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This Document
Please take a few minutes to review these Terms and Conditions. Your purchase of products from us
constitutes your agreement to follow these Terms and Conditions and to be bound by them.
All policies, procedures, rules, regulations, definitions, and goals expressed within this document
collectively describe the means and intent of ShangriLa to sell its product to businesses it deems
appropriate to market, sell, and distribute that product. This document alone does not constitute a legal
contract, or an offer to form a legal contract, between ShangriLa and another entity.
ShangriLa reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior
notice.
Any and all questions regarding this document and its contents should be directed, in writing, to the
ShangriLa / JS Furniture Operations Manager.
Definitions and Classifications:
A: ShangriLa: Collectively ShangriLa Furnishings, Inc, JS Furniture, Inc, and all employees, partners,
and affiliates encompassed therein.
B: Reseller or Client: Entity who purchases product from ShangriLa with the intent to market the product
through their own website, retail store, or showroom. Has been approved as an active account holder
and has submitted all necessary documentation.
C: End User or Customer: Entity who purchases product from a Reseller.
D: Container Order / Container Shipment: Any order purchased by a Reseller for which the Reseller pays
for the cost of the container and the related fees/charges. Generally, any order of a quantity that will fill a
minimum 20-ft. container to capacity.
E: Individual Order: Any order purchased by a reseller of a quantity that will not fill a minimum 20-ft.
container to capacity. Most often consists of a single set of furniture already sold to / paid for by an End
User. These orders are shipped to the United States aboard containers commissioned by ShangriLa.
F: Standard or “Stock” order: The opposite of a Custom order, Standard orders are generally noncustomized
ShangriLa models. Furniture dimensions, legs, configuration, material and color have not
been altered from that which is advertised in official paraphernalia. The following colors/materials are
considered “stock” and will fall under such definition when referenced by ShangriLa
cancellation/return/warranty policies:
Leather:
White: VE210A
White: FX993
Cream: SC4800
Tan: SC511
Brown: SC551
Golden Brown: SC043
Dark Brown: SC6014
Black: ZD6111
Micro Fiber:
White: PC01
Cream: AF-209-30
Tan: VEN07
Brown: VEN09
Black: DTV15
Woven Fabrics:
None. The complex weave and compound colors of ShangriLa fabrics make them very taste-specific and
a certain fabric may or may not be pleasing to anybody other than the Reseller placing the original order.
As such, any and all orders placed using a woven fabric will be considered Custom.
The following ShangriLa models are considered “stock” and will fall under such definition when
referenced by ShangriLa cancellation/return/warranty policies.
SL111
SL151
SL141
SL136
SL129
SL152
SL133
SL170
SL193
SL198
SL239
SL252
G: Custom Orders: The opposite of a Standard order, Custom orders encompass anything beyond that
which is advertised as “Stock” by ShangriLa. Any order that specifies dimensions, legs and
configurations different from those offered by ShangriLa, or any colors/materials not listed above, will be
considered a Custom Order. All applicable rules, policies, procedures, stipulations and obligations
outlined below that regulate Custom orders will follow these criteria.
H: Cancellation: Reseller notifies ShangriLa in writing that they no longer intend to purchase/pay for an
order that they previously placed.
I: Return: Reseller or their Customer has received the product, but wishes to return the product to
ShangriLa.
J: (The) Warehouse: ShangriLa’s warehouse, distribution center, and North American Operations office
located in Ontario, California, USA. Telephone: (909) 545-6550. Fax: (909) 271-9294.
Use of Our Web Site
User comments – we welcome your comments. However, any comments, feedback, notes, messages, ideas,
suggestions or other communications (collectively “Comments”) sent to our Web Site(s) shall be and remain the
exclusive property of ShangriLa. Your submission of any such Comments shall constitute an assignment to
ShangriLa of all worldwide rights, title and interests in all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the
Comments. ShangriLa will be entitled to use, reproduce, disclose, publish and distribute any material you submit
for any purpose whatsoever, without restriction and without compensating you in any way. For this reason, we
ask that you not send us any comments that you do not which to assign to us, including any confidential
information or any original creative materials such as stories, product ideas, computer code or original artwork.
Disclaimer
Our web sites are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. ShangriLa makes no representations or
warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of this site or any of our sites. You expressly agree
that your use of our site(s) is at your sole risk.
To the full extent allowed by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to,
implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. ShangriLa does not warrant this site,
or any of our sites, servers, or e-mail sent from our sites to be free of viruses or other harmful components.
Further, we shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of our sites, including, but not
limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages, loss of time, inconvenience, and
commercial loss.
