Greetings, Time Traveler! Welcome to Adult Costume World (“we,” “us,” “our”), your premier destination for era-specific costumes and accessories. By accessing our website at costumeworldus.com and making a purchase, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before embarking on your historical adventure with us.
At Adult Costume World, we’re dedicated to making your journey through the decades as seamless and magical as the eras we represent. These terms outline our mutual responsibilities and ensure we’re all on the same page about your experience with us.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or purchasing from our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using our website.
We reserve the right to update or modify these terms at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically for changes. Continued use of our website after any modifications constitutes acceptance of those changes.
2. User Obligations and Responsibilities
As a valued customer of Adult Costume World, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration and checkout process
- Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
- Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account
- Ensure that you are of legal age to form a binding contract in your jurisdiction
- Verify that the products you purchase comply with any local laws or regulations in your area
Important Note: Our costumes are designed for entertainment purposes. You are responsible for wearing them appropriately and safely, considering your environment and any local regulations regarding public attire.
3. Products and Services Description
Adult Costume World specializes in era-specific costumes and accessories, with collections spanning from the 1900’s through the 1990’s. We strive to accurately represent our products through descriptions and images on our website.
Product Information
While we endeavor to display our products as accurately as possible, please note that:
- Colors may appear slightly different on various device screens
- Product dimensions are approximate
- Some accessories shown in product photos might be sold separately
Availability and Pricing
All products are subject to availability. We reserve the right to limit quantities and discontinue products at any time. Prices are subject to change without notice, but changes will not affect orders that we have already confirmed.
Regional Restrictions: We currently ship to most regions except Asia and certain remote areas. You are responsible for any import restrictions, duties, or taxes that may apply in your location.
4. Orders and Payment Terms
Order Process
When you place an order through our website, you are making an offer to purchase products subject to these Terms. We will send you an order confirmation email once your order is received. This email constitutes our acceptance of your order and forms a binding contract between you and Adult Costume World.
Payment Methods
We accept the following payment methods:
- Visa
- MasterCard
- JCB
- PayPal
By providing payment information, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the payment method and authorize us to charge your payment method for the total amount of your order.
Order Processing and Shipping
After you place your order, our team needs 1-2 business days to carefully prepare your era-specific gear for its journey. We offer two shipping methods:
- Standard Shipping ($12.95): We ship via reliable carriers like DHL or FedEx. Your order will typically arrive within 10-15 business days after it leaves our warehouse.
- Free Shipping: For orders over $50, we ship via EMS. Please allow 15-25 business days for delivery after your order has shipped.
Please note: These timeframes are estimates. Delivery can sometimes be affected by factors beyond our control, including but not limited to customs procedures (for international orders), weather conditions, carrier delays, and holiday seasons.
5. Returns and Exchanges
We want you to be completely satisfied with your time-traveling attire. If your costume isn’t quite right, you can initiate a return or exchange within 15 days of receiving your item(s).
Return Process
To initiate a return or exchange:
- Contact Our Time Travel HQ at [email protected] within the 15-day window
- Use the subject line “Return/Exchange Request” and include your order number
- Let us know if you want a refund or an exchange (for exchanges, specify the alternative size or product)
- Our customer service team will respond within 2 business days with a Return Authorization and instructions
- Package the item securely in its original packaging with all tags attached, include a copy of your order confirmation, and ship it to the address we provide
Return Conditions
To be eligible for a return or exchange, items must be in their original, unworn condition with all tags attached and in the original packaging.
Non-Returnable Items
For health and hygiene reasons, we cannot accept returns or exchanges on the following items:
- Costume accessories that come in direct contact with the face or body (e.g., masks, beards, makeup)
- Intimate apparel items
- Any item that has been obviously worn, altered, or damaged after delivery
Refunds
Once we receive and inspect your returned item:
- We will process your refund within 5-7 business days
- The refund will be issued to your original method of payment
- Original shipping fees are non-refundable
- For exchanges, we cover the cost of shipping the new item to you, but you are responsible for the return shipping costs unless the error was on our end
- You will receive an email confirmation once the refund has been processed
- Please allow an additional 3-10 business days for the refund to appear in your account, depending on your financial institution’s processing times
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and data compilations, is the property of Adult Costume World or our content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.
The “Adult Costume World” name and logo, and all related product and service names, design marks, and slogans are trademarks of Adult Costume World. You are not authorized to use any of these trademarks without our prior written permission.
You may not reproduce, distribute, display, sell, lease, transmit, create derivative works from, translate, modify, reverse-engineer, disassemble, decompile, or otherwise exploit this site or any portion of it unless expressly permitted by us in writing.
7. Limitation of Liability
Adult Costume World shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use our services or products
- The cost of procurement of substitute goods and services
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
- Statements or conduct of any third party on our service
- Any other matter relating to our service
Our total cumulative liability to you for all claims arising from or related to these Terms or your use of our website shall not exceed the amount you paid for the products that are the subject of the claim.
Costume Safety: While our costumes are designed for entertainment purposes, you assume all responsibility for appropriate and safe usage. This includes ensuring that costumes do not impair vision or movement, are flame-resistant when necessary, and are worn in appropriate settings.
8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Hampshire, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute relating in any way to your visit to our website or to products you purchase through us shall be submitted to confidential arbitration in New Hampshire, except that to the extent you have in any manner violated or threatened to violate our intellectual property rights, we may seek injunctive or other appropriate relief in any state or federal court.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 180 Center Street, Manchester, US 06040
We typically respond to all inquiries within 2 business days.
Thank you for choosing Adult Costume World for your costuming needs. We’re here to make sure your experience is nothing short of legendary!
