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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This report ("Report"), provided by Gemological Science International
("GSI"), a grading and appraisal organization, is given to
the Purchaser subject to the following terms and conditions
to which the Purchaser agrees.
This Report is not and shall not be regarded as a warranty
of grading characteristics, or a recommendation of purchase,
or a guarantee that any valuation listed will result in a
sale at such price. The value(s) expressed is based on the
appraiser's best judgment and opinion and on current information,
excluding all taxes, on the date indicated. No opinion is
hereby expressed as to any past or future value unless otherwise
stated. The date indicated is the date the appraisal was completed
and is the appraisal's effective date.
Valuation information or grading contained in this Report
is based on the application of the testing equipment and system
used at the time the article(s) is examined. The carat weight,
clarity grade, color grade and proportions of mounted gemstones
can only be estimated; reasonable differences in opinion may
result from factors such as lighting, grading techniques,
type and condition of the equipment used, and the ability
and experience of the gemologist or appraiser and may differ
in the future as a result of changes and improvements in techniques
and equipment. In addition, appraisals consider the range
of prices at different retailers and marketing organizations.
GSI and its employees certify to the following: we have acted
in a completely independent manner with respect to this Report;
and no principal or employee of GSI has or had any direct
financial or material indirect financial interest in the submittee,
or its affiliates or such affiliates' acts or in the gems
and/or jewelry submitted for valuation and/or evaluation.
GSI charges a flat fee for its services, based on the length
of time necessary for a thorough examination. Such fees are
not contingent on the values derived.
The valuation set forth in this Report represents the approximate
cost of replacing or recreating the gem or jewelry article
as closely as possible based upon GSI's analysis of current
market prices for labor, materials, creative design, gemstones
and precious metals, along with the cost of gemstone certification
and preparation of this Report. Where this Report includes
companying data supplied to GSI, GSI makes no representation
as to the accuracy of this data.
Any valuation information contained in this Report is provided
for the Purchaser's use only, for the purpose of indicating
retail replacement value in order to obtain insurance coverage.
Any other use, such as for investment purposes, renders the
Report and the value conclusion null and void.
GSI can provide this Report for a relatively small fee compared
to the present and potential value of the article(s) described
herein only because this Report is subject to the following
limitations on GSI's liability and the limitations described
herein, all of which extend to Purchaser for whom this Report
was prepared and to every other person to whom this Report
is distributed or shown:
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ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE FOR ANY ERROR IN OR OMISSION FROM,
OR FOR THE ISSUANCE OR USE OF THIS REPORT, EVEN IF CAUSED
BY OR RESULTING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT (EXCEPT
FRAUD, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE) OF GSI OR ANY
OF ITS EMPLOYEES AND/OR AGENTS, AND (2) IN ANY EVENT, GSI
AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND/OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR ANY ERROR IN OR OMISSION FROM,
OR FOR THE ISSUANCE OR USE OF THIS REPORT, OR FOR ANY ERROR
IN OR OMISSION FROM THIS REPORT CAUSED BY THE ACTS OF OTHERS,
EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO
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FOR ANY DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID TO GSI TO PREPARE
THIS REPORT, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, TORT, PRODUCTS LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE.
Notice: appraiser's bona fide opinions as to the value of
jewelry items may vary up to 25%. This Report is to be used
solely for the purpose stated herein and may not be made public,
in whole or in part, without express written approval from
GSI. Purchaser shall not use or reproduce GSI's name, or trademarks
or logos, in whole or in part for advertising or promotion
without the express written permission of GSI.
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