Last updated: March 1, 2023
Introduction
Welcome to our Meade Instruments® Telescope, Spotting Scope website (the “Website” or “Service”).
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”, “Terms and Conditions”) govern your use of the Website. By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the Website. Your access to and use of the Website constitutes your agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you may not access or use the Website.
Website Overview
Our Website sells telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and accessories from Meade Instruments®, a leading manufacturer of astronomical telescopes for amateur astronomers. Products include reflector telescopes, refractor telescopes, Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, astroimaging telescopes and accessories.
The Website allows you to:
- Browse our catalog of products
- Read product descriptions, specifications and reviews
- Place orders for products
- Create an account to save shipping addresses and payment methods
- Track your orders and view order history
The Website is owned and operated by Meade Instruments Retailer Inc. We reserve the right to modify or terminate any portion of the Website or Service.
Privacy Policy
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information about how we collect, use and share personal information.
Eligibility and Registration
The Website is intended solely for users who are 18 years of age or older. Any registration by, use of or access to the Website by anyone under 18 is unauthorized, unlicensed and in violation of these Terms and Conditions.
To use certain features of the Website, you may be required to register for an account. When you register for an account, you agree to provide accurate and complete information about yourself, and to promptly update such information if it changes.
You are solely responsible for safeguarding and maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials you use to access your account and the Website. You agree not to share your login credentials or give access of your account to anyone else. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.
Placing Orders
You must be at least 18 years old to place an order on the Website. You agree that all information you provide for your order is complete and accurate.
When you place an order, you are offering to purchase the product according to these Terms and Conditions. All orders are subject to acceptance by us and we may choose not to accept any order in our sole discretion.
We reserve the right to limit quantities purchased per customer. We also reserve the right to discontinue products or modify product specifications and availability at any time without notice.
Prices and Payment
All prices on the Website are listed in U.S. dollars. We make reasonable efforts to ensure that prices are accurate at the time of publication, however we reserve the right to change prices at any time. In the event of an error, we will cancel your order and notify you of the error.
You agree to pay all charges incurred for products you order through the Website at the prices in effect when the order is placed. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and PayPal. Your payment method will be charged when you place your order.
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds or accept returns or cancellations except in accordance with our Return Policy.
Taxes
You are responsible for paying any applicable taxes associated with your order. Taxes may include state and local sales tax, use tax, value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), or other types of transaction taxes or duties imposed by your government.
We collect taxes in states where we have a legal obligation to do so. If you are required by law to pay any customs duties or import taxes, you are responsible for their payment. Please check with your local customs office for more information.
Shipping and Delivery
We ship products to addresses in the United States and U.S. territories. Please note we do not ship to P.O. boxes.
Delivery dates provided are estimates only and are not guaranteed. We are not liable for any delays in shipment or delivery.
You are responsible for providing an accurate and complete shipping address. We ship most orders within 1-3 business days after receipt of payment. We will send shipment confirmation emails which contain tracking information when your order ships.
Please inspect all packages upon delivery and note any visible damage or missing items on the carrier’s delivery record. Contact us immediately if you encounter any issues.
We offer standard shipping via USPS, UPS or FedEx. Expedited and express shipping options are available at checkout for an additional fee.
You are responsible for all shipping costs, which will be calculated and displayed at checkout before you place your order.
Returns and Refunds
We accept returns of unused products in new condition within 30 days of delivery. To be eligible for a return, products must be in original packaging and accessories. We do not accept returns of gift cards.
To request a return and refund, please contact our Customer Service department. We will provide instructions on how to return your item(s) with a prepaid shipping label. You are responsible for the cost of return shipping.
Once we receive your return, we will inspect the item(s) and process your refund within 5-7 business days. We will refund the cost of the item(s) only. Original shipping fees are non-refundable.
We may make exceptions to accept returns after 30 days on a case-by-case basis. However, applicable restocking fees may apply. Please contact us to make arrangements.
User Content
By posting, uploading, inputting, providing or submitting content (“User Content”) to the Website, you grant us an irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free license to use, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such User Content in any and all media or distribution methods now known or later developed.
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or control all rights in and to the User Content and have the right to grant the license granted above.
- Your User Content does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, intellectual property rights, or any other rights of any person or entity.
