Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

1. BUSINESS INFORMATION

Monica Fiorella Jewelry is a sole proprietorship owned and operated by Monica Fiorella Yichoy, doing business as Monica Fiorella Jewelry, registered in the State of California.

These Terms & Conditions govern the use of:

and any associated pages (collectively, the “Site”).

By accessing the Site or purchasing from us, you agree to these Terms & Conditions and any policies referenced herein.

2. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of these Terms:

  • “Monica Fiorella Jewelry,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Monica Fiorella Jewelry, a sole proprietorship owned and operated by Monica Fiorella Yichoy.

  • “Site” refers to www.myfiorella.com, www.monicafiorella.com, and all associated content.

  • “Services” refer to the sale of handcrafted jewelry, custom design services, and related content provided through the Site.

  • “You,” “your,” “user,” or “customer” refer to any visitor, purchaser, or user of the Site or Services.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site or purchase our products.

3. PRODUCT NATURE & ARTISTIC VARIATION

All jewelry is handcrafted in small batches or created as one-of-a-kind pieces.

Due to the handmade and sculptural nature of the work:

  • Slight variations in form, texture, finish, or dimension may occur.

  • Measurements are approximate.

  • Colors may vary depending on device screens.

  • Certain pieces may include fine or delicate metalwork.

These characteristics are inherent to handcrafted art jewelry and are not considered defects.

4. PRICING & PAYMENT

All prices are listed in U.S. dollars (USD).

Payments are processed securely through Squarespace-supported payment processors. Monica Fiorella Jewelry does not store full payment information.

We reserve the right to correct pricing errors or inaccuracies at any time.

5. CHARGEBACKS & PAYMENT DISPUTES

Customers agree to contact Monica Fiorella Jewelry directly to resolve any concerns prior to initiating a chargeback or payment dispute.

Fraudulent or abusive chargebacks may be contested and pursued to the fullest extent permitted by law.

6. CUSTOM & MADE-TO-ORDER WORK

Custom, personalized, and made-to-order pieces are final sale and not eligible for return or exchange.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required before any custom work begins. Once the deposit is received, the order will be scheduled and processed.

The remaining 50% balance must be paid in full prior to shipment. Custom orders will not be shipped until full payment has been received.

Once production has commenced, orders may not be canceled.

Any changes requested after design approval may incur additional fees and may extend production timelines.

7. SHIPPING

All orders are shipped via USPS with tracking.

Processing times vary and are communicated at checkout or via confirmation email.

High-Value Orders

Orders above a value determined by Monica Fiorella Jewelry may require signature confirmation and additional insurance.

Risk of Loss

Risk of loss transfers to the buyer upon confirmed delivery by the carrier.

Monica Fiorella Jewelry is not responsible for carrier delays, loss, theft after confirmed delivery, or shipping disruptions beyond our reasonable control.

If a package arrives visibly damaged, you must notify us within 48 hours of delivery and provide photographs of both packaging and item.

8. RETURNS (NON-CUSTOM ITEMS)

Eligible non-custom items may be returned under the following conditions:

  • Return request must be made within 14 calendar days of confirmed delivery.

  • Item must be unworn, unused, and in original condition.

  • Item must be returned in original packaging.

  • Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.

  • Original shipping charges are non-refundable.

Returns must be shipped with tracking. Buyer assumes responsibility until the item is received and inspected.

Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 3–7 business days after inspection and approval.

Credit card fees are not refundable.

We reserve the right to refuse returns that show signs of wear, alteration, misuse, or damage.

9. NON-RETURNABLE ITEMS

The following items are final sale:

  • Custom or personalized pieces

  • Made-to-order items

  • Items altered by third parties

  • Items damaged due to misuse or improper care

10. CANCELLATIONS

Cancellation requests must be made within 24 hours of placing the order. To guarantee that your order has been canceled, you will need to receive a confirmation email from us.

Once an order has shipped, it may not be canceled.

After 24 hours of placing an order, cancellations are no longer permitted. The customer may instead request a return in accordance with the Returns policy above.

