Terms & Conditions

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Store Policies

Pricing & Price Match Guarantee

Pricing is subject to change without notice. We will match or beat any competitors advertised price. Price Match guarantee is available for in stock items only. Some close-outs, clearance or discontinued products will not qualify for additional discounts. Some exclusions apply with manufacturer & tariff pricing increases.

Sales Tax

We are required to collect 8.25% sales tax from all customers in Texas. Tax Exempt customers must call in their orders and provide proof of TAX EXEMPT status.


Payment Terms

We gladly accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Pre-payment by Cashiers Check or Bank Wire. All other checks and forms of payment must clear with our bank before we can ship the product. Pay-Pal can only be used with orders taken over the phone. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Cash & Credit Card Refunds

Due to the nature of our business, we do not offer cash or credit card refunds. We will gladly take back any stock Item for any reason within 30 days of purchase (if returned in new condition with new box, all accessories and packing), and issue a merchandise store credit (less original cost of shipping for standard, freight line and “free shipping” offers). A Re-Stocking Fee may apply.

Shipping Policy

FamousStages.com has the easiest and most straight forward shipping policy in the industry.

All credit card orders will be shipped to the billing address unless an alternate address is listed with the credit card.

If you wish to ship to an alternate address please contact your banks customer service number located on the back of the card and request they “list” the address. Then contact us to assist in performing a merchant verification. This only takes about 5 minutes on the phone.

If your billing address is a P.O. Box please contact us prior to placing your FIRST order to perform the same merchant verification process above.

Free shipping AND shopping cart calculated rates apply only to the 48 contiguous states.

Free standard Ground shipping via UPS or USPS applies to any order with a product total of over $99, (excluding polished aluminum trussing, related accessories and products).

Standard shipping rates apply if product total is under $99.

Polished aluminum trussing orders do not ship free. MOST polished aluminum truss orders will require about an hour to get a fairly accurate freight quote.

Aluminum Truss from Global Truss now has a shipping charge on any size order. Our sales team will contact you for the additional shipping charge.

NOTE: COST OF SHIPPING YOUR ORDER IS LESS THAN STANDARD UPS, FedEx, or DHL RATES. TRUCK RATES ALSO AVAILABLE. WE DO NOT CHARGE A HANDLING FEE.

SAME DAY SHIPPING AND ALL EXPRESS SHIPPING OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL ORDERS THAT PROVIDE VERIFIABLE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION BEFORE 6PM CST.


Warranty

Returns

The first step is to call 281 880-9922 to see if your product will be returned to our warehouse, or to the manufacturer. All returns must include the original box and packaging as well as all cables, accessories, instruction manuals and warranty registration cards. Any items received without a Return Authorization will be refused by our receiving department. All items must be double-boxed to ensure that we receive the item in good condition. Do not mark on the original manufacturers box.

There is no credit for shipping fees when returning an item for store credit or exchange, including fees incurred by FamousStages.com as a result of the “free shipping” guidelines. Items that can not be returned include music, software, light bulbs, and all fluids.  All returns are subject to a 15% restocking charge if new and a 30% restocking charge (less cost of shipping) if used or not in new condition (including manufacturers boxes).

Warranty for Defective Merchandise

ALL manufacturers offer their own warranty. The customer must contact that manufacturer to obtain an RMA # as per the manufacturers individual Warranty & Return Policies and those items can not be returned to Famous Stages.

The defective item must be shipped in all original packaging and a Return Authorization number (RA#) must be obtained. Some products will be shipped to High Energy Lighting and others will be shipped to the manufacturer.

Important information if you need to return an item. Any item returned scratched or damaged in any way, including manufacturers box, will not be replaced.

Call for a “Return Authorization number”. *No boxes will be accepted without an R.A.#.*

Pack the item in all “original” manufacturers packing material including manufacturers box. “Both the item and it's box must look new when returned.*

Do not mark on or use duct tape or masking tape to seal manufacturers box.

Place this box inside another larger box for shipping. It is your responsibility to make sure you packed the item sufficiently to prevent damage during transportation. “Insure the box for it's value to protect you in case of loss or damage.*

Call us for instructions regarding where the product should be returned: To Manufacturer or to High Energy. If returning to us, address the outer (larger) box to High Energy Lighting as follows: (PLEASE remember to check bulbs and fuses first)

High Energy Lighting R.A.# ________ 17203 Bamwood Dr. Houston, Texas, 77090.

Please take time to double check an item before returning it. 9 out of 10 items returned are not defective when we test them. High Energy Lighting offers the following limited warranty to the original purchaser of High Energy Lighting products within the period covered.

 Under no circumstances will High Energy Lighting be liable for any expenses incurred by reason of use or sale of this product. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchant-ability or fitness for a particular use or otherwise.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or or consequential damages, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.


Security & Privacy

Privacy Policy

FamousStages.com respects your privacy and we are committed to protecting it. Please read this privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) to learn more about the manner in which we collect and use information that is generated when you visit FamousStages.com. If you visit the Site and/or choose to create an account and/or place an order with us, we have designed our system to protect your privacy. Our system will be able to ascertain your geographic location from your IP (Internet Protocol) address, but we do not collect e-mail addresses or track the sites that you access while you use our services unless (I) we are required to do so by law; (II) we have reason to believed that you have violated the terms and conditions; (III) you have caused or attempted to cause harm to us or the other users of our Site; and/or (IV) you voluntarily provide us with personal information (as described below). Two types of information may be collected when you visit our Site: Personal information (such as name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, password or credit card information), which is only collected by us if you voluntarily submit it to us. For example, if you voluntarily place an order on the Site, we use the information we collect to confirm and process your order, to keep you updated on the status of your order and to respond to any question you may have. If you voluntarily create an account with us on our Site, we will receive the account information you submit so that we may better ensure that you receive streamlined service, special discounts, faster checkout, order history and other products, information an/or services you requested. Where required, we also share this information with certain intermediaries (such as freight carriers, shipping companies and product manufacturers) to process and ship your order. Aggregate information (such as log files/information about how many visitors log on to the Site and other non-identifying statistics), which is automatically collected from your use of the Site. Our servers will log IP addresses and collect third-party sites (and information from these sites) from your use of the Site. FamousStages.com uses this information to measure the use of our Site, to improve the content of our Site and to provide our users with the best possible services. Our Site may also use your IP address to help identify you and your shopping cart. In sum, you can visit our Site without telling us who you are or revealing personal information about yourself. FamousStages.com does not rent, sell or share personal information about you with other people or non-affiliated companies except to provide services that you have requested, when we have your permission or under the following circumstances: We believe it is necessary to share information in order to investigate, prevent or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the physical safety of any person, violations of our Terms Of Use or as otherwise required by law.

Cookies

We may also collect cookies. Cookies are small files of information stored on your computer's hard drive by your web browser. The cookies we use do not contain any personal information. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies but you can change the preferences of your browser so that it does not accept them. In order to use all of the features of the Site and/or access all of the services and products, we recommend that you accept cookies. For instance, our shopping cart requires the acceptance of cookies in order to work properly and our Site may use cookies to keep track of items in your shopping cart so you do not need to re-enter them each time you visit. If you would like to place an order on our Site but object to or are otherwise unable to use cookies, please feel free to place your order at 281-880-9922.