Age Restriction & Disclaimer Policy
Effective Date: December 22, 2025
Table of Contents
1. Age Requirement and Verification
Minimum Age Requirement:
You must be at least 21 years of age (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher) to:
- Access or browse our website
- Create an account
- Make a purchase
- Receive delivery of products
Age Verification:
When you access our website, you will be required to verify your age through our age verification system. By confirming that you meet the minimum age requirement, you represent and warrant that:
- You are of legal age to purchase tobacco-related products in your jurisdiction
- The information you provide (including date of birth) is truthful and accurate
- You understand that falsifying your age is a violation of law and these terms
We reserve the right to request additional proof of age at any time, including:
- Government-issued photo identification (driver's license, passport, state ID)
- Age verification at the time of delivery (carrier may require ID check)
- Documentation to confirm your date of birth
Failure to provide satisfactory proof of age will result in:
- Immediate order cancellation
- Account suspension or termination
- Refusal of future purchases
- Forfeiture of any shipping costs incurred
2. Prohibited Sales to Minors
HerbanVault strictly prohibits the sale of products to individuals under the minimum legal age.
We do NOT:
- Knowingly sell products to minors
- Ship to addresses where minors may receive the package unsupervised
- Market or advertise to individuals under the legal age
- Encourage or facilitate underage access to our products
Legal Compliance:
Our age restriction policies comply with:
- Federal laws governing the sale of tobacco-related products
- State and local laws regarding minimum purchase age
- Tobacco 21 laws (raising the federal minimum age to 21 in applicable jurisdictions)
- Payment processor and platform age verification requirements
If we discover that an individual under the minimum legal age has accessed our website, created an account, or made a purchase, we will:
- Immediately suspend or terminate the account
- Cancel any pending orders and issue refunds (minus shipping costs)
- Report the incident to appropriate authorities if required by law
- Take steps to prevent future access by the underage individual
Parents and Guardians:
If you are a parent or guardian and discover that a minor in your care has accessed our website or made a purchase without your knowledge, please contact us immediately at support@herbanvault.com. We will work with you to resolve the issue and prevent future unauthorized access.
3. Customer Responsibility and Acknowledgment
By using our website or making a purchase, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
Age Verification Acknowledgment:
- You are of legal age to purchase tobacco-related products in your jurisdiction
- You have accurately represented your age and provided truthful information
- You understand that age verification is required by law and is a condition of sale
Legal Compliance Acknowledgment:
- You are responsible for ensuring that your purchase, possession, and use of our products comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in your jurisdiction
- You understand that laws vary by location and it is your responsibility to know and comply with the laws in your area
- You will not use our products in any manner that violates applicable law
Product Use Acknowledgment:
- You understand that our products are intended for tobacco use only
- You will not use our products for illegal purposes or with illegal substances
- You assume all risks associated with the possession and use of our products
Delivery Acknowledgment:
- You are responsible for ensuring that an individual of legal age is available to receive the package
- You understand that the shipping carrier may require age verification at the time of delivery
- You will not allow minors to access or use products you have purchased
4. Product Use Restrictions
All products sold by HerbanVault are intended for legal use with tobacco and other legal smoking products only.
Our products are NOT intended for, designed for, or sold for use with:
- Cannabis, marijuana, or THC products
- Illegal drugs or controlled substances
- Any substance prohibited by federal, state, or local law
By purchasing our products, you represent and warrant that:
- You will use our products only with tobacco and other legal substances in accordance with applicable law
- You will not use our products for any illegal purpose
- You understand that we make no representations or warranties regarding the legality of our products when used with any particular substance
- You assume all liability and risk associated with the use of our products
We reserve the right to refuse service to any individual who we believe, in our sole discretion, intends to use our products for illegal purposes.
5. No Sale for Illegal Purposes
HerbanVault does not condone, encourage, or facilitate the use of our products for illegal purposes. All products are sold with the understanding that they will be used in compliance with applicable law.
Prohibited Activities:
You may NOT purchase our products if you intend to:
- Use them with illegal drugs or controlled substances
- Resell them to minors or individuals who do not meet the minimum legal age
- Use them in a manner that violates federal, state, or local law
- Export or ship them to jurisdictions where they are prohibited
- Engage in any illegal activity involving our products
By placing an order, you certify that:
- Your intended use of our products is lawful
- You will comply with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction
- You will not resell, distribute, or provide our products to minors
- You understand that misuse of our products may result in criminal or civil liability
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel orders if we suspect, in our sole discretion, that products are being purchased for illegal purposes or in violation of this policy.
