Payment Policy

SUMMARY: We provide convenient, fast, and 100% secure payment options for purchasing our designer apparel, footwear, bags, and luxury fashion accessories. All transactions are processed using military-grade encryption through industry-leading payment gateways.

1. Supported Payment Methods

We accept payments processed in U.S. Dollars ($ USD) through the following authorized secure payment processors:

Stripe Payment Gateway:
- Major Credit & Debit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners Club
- Digital Wallets: Apple Pay, Google Pay (where available at checkout)
PayPal Services:
- PayPal Balance & linked bank accounts
- PayPal Credit & Pay in 4 (Flexible installment options)

2. Payment Security & PCI Compliance

Your financial safety is our highest priority:

SSL Encryption: Our website utilizes Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 256-bit encryption technology to protect your sensitive personal and payment data during transmission.
PCI-DSS Certified: All payment processing is directly handled by Stripe and PayPal, both of which are certified PCI-DSS Level 1 Service Providers (the highest security standard in the payment industry).
Zero Card Storage: We never store, see, or process your full credit/debit card details on our servers.

3. Order Authorization & Billing

Charge Authorization: Your payment method will be authorized and charged in full at the time you place your order.
Order Verification: To prevent fraudulent activities, orders may be subject to automated security checks. If additional verification is needed, our support team may contact you to confirm payment details before dispatching your order.
Order Cancellation Due to Payment Issues: We reserve the right to cancel any order if authorization fails, card details cannot be verified, or fraudulent activity is suspected.

4. Sales Tax Exemption & Use Tax Policy

No Sales Tax at Checkout: Pursuant to applicable United States federal and state regulations and our operational structure, purchases processed through this Site are currently exempt from or not charged sales tax at the time of purchase.
Purchaser Use Tax Responsibility: Depending on the U.S. state or municipality in which you reside, your purchase may be subject to state or local Use Tax unless specifically exempt. You remain solely responsible for reporting and paying any applicable use taxes directly to your local state taxing authority if required by law.

5. Currency & Foreign Transaction Fees

Default Currency: All product prices, shipping rates, and transaction amounts are displayed and billed in U.S. Dollars ($ USD).
International Issuers: If you are using a credit/debit card issued outside the United States, your bank or credit card provider may apply a currency conversion fee or foreign transaction fee according to their policies. We are not responsible for foreign exchange rates or additional bank fees incurred.

6. Refunds & Chargebacks

Refund Processing: All refunds for approved returns or order cancellations are credited back directly to the original payment method used at checkout (Stripe/Credit Card or PayPal). Please refer to our Refund and Returns Policy for detailed eligibility criteria.
Dispute Resolution: If you experience any billing discrepancies, duplicate charges, or issues with an order, please contact our support team immediately at support@raregaze.com so we can resolve the matter promptly before you initiate a bank chargeback or dispute.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding our products, corporate practices, or these policies, please contact our support team. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24–48 business hours.