Terms of Service.
~ Payment ~
We accept payment by bank transfer or by cleared cheque.
~ Shipping ~
Items will not be shipped until we have confirmed receipt of payment in full with our bank. Next day delivery within the UK Mainland is free on all items except books and maps. A signature is required upon delivery. We can combine multiple purchases and send in one consignment. Overseas. Please contact us for shipping requirements. Shipping to the USA or Rest of the World is free to your nearest international airport for items or consignments over £10,000. If consignment value is less than £10,000 then please contact us for a quote. M Plumridge Antiques is not responsible for any Customs Duties or Taxes levied by the country of delivery.
~ General Guarantee ~
All items advertised on this web site are of original period manufacture unless specifically stated otherwise in the item description. Where we have provided provenance, this has been done in good faith based on research we have carried out from reputable sources and information previously passed to us. If we are uncertain of part of an item’s history, then this is made clear in its description with terms such as "probably" or "highly likely. If you have reason to dispute the description of any item on the site, then please contact us with your concerns. We are always happy to potentially learn more about any item on our site. If upon receipt of an item, you have reason to dispute the description or are dissatisfied for any reason then you must contact us and return the item within 14 working days of receipt. The item can be returned to us, provided that it is returned in the same condition as which it was sent. We will then provide a full refund of the purchase price less postage costs and any other costs such as customs and import duties etc incurred in the event of the item being returned from outside of the United Kingdom. If a problem is not notified to us within 14 days, then the item is considered as being sold.
~ Ownership ~
All the firearms on this website are classified as antique in the UK and Northern Ireland. Antique arms and arms of obsolete calibre are exempt under "section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act to be held as a curiosity or ornament", see Chapter 8, Antique Firearms, Page 53 of the Home Office Guide on firearms licensing law dated April 2016. No certificate is therefore required for ownership in the UK or Northern Ireland provided they are held as a curiosity or as ornaments. The antique firearms on this website are also classified as Historical and Collectible Weapons and Category 8 Firearms in The Weapon Categories of the Defence Code (Article L-2331-1) under French Firearms Regulations. Therefore, they do not require a licence for ownership in France. All antique firearms on this site are sold strictly as a curiosity or ornament for their historical significance.
~ Age Restrictions ~
Notwithstanding the above terms about owning antique arms, no orders shall be accepted from persons under the age of 18 for any items on this website. By accepting these terms and conditions, buyers are deemed to be over 18 years old. However, we reserve the right to ask buyers for proof of age.
~ Copyright ~
All photographs and written material on this website remain the property of the M Plumridge Antiques. Please contact us if you wish to use or reproduce any of the content.
PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION POLICY
M Plumridge Antiques is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We will use the information you provide through our website and sign-up forms to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. This Privacy Policy sets out why we collect personal information about individuals and how we use that information.
We use Squarespace for our marketing automation platforms and by 'Subscribing' to our sign-up forms you are acknowledging that the information you provide will be transferred to them for processing in accordance with their privacy policies and terms and conditions. By clicking on the 'Subscribe' button on our website or email sign-up form, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms. If you no longer wish to receive our email about new stock, offers and events you can change your mind at any time by replying “Unsubscribe” to any email you receive from us, or by contacting us via the contact form on the website or telephone: +44(0) 7403425021.
We may also collect information from you whenever you contact us or have any involvement with us such as contacting us or accessing our website in any way including online, email, telephone, text messages, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or by post.
Use of your information: The information you provide on this site may be held and used by us for any or all of the following purposes: Order processing, Administration of orders and/or accounts, Dealing with enquiries or complaints, Crime and fraud prevention, Marketing our products and services
Disclosure of your information: Your personal data will be processed by M Plumridge Antiques. Where it is necessary to enable us to provide you with services that you have requested, we reserve the right to transfer your personal data to our bank and shipping companies or any other third party involved in completing a transaction such as Customs or enforcement agencies.
We may disclose your information to law enforcement agencies in relation to enquiries concerning the prevention and detection of fraud or crime or the apprehension or prosecution of offenders or as may be required by law or legal proceedings.
We will not disclose your information to any other third party who wish to use it for their own marketing or other purposes.
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