Terms of sale
Who we are
Star Of Mine is run by [LEGAL NAME — e.g. Jane Smith trading as Star Of Mine, or Star Of Mine Ltd], [REGISTERED / TRADING ADDRESS IN THE UK]. Contact us at hello@starofmine.co.uk.
What you are buying
A Star Of Mine star dedication is a symbolic gift. You choose a real star, listed in a scientific star catalogue and visible from the UK, and dedicate it to someone. We record your dedication in the Star Of Mine register and give you a personalised certificate and a private link showing where the star is.
No one can buy, own or officially name a star. Official star names are set by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), which does not recognise commercial dedications. Your dedication does not change the star's scientific name, and it is not recognised by astronomers. Each star in our register is dedicated only once.
Products and prices
- Digital keepsake: certificate (PDF) and private star link, sent by email.
- Printed gift box and framed certificate: the digital keepsake plus a printed version posted within the UK by Royal Mail Tracked.
- Twin star versions and the sky map add-on are priced as shown on the site.
Prices are in pounds sterling and include any VAT that applies. The price you pay is the one shown at checkout. If we make an obvious pricing error, we will contact you before fulfilling the order.
Your order
Payment is taken by our payment provider, Stripe, when you place your order. A contract between us is formed when we email you your order confirmation. You are responsible for checking the names, dates and message are correct before paying, because they appear exactly as entered on your certificate.
Delivery
- Digital: usually within a few minutes by email. Check your spam folder, or contact us if it hasn't arrived within an hour.
- Printed and framed: usually dispatched within 2 working days and delivered within 2–4 working days after that, UK addresses only. Christmas posting deadlines are shown on the site.
Cancellations and refunds
See our refund policy. In short: digital keepsakes are delivered immediately at your request, so the 14-day cancellation period ends once we send them; printed and framed items are personalised, so they can't be returned for a change of mind. Your legal rights for faulty or incorrect items are not affected.
Your star link and certificate
Your certificate is for personal, non-commercial use. Anyone with your private star link can view the dedication, so share it only with people you choose. We keep star links working for as long as we operate the service and will give reasonable notice if that ever changes.
Our responsibility to you
We are responsible for loss or damage you suffer that is a foreseeable result of us breaking these terms or failing to use reasonable care and skill. We are not responsible for loss that is not foreseeable, or for business losses. Nothing in these terms limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud, or for anything else that cannot be limited by law, including your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Star data
Star positions and catalogue numbers come from the HYG Database v4.1 by David Nash, used under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 licence. Viewing times and directions are calculated for the UK and are a guide; cloud, light pollution and your exact location affect what you can see.
Complaints and law
If something goes wrong, email us at hello@starofmine.co.uk and we will reply within 5 working days. These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales. You can bring proceedings in the courts of England and Wales, or, if you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, in your local courts.