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Terms and conditions

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our website or placing any order with GEMMACOL. By using the website or purchasing our products, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

About Us

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the website located at www.gemmacol.com and any purchase of products or services from:

GEMMACOL
Avenida Maisonnave 30, 2A
03003 Alicante, Spain
Email: hello@gemmacol.com
Phone: +34 965 03 92 40

GEMMACOL is a direct supplier of Colombian emeralds, operating primarily as a business-to-business (B2B) trade company serving the global jewelry industry.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, submitting an enquiry, or placing an order, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • If acting on behalf of a company, you have authority to bind that company
  • You have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions in their entirety
  • You accept our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy

Use of the Website

Permitted Use

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree to use it in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict or inhibit anyone else's enjoyment of the website.

Prohibited Conduct

You must not:

  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the website without our express permission
  • Use the website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its related systems
  • Use automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) to extract data from the website without prior written consent
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent enquiries or orders

Availability

We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free. We reserve the right to suspend, withdraw, or modify the website at any time without notice.

Products & Services

GEMMACOL offers Colombian emeralds for trade, including:

  • Individual emerald units
  • Emerald batches and parcels
  • Custom sourcing services
  • Private viewings (in person at our Alicante headquarters or online)
  • Educational webinars and events

Product Descriptions

We make every effort to accurately describe our products, including weight (carats), dimensions, clarity, colour, and origin. Photographs are provided for reference and may not perfectly represent the true colour, size, or inclusions of a stone due to differences in display calibration and lighting conditions.

Certification

All emeralds offered by GEMMACOL are supplied with ICG (International Coloured Gemstone) certification and origin documentation where applicable. Any specific certification requirements must be agreed in writing prior to completing a purchase.

Stock Availability

All stock is subject to availability. As emeralds are unique natural gemstones, we cannot guarantee that any specific stone will remain available. We will notify you promptly if a requested stone is no longer available.

Orders & Contracts

How an Order is Placed

Due to the bespoke nature of our trade, orders are processed through direct communication with our team, typically initiated via our Availability Request form, email, or telephone. An order is formally accepted only when confirmed in writing by GEMMACOL.

Formation of Contract

A binding contract between you and GEMMACOL is formed when we send you a written order confirmation. Prior communications, including quotations, constitute invitations to treat, not binding offers.

Order Cancellation by GEMMACOL

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order if:

  • The product is no longer available or has been damaged since listing
  • Payment cannot be processed or verified
  • We identify an error in the product description or price
  • We have reasonable grounds to suspect fraudulent activity

Pricing & Payment

Prices

All prices are quoted in Euros (EUR) unless otherwise agreed in writing. Prices are exclusive of VAT and any applicable taxes, duties, or import charges, which are the buyer's responsibility. Prices on the website are indicative and subject to confirmation at the time of order.

Payment Terms

Payment terms are agreed on a per-transaction basis and confirmed in writing with each order. We may require a deposit or full payment in advance depending on the order value and buyer history. Accepted payment methods will be communicated at the time of order.

Late Payment

In the event of late payment, GEMMACOL reserves the right to charge interest in accordance with Spanish commercial law and to suspend fulfilment of outstanding orders until payment is received.

Delivery & Risk

GEMMACOL ships globally using insured, tracked courier services. Delivery terms (Incoterms), timelines, and shipping costs are agreed per order. Risk of loss or damage passes to the buyer upon delivery to the agreed delivery address.

We are not responsible for delays caused by customs clearance processes, force majeure events, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control. Any import duties, taxes, or brokerage fees payable in the destination country are the buyer's responsibility.

Returns & Cancellations

Given the nature of high-value natural gemstones, all sales are final once an order has been confirmed and payment received, unless:

  • The stone delivered materially differs from the written description provided at the time of sale
  • A defect or damage is identified that was present at the time of shipment and documented upon receipt

Any claim for return or refund must be made in writing to hello@gemmacol.com within 5 business days of receipt of the goods, accompanied by photographic evidence. Returns must be agreed in writing before any goods are shipped back.

Please note that slight variations in colour, natural inclusions, and minor surface characteristics are inherent features of natural emeralds and do not constitute grounds for return.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, photographs, videos, logos, graphics, product descriptions, and design — is the intellectual property of GEMMACOL or its licensors and is protected by Spanish and international copyright law.

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from this website without prior written permission from GEMMACOL. Sharing individual pages for personal or professional reference via standard links is permitted.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Spanish and EU law, GEMMACOL's total liability in connection with these Terms — whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise — shall not exceed the total amount paid by you for the order giving rise to the claim.

We are not liable for:

  • Loss of profit, revenue, business, contracts, or anticipated savings
  • Indirect or consequential loss of any kind
  • Losses arising from market fluctuations in gemstone values
  • Any reliance placed on information or content published on the website

Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Privacy & Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Spanish data protection law (LOPDGDD). Our use of cookies is governed by our Cookie Policy.

Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain. Any dispute arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Alicante, Spain, unless both parties agree in writing to an alternative dispute resolution method.

If you are a consumer located within the EU, you may also submit a dispute through the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. The date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Your continued use of our website or services after any change constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

For existing orders, the Terms in effect at the time of the order confirmation will apply.

Contact Us

For any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

GEMMACOL
Avenida Maisonnave 30, 2A
03003 Alicante, Spain
Email: hello@gemmacol.com
Phone: +34 965 03 92 40
Website: www.gemmacol.com

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