Welcome to MS Coatings! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website (https://www.mscoatings.com), mobile applications (if any), and any related services, features, or content (collectively, the “Site”). MS Coatings provides an online platform for the sale of high-quality automotive paints, coatings, accessories, and related products.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. General Information
- Our Company: MS Coatings is an online retailer specializing in premium car paints, automotive coatings, primers, clear coats, tools, and supplies.
- Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.
- Account Registration: To access certain features (e.g., placing orders, tracking shipments), you may need to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.
2. Orders, Purchases, and Pricing
- Order Acceptance: All orders are subject to acceptance by MS Coatings. We reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or limit any order for any reason, including errors in pricing, product availability, or suspected fraud.
- Pricing: Prices are listed in the applicable currency and are subject to change without notice. Taxes, shipping, and handling fees will be added at checkout.
- Payment: We accept major credit/debit cards and other payment methods through secure third-party processors. You authorize us (or our processors) to charge your payment method for the total amount of your order.
- Product Availability: While we strive for accuracy, product availability and descriptions may contain errors. We are not responsible for inaccuracies caused by manufacturer updates or supply issues.
3. Shipping and Delivery
- Shipping times and costs are estimated and may vary based on location, carrier, and product weight/volume.
- Risk of loss and title for purchased items pass to you upon delivery to the carrier.
- International orders may be subject to customs duties, taxes, and import fees, which are your responsibility.
4. Returns, Refunds, and Cancellations
- Return Policy: Unopened products may be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund or exchange, subject to our Return Policy (available on the Site). Opened or used paint products are generally non-returnable due to health, safety, and regulatory reasons unless defective.
- Defective Products: If you receive defective or damaged goods, contact us promptly with proof of purchase and photos. We will evaluate and, at our discretion, offer a replacement, repair, or refund.
- Cancellations: Orders may be canceled before shipment. Contact customer service as soon as possible.
Full details are available in this Return & Refund Policy section and by contacting support@mscoatings.com.
5. Product Information and Use
- Color Accuracy: Car paint colors may vary slightly due to monitor settings, lighting conditions, batch differences, or application methods. We recommend testing on a small area before full application.
- Technical Advice: Any application advice or compatibility information provided on the Site is for general guidance only. Proper surface preparation, environmental conditions, and safety precautions are your responsibility. Always follow manufacturer instructions and applicable safety standards.
- Warranties:Products carry the limited warranties provided by their respective manufacturers. MS Coatings makes no additional warranties beyond those explicitly stated. All products are sold “as is” except as required by law.
6. Intellectual Property
- All content on the Site—including text, images, logos, product photos, videos, trademarks, and designs—is owned by MS Coatings or its licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from Site content without our prior written consent.
- Limited License: We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial shopping purposes.
7. User-Generated Content
You may submit reviews, photos, comments, or other content (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant MS Coatings a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, and display it for business purposes.
You are solely responsible for your User Content and represent that it does not infringe any third-party rights and complies with these Terms. We reserve the right to remove any User Content at our discretion.
8. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any laws.
- Engage in fraud, misrepresentation, or deceptive practices (e.g., false reviews).
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or other users’ accounts.
- Interfere with the Site’s operation, including through viruses, bots, or scraping.
- Use the Site to harass, defame, or harm others.
- Resell or commercially exploit products purchased from the Site without authorization.
9. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account or access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases immediately, but certain provisions (e.g., limitations of liability, governing law) survive.
10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
- Disclaimer of Warranties:The Site and all products are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
- Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, MS Coatings shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or purchase of products. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific product giving rise to the claim.
- Force Majeure: We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, strikes, supply chain disruptions).
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MS Coatings, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Uganda, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Kampala, Uganda.
You agree to resolve disputes first through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes may be submitted to binding arbitration where permitted by law.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the revised Terms on the Site and updating the effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
14. Miscellaneous
- These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and MS Coatings regarding the Site.
- If any provision is held invalid, the remainder remains in full force.
- Our failure to enforce any right does not waive that right.
- We may assign our rights under these Terms.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
MS Coatings
Kampala, Uganda
Email: support@mscoatings.com
Phone: +256 775 305 294
Thank you for shopping with MS Coatings. We appreciate your trust and are committed to providing exceptional automotive paint products and service.