1. Introduction: Our Commitment to Secure and Transparent Billing
At The Vase Gallery, we are dedicated to providing a safe, reliable, and seamless shopping experience for every customer. We understand that security is your top priority when shopping for Artisanal Vases & Curated Space Accents. This Payment Policy is designed to clearly outline our accepted payment methods, our rigorous security protocols, and our commitment to absolute billing transparency.
2. Accepted Payment Methods & Currency
We accept a wide range of secure and globally recognized payment options to ensure your convenience. All transactions at The Vase Gallery are processed exclusively in United States Dollars (USD).
We proudly accept the following payment methods:
Major Credit & Debit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
Important Exclusions:
Personal checks or money orders.
Direct bank transfers or wire transfers.
Cash on Delivery (COD).
3. Payment Security & PCI-DSS Compliance
Your financial privacy is non-negotiable. We employ industry-leading technology to protect your data at every step of the checkout process:
SSL Encryption: Our website utilizes advanced 256-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology. This ensures that all personal and financial data transmitted during checkout is fully encrypted and unreadable by unauthorized parties.
PCI-DSS Compliance:The Vase Gallery strictly adheres to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS).
Zero-Storage Commitment: We prioritize your data safety by ensuring that we never store your full, raw credit card information on our local servers. All payments are processed through highly secure, certified third-party gateways that manage sensitive data using the highest level of financial encryption.
4. Billing, Sales Tax & $0 Hidden Fees
At The Vase Gallery, we stand firmly behind a “What You See Is What You Pay” philosophy. We are committed to 100% price transparency.
Zero Hidden Fees: We solemnly promise that there are no hidden surcharges, no unexpected processing fees, and no invisible subscription traps.
Transparent Total Cost Breakdown: Your final order total is calculated using a simple and honest formula:
Product Price + Shipping (Free for orders over $100.00) + Sales Tax = Final Grand Total.
Sales Tax: Based in Memphis, Tennessee, we are legally required to collect sales tax on orders as dictated by state and local tax laws. Sales tax will be automatically calculated by our system based on your specific shipping destination and clearly displayed before you confirm your payment.
5. Payment Processing & Fraud Prevention
Authorization & Billing: Your chosen payment method will be authorized and charged immediately upon the successful placement of your order. Once the transaction is complete, you will receive an Order Confirmation Email containing your detailed digital invoice.
Payment Failure Resolutions: If your payment is declined, please double-check your billing address, the CVV code on the back of your card, and the expiration date.
Security Screening: To protect our customers from unauthorized transactions, our system performs automated fraud screening on all high-risk orders. The Vase Gallery reserves the right to contact customers for additional verification.
6. Contact Our Billing Support Team
If you have any questions regarding our payment process or encounter any issues during checkout, please do not hesitate to contact us:
