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Welcome to Paragon Bullion ("Paragon Bullion," "Company," "we," "our," or "us").

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, products, laboratory services, jewellery manufacturing services, consultations, reports, quotations, and any related services provided by Paragon Bullion.

By accessing our website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of our website and services.

1. About Paragon Bullion

Paragon Bullion provides professional services including, but not limited to:

• Gold Testing
• Silver Testing
• Platinum Testing
• Palladium Testing
• Precious Metal Analysis
• Laboratory Testing
• Diamond & Gemstone Evaluation
• Gold & Diamond Jewellery Manufacturing
• Custom Jewellery Design
• Jewellery Repair & Restoration
• Precious Metal Consultation

Availability of services may vary depending on location, applicable laws, equipment availability, and operational requirements.

2. Website Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.

You agree that you will not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
• Attempt unauthorized access to our systems.
• Interfere with website security or functionality.
• Upload malicious software or harmful code.
• Copy or reproduce website content without written permission.
• Misrepresent your identity or authority.
• Use automated systems to scrape website content without authorization.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for any misuse of the website.

3. Quotations

All quotations provided by Paragon Bullion are:

• Subject to review and confirmation.
• Based upon information available at the time of preparation.
• Valid only for the period stated in the quotation.
• Subject to changes in material costs, market conditions, exchange rates, taxes, shipping costs, and supplier pricing.

A quotation does not constitute a binding contract until accepted by both parties.

4. Orders and Acceptance

Orders become binding only after acceptance by Paragon Bullion.

We reserve the right to:

• Accept or decline any order.
• Request additional information.
• Verify customer identity.
• Cancel orders affected by pricing errors or technical mistakes.
• Refuse service where legal, ethical, or operational concerns exist.

5. Payments

Payment terms may vary depending on the service provided.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• Deposits may be required before work begins.
• Custom manufacturing may require staged payments.
• Full payment may be required before shipment or collection.
• Taxes, customs duties, bank charges, and applicable governmental fees remain the customer's responsibility.

Late payments may result in delayed delivery, suspension of services, or additional charges where permitted by law.

6. Precious Metal Prices

Gold, silver, platinum, palladium, diamonds, gemstones, and related materials are subject to international market fluctuations.

Quoted prices may change prior to order confirmation.

Once an order is confirmed, pricing will be governed by the applicable agreement unless otherwise specified.

7. Laboratory Testing Services

Laboratory testing is performed using recognized analytical methods and professional laboratory practices.

Testing results:

• Apply only to the submitted sample.
• Reflect the condition of the sample at the time of examination.
• Are based on available testing methods and equipment.
• Are subject to normal scientific measurement tolerances.
• Should not be interpreted beyond the stated scope of testing.

Testing results do not constitute:

• A guarantee of future performance.
• An investment recommendation.
• A resale guarantee.
• An insurance valuation.
• A certification unless expressly identified as such.

Customers remain responsible for decisions made using laboratory reports.

8. Customer-Supplied Materials

Customers submitting jewellery, precious metals, gemstones, drawings, CAD files, digital artwork, or other materials confirm that:

• They are authorized to submit such materials.
• Submission does not infringe third-party rights.
• Information provided is accurate to the best of their knowledge.

Paragon Bullion is not responsible for inaccuracies resulting from incomplete or incorrect information supplied by customers.

9. Jewellery Manufacturing

Custom jewellery is manufactured according to the customer's approved specifications.

Customers are responsible for reviewing and approving:

• Designs
• CAD Renderings
• Material Selection
• Gemstone Selection
• Dimensions
• Engravings
• Specifications

Production generally begins only after required approvals and payments have been received.

Because jewellery is handcrafted, reasonable variations in finish, texture, dimensions, weight, and gemstone characteristics may occur and shall not be considered manufacturing defects where they do not materially affect the approved design.

10. Repairs and Restoration

Repair and restoration services are performed with professional care.

Customers acknowledge that:

• Previously repaired jewellery may contain hidden weaknesses.
• Antique or heavily worn jewellery carries additional risks.
• Certain repairs may reveal previously undiscovered damage.
• Some repair outcomes cannot be guaranteed due to the condition of the item.

Paragon Bullion may decline repairs where, in its professional judgment, the item cannot be repaired safely or reliably.

11. Shipping and Delivery

Delivery schedules are estimates only.

