Terms & Conditions of Use

In order to provide our customers with the best possible service, products, and pricing, the following terms and conditions are established for our customers... Merlin Stelzer Sales Company (MSS) requests that you carefully read the terms and conditions. By using the www.merlinstelzer.com website or the www.stelzersales.com website you agree to these terms and conditions. For the purpose of this document MSS denotes both websites and the company itself.

MSS may contain other proprietary notices and copyright information, the terms of which must be observed and followed. Information on this site may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Information, including product pricing and availability, may be changed or updated without notice. We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, and/or cancel orders at our discretion, including, without limitation, if we believe that customer conduct violates applicable law or is harmful to the interests of MSS.

Our office hours are 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time (USA)
We are located at 4109 Papin Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, USA

Orders shipped to Missouri and Illinois will be charged appropriate sales tax.

Copyright

All software and content included on this site, such as text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, and software, is the owned or licensed property of MSS or its suppliers and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. We grant you use of this site for information regarding the purchase of goods or services from MSS. Any other use, including the reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display, or performance, of the content and software on this site is strictly prohibited.

Privacy

To complete a transaction it will be necessary for the customer to give personal information. We do not use information for anything other than its intended use. We do not sell or transfer any customer information to third parties

Pricing

Product pricing may be volatile, based upon the market. We will inform the customer of any changes prior to shipment. This is a rare, but possible event.

Payment Methods

1. Credit Cards. We accept most major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. There are no credit card surcharges. Please be sure to provide the exact name, billing address, and telephone number as they appear on the credit card statement. You may also be required to provide the last three digits of the number which appears above the signature area of your card (V-code). Incorrect information may cause a delay in the processing the order. Orders that are shipped to an address other than the billing address listed with the credit card company require a temporary, alternate shipping note added to the account.
2. Checks (Personal or Business)*
3. Cash, Cashier's Check*, Money Order*
4. Layaway (non-refundable down payment to hold product(s) at specified price for a limited time period).
5. Credit (with approved MSS credit application and with predetermined limits.) After application approval, our payment terms are net 30 days.
*May require photo identification and/or verification of account status.
A $25.00 returned check fee will be assessed on all returned checks, plus collection costs if required.

Delinquent Accounts

Pricing and service are based on payment within terms, therefore a monthly service charge of 3% per month will be assessed on all past due balances. All purchases remain the property of MSS until paid for in full. Peaceful repossession of any merchandise not paid for within terms will be allowed, as will the reimbursement of any reasonable collection fees, legal fees, and/or court costs. On contract work, it is our policy to file mechanics liens on any projects where billing has not been paid within terms. Accounts with balances past due will be placed on C.O.D. status.

Minimum Orders

Other than for cash, all sales will carry a $25.00 minimum billing amount.

Shipping

F.O.B. 4109 Papin St. - Most shipments will have freight charges prepaid and added. All special orders are F.O.B. Factory. While we take effort to control our shipping rates, our published shipping rates are subject to change at any time. We will inform the customer of any changes prior to shipment. Special shipping, air freight, same day delivery, etc. is normally available for a reasonable fee. International shipping is available, but subject to limitations

Return shipping is the responsibility of the customer. See the "Returns" section of this document for additional requirements.

Warranties

The Merlin Stelzer Sales Company offers no implied or expressed warranty or guarantee on the products we sell as to their manufacture, suitability for application, or any other issue or aspect relating to the sale, shipment, or correspondence, written, electronic, or oral. Any warranty is provided by the manufacturer of the product sold.

We will process all warranties on products we sell based on the conditions of each manufacturers' policy. Such warranties are normally for defective materials or workmanship only and are only for a limited time period. They normally do not cover misuse, damage, regular maintenance, or normal wear and tear. Please be sure to indicate if an item is to be handled under warranty. Proof of purchase will be required for warranty work.

Links to other Websites

The MSS site may contain links to other websites to provide you with information regarding products or services we offer. We are not responsible for the accuracy or efficacy of the information on other sites.

Returns

Returns must be approved in advance by MSS and may be subject to a restocking charge. Products must be in original saleable condition and returned within 30 days of sale. Custom orders are not returnable. Return shipping is the responsibility of the customer. MSS should be informed prior to shipment that the product is being returned, along with the reason for return. We prefer that e-mail be used, and request that the customer wait until return authorization is received prior to shipping the return.

International Orders

While we can accept International (non USA) Orders, we reserve the right to refuse an order for any reason. Due to the nature of payment systems internationally, special requirements may apply to the transaction. We reserve the right to modify terms and conditions and pricing without notice.

All business is conducted under the laws of the United States of America, and the State of Missouri, and any dispute or litigation arising from a dispute will be brought in the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri.

Indemnity

Customer agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the Merlin Stelzer Sales Co., Inc., its officers and their employees therefrom, arising out of or as a result of any act or failure to act in connection with the materials supplied or the work contracted under any sales agreement, or with regard to any activity relating to MSS or the internet.

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