Terms and Conditions of Use
Terms & conditions of use of Mauritius Post
online shop services
General
The following terms govern your use of the Mauritius Post Ltd (MPL) Online Shop
When you use this website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms indicated below. Please take the time to read all of the information below. If you do not agree with or do not accept any of these terms, do not use this website.
While we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
Changes may be made to these terms at any time without notice and such changes will take effect when posted on the website. You agree to review the below terms regularly. Continued access and use of this website is an acknowledgment and acceptance of any changes.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of The MAuritius Post Ltd. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, The Mauritius Post Ltd takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
MPL Online Shop and Galleries
Discover Exclusive Philatelic Products and Partner Offers Online
MPL Online offers
Through www.mauritiuspst.mu website MPL will be offering for sale online its own range of Post Shop offers including first day covers, special commemorative covers, stamps, souvenir sheets and other related items and souvenirs. These will be listed under the categories marked Post Shop, philately, coins and philatelic products and other souvenirs.
MPL partners & 3rd party online shops & offers
MPL’s may also provide its Partners and approved 3rd Parties the possibility to display for online sale their products on either dedicated 3dr party pages or common pages under a specific category on the MPL Online Shop. MPL makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness or accuracy of any information or material provided by any of its Partners or 3rd Parties that you may access through its website.
Links with third party web & partners sites
MPL has links to, and from various third-party web and partner sites for ease of use. MPL makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness or accuracy of any information or material accessed via other sites, which you may access through this site.
Electronic order entry risk disclosure and disclaimer
MPL specifically disclaims any liability or responsibility for orders placed via the MPL online order entry system, for any losses, or direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages, which you may realize or incur as a result of the use of the MPL online order entry system. Furthermore, MPL specifically disclaims any liability for the interruption, cancellation or other termination of the MPL online order entry system.
Limitation of liability
MPL shall not be liable to you for any damages whatsoever and whatsoever caused. All orders placed through the order entry system are taken on a best efforts basis. MPL shall not be responsible for errors, negligence or inability to execute orders. Nor shall MPL be responsible for any delays in the transmission, delivery or execution of customer’s order due to breakdown or failure of transmission or communication facilities, or to any other cause or causes beyond MPL’s reasonable control or anticipation.
Possible system failure
Order entry systems have been designed to provide an efficient and dependable method for entering orders. Commercial internet service providers are not 100% reliable and a failure by one or more of these providers may affect internet based order entry. The customer acknowledges that the order entry system is a mechanical system and as such may be subject to failure beyond the control of Mauritius Post Ltd.
Absence of relationship
The sole relationship between Mauritius Post Ltd and you is a purchaser-seller relationship. No other relationship, including without limitation, any agent-principal relationship, any employee-employer relationship, any franchisee-franchisor relationship, any joint venture relationship or any partnership, between Mauritius Post Ltd and you exists.
Confidentiality & security
Mauritius Post Ltd respects your privacy. However, unprotected communications over the Internet, such as via email or cellular phones, are not confidential or secure, and may be intercepted, lost, or altered. Mauritius Post Ltd specifically disclaims any liability with respect to any email communications or text messaging, or other like communications, whether initiated by you or Mauritius Post Ltd. Mauritius Post Ltd will not be liable or responsible for any damages suffered in connection with such modes of communication.
Copyright
This site is protected by copyright. It is strictly prohibited to copy, reproduce, republish, store, retransmit, alter, modify, distribute, make public use thereof, create derivative works from, reverse engineer, disassemble or try to locate source code, of the content of this website and any software or applications used by Mauritius Post Ltd in connection with this website, except as explicitly otherwise authorized by Mauritius Post Ltd. Any use of trademarks and logos is strictly forbidden without the owner’s written authorization.
No advice
The information provided in this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended as any form of advice whether legal or other. Therefore, it cannot be relied upon as such. The information provided herein is provided on an “as is” basis without any warranty of any kind, whether express or implied and your use of this website is entirely at your own risk. In no event will Mauritius Post Ltd. be held liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of information contained on our website or any publication.
Jurisdiction
The products and offers described in this website are only offered for sale where they may be legally offered for sale. No offer or solicitation is made by the website: (i) in any jurisdiction where such offer or solicitation cannot be legally made; or (ii) to any persons to whom such offer or solicitation cannot be legally made. By accessing this website you agree that the laws of Mauritius applicable therein shall govern your use of this website. You also agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the laws of Mauritius with respect to any disputes howsoever arising from the use of this website. You alone are responsible for your compliance with local laws and MPL specifically disclaims any liability with respect thereto and makes no representations or warranties as to the legality of the website’s content.
Shipment of orders
Efficient processing and timely delivery of your orders
Orders will be processed between 2 – 5 business days for small to medium orders and 7-10 days for large orders by MPL or any of its partners and any 3rd Parties whose products are hosted on pages/galleries of the MPL online shop. Our items are all freshly made to order in the order they are received.
For any query on your order you may email us on onlineshop@mauritiuspost.mu by giving the details of the order.
Online payment
Secure online payments with major credit cards
We only accept payment by Visa or MasterCard or AMEX. All payments are made using the secure online banking of MCB MasterCard Internet Gateway Service. Your bank details are not recorded on our database and are managed solely by the secured MasterCard Internet Gateway Service. At check-out, your credit card is automatically debited with the full amount due.
Return Policy
Flexible and fair return and refund policy
We only accept payment by Visa or MasterCard or AMEX. All payments are made using the secure online banking of MCB MasterCard Internet Gateway Service. Your bank details are not recorded on our database and are managed solely by the secured MasterCard Internet Gateway Service. At check-out, your credit card is automatically debited with the full amount due.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us
Please read this privacy policy before using the site or submitting any personal information. By using the site, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy policy. These practices will apply only to the www.mauritiuspost.mu website and may be changed, but any changes will be posted and changes will only apply to activities and information on a going forward, not retroactive basis. You are encouraged to review the privacy policy whenever you visit the site to make sure that you understand how any personal information you provide will be used. . If you link to other websites, please review the privacy policies posted at those sites.
Collection of information
Gathering your information responsibly
We collect personally identifiable information, like names, postal addresses, email addresses, etc., when voluntarily submitted by our visitors. The information you provide is used to fulfill your specific request. This information is only used to fulfill your specific request, unless you give us permission to use it in another manner, for example to add you to one of our mailing lists.
Cookie & tracking technology
Enhancing user experience with cookies and tracking technology
The Site may use cookie and tracking technology depending on the features offered. Cookie and tracking technology are useful for gathering information such as browser type and operating system, tracking the number of visitors to the Site, and understanding how visitors use the Site. Cookies can also help customize the Site for visitors. Personal information cannot be collected via cookies and other tracking technology, however, if you previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be tied to such information. Aggregate cookie and tracking information may be shared with third parties.
Distribution of information
Responsible sharing for fraud prevention and legal compliance
We may share information with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in fraud prevention or investigation.
We may do so when:
(1) permitted or required by law; or,
(2) trying to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions; or,
(3) investigating fraud which has already taken place.
Commitment to data security
Ensuring the security of your personal data
Your personally identifiable information is kept secure. Only authorized employees, agents and contractors (who have agreed to keep information secure and confidential) have access to this information. All emails and newsletters from this site allow you to opt out of further mailings.