Terms & Conditions

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<h1>Terms & Conditions</h1>
<p class="last-updated">Last Updated: May 2026</p>

<p>Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully before using the Gone With The Ant website or placing an order. By accessing our website or making a purchase, you agree to be bound by these terms.</p>

<h2>1. About Us</h2>
<p>Gone With The Ant is a single-member LLC registered in the State of Florida, United States. We operate an online store selling physical media including mint sealed CDs, vinyl records, Blu-rays, DVDs, cassettes, and related merchandise.</p>

<h2>2. Eligibility</h2>
<p>By using this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement. If you are purchasing on behalf of a third party, you represent that you have the authority to do so.</p>

<h2>3. Products & Condition</h2>
<p>All items sold by Gone With The Ant are described as mint sealed unless otherwise stated. Product listings include condition grading consistent with industry standards (e.g., Discogs grading system).</p>
<p>We primarily use images from the Discogs database. Buyers may request additional photos or videos via email prior to purchase. Once additional media has been provided and the purchase is completed, returns based on visual discrepancies will not be accepted.</p>
<p>Inventory is limited. When an item sells, it is gone — no restocking is guaranteed.</p>

<h2>4. Pricing & Payment</h2>
<p>All prices are listed in US Dollars (USD). We reserve the right to update prices at any time without prior notice. The price charged will be the price displayed at the time of purchase.</p>
<p>Payment is processed securely through Shopify Payments and other supported payment processors. Gone With The Ant does not store payment card information.</p>

<h2>5. Order Processing & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Orders are generally processed within 48 business hours after payment confirmation. We are closed on Sundays and U.S. federal holidays.</p>
<p>Orders will be automatically canceled if payment is not received within 4 days of purchase.</p>
<p><strong>Once the shipping process has begun, orders cannot be stopped or canceled.</strong></p>

<h2>6. Shipping</h2>
<p>We ship from Florida, United States via USPS and other carriers. Estimated delivery times are provided at checkout but are not guaranteed, as they depend on the carrier.</p>
<p>For full details, please refer to our <a href="/pages/shipping-policy">Shipping Policy</a>.</p>

<h2>7. Returns & Refunds</h2>
<p>Returns are accepted within 5 days of confirmed delivery for items that are physically defective, audibly defective, or damaged during transit. The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.</p>
<p>For full details, please refer to our <a href="/pages/shipping-policy">Return & Refund Policy</a>.</p>

<h2>8. Intellectual Property</h2>
<p>All content on this website — including text, images, logos, and design — is the property of Gone With The Ant or used with permission. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from this site without prior written consent.</p>
<p>Product images sourced from the Discogs database are used for identification purposes only and remain the property of their respective owners.</p>

<h2>9. Limitation of Liability</h2>
<p>Gone With The Ant shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our website or products. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid for the product in question.</p>
<p>We are not responsible for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our control, including carrier delays, customs processing, or natural events.</p>

<h2>10. Disclaimer of Warranties</h2>
<p>Our website and products are provided "as is." We make no warranties, express or implied, beyond what is explicitly stated in product descriptions. We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free or uninterrupted.</p>

<h2>11. Governing Law</h2>
<p>These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Florida.</p>

<h2>12. Changes to These Terms</h2>
<p>We reserve the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new terms.</p>

<h2>13. Contact Us</h2>
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<p>For questions about these Terms & Conditions:<br>
📧 <a href="mailto:contact@gonewiththeant.com">contact@gonewiththeant.com</a><br>
📍 FL, USA</p>
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