Following is the terms and conditions that apply to all purchases made through DAME both directly and indirectly, as of 21/07/2025.


1. Ordering

1.1 All orders are final at point of purchase

Once you have handed money over then your order is finalized, after which you cannot change any options you have selected.

1.2 Final address is provided at point of purchase

When ordering your address is correct and cannot be changed without a valid reason and advance warning. If you do need to change your address, then you must do so in writing via email before your order is completed.

2. Shipping

2.1 DAME is not responsible for lost or damaged packages

All liability in the secure and safe transit of the items we are shipping to you is down to the courier company handling your package.

2.2a DAME will assist in any insurance claims for lost or damaged packages

As long as you have opted for insurance when selecting your shipping option, DAME will assist to the best of our ability with any claims with the courier company.

2.2b Claims must be submitted by the customer in the event of a damaged or lost package

Claims for damaged packages much be submitted with the courier company within 14 days from receiving the package, lost packages can be claimed up to 60 days from the estimated delivery available via the packages tracking information.

2.2c Customers must keep hold of all packaging if the package arrives damaged

Damaged packaging needs to be kept in order to serve as evidence for making a claim, as the courier company may wish to inspect it.

2.2d A package must be received directly by the customer for a claim to be valid

If the package was signed for online, to be left at the customer’s door, the courier company may refuse to pay for the package if it is lost or damaged.

2.3 DAME is not liable to assist if insurance was not taken out

If you have opted for shipping without insurance, DAME is not to be held responsible for assisting in claiming for any lost or damaged packages.

2.4 Additional Shipping charges incurred due to incorrect information provided by customers

Any additional shipping fees that result from incorrect information supplied to DAME by customers are to be paid in full by customers.

2.5 DAME is not responsible for any shipping/import fees incurred on the packages we send

The customer is responsible for paying any shipping/import fees that are requested by the courier company as part of receiving a package.

3. Returns & Cancellations

3.1 Returns are submitted through the returns form or via email

All returns are submitted through the returns form found here, or in writing either directly via email or through our contact form.

3.2 Returns will be assessed by DAME

All returns will be processed by DAME to ensure that the claim is valid.

3.3 Return claims for bespoke items may be denied

All claims for bespoke items will be heavily assessed and may be denied on the grounds of the item being too bespoke to be resold.

3.4 You have 14 days to submit a return

Upon receiving your order from the courier company, you have a maximum of 14 days to submit a return request provided that the contents of your order have been neither used nor damage since you received them.

3.5 Cancellation/termination requests are to be submitted via email

All requests to cancel or terminate your order with us should be submitted in writing either directly via email or through our contact form.

3.6 Cancellation/termination requests will be reviewed by DAME

All cancellation/termination requests will be reviewed by DAME to ascertain whether or not the customer is entitled to any form of refund or compensation.

3.7a Customers are not entitled to a full refund for Cancelled/terminated orders

Any costs already incurred by DAME up until the cancellation/termination of an order will not be refunded to the customer, however the difference between the costs incurred by DAME and the total value of the order may be refunded based on DAME’s review of the cancelation/termination request.

3.7b Full refunds may be issued in specific circumstances

If a cancellation/termination request is submitted before DAME has incurred any costs on an order, the customer may be offered a full refund.

3.8 Cancellation/termination cool down period

After cancellation/termination of an order by a customer, there will be a period of 6 months where DAME reserves the right to refuse any new orders placed by that customer.

4. Custom Projects

4.1 All enquiries into custom projects will be handled on a case-by-case basis

Accepting or refusing requests for custom projects is left entirely at the discretion of DAME and its members, based on the work requested and our availability at the time.

4.2a The scope and details of the project must be agreed upon before a quote is provided

A final agreement on the desired end product must be reached between all parties involved before a quote can be provided for the cost of the project.

4.2b The details of the project cannot be altered once work has begun

DAME reserves the right to deny any requests to change details of a project once design and/or production work has begun.

4.3 Projects must be fully paid for before production can begin

Unless stated otherwise, DAME will not begin any design or production work until full payment and shipping fees have been received.

4.4a Alterations to Payment Terms

DAME reserves the right to create specific payment terms for customers, in some circumstances these may change from the standard.

4.4b Payment Period

Payment instalments should not exceed the time period of 6 months from first payment.

4.5a Cancellation/termination of service

If, for any reason, a customer should seek to cancel/terminate the commission prior to completion of the product then the customer is to compensate DAME for all costs and charges incurred for work already undertaken and will also be liable for any third party costs incurred by DAME.

4.5b Cancellation/termination cool down period

After cancellation/termination, there will be a period of 6 months where the customer cannot reinstate or start a new commission project with DAME.

4.6a Right to refuse service/s

DAME, or any individual at DAME, has the right to refuse services to any individual or group at any time.

4.6b Right to cancel service/s

DAME reserves the right to cancel a commission at any time.

5. Safety

5.1 DAME is not responsible for the health and safety of anyone who uses our products

All customers are responsible for their own health and safety while using any products that we sell.

5.2 DAME is not responsible for any health issues causes by long-term use of any products that we sell

All of the products we sell should be used responsibly, as such, making sure to take appropriate breaks in between uses in order to fully rest and recover is the responsibility of the customer.

5.3 DAME is not liable for anybody who gets trapped while locking one of our masks

DAME refuses to supply any objects or devices that can be used to lock our masks, therefore all risk associated with locking our masks is to be assumed by customer, along with the responsibility of doing so safely.


Terms Explained

DAME This means the entire DAME (Dollers and Anime Mask Emporium) group who represent and run DAME.
You/Customer This is you as both a service user and customer.
Courier Company The company appointed by DAME to handle delivery of your items to you.
Bespoke A custom-made item that is unique to you and your order in some way.


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