Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: May 23, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to AppliancesBay.com. These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, products, and services. By accessing our website or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

For operational, payment processing, logistics, invoicing, and legal purposes during the initial stage of business operations, services may be managed, fulfilled, invoiced, or supported by our parent company or affiliated entity (“Parent Company”). By using our services, you acknowledge and accept this operational structure.

Please read these Terms carefully before using our services.

Definitions

“Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our” refers to AppliancesBay.com, including its parent company, affiliated entities, operational partners, employees, and authorized representatives.

“Parent Company” refers to the legal entity operating, supporting, managing, or facilitating services for [Your Store Name] during the initial phase of operations.

“Customer”, “User”, or “You” refers to any person accessing or purchasing from our website.

“Website” refers to www.appliancesbay.com

“Products” refers to all items listed and sold through our platform.

Business Operations & Parent Company Support

During the initial operational phase:

  • Orders, billing, invoicing, payments, logistics, customer support, and delivery operations may be handled by our parent company or associated operational entity.
  • Customers may see the parent company name on invoices, payment statements, GST invoices, bank transactions, shipping labels, OTP communications, or customer support interactions.
  • Such operational handling does not affect the validity of customer purchases, obligations, or services provided through AppliancesBay.com

We reserve the right to transition operations fully or partially to AppliancesBay.com or another affiliated entity at any time without prior notice.

Eligibility

By using our website, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age or using the website under parental/legal guardian supervision.
  • The information provided by you is accurate and complete.
  • You are legally capable of entering into binding contracts under applicable laws.

Products & Pricing

All products displayed on the website are subject to availability.

We reserve the right to modify pricing, specifications, availability, offers, or product listings at any time without prior notice.

Product images are for illustrative purposes only and actual products may vary slightly due to manufacturer updates or packaging changes.

Order Acceptance & Cancellation

Placing an order does not guarantee acceptance.

We reserve the right to refuse, delay, or cancel orders due to:

  • Pricing or technical errors
  • Payment authorization failures
  • Suspicious or fraudulent activity
  • Incorrect customer information
  • Operational or logistical limitations

If payment has been successfully processed for a cancelled order, eligible refunds will be issued to the original payment method within a reasonable processing period.

Delivery Policy

We offer fast delivery services including same-day or assured 24-hour delivery in eligible locations.

Estimated delivery timelines may vary due to:

  • Weather conditions
  • Traffic or route disruptions
  • Government restrictions
  • High demand periods
  • Operational limitations
  • Circumstances beyond reasonable control

We shall not be held liable for delays caused by external or unforeseen factors.

Open Box Delivery & OTP Verification

To maintain complete transparency and customer satisfaction, all eligible deliveries and self pickup orders are fulfilled through a mandatory open-box verification process.

  • Customers must inspect and verify:
    Product condition
    Correct item and model
    Packaging condition
    Visible physical functionality (where applicable)
  • The order will only be marked as completed after OTP confirmation from the customer.

Self Pickup Orders

  • Products will be opened before handover.
  • Customers must inspect and verify the product before providing OTP confirmation.
  • OTP verification completes the pickup process and confirms customer acceptance.

Customers are strictly advised not to share OTP unless fully satisfied with the product condition and order accuracy.

No Return, Replacement & Refund Policy

As every product is physically inspected and accepted by the customer before delivery completion or pickup confirmation:

  • No returns will be accepted
  • No replacements will be provided
  • No refunds will be issued after OTP confirmation

OTP verification serves as:

  • Final customer acceptance
  • Confirmation of satisfactory product condition
  • Confirmation that the correct item was received

Once OTP is shared and the order is completed, the transaction becomes final and non-disputable except where required under applicable law.

Customer Responsibilities

Customers agree:

  • To provide accurate contact and delivery information
  • To remain available during delivery or pickup
  • To carefully inspect products before OTP confirmation
  • Not to misuse promotional offers, refunds, chargebacks, or platform services

False claims, fraudulent disputes, abuse of payment systems, or misuse of services may result in:

  • Order cancellation
  • Permanent account suspension
  • Legal action
  • Recovery proceedings where applicable

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Payments & Billing

Payments may be processed under:

  • AppliancesBay.com
  • Parent company name
  • Associated operational or billing entities

Customers acknowledge and accept that transaction descriptors, invoices, GST bills, or payment references may display the parent company or associated entity name during the initial operational phase.

Intellectual Property

All website content including:

  • Logos
  • Branding
  • Product listings
  • Images
  • Text
  • Designs
  • Software and graphics

are the intellectual property of appliancesbay.com and/or its parent company and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written consent.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

  • We shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages arising from website usage, delayed deliveries, or product usage.
  • Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the customer for the relevant order.

Privacy & Data Usage

By using our services, you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your information by [Your Store Name], its parent company, and operational partners for:

  • Order fulfillment
  • Customer support
  • Payment verification
  • Fraud prevention
  • Operational management

Please review our Privacy Policy for complete details.

Fraud Prevention & Verification

We reserve the right to:

  • Verify customer identity and order details
  • Request additional verification documents where necessary
  • Delay, hold, or cancel suspicious transactions
  • Restrict accounts involved in fraudulent or abusive activity

Legal proceedings may be initiated against fraudulent usage or financial abuse.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.

Any disputes arising from the use of our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your City, State].

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update, revise, or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice.

Continued use of the website after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.