Terms of Use

Welcome to Merimies.com ("Website"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you", "user", or "customer") and Art Unit Co., Ltd., registered in Thailand ("we", "us", "our", or "Company"), concerning your access to and use of our Website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto.

By accessing, browsing, or using this Website and/or purchasing goods from us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms. If you do not agree with all of these Terms, then you are expressly prohibited from using the Website and must discontinue use immediately.

1. Eligibility and Account Registration

• Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years of age, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, or have obtained legal parental/guardian consent to use this Website and make purchases.
• Account Accuracy: You agree to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information during the registration and checkout process.
• Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials (username and password) and for all activities that occur under your account. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized access to your account.

2. International Orders, Pricing, and Currency

• Order Acceptance: Your submission of an order represents an offer to purchase. A contract of sale is only formed when we send you an email confirming the shipment or acceptance of your order.
• Pricing & Availability: All prices are subject to change without notice. While we strive for accuracy, errors may occur. If a product is listed at an incorrect price, we reserve the right to cancel the order and provide a full refund.
• Currency Conversion: Prices may be displayed in various currencies for your convenience. If your local currency is different from the currency charged at checkout, your bank or credit card issuer may apply currency conversion rates and additional fees, for which we are not responsible.
• Payment Methods: We accept international payments via authorized gateways (e.g., credit/debit cards, PayPal, Stripe, or other designated methods). By providing payment information, you warrant that you are authorized to use the designated payment method.

3. Cross-Border Shipping, Customs, and Import Duties

• Shipping Destinations: We ship to various countries worldwide. Shipping fees and estimated delivery times vary depending on the destination and will be calculated at checkout.
• Customs, Duties, and Taxes: For international shipments, you (the buyer) are considered the importer of record. You are solely responsible for ensuring the product can be lawfully imported to the destination country.
• Additional Charges: Your order may be subject to import duties, customs tariffs, Value Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), and brokerage fees levied by the destination country. These charges are NOT included in our product price or shipping fees. You must pay these additional fees directly to the local customs authorities or delivery courier to clear your package. We have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be.
• Customs Delays: We are not responsible for delays caused by customs clearance processes in your country.

4. International Returns and Refunds

• All international returns, exchanges, and refunds are governed by our Return and Refund Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
• Unless otherwise explicitly stated in our Return Policy, the customer is responsible for all return shipping costs, including any customs duties and taxes incurred during the return shipment.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

• Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and all content, including but not limited to text, source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, photographs, graphics, and logos, are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us, and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
• No part of the Website or Content may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior written permission.

6. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

• You agree not to use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
• Circumventing, disabling, or otherwise interfering with security-related features of the Website.
• Using any automated system, including robots, spiders, or offline readers, to crawl or scrape the Website.
• Uploading or transmitting viruses, Trojan horses, or malware that interferes with the operation of the Website.
• Posting or transmitting any material that violates international laws, or is defamatory, obscene, harassing, or discriminatory.

7. Data Privacy and International Data Transfer (GDPR / PDPA)

• Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
• By using this Website, you acknowledge that your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Thailand or other countries where our servers are located. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Thailand Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union/European Economic Area.

8. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer

• The Website and services are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, in connection with the Website and your use thereof.
• In no event will the Company, its directors, employees, or agents be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special, or punitive damages, including lost profit, lost revenue, or loss of data arising from your use of the Website or products purchased through the Website.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

• These Terms and your use of the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Thailand, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
• Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, including its formation or validity, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Bangkok, Thailand.
• Language Precedence: These Terms are executed in both Thai and English languages. In the event of any discrepancy or conflict between the two versions, the Thai version shall prevail and govern.

10. Modifications to Terms

• We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Terms at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of these Terms. It is your responsibility to periodically review these Terms to stay informed of updates.

11. Contact Information