Please help us protect your favorite artists' work by not participating in unauthorized and unlawful duplication of copyrighted materials. Remember that uploading music, videos, images, and other materials to web sites, message boards, social networking sites, peer-to-peer networks, and otherwise sharing music or videos publicly is a violation of applicable laws, and harms the artists' protection of their materials.
Show that you not only love the artist, but also respect their work. Together we can make a difference.
One world. One music. MAQAM®.
PLACING AN ORDER
ORDERING INFORMATION
MAQAM®’s global fulfillment center is in Chicago, and we ship worldwide, including APO/FPO addresses.
All prices on the website are given in $USD (US dollars). We do not provide pricing in any other currency.
As an online store, our main communication method with customers is online. Be sure to use a valid email address that you check frequently as you will receive at least two emails, including one with detailed delivery information. Be sure to add maqam.com to your address book and if your email includes a spam filter, be sure to add maqam.com to your safe list to ensure you receive our emails (especially if you use spam filters from Earthlink, Peoplepc, AOL, etc.).
Please enter your billing and shipping information carefully. If you are using a credit card, your billing address is the address where you receive your credit card statements. Your billing address must match the address your credit card issuer has on file and where your billing statements are sent, or the transaction will automatically be declined. Please be sure to select the proper shipping address for your order. Packages returned due to an incorrect/incomplete shipping address will be resent only after payment of additional shipping charges. All orders are shipped automatically to the address provided during the checkout process without modification.
For orders paid with Paypal: Payment must be completed immediately or the order will be automatically canceled.
Orders automatically process and most ship within 1-2 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. Shipping times begin when the order is actually shipped. For example, if you place an order for in-stock items on Saturday using 3 Day delivery, the order begins processing on Monday (1-2 business days for processing), the order usually ships by Tuesday or Wednesday, and the package will be delivered Friday or Monday (3 business days for delivery in this example).
Once submitted, orders cannot be changed, canceled, or combined, so please be sure to check the entire order before submission.
Sales tax is required only for shipments to the state of Illinois.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) and Paypal are accepted. Customers with a US bank account can also pay by e-check. Our site is guaranteed secure (see Security Section for full details).
Orders paid with Paypal must be completed immediately or the order will be automatically canceled. You can set up a free Paypal account at www.paypal.com and use that account to pay by either check or credit card.
For credit card orders, the security identification number is required to ensure a safe and secure transaction.
SHIPPING INFORMATION - DOMESTIC (USA ONLY)
All orders process automatically and usually ship within 1-2 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. Shipping times begin when the order is actually shipped. For example, if you place an order for in-stock items on Saturday using 3 Day delivery, the order begins processing on Monday, the order usually ships by Tuesday or Wednesday, and the package will be delivered Friday or Monday.
Shipping Methods Available:
• Economy - Postal Service (4-10 business days*)
• Standard - Postal Service (2-6 business days*)
• Expedited† - DHL/FedEx/ UPS (guaranteed, traceable) - Next Day AM (most cities by 10:30 AM) *, Next Day PM (most cities by 3 PM)*, 2 Day*, 3 Day*, Ground*
*Does not include weekends or holidays
†Note that all Expedited Services must be shipped to a street address (no PO boxes).
If you select Next Day, 2 Day, or 3 Day, we may use either air or ground shipping to get your order to you on time.
The shipping rate for your specific order will be shown at checkout. Please note that the per-item shipping costs decrease with larger orders.
Tracking service is only available for Expedited shipments.
Sales tax is charged only for Illinois deliveries.
Please note that business days are Monday-Friday only, excluding federal holidays within the United States.
SHIPPING INFORMATION - CANADA ONLY
All orders process automatically and usually ship within 1-2 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. Shipping times begin when the order is actually shipped.
Shipping Methods Available:
• Standard - Postal Service (7-15 business days*, varies by destination, no tracking available)
• Priority - Postal Service (4-10 business days*, varies by destination, insured, traceable to major destinations)
• Express - Postal Service (3-6 business days*, insured, traceable)
• Ground - DHL/FedEx/UPS (2-8 business days*, insured, traceable, customs clearance, door-to-door service)
• Expedited Priority - DHL/FedEx/UPS (2-6 business days*, insured, traceable, customs clearance, door-to-door service)
• Expedited Express - DHL/FedEx/UPS (1-4 business days*, insured, traceable, customs clearance, door-to-door service)
*Does not include weekends/holidays or time spent in customs. Due to international shipping and customs conditions, there may be other unexpected delays. Please check with your local postal/customs office for further information.
The shipping rates for your specific order will be shown at checkout. Please note that the per-item shipping costs decrease with larger orders.
As required by law, all shipments will include a customs form detailing the items ordered along with the value of the items (even if the order is marked as a Gift), excluding the shipping charge. Import duty or tax required by the destination country, if any, is the responsibility of the customer. As each country has their own laws, customers should check with their local customs office to determine customs and duty requirements.
