR DEFECTIVE ITEM. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

    If you have received the wrong and/or defective item, you should contact our Customer Support (assistentevendas@stonebystonejewels.com) to arrange for the collection of the item within a maximum of 8 days after receiving the order. If the order was shipped outside of mainland Portugal, you will have to send it to us via CTT (Portuguese postal service), and we will indicate by email how to expedite the process.

    We will always be willing to listen to you and resolve the issue in the best possible way.

    In case of a refund, this can be done through a discount voucher (which you can use later in our online store), you can choose to be refunded using the same payment method used, or via bank transfer.

    Address for sending exchanges and returns: Avenida do Forte nº8 Edifício Pujol, fração i2, 2790-072 Carnaxide

    The exchange/return period begins on the day the order is received. The delivery of the order to the store or post office for shipment to our facilities must be within 30 days for exchanges/returns.


    REFUND PERIOD
    The refund of the item(s) value will be made using the same payment method within a maximum of 14 business days from the date of receipt at Stone by Stone headquarters.

    In the case of an associated offer product, the refund is dependent on the return of the offer, if such return is required under the terms of the returns policy. If the offer is not returned, the value of the offer advertised in the respective promotion will be deducted from the refund amount.

    Once the return process is complete, you will receive a confirmation email.

    The date the transferred amount will be available in the customer's account depends on their bank:

    • MB WAY estimated 24 business hours

    • PayPal estimated 72 business hours

    • Google Pay and Apple Pay estimated [timeframe missing]

    • Visa/Mastercard: Estimated 5 business days

    • Multibanco (Entity/Reference): Estimated 5 business days. If you pay using this method via CTT, PayShop, Paga Aqui, etc., you must provide us with your NIB (National Interbank Number) so we can process the refund; the estimated refund time is 15 days.


    In case of return due to a defective item, the value of your purchase will be refunded using the same payment method or via bank transfer.

    Address for sending exchanges and returns: Avenida do Forte nº8 Edifício Pujol, fração i2, 2790-072 Carnaxide

    The exchange/return period begins on the day the order is received. Delivery of the order to the store or post office for shipment to our facilities must be within 30 days for exchanges/returns.


    For Online Purchases:

    For questions regarding the following topics related to making an online purchase, please contact our Sales Assistant (assistentevendas@stonebystonejewels.com)

    • Exchanges/Returns

    • Sizes

    • Item Stock

    • Order Shipping


    Stone by Stone Physical Stores:

    For matters related to products purchased in a physical store, you should contact the store nearest you or, preferably, the store where you purchased your product.


  • Warranty and after-sales service

    The Stone by Stone warranty is valid for 2 years from the date of purchase.

    During the warranty period, the product that has a manufacturing defect will be repaired free of charge or will be replaced by a similar model, in the event that its repair is not possible. The product must be accompanied by the respective purchase invoice.

    Excluded from the guarantee are materials subject to deterioration, oxidation, loss or loss, defects caused by blows, improper use, improper maintenance and cleaning, negligence, improper handling, modifications, unauthorized repairs, accidents or normal wear and tear.

  • Loyalty Points for Online Shopping

    When you place an order online, you will earn points convertible into a discount. Currently, this program is only available in the online store.

    To find out how points work in physical stores, you can send an email to assistentevendas@stonebystone.pt or ask in one of our stores.

    Points earned between online and physical stores are not cumulative.


    What do you gain from this loyalty program?

    • For every €1 spent, you earn €0.02 towards future purchases (or €0.01 when purchasing products on sale, clearance items, or other discounts).
    • The accumulated value will appear in your customer account and/or at the end of each order when you choose your payment method.
    • You can accumulate the balance of points purchased, but you can only redeem a maximum of €5 in points per order.
    • The generated values ​​are valid for 1 year.
  • Applicable legislation

    These general conditions are governed by Portuguese law and concern the sale of products in the online store of Stone by Stone, Comércio de Minerais e Gemas, Lda.

    In the event of a consumer dispute, the consumer can use the European Online Dispute Resolution Platform, available at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

    For more information, consult the Consumer Portal at www.consumidor.pt.

    If the consumer wishes, he can make a complaint regarding Stone by Stone, Comércio de Minerais e Gemas, Lda at www.livroreclamacoes.pt.