Effective Date: November 13, 2025

Welcome to AKBStore (“we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website https://akbstore.in (“Website”) and all purchases made through it.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to these Terms.
If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

1. General

• AKBStore operates as an online dropshipping store, meaning products may be shipped directly from third-party suppliers.
• By placing an order, you acknowledge and agree to our Shipping Policy and Refund & Return Policy.

2. Eligibility

To use our website or make purchases, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old, or
• Use the website under the supervision of a parent/guardian.

3. Product Information

• We try our best to provide accurate product details, images, and descriptions.
• However, slight variations in color, size, design, or packaging may occur depending on the supplier.
• AKBStore is not responsible for minor differences or supplier-based variations.

4. Pricing & Payment

• All prices listed on the website are in INR (₹) unless stated otherwise.
• We reserve the right to update prices at any time without prior notice.
• Payments must be completed through secure payment gateways available on the site.
• An order is considered confirmed only after successful payment.

5. Order Acceptance & Cancellation

We reserve the right to accept or reject any order due to:

• Stock unavailability
• Incorrect product/price information
• Payment failure
• Fraud concerns or suspicious activity

Customer Cancellation

• Orders may be canceled within 12 hours or before they are processed for shipping (whichever is earlier).
• Once shipped, orders cannot be canceled.

6. Shipping & Delivery

• Delivery time varies depending on the supplier’s location.
• Estimated delivery duration is mentioned in our Shipping Policy.
• Delays caused by courier issues, customs, natural events, or supplier delays are not our responsibility.

Multiple Shipments

Your order may come in separate packages if products are shipped by different suppliers.

7. Returns, Refunds & Replacements

Returns and refunds are subject to our Refund & Return Policy, which applies because:

• Products are sourced from external suppliers
• Approval depends on supplier confirmation

We do not accept returns for:

• Change of mind
• Minor product variations
• Used or damaged items caused by the customer

We only accept return requests for damaged, defective, or wrong items, reported within 48 hours of delivery.

8. Third-Party Suppliers

Since we operate through dropshipping:

• Some products may be shipped directly from vendors located in India or abroad.
• By placing an order, you authorize these vendors to ship items directly to you.
• We are not responsible for supplier decisions, delays, or stock issues.

9. Intellectual Property

All content on AKBStore—including logos, images, text, graphics, and design—is protected under copyright law.

You may not:

• Copy
• Reproduce
• Modify
• Redistribute
  any content without written permission from AKBStore.

10. User Responsibilities

By using our website, you agree:

• Not to misuse the site
• Not to upload harmful content
• Not to attempt unauthorized access to our systems
• To provide accurate delivery information
• To use the website for lawful purposes only

If misuse is detected, we may suspend or ban your access.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• AKBStore is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
• We are not responsible for delays, lost packages, shipping errors, or product variations caused by third-party suppliers.
• Our total liability shall not exceed the value of your order.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold AKBStore harmless from any claims, losses, damages, or legal fees arising from:

• Misuse of the website
• Breach of these Terms
• Wrong information provided during ordering

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.
Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Your continued use of the website after updates means you accept the changes.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India.
Any disputes will be resolved under the jurisdiction of courts located in Kerala, India.

15. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us:
📧 Email: contact@akbstore.in
🌐 Website: https://akbstore.in