You acknowledge, by your use of our web sites, that your use of those sites is at your sole risk, that you assume
full responsibility for all costs associated with all necessary servicing or repairs of any equipment you use in
connection with your use of these web sites, and that ShangriLa or it’s affiliates shall not be liable for damages of
any kind related to your use of these web sites.
Marketing, Selling, and Using ShangriLa Product
- Resellers may sell ShangriLa product only through their own retail stores or outlets, catalogs, or through
Internet websites authorized in writing by ShangriLa.
1. The venue through which Resellers market ShangriLa product must meet certain requirements before
ShangriLa will approve that entity as a Reseller holding an active account with ShangriLa. Resellers
are generally given free reign when designing their venue (whether it be a storefront, website,
showroom, etc) to their own specifications. However, if any such venue is found to be in violation of
these terms and conditions, or if the Reseller fails to maintain a clean and attractive venue, ShangriLa
reserves the right to refuse sale to the Reseller.
2. Any and all digital material, including photographs, pictures, icons, text, drawings and diagrams found
on ShangriLa’s website(s) are copyrighted. Once in possession of an approved account, Resellers
are permitted to use and reproduce photographs and images taken from ShangriLa websites, or
provided to them by ShangriLa personnel, for the sole purpose of marketing ShangriLa product.
Termination of business relations between ShangriLa and a Reseller, or if an active Reseller is found
to be using the copyrighted information or images in a malicious manner as described below, the
permission granted them to use such information or images is withdrawn.
3. The use of Internet auction sites such as eBay as a venue is strictly prohibited. The website, store, or
showroom used to market ShangriLa product must be owned and operated by the Reseller.
- Resellers may not sell or market ShangriLa products in any way that might disparage or injure ShangriLa, its
affiliates, or its product.
- Resellers may not use ShangriLa product while engaging in any illegal, deceptive, undesirable or improper
retail practices.
- Resellers may not advertise, sell, or distribute ShangriLa product for use in any improper or illegal purpose.
Inaccuracy Disclaimer
From time to time there may be information on ShangriLa website(s), catalogs, product price lists, product
descriptions and dimensions, inventory lists, or other paraphernalia that contains typographical errors,
inaccuracies, or omissions that may relate to product descriptions, pricing, and availability, ShangriLa reserves
the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update information at any time without
prior notice (including after you have submitted your order).
Pricing Policy
Prices listed on ShangriLa’s website(s) are subject to change without notice. ShangriLa reserves the right to
correct pricing errors without notice. Reseller agrees the invoice price is the final sale price. No discounts
beyond those listed on the invoice are permitted for any reason. ShangriLa reserves the right to decline the
acceptance of any orders.
Dispute Resolution Policy
Any action relating to the use of our web site(s), catalogs or any transaction with ShangriLa Furniture, or it’s
affiliates, must be brought in the state or federal courts located in the County of San Bernardino, California.
Regarding Delays
Although ShangriLa will make every effort to ship every order as soon as possible, time frames given prior to or
during production are only an estimate, not guarantees. Extended delays of 2 to 4 weeks can occur for
production of Custom orders. Shipping-related delays, while rare, do occur and cannot be attributed to
ShangriLa. All customers agree that a delay does not constitute a right to discount, refund or cancellation, and
that ShangriLa or its affiliates cannot be held responsible for delayed orders.
Cancellations and Returns
Reseller must notify ShangriLa in writing of Cancellation at least 24 hours prior to shipment from the
Warehouse. No Returns accepted after 14 days post-receipt by end user. All shipping costs associated
with the Return of product are the responsibility of the Reseller, with the exception of warranty fulfillments.
All Resellers are required to fill out and submit a Return Authorization Form, and in turn receive an RMA
number from ShangriLa, prior to Returning any product. Should a Reseller attempt to Return product to
ShangriLa without first receiving written authorization, the Reseller will be responsible for any and all
applicable shipping, handling, and restocking fees above, beyond and in addition to the standard
restocking, handling, and related fees associated with a normal RMA Return.
Some policies and procedures are specific to order type or content:
A: Standard or “Stock” productions
Any Standard order cancelled before it enters production may be cancelled without incurring any
restocking fees (normally within 24 hours of submitting the order to a sales rep). Any Standard order
cancelled after it has entered production and before departure from the Warehouse, will incur a 15%
restocking fee. Any Standard order that the Reseller Returns to ShangriLa after the product has left the
Warehouse and up to 14 days post-receipt by the End User or Reseller (depending on type of business),
will incur a 25% restocking fee. In the case of Returns, the following conditions must be met:
1) Product is in fully resalable condition (no stains, damage, abuse) and is in the original factory
packaging.
2) Return freight and handling is prepaid and insured by the reseller.
