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TERMS & CONDITIONS

AA Vault Collectibles

Last Updated: 19 October 2026

Welcome to AA Vault Collectibles. These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of our website and the purchase of products from our store. By accessing our website or placing an order, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully before making a purchase.

1. General Information

AA Vault Collectibles operates an online store specializing in Hot Wheels and other collectible die-cast model cars and related products.

Throughout these terms, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to AA Vault Collectibles. “You” and “customer” refer to any individual accessing our website or purchasing our products.

We reserve the right to update these terms when necessary. Updated terms will be published on our website.

2. Products & Descriptions

We make reasonable efforts to display product information, photographs, prices, and descriptions as accurately as possible.

  • Actual product colours and appearance may vary slightly due to lighting, photography, and screen settings.

  • Minor factory variations, paint imperfections, card bends, blister marks, and packaging differences may occur with collectible products.

  • Product condition, packaging condition, and any known imperfections will be described where applicable.

  • Customers should review product descriptions and available photographs carefully before placing an order.

  • Product availability is subject to stock levels and supplier availability.

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, AA Vault Collectibles is an independent retailer and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official representative of Mattel or the Hot Wheels brand.

3. Pricing & Payments

All prices will be displayed in the currency indicated on our website, generally Indian Rupees (INR).

Prices, offers, and product availability may change without prior notice. Changes will not ordinarily affect an order that has already been confirmed, except where correction is necessary for an obvious pricing or listing error, subject to applicable law.

Payments must be completed through the payment methods available at checkout.

An order is considered confirmed once payment has been successfully verified and an order confirmation has been issued. If a payment is pending or unsuccessful, customers should contact us before making another payment to avoid potential duplicate transactions.

4. Order Acceptance & Cancellation

Submitting an order constitutes a purchase request. We reserve the right to review and, where legally permissible, decline or cancel an order due to stock unavailability, suspected fraudulent activity, payment issues, or material listing errors.

If an order is cancelled after payment has been collected, any refund due will be processed in accordance with our Refund, Return, Cancellation & Payment Policy and applicable law.

Customers wishing to cancel an order should contact us as soon as possible. Cancellation requests after dispatch may not be accommodated through our normal cancellation process.

5. Pre-Orders

Pre-orders are purchases of products that have not yet arrived at our warehouse or are awaiting release or availability.

  • Estimated release and dispatch dates are indicative and may change due to manufacturer, supplier, or shipping delays.

  • Pre-ordered products will be dispatched once they become available and are ready for shipment.

  • Customers may request cancellation before dispatch, subject to the applicable Pre-Order Policy and consumer protection requirements.

  • Any cancellation fee will be disclosed before purchase and applied only where legally permitted.

We will communicate significant changes to expected availability where reasonably possible.

6. Shipping & Delivery

Orders will be processed after successful payment verification. Dispatch and delivery times depend on product availability, destination, and courier service.

Customers are responsible for providing accurate shipping information, including their name, phone number, full address, and PIN code.

Tracking information will be provided when available. Delivery estimates are not guaranteed, and delays may occur due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Shipping charges, delivery arrangements, and related conditions are explained in our Shipping & Delivery Policy.

7. Returns, Refunds & Damaged Products

Return and refund requests are handled in accordance with our Refund, Return, Cancellation & Payment Policy.

Customers should contact us promptly if an order arrives damaged, contains an incorrect item, or is missing a product.

We may request photographs, order details, and an unboxing video to help assess a claim. Each case will be reviewed individually.

Nothing in these terms excludes or restricts any refund, replacement, or other remedy required under applicable consumer protection laws.

8. Collectible Condition & Packaging

Collectible model cars may be purchased for display, collecting, or gifting. Packaging condition can be important to collectors, so customers should carefully review the product listing.

Unless otherwise specified, minor manufacturing variations and minor packaging imperfections do not automatically constitute a product defect.

Products described as sealed, unopened, loose, or having packaging damage will be represented according to the information available at the time of listing.

9. Intellectual Property

All original website content, including store branding, original text, graphics, and website design elements, belongs to AA Vault Collectibles or its respective rights holders, unless otherwise stated.

Third-party names, trademarks, and product images remain the property of their respective owners. They are used only where permitted for product identification or other lawful purposes.

No part of our original website content may be copied, reproduced, or commercially used without appropriate authorization.

10. Acceptable Website Use

You agree not to:

  • Use our website for unlawful or fraudulent activities.

  • Submit false, misleading, or unauthorized payment information.

  • Attempt to interfere with website security, functionality, or availability.

  • Copy or misuse website content for unauthorized commercial purposes.

  • Use automated methods to disrupt the website or access information without permission.

We may restrict access where there is a legitimate security, fraud-prevention, or legal reason to do so.

11. Limitation of Liability

We will make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate listings, process orders, and provide customer support.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, AA Vault Collectibles will not be liable for indirect losses arising from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including courier delays or temporary website interruptions.

Nothing in these terms excludes liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited. These terms do not remove consumer rights available under applicable Indian law.

12. Privacy & Personal Information

Customer information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Personal information may be used as necessary to process orders, arrange delivery, provide customer support, prevent fraud, and meet legal obligations.

Payment details may be processed by third-party payment service providers according to their respective terms and privacy practices.

13. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services for payment processing, shipping, analytics, or other operational purposes.

We are not responsible for independent third-party websites or services beyond the responsibilities imposed on us by applicable law. Customers should review the relevant third-party terms when using those services.

14. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of India.

Any dispute arising from purchases or use of our website will be addressed in accordance with applicable Indian law and the jurisdiction of the competent courts or authorities, without limiting any consumer forum or other legal remedy available to the customer.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms & Conditions to reflect changes in our operations, services, or legal requirements.

The latest version will be published on our website with its updated date. Customers should review this page periodically.

16. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms & Conditions, orders, payments, or products, please contact:

AA Vault Collectibles

Email: aavaultstore@gmail.com

Please include your order number when contacting us about an existing purchase.

Thank you for choosing AA Vault Collectibles.

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