VanTon Arms

Iowa’s Choice for Guns and Ammo

Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 10, 2024

Welcome to VanTon Arms. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using https://vantonarms.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Website.

2. Definitions

  • FFL Dealer: A Federal Firearms License holder authorized to engage in the business of selling firearms and ammunition.
  • Products: Includes all firearms, ammunition, accessories, and related items available for purchase on the Website.
  • User: Any individual or entity accessing or using the Website.
  • Account: A user account created to access certain features of the Website.

3. Eligibility

  • Age Requirements:
    • You must be at least 18 years old to purchase
    • View your State Laws for more detailed information.

    By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements applicable to the Products you intend to purchase.

  • Legal Capacity: You must have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you are authorized to bind that organization to these Terms.

4. User Accounts

  • Registration: To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary.
  • Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.
  • Account Termination: We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to other users or us.

5. Compliance with Laws

  • Federal and State Laws: All transactions are subject to compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing the sale, transfer, and possession of firearms and ammunition. By using our Website, you agree to comply with all applicable laws.
  • Background Checks: All firearm purchases are subject to mandatory background checks as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). You agree to provide accurate information necessary to complete these checks.
  • Prohibited Persons: You must not purchase firearms if you are prohibited from doing so under federal or state law, including but not limited to individuals with felony convictions, restraining orders, or certain mental health adjudications.
  • Record Keeping: As an FFL Dealer, we are required to maintain records of all firearm transactions in compliance with federal and state regulations.

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights.
  • Transmit any harmful code or engage in activities that disrupt the Website’s functionality.
  • Use the Website for fraudulent or deceptive purposes.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, or computer systems.
  • Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Website or servers.

7. Product Information and Orders

  • Product Descriptions: We strive to provide accurate product information. However, we do not warrant that product descriptions or other content are error-free. If a product offered by us is not as described, your sole remedy is to return it in accordance with our Returns Policy.
  • Pricing: All prices are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue products at any time.
  • Order Acceptance: We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason, including limitations on quantities available, inaccuracies in product or pricing information, or issues identified by our fraud prevention department.
  • Payment: Payments must be made through the approved payment methods listed on the Website. By providing payment information, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to use the payment method.

8. Shipping and Delivery

  • Terms: Shipping and delivery terms are outlined during the checkout process. We utilize reputable carriers to ensure timely and secure delivery of Products.
  • Delays: We are not responsible for delays caused by carriers or events beyond our control, including natural disasters, strikes, or government actions.
  • Compliance: All shipments comply with federal and state laws governing the transportation of firearms and ammunition. You are responsible for ensuring that you are authorized to receive the Products at the delivery address provided.

9. Returns and Refunds

Our return and refund policy is detailed on our Returns Policy page. Please review it before making a purchase. Note that certain Products, such as firearms and ammunition, may have specific return restrictions in compliance with federal and state laws.

10. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of VanTon Arms or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use is prohibited. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our express written permission.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, VanTon Arms shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use the Website.
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein.
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Website.
  • Any errors or omissions in the content of the Website.
  • Any transactions conducted through the Website.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless VanTon Arms and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Iowa.

14. Dispute Resolution

  • Arbitration: Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the use of the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
  • Class Action Waiver: You agree that any arbitration will be conducted in your individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

16. Force Majeure

VanTon Arms shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, strikes, or governmental actions.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and VanTon Arms regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

19. Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.