3) Reseller has obtained an RMA Number from ShangriLa.
4) Product passes inspection and is approved by ShangriLa once it arrives back in the warehouse.
If all of the above conditions are met, ShangriLa will refund to the Reseller the amount paid for the
product, less any applicable restocking fees, in one of two ways:
1) If the Reseller has an outstanding balance due, or is anticipating final payment on an order
being produced, the refund will be granted in the form of a credit up to the entire amount of the
balance(s) due. If the amount to be credited is greater than that of the total balance(s) on the
Reseller’s account, the difference may be granted as a cash refund or kept on-file in anticipation
of a future order at the discretion of the Reseller.
2) If the Reseller does not have any unpaid balances, the amount to be refunded may be granted
as a cash refund or kept on-file in anticipation of a future order at the discretion of the Reseller.
B: Custom Orders
Custom orders cannot be Cancelled, refunded, or Returned. Product ordered using non-standard
colors/materials, configurations, dimensions, or options will result in a product that is specific to one
person only and may not be easily marketed to a new buyer. Reseller must understand that all sales of
Custom product, as defined on the first page of this document, are final.
Size Restriction
If the merchandise does not fit through a door opening, up a set of stairs, or through any other kind of portal at the
destination, ShangriLa and it’s affiliates will not be responsible, as it is expected that measurements should be
determined prior to ordering. Orders cannot be returned to ShangriLa as a result of the End User’s miscalculation
of the furniture size, room, door or architectural dimensions. It is the sole responsibility of the End User to be sure
that all entry access be consistent with the size of the delivery.
Warranty
All products are warranted against manufacturing defects for one full year from the date that goods arrive to the
End User. The warranty is only activated after the Customer follows all shipment notation and reporting
obligations (See “Signing For Product”). All notations must be on the Bill of Lading or Manifest and the Customer
must retain a copy for warranty purposes.
Please contact us immediately if you have any questions or concerns.
ShangriLa does not warrant against normal wear and tear, or damage due to customer accident or misuse.
Natural variations in products made in whole or in part of natural materials, such as leather, fabric, wood, metal or
stone, are not considered defects. The appearances of natural, stained, or dyed wood surfaces; of painted wood
or metal or upholstery color (leather, fabric, etc.) may vary between productions due to slight changes in dye lots.
This is an unavoidable and inevitable occurrence, which does not constitute a defect. Minor variations in stitching
in upholstery products are considered normal. Neither wood, leather, metal, nor fabric products are suitable for
outdoor use unless expressly specified. Leather and fabric are subject to natural stretch, wrinkle or shrink. Wood
and metal may stain, scratch, chip, fade or darken. The End User must exercise proper care to minimize any
such damage.
The Reseller will be asked to present their warranty claim in writing with photographic proof, so that ShangriLa
may properly address the claim or concerns. Reseller will also be asked for a copy of the signed Bill of Lading or
Manifest. It is ShangriLa’s policy to provide reasonable repair of the product and/or replacement parts. We will
replace the item(s) if the product cannot reasonably be repaired.
When a warranty is approved, ShangriLa will provide replacement product/parts and cover any “curbside” transit
cost. End User agrees to take the time necessary for delivery and/or pick-up should goods need to be returned.
Reseller agrees that many products, be they Custom products or Stock products, may be in a backorder status,
will have a production wait time. Reseller agrees to wait for replacement product and waives any right to a
discount, refund or return.
All exchanges/returned merchandise must be shipped back in the original packaging. Reseller or End User may
have to add additional packaging to protect the product.
Product purchased for heavy trafficked commercial use may not be warranted.
In the event that product, leather, fabric or color is no longer available, ShangriLa and/or affiliates reserve the
option to replace the product with equal or like merchandise.
Shipping Policies and Warranty Qualifications
The following portion of this document deals with shipping and receiving policies, procedures, and obligations.
The act of shipping ShangriLa product to and from the Warehouse is solely and expressly the responsibility of the
reseller. ShangriLa will not arrange, pay for, qualify or quote any shipping services on behalf of the reseller.
That being said, many circumstances surrounding the shipment of ShangriLa product influence the coverage of
the manufacturer’s warranty and related policies regarding Cancellations and Returns. In that regard, below is an
outline of how the shipment of ShangriLa product influences, and is influenced by, the terms and conditions as
described up to this point. It is the responsibility of the Reseller to inform their Customers about these procedures
so that all parties involved are fully aware.
Delivery Inspection – Necessary for Warranty Activation
To activate warranty, the Reseller’s Customer (End User) must inspect the product at the time of delivery and
make notations on the Bill of Lading or Manifest prior to signing for the product and to retain a copy for their
records. Any discrepancies that become apparent during the following delivery phases must be cited on the Bill
of Lading prior to signing in order to receive full coverage under the manufacturer’s warranty.
