Term and Conditions

All sales made by Christian Advisory, (“Seller”) to you (“Customer”) are governed by these Terms and Conditions of Sale unless otherwise indicated by Christian Advisory in writing.

 

Please read these Terms and Conditions of Sale before placing your order.  Do not place any orders unless you understand and agree to all Terms and Conditions outlined herein. Pearls and Ascots byChristian Advisory reserves the right to amend or modify these Terms and Conditions of Sale at any time and without notice at its sole discretion.

 

All sales are contingent on the Customer’s acceptance of Christian Advisory Terms and Conditions of Sale.

 

Seller shall not accept Customer’s purchase orders unless and until Customer consents to these Terms and Conditions of Sale.  These Terms and Conditions of Sale (as set forth on this website) supersede the terms and conditions of Customer’s purchase order(s) and will govern all transactions between Customer and Seller.  These Terms and Conditions of Sale also apply to all future transactions unless modified in writing and signed by Seller and Customer.

 

Payment Terms

Seller accepts Visa, MasterCard,  Discover, American Express.

 

Pre-authorization of Credit and Debit Cards

Please note, when paying for an order with a credit or debit card,  will pre-authorize your card for the portion of your order that is shipping, along with applicable freight and sales tax, prior to processing your order.  The full amount will then be charged to your card once your order ships.  Pre-authorizations reserve the total dollar amount on your credit card (or funds available through your debit card) to pay for your order.  Pre-authorizations will drop off of your account within 1-7 days, depending on your card issuer.

 

Sizing Chart

Sizing will vary by designer. Click on the product description for sizing recommendations. Contact us if you need any specifics regarding sizing.

 

Shipping

Unless otherwise noted all orders ship between 7-14 business days via USPS first class mail, please confirm your shipping address  to prevent shipping delays or loss. We are not responsible for incorrect shipping addresses entered during checkout. No modifications to sizing or shipping can be made once an order has been placed.

 

Shipping confirmations including tracking numbers are emailed when orders have been shipped. You can track the status of your order directly on the USPS website and entering your tracking number.

 

Christian Advisory cannot be held responsible for any shipping delays caused by unpredictable weather, natural disasters or general delays within the corporate USPS system. Additionally, Pearls and Ascots by CA is not responsible for any lost or stolen shipments or packages.

Sales Tax:

 Seller is required by the state of Georgia to charge sales tax to any order being shipped.

Pricing:

All prices are in U.S. dollars. International currencies are converted automatically at checkout.

 

Notice of Defects

Customer is responsible for inspecting the merchandise upon receipt. Customer shall notify Seller in writing to si info@pearlsandascots.com within 5 DAYS of Customer’s receipt of the merchandise of any claims for damages resulting from delivery or any defect in the merchandise discovered by Customer, including, without limitation, claims related to shortages, quality, or specification.

 

Return Policy

Christian Advisory prides ourselves on providing our customers with an amazing shopping experience. All products on this site are made to order so as a result we do not accept any returns or exchanges. All sales are final, please be sure to read our sizing guide to make sure you are ordering the correct size product. Additionally, no modifications to sizing or shipping can be made once an order has been placed.

 

If you received a defective item due to our negligence, we'll gladly replace it, if in stock or fully refund the purchase. Customer is responsible for inspecting the merchandise upon receipt.  Customer shall notify Seller in writing at info@pearlsandascots.com  within 5 DAYS of Customer’s receipt of the merchandise of any claims for damages resulting from delivery or any defect in the merchandise.  Please send a photo of any damaged or incorrect item(s) received, along with a short description of the damage.

 

Customer Acceptance of Late or Defective Merchandise

Customer’s failure to provide written notice of a claim, as set forth in these Terms and Conditions of Sale, shall constitute a waiver of any claim Customer may have for damages resulting from such defects, including late delivery.

 

Prices, Quantities, Styles and Colors

All prices are subject to change without notice. All merchandise will be billed at the prices in effect at the time of ordering. So Seller reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change or discontinue styles, colors, sizes or fabrics.  All orders are subject to availability.

 

Promotional Codes, Coupons and Discounts

Promotional discounts cannot be combined at time of redemption unless otherwise stated in the promotional offer, nor can they be applied to previous purchases.  Promotional codes cannot be applied to gift certificates under any circumstances.  Promotional discounts cannot be applied to tax, shipping and handling, or any similar processing charges.  Original discount amount will be deducted from the value of all returned items purchased with a discount at time of purchase (e.g. promotional codes, coupons, etc.).

 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Buyer Terms

“Buyer acknowledges, understands and agrees (hereinafter collectively “agrees”) that he/she is an Authorized Buyer only if buying goods bearing logos, designs, copyrights and trademarks for an AKA member. Buyer agrees that a non-member is not allowed to purchase, own, wear or possess such items.

 

Buyer also agrees that purchasing Sorority goods for any other reason is prohibited and doing so under false pretense authorizes Sorority to immediately (1) remove the goods from the internet and all social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, ebay, amazon.com, etsy.com (hereinafter collectively “Third Party”) and (2)repossess such good(s) from Buyer and Third Party trying to sell them. Buyer agrees to waive its First Sale Doctrine right to subsequently sell any item(s), bearing a Sorority Mark.”

 

Disclaimer of Warranties

Seller cannot guarantee variances in color, shade, size, or construction of merchandise.  Seller hereby disclaims all express and implied warranties, including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchant-ability and fitness for particular purpose.

 

All such warranties are hereby disclaimed and excluded from any and all transactions between Customer and seller and shall not apply to the merchandise sold by Seller.

 

Limitation on Liability

Customer acknowledges that Seller shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages including but, not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, or other intangible losses (even if Seller has been advised of the possibility of such damages), or personal injuries or death resulting from use or sale of the Seller’s merchandise.

 

Jurisdiction and Governing Law

Seller is headquartered in the State of Georgia in the United States of America.  These Terms and Conditions of Sale shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Georgia (without regard to its conflicts of laws principles) and the federal laws of the United States of America.  If any provision of these Terms and Conditions of Sale is found to be invalid by any court having competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms and Use, which shall remain in full force and effect.

 

Customer expressly agrees that exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute with Seller, or in any way relating to these Terms and Conditions of Sale, resides in the courts of the State of Georgia and you further agree and expressly submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California in connection with any such dispute including any claim involving the merchandise or Seller or its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, contractors, officers, directors.