1. Booking & Rental Agreement
- By placing a rental order on MUSE GALA, you agree to pay the full rental price, platform fees, shipping costs, and insurance.
- You must book your rental at least 2 days in advance of your event date.
- You are responsible for selecting the correct rental dates, size, and delivery or pickup option.
2. Shipping & Delivery
- Outbound shipping is $10, paid at checkout.
- Return shipping is included — we provide a prepaid return label, which you must print and attach for return.
- You are responsible for returning the item on or before the agreed-upon return date. Late returns may incur additional charges.
3. Local Pickup Terms
- If you select local pickup, you agree to either drop the item back off or pay $10 for return shipping at checkout.
- Try-ons are permitted at pickup. If the item is unsuitable, you may swap the item or request a credit toward your next rental. Refunds are not guaranteed.
- Once the item has left the premises, the booking is confirmed and considered non-refundable.
4. Payment & Fees
In addition to the rental cost, the following charges apply:
- $10 platform fee
- $5 insurance
- $10 outbound shipping
- $15 for 5-day rentals (optional)
Payments are processed securely via our third-party payment provider.
5. ID Verification
- You must verify your identity before your first rental to protect both you and our lenders.
- This process may involve submitting ID or completing a secure digital verification step.
6. Item Condition & Damage
- Insurance covers minor wear (e.g., makeup or deodorant marks).
- You are responsible for significant damage (tear, or loss). If this occurs, we may charge the payment method on file for the full replacement value.
- Do not attempt to clean or alter the item yourself.
7. Returns & Swaps
- Return an item using the return shipping label.
- Size swaps may result in late fees or need to rent a second item if the first item is unavailable.
- Late returns will incur a fee of $15 per day if the item is unavailable.
8. Disputes
- If you receive the wrong item, or the item arrives damaged, contact us within 24 hours of receipt.
- Disputes will be handled by our platform support team in collaboration with the lender.