1. LIVE SALE CLAIMING POLICY
Our Live Sales move quickly, and Instagram does not necessarily display comments in the same order on every device.
- The first eligible claim appearing on OUR screen wins.
- The order you see on your own phone may be different from what appears on our screen.
- Our determination of the winning claim is FINAL.
- Please do not argue, negotiate, or dispute claim order through DMs.
- If you ask us to show you an item, please be ready to respond PASS or CLAIM when asked.
- If we do not receive a response, we may immediately move to the next claimer.
- We recommend taking screenshots of items you are considering or have claimed.
- Live Sale replays may be posted so customers can review the sale and their claims.
No Swaps
Once an item has been claimed, we do not allow swaps during the Live Sale.
An upgrade to a higher-value item may be permitted at our discretion.
We do not combine or alter individual claims simply because another item becomes available later.
2. CLAIMS ARE A COMMITMENT TO PURCHASE
Please claim thoughtfully.
When you claim an item during a Live Sale, we remove that item from availability for everyone else.
A claim is therefore considered a commitment to purchase, not a request to hold an item while deciding.
Repeated claiming and cancelling may result in your ability to participate in future Drops of Jupiter Live Sales being restricted or refused.
3. LIVE SALE FLOW
Our Lives are intentionally fast-paced so we can show as many beautiful pieces as possible.
Please:
- Screenshot items you're considering.
- Listen carefully to descriptions and pricing.
- Ask questions before claiming whenever possible.
- Respond promptly when we ask you to confirm PASS or CLAIM.
- Understand that no response means we move to the next claimer.
4. CRYSTAL QUALITY & NATURAL CHARACTERISTICS
We personally hand-select crystals based on quality, beauty, uniqueness and value.
However, crystals and minerals are natural materials.
They may naturally contain:
- caves and pockets
- veining
- inclusions
- internal fractures
- growth lines
- pits
- matrix
- colour variation
- irregular formations
- other naturally occurring characteristics
These characteristics are created by nature and are not necessarily defects or damage.
We make every reasonable effort during our Live Sales to show pieces accurately and point out significant characteristics that we notice.
Please watch the Live carefully and ask questions before claiming if something is particularly important to you.
5. INVOICING & PAYMENT
Invoices are generally sent within 24–48 hours following the applicable Live Sale/invoicing cycle.
Once your invoice is issued:
Payment is due within 24 hours.
Please ensure the information associated with your order is correct before payment.
Unpaid invoices may result in:
- cancellation of claims;
- items being returned to inventory; and/or
- restriction from future Live Sales.
Any alternative payment arrangement must be expressly approved by Drops of Jupiter.
6. COMMUNICATION
To keep customer records clear and prevent misunderstandings, please communicate with us through:
Instagram DM ONLY
Please message us from the same Instagram account you used to claim your items.
This gives us one continuous record containing your:
- claims
- questions
- invoice information
- shipping information
- order concerns
We generally respond to DMs during our business hours:
Monday through Friday
Please allow us reasonable time to respond, particularly during Live Sales, invoicing periods, packing days and gem-show travel.
For Live Sale order matters, please do not use email as a substitute for Instagram DM communication unless we specifically direct you to do so.
7. RESPECTFUL COMMUNICATION
Drops of Jupiter is a family-run business and community.
We expect communication with our owners, hosts, employees and representatives to remain respectful and appropriate.
We will not tolerate:
- abusive language
- harassment
- threats
- bullying
- ggressive behaviour
- repeated hostile messages
- abusive or inappropriate conduct toward our staff
We are happy to explain a policy or help resolve a genuine order problem.
However, our established policies are not subject to negotiation through DMs.
Drops of Jupiter reserves the right to cancel claims, restrict Live Sale participation and/or refuse future service where these standards are not met.
8. PACKING & CARE
We take packing seriously.
For inventory returning from travelling gem shows, items may first need to arrive back at our Canadian location before individual customer orders can be processed.
Once inventory arrives, we:
Unpack → Verify → Audit → Inspect → Pack
Every order is checked against our records.
Each crystal is carefully inspected and packed with appropriate care before shipment.
We are a family-run specialty crystal business, not a mass-fulfilment warehouse. Our priority is getting your order correct and safely packed rather than rushing fragile minerals through the process.
Thank you for your patience while we do this properly.
9. PACKING TIME
For applicable Live Sale orders, please generally allow approximately:
5–9 business days for packing
This is a packing/processing timeframe, not the courier's delivery timeframe.
Gem-show and travelling Live Sales can require additional time because inventory may first need to be consolidated, transported, cleared through customs, received and audited at our Canadian location.
We will provide updates through our Instagram Stories when a travelling Live Sale has a special shipping timeline.
10. SHIPPING & TRACKING
When your order enters the shipping process, tracking information is normally provided electronically through our shipping system.
It is the customer's responsibility to:
- check the email address associated with the order;
- verify that the shipping address is correct;
- monitor tracking;
- watch for delivery attempts; and
- contact the courier promptly if a delivery problem occurs.
