Terms of Use
Last Updated: August, 2026
Welcome to Maison Debord
Debord was founded upon the belief that objects of natural history deserve to be encountered with knowledge, curiosity, and care.
We present minerals as natural works of art: expressions of geology, time, material, and form selected for the cultivated home.
These Terms of Use govern access to and use of www.maisondebord.com, including its text, photographs, artwork, educational materials, product presentations, services, features, and other content.
By accessing or using Maison Debord, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, discontinue your use of the website.
Eligibility
You must have reached the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction and possess the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement to make a purchase through Maison Debord.
By placing an order, you represent that:
You have the legal authority to enter into the transaction
The information you provide is accurate
You are authorized to use the selected payment method
Your use of the website complies with applicable law
Permitted Use
Maison Debord may be used only for lawful, personal, and noncommercial purposes unless Debord provides prior written authorization.
You may not:
Violate any applicable law or regulation
Use the website for fraudulent or deceptive activity
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to Maison Debord or its systems
Interfere with website security or operation
Introduce viruses, malicious code, or harmful technology
Scrape, crawl, harvest, copy, or extract content through automated means without permission
Impersonate another person
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
Submit false payment, address, or order information
Copy or exploit Debord content for commercial purposes
Use Debord’s name, trademarks, photographs, or materials in a misleading manner
Attempt to circumvent purchase limits, security procedures, or fraud controls
Use the website in a manner that could damage Debord, its customers, or another person
Intellectual Property
Maison Debord and its contents—including the Debord name, Maison Debord name, logos, marks, photographs, product styling, written descriptions, collection names, educational materials, artwork, graphics, layouts, editorial content, and original design elements—are owned by or licensed to Debord.
These materials are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual-property laws.
No content may be reproduced, distributed, modified, publicly displayed, sold, licensed, published, republished, transmitted, or commercially exploited without prior written permission from Debord.
Permission to browse or purchase through Maison Debord does not transfer ownership of any intellectual property.
Product and Educational Content
Debord may provide information concerning:
Mineral composition
Geological formation
Geographic origin
Provenance
Decorative use
Artistic qualities
Historical context
Cultural context
Mineral care
Display and placement
This information is provided for general educational and informational purposes.
Although Debord seeks to present thoughtful and accurate material, descriptions may be simplified, incomplete, or based upon information supplied by vendors, miners, artisans, laboratories, carriers, or other sources.
Website content does not constitute:
A formal gemological report
A scientific certification
An appraisal
Investment advice
Medical advice
Legal advice
Professional installation advice
Professional conservation advice
Debord presents minerals for their natural, geological, historical, artistic, architectural, and decorative qualities.
Debord does not represent that minerals possess spiritual, supernatural, healing, or medical powers.
Accuracy of Information
Debord makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate website information.
However, we do not guarantee that every:
Description
Price
Dimension
Weight
Photograph
Color
Availability statement
Processing estimate
Shipping estimate
Promotional term
Educational statement
will always be complete, current, or free from error.
Debord may correct errors, revise content, withdraw products, update pricing, alter website features, or suspend portions of Maison Debord at any time.
Purchases are also governed by the Terms & Conditions of Sale.
User Communications and Submissions
When you submit a review, photograph, comment, message, suggestion, or other material to Debord, you represent that:
You have the right to provide the material
The material does not violate another person’s rights
The material is not unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory, threatening, or malicious
The material does not contain harmful code
The material does not contain knowingly false or misleading information
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, you grant Debord a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, display, and distribute submitted material in connection with Debord’s business, marketing, editorial content, and services.
Debord is not required to publish, retain, or respond to any submission and may remove submitted content at its discretion.
Accessibility Statement
Debord believes that beauty, knowledge, and thoughtful design should be available to all visitors.
We are committed to improving the accessibility and usability of Maison Debord for people with disabilities.
Our continuing efforts may include:
Providing alternative text for meaningful images
Maintaining readable text
Supporting sufficient visual contrast
Supporting keyboard navigation where reasonably possible
Using descriptive headings
Using descriptive links
Reviewing forms and checkout features
Considering accessibility when introducing new content
Providing reasonable assistance when a digital barrier is reported
Because technologies, third-party services, and accessibility needs continually evolve, some content or features may not yet provide an equally accessible experience.
If you encounter an accessibility barrier or require information in an alternative format, email inquiries@maisondebord.com with the subject line Accessibility Assistance.
Please identify the page, product, feature, or information involved and describe the assistance requested. Debord will make reasonable efforts to provide support or an accessible alternative.
Accessibility feedback is welcomed and may guide future improvements.
Third-Party Services
Maison Debord may link to or integrate services provided by:
Payment processors
Shipping carriers
Social networks
Website-hosting providers
Analytics providers
Email providers
Other independent third parties
Debord does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, accessibility, security, or policies of independently operated third-party services.
Your use of those services may be governed by separate terms and policies.
Website Availability and Security
Debord does not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure access to Maison Debord.
The website may become unavailable because of:
Maintenance
Updates
Hosting disruptions
Cybersecurity incidents
Technical failures
Utility interruptions
Third-party service failures
Events outside Debord’s reasonable control
Debord may restrict or terminate access when we reasonably believe that a person has:
Violated these Terms
Engaged in fraud
Threatened website security
Abused customer-service channels
Created legal or operational risk
Attempted to harm Debord or another person
Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Maison Debord and its general website content are provided on an as available and as is basis.
Debord disclaims implied warranties concerning website access and general website content to the extent those warranties may legally be disclaimed.
Nothing in these Terms excludes a warranty, remedy, or consumer protection that cannot legally be excluded.
Product-specific terms are addressed in the Terms & Conditions of Sale.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Debord and its owners, employees, representatives, contractors, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, or consequential damages arising from:
Use of Maison Debord
Inability to access Maison Debord
Reliance upon general website content
Third-party services
Unauthorized access outside Debord’s reasonable control
Website interruptions
Technical errors
Where liability cannot legally be excluded, Debord’s liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
Some jurisdictions do not permit certain limitations, so portions of this section may not apply to every visitor.
Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold Debord harmless from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, and reasonable expenses arising from:
Your unlawful use of Maison Debord
Your material violation of these Terms
Your infringement of another person’s rights
Fraudulent information you provide
Content you submit through the website
This obligation does not apply to the extent a claim results from Debord’s own unlawful conduct or where indemnification is prohibited by law.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Unless applicable consumer law requires otherwise, disputes relating to these Terms or Maison Debord will be brought in a state or federal court with jurisdiction in New York County, New York.
Severability
If a provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, it will be limited or removed only to the minimum extent necessary.
The remaining provisions will continue in effect.
No Waiver
A failure by Debord to enforce a provision does not waive our right to enforce that provision or another provision later.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy, the Terms & Conditions of Sale, and any other written terms expressly accepted by you constitute the agreement governing your use of Maison Debord.
Changes to These Terms
Debord may revise these Terms periodically.
Revised Terms will be published on Maison Debord with an updated effective date.
Continued use of Maison Debord after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.
Contact Debord
Questions concerning these Terms may be directed to:
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