These are the terms of use that you need to be aware of if you are going to use the TheAntiqueStores website www.theantiquestores.com whether as a guest or a registered user. Use of our site includes accessing, browsing, or registering to use our site.

By using our site, you confirm that you accept these terms of use and that you agree to comply with them.

If you do not agree to these terms of use, you must not use our site.

CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We may revise these terms of use at any time by amending this page. However, we do not guarantee that our site, or any content on it, will be free from errors or omissions.

ACCESSING OUR SITE
We do not guarantee that our site will always be available and we might amend our site without notice and we will not be liable to you if for any reason our site is unavailable at any time or for any period.

If you wish to use our site for marketing your products then you are responsible for ensuring that potential customers are aware of your terms and conditions of sale.

YOUR ACCOUNTS AND PASSWORD
If you are using the site for selling then you will need to register first. Once you have registered you will be able to log in and add items according to the financial arrangements at the time. We have the right to disable any login details or password, if in our reasonable opinion you have failed to comply with any of the provisions of these terms of use. If you know or suspect that anyone other than you knows your login details or password, you must promptly notify us.

Copyright
The Antique Stores is the owner of this site and is protected by copyright legislation.

We will not be liable:-
for the descriptions on this site by users selling goods on our Website.

to any user for any loss or damage due to problems caused by using our site,

for the content displayed on our site.

for Consequential loss of sales and profits caused by business interruption, computer viruses or any other cause.

for problems between buyers and sellers. It is important to note that the purpose of this site is to bring together sellers and buyers not to enter into negotiations between them.

FIREARMS COMPLIANCE

Please note that some of the items sold on The Antique Stores website may include antique or obsolete firearms, which are exempt from licensing under Section 58(2) of the Firearms Act 1968, provided they are sold, possessed and acquired as curiosities or ornaments.

By purchasing any such item, you confirm and declare that:
- You are not a prohibited person under Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968.
- You are over 18 years of age.
- You are purchasing the item solely as a curio, ornament, or for collection/display purposes.
- You understand that these items must not be modified or reactivated for firing, and doing so may be a criminal offence.

We reserve the right to request proof of ID and to refuse sale or cancel an order if we suspect any breach of these conditions. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.

EDGED WEAPONS & KNIVES COMPLIANCE

Some items listed for sale on The Antique Stores website may include antique knives, swords, or other edged weapons, which are legally permitted for sale and possession in the UK provided they meet certain exemptions (e.g. being over 100 years old or of historic or cultural interest).

By purchasing any such item, you confirm and declare that:
- You are at least 18 years of age.
- You are not a prohibited person under UK law.
- You are purchasing the item for lawful purposes, such as for display, collection, or as an antique.
- You will not use the item in any unlawful or threatening manner.

We do not sell knives or edged weapons to anyone under the age of 18. We reserve the right to request proof of age and identification. Orders may be cancelled at our discretion if we suspect a breach of UK legislation.

It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable laws regarding possession, use, and import/export in your jurisdiction.

RETURNS

For third parties selling their objects on The Antique Stores, returns are at the discretion of the seller. With respect to items owned and sold by our vendors, please contact them within 14 days of receipt of goods, and check their it can then be returned to to the vendor provided that it is in the condition as sent for a full refund. If you the customer do not notify the vendor within the 14 days, they shall consider the item sold. The refund offer does not apply to any goods that have been damaged, disassembled or tampered with after the receipt of the good by the purchaser.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

As a consumer, buying over the web or over the phone you are covered by the 'The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, effective from June 2014. These regulations apply to online or telephone purchases.

It is our intention to abide with these regulations and we believe that our terms and conditions both for the website and for retail consumers from The Antique Stores complies with them.

Business Customers may well not be covered by legislation intended for private consumers.

Please make sure that you have read our Retail terms of Trade and our Privacy Statement. Also be aware that other traders using our site will have their own Terms of Trade.