A: Before Removing From the Truck…
End User should observe how the product is packed in the truck and if the product is still banded to pallets (when
applicable). If it appears that care was not exercised in transporting the product, it is wise to take a picture
showing the placement of the items on the truck.
B: Before Unpacking…
End user must visibly inspect the packaging. It is recommended that they look for torn, ripped, or crushed areas,
and that no part of the product is protruding from the packaging. Photographs are encouraged. It is the End
User’s responsibility to make notations of any and all exterior damage visible on the product cartons or packaging
prior to signing the delivery receipt. If any damage is located on the exterior cartons/packaging, End User must
keep the packaging for possible inspection – they should not allow the carrier to take the packaging in this case.
C: Unpacking…
Carrier’s schedules are extremely tight and under normal circumstances they will not wait for the End User to
unpack the product. However, if End User finds the packaging to be damaged, this is a good indication that the
product therein is also damaged and so the End User is encouraged to insist upon opening the product with the
carrier present. If the carrier will absolutely not wait for unpacking, then along with any other notations, mark the
Bill of Lading/Manifest “Carrier refused to allow inspection of product”.
D: Signing For Product – Important…
Only after complete inspection of the packaging and complete notations are recorded on the Bill of
Lading/Manifest, as noted above, should End User sign for the product. Under certain circumstances, the End
User may be asked to provide this document for warranty and/or return purposes, if applicable. ShangriLa or
affiliates will not be responsible for transit damage not noted on the Bill of Lading/Manifest or found after signing
which is deemed to be transit related.
E: After Unpacking…
The Reseller must report any and all transit-related damages to ShangriLa immediately. Therefore it is
recommended that the End User inspect the product for such damage immediately upon receipt and report any
damages to the Reseller as soon as possible.
Delivery Refusal:
A need to refuse delivery is extremely rare. How the Reseller decides to implement policy on their own behalf in
this regard is completely up to their discretion. It is recommended that Resellers discourage such action by their
Customers because of ShangriLa’s return policies. If an End User refuses delivery of product and the carrier has
no choice but to return the product to the Warehouse, and the Reseller has not obtained an RMA number, all
applicable policies and procedures, up to and including restocking, shipping, handling and storage fees, will apply,
in addition to any extra fees and/or charges that ShangriLa must levy to make up for the costs associated with
such an unexpected Return.
Shipping
ShangriLa arranges shipment from the factory in China to the Warehouse in the United States, the cost of which
is included in the net total cost of every order, though that cost can and will vary depending on order type and
quantity. For example, Individual Orders have the cost of ocean transit already included in the list price and no
further calculation is required beyond the wholesale discount being applied. For Container Shipments, that transit
cost is deducted from the list price and a new, separate charge that encompasses the container as a whole is
calculated and applied to the invoice. In some cases, part of the container cost may be billed to the Reseller after
the order has been fulfilled, or the reseller may be intentionally over-billed on the initial invoice, as some aspects
of shipping a container (such as trucking) will not be verified until after the container has been delivered.
Similar to ocean shipment above, overland shipment procedure depends on order type. In the case of Container
Orders, the cost of transit will be included in the overall container fee on the invoice. The one aspect of shipping
that every Reseller must be familiar with is the shipment of Individual Orders, when an entire container is not
needed. As mentioned above ShangriLa will arrange all shipping necessary to get the product to the US and – in
the case of individual pieces/sets - to the Warehouse. Any subsequent shipping necessary to send the product to
the Reseller or the End User is solely the responsibility of the Reseller. ShangriLa will not arrange, pay for, or
quote any shipping for any Reseller. The only exception to this rule is a shipment necessary to honor a warranty
claim.
ShangriLa will not be responsible for any discrepancies involving the shipment of a Reseller’s product. Shipping
damage, refused deliveries, missed delivery appointments, delays, rate disputes, etc, are all issues that must be
resolved between the Reseller, their shipping agent, and their Customer.
Custom Designs / Reseller-submitted Designs
If a ShangriLa model is modified/customized to fit the requests of a Reseller, or if a Reseller submits to ShangriLa
an original design created by them, their affiliates, or an unrelated party, the resulting designs become property of
ShangriLa and JS Furniture Inc. Modifications made to a Reseller’s order or Custom product designs submitted
by a Reseller does not mean the Reseller has inherited any rights to these designs/changes and ShangriLa is free
to reproduce them at any time. ShangriLa will be entitled to use, reproduce, disclose, publish and distribute any
designs a Reseller submits for any purpose whatsoever, without restriction and without compensating the
Reseller in any way.
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