6. Geographic and Legal Restrictions
Our products are subject to federal, state, and local laws that vary by jurisdiction. We ship only to locations within the United States where the sale and shipment of tobacco-related products and paraphernalia is legally permitted.
Restricted Jurisdictions:
We do NOT ship to:
- Jurisdictions where the sale of tobacco paraphernalia is prohibited or restricted by law
- Locations where we determine, in our sole discretion, that shipment may violate applicable law
- International addresses (including Canada, Mexico, and other countries)
- U.S. Territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands)
State and Local Laws:
Certain states, counties, cities, or municipalities may have additional restrictions on the sale, possession, or use of tobacco-related products. You are responsible for:
- Knowing and complying with all federal, state, and local laws in your jurisdiction
- Ensuring that your purchase and possession of our products is lawful in your area
- Understanding that laws may change and it is your responsibility to stay informed
If you place an order from a restricted jurisdiction, we reserve the right to:
- Cancel your order and issue a refund (minus shipping costs)
- Refuse future orders from your account or address
- Report the incident to appropriate authorities if required by law
7. Enforcement and Compliance
HerbanVault takes age verification and legal compliance seriously. We employ various measures to enforce our age restriction policies and prevent sales to minors or for illegal purposes.
Verification Methods:
We may use the following methods to verify age and legal compliance:
- Automated age verification at website entry
- Date of birth verification during account registration
- Payment method age checks (credit cards, debit cards)
- Address verification against known restricted locations
- Manual review of high-risk or suspicious orders
- Age verification at delivery (through shipping carrier)
- Post-purchase audits and compliance checks
Suspicious Activity:
We reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or delay orders if we suspect:
- The purchaser is under the minimum legal age
- False or fraudulent information has been provided
- The products are being purchased for resale to minors
- The products are intended for illegal use
- The shipping address is in a restricted jurisdiction
- The order exhibits patterns consistent with fraud or abuse
Cooperation with Authorities:
We cooperate fully with law enforcement and regulatory authorities to prevent illegal sales and enforce age restrictions. We may disclose information about orders, accounts, or transactions when required by law or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations or government requests
- Prevent illegal activity or protect public safety
- Enforce our Terms of Service and policies
- Investigate suspected violations of law or policy
8. Consequences of Misrepresentation
Falsifying your age, providing false information, or attempting to circumvent our age verification systems is a serious violation of law and these terms.
If you misrepresent your age or provide false information:
Legal Consequences:
- You may be subject to criminal prosecution under federal, state, or local law
- You may face civil liability for fraud or misrepresentation
- You may be reported to law enforcement or regulatory authorities
Account Consequences:
- Your account will be immediately and permanently terminated
- All pending orders will be canceled without refund
- You will be permanently banned from making future purchases
- We may share your information with other retailers to prevent future violations
Financial Consequences:
- You will forfeit any shipping costs incurred
- You may be responsible for return shipping costs
- You will not be eligible for refunds or store credit
- We may pursue legal action to recover damages or costs
We have zero tolerance for age misrepresentation and will pursue all available legal remedies to protect our business and comply with applicable law.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our Age Restriction & Disclaimer Policy, need assistance with age verification, or wish to report a suspected violation, please contact us:
Emerald Lantern LLC
Doing Business As (DBA): HerbanVault
Email: support@herbanvault.com
Contact Form: Available on our website (specify "Age Verification" in your inquiry)
State of Formation: New Jersey, United States
Business Type: Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Age Verification Issues:
If you are experiencing difficulty with age verification or believe you have been incorrectly flagged as underage, please contact our customer support team with:
- Your name and date of birth
- A copy of your government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, state ID)
- Your order number (if applicable)
- A description of the issue
We will review your request within 1-2 business days and work to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Reporting Violations:
If you have reason to believe that a minor has accessed our website, created an account, or made a purchase, please report it immediately to support@herbanvault.com. Include as much information as possible to help us investigate and take appropriate action.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By using our website, creating an account, or making a purchase, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Age Restriction & Disclaimer Policy and agree to comply with all age verification requirements and legal restrictions.
IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT OR DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS POLICY, YOU MUST NOT USE OUR WEBSITE OR SERVICES.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping HerbanVault maintain legal compliance and prevent sales to minors.
Emerald Lantern LLC (HerbanVault)