Terms | qvstamps.com

These terms and conditions (the "Terms and Conditions") govern the use of qvstamps.com (the "Site"). This Site is owned and operated by Paul Sinyard. By using this Site, you indicate that you have read and understand these Terms and Conditions and agree to abide by them at all times.

Intellectual Property

All content published and made available on our Site is the property of Paul Sinyard and the Site's creators. This includes, but is not limited to images, text, logos, documents, downloadable files and anything that contributes to the composition of our Site.

Image Rights & Licensing

All images, artwork, scans, and photographs displayed or sold through qvstamps.com remain the intellectual property of Paul Sinyard unless otherwise stated. By purchasing any product or service that includes images, both the buyer and Paul Sinyard retain rights to use those images for personal and promotional purposes.

The purchase of any physical or digital item that includes an image does not transfer full copyright ownership. Instead, a non-exclusive, non-transferable license is granted to the buyer for personal, non-commercial display and archival purposes.

Paul Sinyard retains the right to reproduce, publish, or use such images for marketing, documentation, or resale purposes, including digital or printed formats. Buyers wishing to use any images commercially must request prior written consent.

Acceptable Use

As a user of our Site, you agree to use our Site legally, not to use our Site for illegal purposes, and not to:

If we believe you are using our Site illegally or in a manner that violates these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to limit, suspend or terminate your access to our Site.

User Contributions

Users may post the following information on our Site:

By posting publicly on our Site, you agree not to act illegally or violate these Terms and Conditions.

Accounts

When you create an account on our Site, you agree to the following:

  1. You are solely responsible for your account and the security and privacy of your account, including passwords or sensitive information attached to that account;
  2. All personal information you provide to us through your account is up to date, accurate, and truthful and that you will update your personal information if it changes.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you are using our Site illegally or if you violate these Terms and Conditions.

Sale of Goods And Services

These Terms and Conditions govern the sale of goods and services available on our Site. The following goods are available on our Site:

The following services are available on our Site:

These Terms apply to all products and services listed on the Site, including out-of-stock items. All descriptions and images are accurate to the best of our knowledge, but we cannot guarantee absolute accuracy and are not legally bound by such information.

We reserve the right to modify, reject or cancel your order if necessary. If we cancel your order after payment, we will issue a full refund via your original payment method.

Payments

All payments are securely processed through Stripe. We accept major debit and credit cards.

By submitting your payment information, you authorise Stripe to process the transaction.

Shipping and Delivery

Delivery is by Royal Mail (standard or recorded). UK orders typically arrive within 5–7 business days. International orders may take longer depending on location and customs.

Customs duties and import taxes for international deliveries are the responsibility of the buyer.

Please ensure your address is complete and correct. We are not liable for issues caused by incorrect information.

Right to Cancel

If you are in the UK or EU, you have a legal right to cancel your order within 14 days of receiving your item or purchasing a service.

To cancel, please contact us at enquiries@qvstamps.com or via the contact form on the Site.

Refunds

Refunds for Goods

Refund requests must be made within 90 days of receiving your order.

Refunds for Services

We provide a full refund for stamp plating services if the plating is later found to be incorrect.

Guarantees

All plated stamps are guaranteed to be correctly plated. If a stamp is later found to be incorrectly plated, you will receive a full refund and may keep the stamp.

Returns

If returning an item, please package it securely and return via your preferred postal method to:

Paul Sinyard, 42 Manor Lane, Sheffield, S2 1UF

Consumer Protection Law

These Terms do not override your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the Sale of Goods Act 1979, or other applicable consumer laws.

Limitation of Liability

Paul Sinyard and any associated parties will not be liable for any losses or damages arising from your use of this Site, except where required by law.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Paul Sinyard and associated parties from any claims resulting from your use of the Site or breach of these Terms.

Applicable Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England. Disputes will be handled under English jurisdiction.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Changes

We may update these Terms periodically to remain compliant with law or reflect changes to how we operate. Updates will be posted on the Site or emailed to users.

Contact

If you have any questions, please get in touch:

Alternatively, you can use the contact form available on our Site.

Effective Date: 1st January, 2025