Terms & Conditions
SS GOLD HUB POLICY & COMPLIANCE
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SS GOLD HUB
Terms & Conditions
Official Policy Document • Hyderabad, Telangana
Document Type
Advance Payment Receipt
Terms and conditions applicable to advance payment receipts for releasing pledged gold.
Advance Payment Receipt
1. Verification of Pledge Information
SS Gold Hub reserves the right to verify all pledge-related details submitted by the customer. If any information is found to be false, misleading, or fraudulent, SS Gold Hub may take appropriate legal action, including reporting the matter to relevant authorities.
2. Release of Pledged Gold
If the value of the pledged gold is lower than the advance amount paid by SS Gold Hub, the Seller shall immediately pay the difference amount to SS Gold Hub.
3. Seller Withdrawal
If the Seller decides not to proceed with the sale after the pledged gold is released, or fails to release the pledged gold, the Seller must immediately refund the full advance amount received from SS Gold Hub.
4. Default on Refund
If the Seller fails to refund the advance payment, SS Gold Hub shall have the right to treat the transaction as a completed sale and take possession of the gold items.
5. Dishonoured Security Cheques
If any cheque issued by the Seller is dishonoured or returned unpaid, SS Gold Hub reserves the right to initiate legal proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and other applicable laws.
6. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of these transactions shall be resolved through arbitration in Hyderabad, Telangana, in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Form
1. Ownership & Authority
SS Gold Hub accepts only gold items that are legally owned by the Seller through purchase, gift, inheritance, or any lawful means. The Seller confirms full authority to sell the items.
2. No Return Policy
Once the gold is sold to SS Gold Hub, it shall not be returned under any circumstances. Payment shall be made only in Indian Rupees (INR) to the Seller’s designated bank account or approved payment method.
3. Right to Accept or Reject
SS Gold Hub reserves the right to accept or reject any transaction or application without assigning any reason.
4. Absolute Ownership Rights
Upon completion of the purchase, SS Gold Hub obtains full ownership rights over the gold and may sell, transfer, refine, melt, or otherwise dispose of the gold at its discretion.
5. Use of Sale Proceeds
The Seller shall be solely responsible for the use of the proceeds received from the sale. SS Gold Hub shall not be liable for any unlawful or unauthorized use of such funds.
6. Stolen or Fake Gold
If any gold item sold is later identified as stolen, counterfeit, fake, or unlawfully possessed, the Seller shall bear all legal and financial liabilities, including repayment of the transaction amount along with applicable losses, damages, and interest.
7. Verification Rights
SS Gold Hub reserves the right to verify pledge information, ownership details, identity documents, and transaction history and may report discrepancies to law enforcement or government authorities.
8. Purity & Weight Assessment
Purity and weight assessments are conducted with high precision, subject to the following rules:
- Gold purity shall be checked using XRF technology and/or other accepted testing methods.
- Results may vary depending on testing methodology.
- SS Gold Hub shall not be responsible for any loss in purity or weight after melting or processing.
- The Seller shall bear any shortage, loss, processing charge, or transaction-related deduction.
9. Additional Testing Methods
SS Gold Hub may use additional verification methods including acid tests, salt tests, melting tests, or other industry-standard procedures to confirm authenticity and purity.
10. Non-Gold Components
Weight deductions shall apply for stones, beads, threads, lac, copper, silver, artificial parts, or any non-gold materials attached to the ornament.
11. Ownership Verification
SS Gold Hub may conduct physical, telephonic, or digital verification of the Seller and ownership details before completing the transaction.
12. Pricing Policy
Gold valuation shall be based on the prevailing 24-carat market rate applicable on the date and time of the transaction.
13. Biometric & Personal Data
Biometric details, photographs, identification documents, and transaction data may be collected for record-keeping, compliance, and security purposes and shall be handled confidentially in accordance with applicable laws.
14. Minor Sellers
Individuals below 21 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who shall share full responsibility and liability for the transaction.
15. Cancellation Charges
If the Seller cancels the transaction after the melting or processing stage, SS Gold Hub may charge up to 5% of the assessed valuation towards processing and operational costs.
16. Dispute Resolution
All disputes shall be subject to arbitration in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Estimation Copy
1. Post-Melting Liability
SS Gold Hub shall not be responsible for any change, reduction, or variation in weight or purity after melting or refining of the gold items.
2. Rejected Gold
If the gold is rejected by either party after melting or testing, the Seller shall receive the gold only in its melted or processed form. The Seller shall not claim the original ornament form and must refund any advance amount received.
3. Price Validity
The quoted gold rate and valuation are valid only for the date and time of estimation and may change based on market fluctuations.
4. Deductions & Charges
Applicable deductions may include melting charges, testing charges, documentation fees, processing charges, banking charges, and other operational expenses.
5. Dispute Resolution
All disputes shall be resolved through arbitration in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Payment Voucher
1. Declaration of Ownership
The Seller confirms that the gold sold is legally owned and that they possess full authority to sell the items to SS Gold Hub.
2. Reporting of Suspicious Transactions
If any item is suspected to be stolen, fake, counterfeit, or linked to unlawful activity, SS Gold Hub reserves the right to notify law enforcement or relevant authorities immediately.
3. No Return Policy
Gold sold to SS Gold Hub cannot be reclaimed, returned, or exchanged after completion of the transaction.
4. Applicable Deductions
The final payable amount may include deductions towards processing charges, documentation fees, refining charges, and applicable taxes or statutory charges.
5. Dispute Resolution
All disputes arising from the transaction shall be subject to arbitration in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Verification of Pledge Information
SS Gold Hub reserves the right to verify all pledge-related details submitted by the customer. If any information is found to be false, misleading, or fraudulent, SS Gold Hub may take appropriate legal action, including reporting the matter to relevant authorities.
Release of Pledged Gold
If the value of the pledged gold is lower than the advance amount paid by SS Gold Hub, the Seller shall immediately pay the difference amount to SS Gold Hub.
Seller Withdrawal
If the Seller decides not to proceed with the sale after the pledged gold is released, or fails to release the pledged gold, the Seller must immediately refund the full advance amount received from SS Gold Hub.
Default on Refund
If the Seller fails to refund the advance payment, SS Gold Hub shall have the right to treat the transaction as a completed sale and take possession of the gold items.
Dishonoured Security Cheques
If any cheque issued by the Seller is dishonoured or returned unpaid, SS Gold Hub reserves the right to initiate legal proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and other applicable laws.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of these transactions shall be resolved through arbitration in Hyderabad, Telangana, in accordance with applicable laws.
Legal Disclaimer & Assistance
These terms are binding agreements and apply to all customer dealings with SS Gold Hub. For any clarifications or queries regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact our legal desk.
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