We may remove or delete any User Content at any time without notice to you. You are solely responsible for creating backup copies of your User Content.
Intellectual Property Rights
The Website design, text, graphics, interfaces, images, audio and video clips, logos, digital downloads, data compilations, software, icons, and other content are protected by copyright, trademark and other laws.
All Website content is owned or licensed by us and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You agree to abide by all copyright notices and restrictions contained on the Website.
You may not reproduce, perform, create derivative works from, republish, upload, post, transmit, resell or distribute in any way Website content without express written permission from us. Downloading, copying or storing Website content for personal use is permitted provided you retain all trademark, copyright and other proprietary notices.
Prohibited Uses
By using the Website, you agree not to:
- Post, upload, distribute or otherwise publish any defamatory, libelous, obscene, pornographic, abusive, threatening, illegal or otherwise offensive material;
- Violate the privacy rights or publicity rights of others;
- Infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party, including copyright, trademarks and other proprietary rights;
- Post or transmit spam, advertising, solicitations, chain letters or pyramid schemes;
- Impersonate any person or entity or provide false information about yourself;
- Engage in conduct that is fraudulent, deceptive or illegal or promote illegal activities;
- Spread viruses, worms, defects, Trojan horses, corrupted files or any other items of a destructive or deceptive nature;
- Interfere with, compromise the system integrity or security or decipher any transmissions to or from Website servers;
- Take any action that places excessive load on Website infrastructure or bottlenecks Website bandwidth;
- Reverse engineer, disassemble or decompile any aspect of the Website;
- Copy, modify or distribute Website content, code or features.
We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Website if you violate these Terms and Conditions or engage in any illegal or fraudulent use of the Website.
Disclaimers and Limitations
The Website content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the operation of the Website or the content, products and services on the Website.
We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free. We are not responsible for damages arising from your failure to follow instructions relating to the Website.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim any implied warranties including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement.
We are not liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website. Our total liability arising from your use of the Website is limited to the total amount of fees, if any, you paid to access and use the Website.
Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusions of liability, so the above limitations or exclusions may not fully apply to you. The disclaimer of warranties and limiting of liability shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold us harmless from any loss, liability, costs, damages and expenses arising from your violation of these Terms and Conditions or use of the Website, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
We reserve the right to take over the exclusive defense of any claim for which we are entitled to indemnification. In such an event, you agree to provide us with such cooperation as is reasonably requested.
Termination
We may suspend, terminate or block your access to the Website at any time and for any reason, including if you violate these Terms and Conditions.
Upon termination, all licenses, rights and access granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease. We reserve the right to retain archived copies of User Content after termination of your access.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from your use of the Website or these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court. The arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association under its rules for consumer disputes.
Arbitration prevents you from suing in court or having a jury trial. You agree that you are voluntarily choosing arbitration over litigation to resolve disputes. You acknowledge that you’re giving up the right to participate in class action suits.
The arbitrator’s decision is final and binding. The arbitrator has the discretion to award monetary and equitable relief. Arbitration costs will be shared equally, but you will be responsible for your own attorney’s fees unless the arbitrator determines otherwise.
For any dispute not subject to arbitration, you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Nashville, Tennessee. You agree to file any legal action within one (1) year after the claim arises.
Modifications to Terms and Conditions
We may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time and will post updated versions on the Website. You are expected to check this page periodically for any changes.
Your continued use of the Website will signify your acceptance of any revised Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to the changes, you must discontinue using the Website.
General Provisions
If any provision of these Terms is invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, it shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions. The invalid terms will be modified to reflect the original intent of the provision as closely as possible.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Meade Instruments regarding the Website. These Terms supersede any prior agreements or negotiations.
Our failure to exercise or enforce rights under these Terms is not a waiver of such rights. No waiver by us of a breach of these Terms will constitute a waiver of any other breach.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to personal jurisdiction in Nashville and that all disputes will be resolved in Nashville courts.
You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without our consent. However, we may assign our rights and obligations without your consent.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Meade Instruments Retailer Inc.
123 Meade Way
Nashville, TN 37205
Email: [email protected]
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Meade Instruments Retailer Inc.
123 Meade Way
Nashville, TN 37205
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-123-4567