Legal notice

Legal Notice & Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 29, 2026

Welcome to vaujejewelry.com (the "Site"). This website is owned and operated by Vauje ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this Site, purchasing our handmade jewelry, or engaging with our services, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Service, Legal Notices, and all applicable laws.

If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of this Site immediately.

1. Company Information

Website Owner: Vauje / Mary Crogier
Location: Operating out of Illinois, USA
Contact Email: vauje1@gmail.com
Mailing/Business Address: 1111 S Lincoln Ave #441 O'Fallon IL 62269

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published and made available on this Site—including but not limited to jewelry designs, custom sketches, photographs, images, text, logos, trademarks, digital assets, and code—is the exclusive property of Vauje and protected by United States and international copyright laws.

Prohibited Use: You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, mirror, or create derivative works of our designs or website imagery for commercial purposes without explicit, written consent from us.
Unauthorized use of our designs or brand materials constitutes trademark and copyright infringement and will be pursued legally.

3. Product Descriptions & Craftsmanship

We take immense pride in the artistry and precision of our jewelry and accessories.

Handmade Variance: Because our pieces feature custom elements, natural variations in gemstones, finishes, and metals may occur. These are traits of fine craftsmanship, not defects.
Display Accuracy: We make every effort to display product colors and textures accurately. However, we cannot guarantee that your device’s display will perfectly capture the exact shade of the materials.
Pricing & Availability: All prices are listed in USD and are subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in material markets (such as gold and silver). We reserve the right to modify or discontinue an item at any time.

4. Sales, Order Refusals, and Cancellations

By submitting an order, you confirm that your payment information is accurate and authorized.

Order Acceptance: Receiving an order confirmation email does not signify our final acceptance of your order. We reserve the right to limit quantities, refuse service, or cancel any transaction at our sole discretion.
Frauds and Safeguards: If we suspect an unauthorized or fraudulent transaction, we reserve the right to cancel the order immediately and notify relevant authorities.
Custom Orders: Custom or personalized jewelry orders are final sale and cannot be canceled or modified once production has commenced.

5. Shipping, Loss, and Delivery

Shipping Responsibility: Risk of loss and title for items purchased from this Site pass to you upon our delivery to the shipping carrier. We are not liable for shipping delays caused by carriers, customs processing, or incorrect addresses provided at checkout.
Damaged Shipments: In the rare event that an item arrives damaged, you must notify us within [ 48 hours / 5 business days ] of delivery with photographic proof so we can assist with a claim or replacement.

6. Prohibited Activities

As a condition of your use of this Site, you agree not to:

Use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purposes.
Introduce viruses, malware, trojan horses, or any harmful code designed to disrupt website infrastructure.

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Deploy automated scrapers, bots, or data-mining tools on the Site.
Harass, abuse, or defame our employees, designers, or fellow customers in reviews or community spaces.

7. Limitation of Liability & Warranties

Disclaimer: This Site and all products delivered to you through the Site are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis for your use, without any representation, warranties, or conditions of any kind, either express or implied.

In no event shall Vauje, our directors, officers, employees, or affiliates be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages of any kind—including lost profits or revenue—arising from your use of the Site or products purchased from us.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any legal actions or disputes arising from your use of this Site must be filed in the state or federal courts located in Illinois.

9. Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these terms at any time by posting updates to this page. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.