Terms & Conditions

Last updated: January 2026

Welcome to The Optics Lab. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and the purchase of products from our store. By accessing our website or making a purchase, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Please read these terms carefully before using our services. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or are accessing the site under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of these terms and any future modifications.

Products and Services

The Optics Lab offers both physical products (cameras, accessories, and related equipment) and digital products (presets, guides, and downloadable content). Product descriptions, images, and specifications are provided as accurately as possible, but we do not warrant that they are error-free.

We reserve the right to modify, discontinue, or update products and pricing at any time without prior notice.

Orders and Payment

All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason, including limitations on quantities, inaccuracies in product or pricing information, or problems identified by our fraud detection systems.

Payment is processed securely through Square or through our eBay store. By providing payment information, you represent that you are authorized to use the payment method and authorize us to charge your payment method for the total amount of your order. Purchases made through eBay are subject to eBay's terms of service and buyer protection policies.

Prices are displayed in US Dollars (USD) and include applicable taxes where required. You are responsible for any additional customs duties or taxes for international orders.

Shipping

Physical products are currently shipped within the United States only. Shipping times and costs will be displayed at checkout. We are not responsible for delays caused by shipping carriers, customs, or other circumstances beyond our control.

Digital products are delivered electronically and will be available for download immediately after purchase confirmation.

Returns and Refunds

All sales are final unless otherwise stated. Due to the nature of our products—vintage and specialty photographic equipment—and the personal nature of digital goods, we do not accept returns or offer refunds except in cases of:

  • Items received damaged or defective
  • Items significantly not as described
  • Orders not received within a reasonable timeframe

If you believe your order qualifies for a refund or exchange, please contact us at info@theopticslab.com within 14 days of receiving your order with photos and a description of the issue.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including but not limited to text, photographs, graphics, logos, stories, and digital products—is the property of The Optics Lab, LLC or its content creators and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without our express written permission. Personal, non-commercial use of our stories and articles is permitted with proper attribution.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use our website for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of our website
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Collect or harvest user information without consent
  • Impersonate another person or entity

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Optics Lab, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or products.

Our total liability for any claim arising from these terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific product or service giving rise to the claim.

Disclaimer

Our website and products are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Information and advice provided in our stories and content are for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of California.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Email: info@theopticslab.com