Paragon Bullion is not responsible for delays caused by:

• Courier services.
• Customs authorities.
• Government inspections.
• Weather conditions.
• Transportation disruptions.
• Force majeure events.
• Circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Customers are responsible for providing accurate shipping information.

Risk of loss generally transfers upon delivery to the carrier or recipient, unless otherwise required by applicable law or agreed in writing.

12. Returns, Cancellations & Refunds

All sales made by Paragon Bullion are final.

Except where prohibited by applicable law, Paragon Bullion does not accept returns, exchanges, cancellations, or provide refunds for any products or services under any circumstances.

This policy applies to all products and services, including but not limited to:

• Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products
• Bullion and investment precious metals
• Diamonds and gemstones
• Jewellery
• Custom-manufactured jewellery
• Personalized or engraved products
• Laboratory testing services
• Assay reports and certificates
• Jewellery repair and restoration services
• Consultation services
• Digital reports and documentation

Once an order has been confirmed, processed, manufactured, shipped, delivered, or a service has commenced or been completed, it cannot be cancelled, returned, exchanged, or refunded.

Customers are solely responsible for reviewing and confirming all quotations, specifications, designs, product descriptions, pricing, and order details before placing an order.

Nothing in this section limits or excludes any rights or remedies that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

13. No Warranty

Paragon Bullion provides all products, laboratory services, reports, jewellery, repairs, consultations, and related services on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.

Except where prohibited by applicable law or expressly agreed in writing, Paragon Bullion does not provide any express, implied, statutory, or other warranties or guarantees of any kind, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Quality
• Durability
• Performance
• Accuracy beyond the stated scope of laboratory testing
• Future performance
• Resale value
• Investment value
• Market appreciation
• Marketability
• Non-infringement

Paragon Bullion does not guarantee:

• Future precious metal prices
• Future gemstone values
• Investment returns
• Resale opportunities
• Future market demand
• Future condition of products after delivery
• Continued appearance due to normal wear, environmental conditions, or customer use

All laboratory reports apply only to the submitted sample examined at the time of testing and should not be interpreted as guarantees, certifications beyond their stated scope, insurance appraisals, investment advice, or future performance assurances.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, customers acknowledge that they purchase products and use services at their own discretion and risk.

Nothing in this section excludes or limits any warranty or legal right that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable consumer protection laws.

14. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property associated with Paragon Bullion, including but not limited to:

• Company name
• Logos
• Trademarks
• Laboratory reports
• Technical documentation
• Testing methodologies
• CAD designs created by Paragon Bullion
• Website content
• Photographs
• Videos
• Graphics
• Marketing materials

is owned by or licensed to Paragon Bullion and protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

No material may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, published, or used without prior written permission.

15. Confidentiality

Information submitted by customers for quotations, laboratory testing, manufacturing, or consultation will be handled with reasonable care and confidentiality.

Paragon Bullion may retain records where necessary for legal compliance, quality assurance, dispute resolution, or legitimate business purposes.

16. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Paragon Bullion shall not be liable for:

• Indirect damages.
• Consequential damages.
• Incidental damages.
• Loss of profits.
• Loss of business opportunities.
• Loss of market value.
• Loss resulting from third-party actions.
• Delays beyond our reasonable control.
• Decisions made based upon laboratory reports or consultations.

Where liability cannot legally be excluded, Paragon Bullion's aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount actually paid by the customer for the specific product or service giving rise to the claim, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

17. Force Majeure

Paragon Bullion shall not be responsible for failure or delay in performing its obligations due to events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Natural disasters
• Fire
• Flood
• Earthquakes
• Epidemics or pandemics
• Government actions
• Labor disputes
• Transportation interruptions
• Cybersecurity incidents
• Utility failures
• Supply chain disruptions
• Armed conflict

Performance obligations shall be suspended for the duration of such events.

18. Compliance with Laws

Customers are responsible for complying with all applicable import, export, customs, sanctions, anti-money laundering, tax, consumer protection, and other legal requirements applicable to their transactions.

Paragon Bullion reserves the right to refuse or suspend services where compliance concerns arise.

19. Third-Party Services

Our website or services may include links to or integrations with third-party providers.

Paragon Bullion does not control or assume responsibility for third-party products, services, websites, payment processors, or courier companies.

20. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time.

Updated Terms become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated.

Continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

21. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws applicable to the jurisdiction in which the relevant Paragon Bullion entity provides the products or services, unless mandatory consumer protection laws require otherwise.

Nothing in these Terms limits any non-waivable rights that customers may have under applicable law.