Once shipped, courier delivery commonly takes approximately 3–7 business days, although this is an estimate rather than a guaranteed delivery date.
Weather, customs, courier backlogs, remote destinations and other circumstances outside our control may cause delays.
11. TRACKING YOUR PACKAGE
Once tracking has been issued:
It is the customer's responsibility to monitor the shipment.
Drops of Jupiter does not continuously track individual customer shipments on the customer's behalf.
If tracking shows an unusual delay, please contact the courier directly using your tracking information.
If you reasonably believe the package has been lost, contact us through Instagram DM from your claiming account.
Where appropriate, we can assist with the shipping provider/ClickShip and the applicable claim process.
12. SHIPPING INSURANCE
We strongly recommend shipping insurance, particularly for valuable, fragile or collector-grade orders.
Insurance may provide protection against eligible:
subject to the applicable carrier/insurance provider's terms and claim requirements.
Once a package has been transferred to the courier, transportation and physical handling are performed by third parties outside Drops of Jupiter's direct control.
If insurance is declined, any recovery available for loss or damage may be limited to whatever protection is provided by the courier or applicable law.
For this reason, we strongly recommend selecting appropriate coverage.
13. U.S. ORDERS — TARIFFS, DUTIES & CUSTOMS
International shipments to the United States may be subject to tariffs, duties, customs charges or other import-related fees depending upon the merchandise, country of origin, classification and applicable U.S. rules.
Where Drops of Jupiter offers a prepaid-duty arrangement:
- we calculate the applicable amount based on the information available to us;
- Drops of Jupiter may absorb an identified portion of those costs;
- the customer pays the remaining stated amount;
- we do not profit from tariffs or duties; and
- where available, amounts may be prepaid to facilitate smoother customs processing.
Products are classified using the appropriate customs/HS or tariff classification information based on the nature and origin of the merchandise.
Any quoted or prepaid amount remains subject to applicable customs and carrier rules.
14. TRAVELLING GEM SHOW / WAREHOUSE LIVE SALES
Live Sales conducted while we are sourcing away from Canada operate differently from ordinary Canadian Live Sales.
Your crystals may physically remain at the show or supplier location until the sourcing trip has ended.
At the end of the trip, merchandise may be:
Consolidated → Palletized/Packed → Freighted → Customs Cleared → Delivered to Canada → Audited → Customer Packed → Shipped
This process can include:
- road or commercial freight;
- U.S. export processing;
- Canadian import/customs processing;
- receiving;
- unpacking;
- inventory verification;
- order auditing; and
- individual customer packing.
For this reason, travelling Live Sale orders cannot be treated like next-day warehouse orders.
Please allow appropriate time for this process.
Updates will be posted through our Instagram Stories whenever possible.
15. SEPARATE LIVE SALE ORDERS
Unless Drops of Jupiter specifically agrees otherwise, claims from special travelling/warehouse Live Sales are kept separate from regular Canadian Live Sale orders.
For example, Tucson warehouse claims are not automatically combined with Canadian Live Sale claims for shipping.
Please do not assume separate orders can be combined.
Any exception is made solely at Drops of Jupiter's discretion.
16. SPECIAL LIVE SALE SHIPPING RATES
Where we advertise a special shipping rate for a particular Live Sale, that rate applies only according to the terms announced for that sale.
For example, a travelling Live Sale may offer a stated flat shipping rate for packages below a specified weight, with heavier packages calculated separately.
The rate announced during that specific Live Sale takes precedence over a general shipping example contained in older graphics or posts.
17. REFERRAL BONUS
Where the Drops of Jupiter referral program is active:
Refer a new eligible customer who completes the required qualifying purchase and:
YOU receive the advertised account credit.
THEY receive the advertised account credit.
For the program shown in our current promotional material:
Qualifying purchase: $150 USD
Referrer credit: $10
New customer credit: $10
Referral credits are promotional credits and are subject to the applicable referral program terms in effect at the time.
18. POLICY QUESTIONS & DISPUTES
Please review these policies before claiming.
We understand that genuine questions and problems occasionally arise, and we will always try to assist reasonably.
However:
Claim rules are not renegotiated after a Live Sale.
The claim order shown on our screen controls.
Our determination of the winning claimer is final.
Established business policies are not renegotiated through DMs.
If there is a genuine error on our part, please contact us respectfully through Instagram DM and provide the relevant details so we can investigate.
19. FINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
By participating in a Drops of Jupiter Live Sale and submitting a claim, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to review the applicable Live Sale policies and agree to follow them.
Our goal is simple: fair claiming, clear communication, careful packing and a fun Live Sale experience for everyone.
We appreciate your patience while we source, inspect, audit, pack and ship your crystals with care.
💜 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR FAMILY-RUN CRYSTAL COMMUNITY 💜
Drops of Jupiter Crystals
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