Grading Process
"Limits of Liability": Due to the unique characteristics of currency grading, Currency Grading & Certification Inc. (C.G.C.) shall not be liable for any discrepancy in the grading of currency. It is acknowledged that the grading of currency involves an individuals experience & judgment, which may vary from each individual person doing the grading and from time to time. Although "Consistency" is strived for!
C.G.C. agrees that upon receipt of currency from a client that it will use its best efforts to secure the currency in a safe and satisfactory manner. That it will place said currency in an approved vault (TL-15 rated) with reasonable security apparatuses in place to ensure the protection of said currency. C.G.C. does carry independent insurance on all vaulted currency. C.G.C. shall catalog and assign an identification number to all currency upon receipt. C.G.C. its agents and employees shall utilize the latest in computer technology and other equipment to aid them in the grading process. Grading and certification of all currency shall only be undertaken by qualified and experienced individuals in their field and areas of specialty. After grading the currency the said currency is then encapsulated in a C.G.C. holder and combined with the appropriate grading label. Currency shall not be handled except during the grading process, which will be by experienced personnel only. Once notes are sent by C.G.C., and received by customer, C.G.C. is not responsible for any future damage to either the holder or note(s) that may occur. Please refer to the C.G.C. care instructions when handling (or shipping) C.G.C. notes. We at C.G.C. strive to meet and exceed the highest standards of our clients. The care, security and the grading accuracy of your notes is our highest priority.

Grading Terms and Procedures

C.G.C. warrants to use due diligence in grading currency. C.G.C. will also make every effort possible to research each note in regards to its previously denoted grade (if one exists). However it makes no other warranties either expressed or implied. All parties recognize that the grading of currency involves individual professional judgment by experts and the grades assigned to currency may vary from grader to grader.
C.G.C. shall not be liable for any discrepancy or negligence in its handling of currency unless notice in writing is given to C.G.C. within five (5) days of receipt of same by the owner via certified mail return receipt requested.
C.G.C. shall not be liable for any damage to currency resulting from taking said currency out of C.G.C. holder, or any other mishandling that has occurred while the currency was not in our care.
C.G.C. shall be entitled to its fee for grading the currency notwithstanding the fact that the currency fails to meet the owner's expectations or due to the note not grading by C.G.C. standards.
C.G.C. shall not be liable for any clerical error in the description or grading of currency; its sole liability shall be limited to correcting the clerical error.
C.G.C. will try to grade currency within the time frame allotted for the service. If for any reason C.G.C. is unable to grade said currency in that time C.G.C. shall have no liability, except for express services, which may at our discretion, be discounted to regular service rates.
C.G.C. reserves the right to amend, alter and change its terms and conditions without prior notice.
The terms of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona without regard to principles of conflict of laws. Any dispute shall be submitted to arbitration under the rules of The American Arbitration Association. The venue for any dispute shall be in the State of Arizona. All parties hereto waive trial by jury.