11. JEWELRY CARE & ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Certain pieces may include fine metalwork, sculptural elements, or delicate structures. These characteristics are part of the artistic design and require mindful wear.

To preserve the integrity of your jewelry, avoid:

  • Exposure to saltwater, chlorinated pools, hot tubs, or saunas

  • Contact with household cleaners, chemicals, or abrasive substances

  • Gardening or activities involving soil or abrasion

  • Exercise, swimming, diving, or strenuous physical activity while wearing jewelry

  • Sleeping while wearing delicate pieces

  • Physical impact, pulling, cutting, compression, bending, twisting, or crushing

  • Applying perfume, hair spray, lotions, or cosmetics directly onto jewelry

Natural tarnishing of sterling silver is expected over time and is not considered a defect.

Jewelry is not indestructible. Damage resulting from normal wear over time, impact, environmental exposure, improper storage, excessive force, alteration, or other misuse — whether specifically listed above or not — is not considered a manufacturing defect.

By purchasing and wearing our jewelry, you acknowledge responsibility for proper care and handling.

Monica Fiorella Jewelry is not responsible for damage resulting from misuse, improper care, environmental exposure, alteration by third parties, or for allergic reactions, skin sensitivities, or other medical conditions related to the wearing or handling of jewelry.

12. USER CONDUCT & PROHIBITED ACTIONS

User Conduct

By using this Site, you agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site.

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s security or functionality.

  • Transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code.

  • Use automated systems (including bots or scraping tools) to extract data.

  • Misrepresent your identity or submit false information.

We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate access, or cancel orders if we believe a user has violated these Terms.

13. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT & DMCA NOTICE

Intellectual Property Protection

All designs, images, text, graphics, logos, product descriptions, and content displayed on the Site are the intellectual property of Monica Fiorella Jewelry and are protected by copyright and applicable intellectual property laws.

Designs may not be copied, reproduced, cast, modified, reverse-engineered, distributed, or commercially exploited without written permission.

Purchase of a piece does not transfer reproduction rights.

DMCA Notice

If you believe that content on this Site infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notification including:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed

  • Identification of the allegedly infringing material

  • Your contact information

  • A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is unauthorized

  • A statement that the information provided is accurate

Notices may be sent to:
myfiorella@gmail.com

We will review and respond in accordance with applicable law.

14. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES & LINKS

Third-Party Services

The Site may utilize third-party services including, but not limited to:

  • Website hosting (Squarespace)

  • Payment processors

  • Shipping carriers

  • Analytics providers

These third parties operate under their own terms and privacy policies. Monica Fiorella Jewelry is not responsible for the practices or policies of third-party providers.

External Links

The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

Access to third-party sites is at your own risk.

15. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

All products are provided “as is” without express or implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Monica Fiorella Jewelry shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to the use, misuse, or purchase of any product or use of the Site.

In all circumstances, the total liability of Monica Fiorella Jewelry shall not exceed the amount actually paid for the item giving rise to the claim.

17. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Monica Fiorella Jewelry and its owner, Monica Fiorella Yichoy from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of misuse of products, violation of these Terms, or use of the Site.

18. FORCE MAJEURE

We are not liable for delays or failure to perform resulting from events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, carrier disruptions, governmental actions, illness, power outages, or supply shortages.

19. INTERNATIONAL DUTIES & TAXES

For orders shipped outside the United States (international orders):

  • The buyer is responsible for any customs duties, import taxes, VAT, brokerage fees, or other charges imposed by the destination country.

  • Monica Fiorella Jewelry does not control and cannot predict these charges.

  • Refusal to pay customs fees does not qualify as grounds for return.

International shipping times may vary due to customs processing beyond our control.

Applicable U.S. sales taxes, if any, are calculated at checkout and are separate from international customs duties or import charges.

20. GOVERNING LAW & VENUE

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of California.

Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Solano County, California.

21. CHANGES TO TERMS

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect upon posting to the Site.

22. CONTACT

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions:

myfiorella@gmail.com