Please note that business days are Monday-Friday only, excluding federal holidays within the United States.
SHIPPING INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (ALL COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA)
All orders process automatically and usually ship within 1-2 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. Shipping times begin when the order is actually shipped.
Shipping Methods Available:
• Standard - Postal Service (7-15 business days*, varies by destination, no tracking available)
• Priority - Postal Service (4-10 business days*, varies by destination, insured, traceable to major destinations)
• Express - Postal Service (3-6 business days*, insured, traceable)
• Expedited Priority - DHL/FedEx/UPS (2-6 business days*, insured, traceable, customs clearance, door-to-door service)
• Expedited Express - DHL/FedEx/UPS (1-4 business days*, insured, traceable, customs clearance, door-to-door service)
*Does not include weekends/holidays or time spent in customs. Due to international shipping and customs conditions, there may be other unexpected delays. Please check with your local postal/customs office for further information.
The shipping rates for your specific order will be shown at checkout. Please note that the per-item shipping costs decrease with larger orders.
As required by law, all shipments will include a customs form detailing the items ordered along with the value of the items (even if the order is marked as a Gift), excluding the shipping charge. Import duty or tax required by the destination country, if any, is the responsibility of the customer. As each country has their own laws, customers should check with their local customs office to determine customs and duty requirements.
Please note that business days are Monday-Friday only, excluding federal holidays within the United States.
SHIPPING INFORMATION – APO/FPO
MAQAM® ships to all APO/FPO addresses. These shipments are considered US deliveries, so please select United States for shipping country, type APO or FPO for the city, and select AA or AE or AP for the state (found at the end of the states list). APO/FPO orders are shipped only via US Postal Service, so select Economy or Standard shipping methods; Expedited Shipping Methods are not available.
DOMESTIC ORDERS: When sending gifts, if you would like a packing slip enclosed (no prices will be shown), please check the Gift Box on the final screen when checking out. Note that you will then have the option to submit a Gift Message which will print on the packing slip.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: When sending gifts, please check the Gift Box on the final screen when checking out. Note that you will then have an option to submit a Gift Message which will print on the invoice. As required by law, all shipments will include a full invoice (with prices shown) and a customs form detailing the items ordered along with the value of the items (even if the order is marked as a Gift), excluding the shipping charge. Any import duty or tax required by the destination country is the responsibility of the customer. As each country has their own laws, you should check with your local customs or post office to determine customs and duty requirements.
|
 |
CUSTOMER SERVICE
WHERE IS MY ORDER?
MAQAM® ships every business day. Please note that business days are Monday-Friday only, excluding federal holidays within the United States.
Please check the information in the Shipping Information Section and also the date of shipment in your confirmation emails (sent to your email address upon receipt of order and shipment of order) for normal delivery times. Shipping confirmation emails contain full details regarding your order, items shipped, back ordered items, etc. If you did not receive your confirmation emails, please check your junk/bulk/spam folder. We are not responsible for emails not received. You may check the status of your order at any time by logging in to your MAQAM Account at www.maqam.com. Please Note: Tracking of shipments is available for expedited delivery methods only (no tracking for Economy and Standard shipping methods).
Please note: All shipping companies (including the postal service) count business days only, excluding weekends and holidays. If this is an international order, delays may occur in customs which are beyond our control. Tracking information is not available for Standard international postal service.
If it is beyond the normal delivery time and you would like to email us about your order, please Contact Us.
RETURNS/EXCHANGES
Opened products cannot be returned. Unopened products in their original packaging may be returned within 30 days. Shipping charges are not refundable. There is a 10% restocking fee for all returned products.
RETURNS/EXCHANGES MUST BE PRE-AUTHORIZED PRIOR TO RETURN. Return and exchange instructions are clearly printed on your invoice. Please email us for authorization and be sure to include your name, order number, complete address, and reason for return or exchange. You will receive automatic return authorization, including full instructions, within 1-2 business days.
SECURITY
All transactions on www.maqam.com are guaranteed to be secure. We use the industry standard encryption protocol known as Secure Socket Layer (SSL) to keep your order information secure.
We have established a Secure Shopping Guarantee for every transaction that you make with www.maqam.com. Should any unauthorized charges appear on your credit card as a result of shopping with MAQAM®, you must notify your credit card provider in accordance with its reporting rules and procedures.
We will cover the liability of purchases made through this web site only if the unauthorized use of your credit card resulted through no fault of your own. If your bank holds you responsible for fraudulent charges, we will cover your liability up to $50.00.
MAQAM® has strict policies and procedures designed to protect your privacy and security. Your personal information is never shared with other companies. Materials with identifying information are completely shredded before being discarded. All customer information is housed in a secure, isolated, and dedicated location (both electronically and physically) with limited access. |