TERMS OF SERVICE
Wholesale General Information
Qualification:
- To qualify for a Maria Victoria wholesale account, you must be a retail business with a brick-and-mortar storefront and possess a valid resale exemption certificate.
Conditions of Sale:
- The minimum order varies depending on the type of wholesaler:
		Sales rep: $550.00
		General: $350.00
		VIP: $750.00
Online Sales:
- Sell products online only through approved websites.
- Prohibited from advertising or selling on third-party online platforms.
Account Relationship:
- By placing an order and providing your resale certificate, you affirm that you are the owner or representative of a current retail business.
- The business relationship is 'at will,' and Maria Victoria reserves the right to terminate it at any time for any reason.
Usage Restrictions:
- Retailers may not use the name Maria Victoria for their store or as their social media handle without written approval.
- Independent distributors are prohibited from selling items that may compete with our brand.
Account Management:
- Accounts are opened based on location availability and supply capacity.
- Inactive accounts will receive an email after 90 days of inactivity, and if not reactivated, they will be automatically closed.
Account Payments
Payment Terms:
- All orders require credit card payment unless otherwise approved.
- To apply for net 30 terms, accounts must prepay their first three orders with a credit card. Contact accounting@mariavictoria.com to obtain your credit reference application. All opening orders must be prepaid by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. To provide a credit card, please contact accounting@mariavictoria.com. A $25 fee will be charged for any returned checks due to insufficient funds. A 1.5% per month late charge will be applied to all invoices 31+ days past due. Accounts more than 60 days past due will be sent to collections. Customers agree to pay all collection costs and attorney’s fees. Terms will be revoked after a two-year lapse in order placement. For all accounting inquiries, email accounting@mariavictoria.com.
Late Payments:
- Accounts failing to pay within the stipulated terms will incur a $50.00 late penalty fee, plus 2% monthly interest on outstanding amounts.
Wholesaler Requirements:
- Zip code protection is not guaranteed, and inactive accounts for 90 days may result in the area becoming available to other customers.
Price Changes:
- Maria Victoria reserves the right to change prices without notice, and the billed price will be the one in effect at the date of shipment.
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP):
- Products or goods purchased from Maria Victoria should be sold at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP).
Price Increase Authorization:
- The Wholesale Account is authorized to increase the MSRP by a maximum of 30%.
Discount Limitation:
- In the event the Wholesale Account chooses to place the products or goods for sale at a discount, the Wholesale Account shall not discount the products more than 40% below MSRP.
Backorder Policy
Cancellation of Backorder Items:
- Maria Victoria reserves the right to cancel any backordered items that may cause a delay beyond the agreed-upon timeframe.
Notification of Cancellation:
- In the event of cancellation, Maria Victoria will notify you in advance.
Substitute Request:
- You have the option to request a substitute for the backordered item in case of cancellation, but only if the order has not been shipped in completion.
Copyright
Intellectual Property:
- All designs, products, and content are the sole property of Maria Victoria, protected by copyright and intellectual property law.
- No reproduction, modification, or distribution without express written consent.
Liability Disclaimer
- Maria Victoria is not liable for any loss or personal damage incurred due to product use. Use products at your own risk.
Policy
Terms Modification:
- Maria Victoria reserves the right to change these terms at any time, rendering previous terms superseded and of no legal effect.