Legal notice

Legal Notice

Effective Date: June 7, 2026

Dropshipping Operations: eTekDepot LLC operates as a reseller utilizing direct distributor fulfillment.
Inventory Status: We do not hold physical inventory at our Glendale location.
Fulfillment: Orders ship directly from third-party distributor warehouses.
Stock Availability: Product availability depends entirely on distributor stock levels.
Order Changes: Cancellations may be impossible once a distributor begins fulfillment.

Standard Restriction: Our automated checkout process strictly supports domestic United States shipping.
Custom Inquiries: International buyers must email us directly to request an export evaluation and custom shipping quote.
Import Compliance: International buyers assume all liability for local import laws, clearances, and restrictions.
Duties and Taxes: All international customs duties, brokerage fees, and local taxes are paid exclusively by the buyer.
Fulfillment Discretion: We reserve the right to refuse international shipment requests based on distributor limitations.

Standard Payments: We accept credit cards, Stripe, PayPal, Google Wallet, and Apple Pay.
Processing Fees: Credit card transaction processing fees are passed onto the customer at checkout.
Bulk Orders: High-volume commercial buyers must email us directly to request a custom quote.
Wire Transfers: Wire transfer payment is mandatory for all approved bulk and custom quoted orders.
Order Minimums: We do not enforce a minimum order quantity (MOQ) for standard retail purchases.
Price Changes: We reserve the right to cancel orders if distributor prices change mid-transaction.
Fraud Prevention: All transactions undergo security screening before fulfillment begins.

Nexus Compliance: Sales tax is calculated based on state and local economic nexus laws.
Automated Calculation: We utilize Shopify Tax software to dynamically determine real-time rates at checkout.
Destination Sourcing: Tax rates are determined by the buyer's shipping destination address.
Out-of-State Buyers: We collect sales tax in states where we meet economic nexus thresholds.
Buyer Liability: If we do not collect tax, buyers are responsible for their state's use tax.
Tax Exemptions: Eligible corporate or reseller buyers must submit valid exemption certificates before purchasing.

Shopify Framework: This website utilizes standard Shopify tracking, analytics, and cookie protocols.
Data Protection: Data collection practices are detailed comprehensively in our separate Privacy Policy.
Consent Banner: By interacting with our store or cookie banner, you consent to our automated tracking.
Cross-Reference: The terms of our Privacy Policy are fully incorporated into this Legal Notice.

Ownership: All original site content belongs to eTekDepot LLC.
Protected Elements: This includes text, graphics, logos, and custom code.
Copyright Laws: Content is protected by United States and global copyright laws.
Restrictions: You may not copy, modify, or reuse site content.
Brand Rights: Third-party product names and logos belong to their respective owners.

Informal Resolution: Before filing any claim, you must contact us via email to attempt informal resolution.
Mandatory Arbitration: If unresolved within 30 days, all disputes must be settled through binding arbitration.
Arbitration Rules: Arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its commercial rules.
Class Action Waiver: You agree to bring claims only in an individual capacity, not as a class action.
Filing Restriction: You waive your right to file an initial lawsuit in a court of law.

As-Is Provision: All site content is provided "as is" without active warranties.
Availability: We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free website access.
Accuracy: Errors, pricing typos, or omissions may occasionally occur on pages.
Shipping Liabilities: We are not liable for distributor mistakes or damaged freight.
External Links: Third-party distributor links are completely outside our control.

Applicable Law: These terms follow the laws of the State of Arizona.
Venue: If arbitration rules permit court filing, venue is restricted to courts in Maricopa County, Arizona.