I have been using Ghirardelli gift cards at the Ghirardelli location inside DCA since 2013. The last time I used one there was in January of this year. I have never been questioned or told of any limitations about these gift cards. I have been told that Disney gift cards are not valid in the Ghirardelli location in DCA. Here is the Ghirardelli gift card description from Ghirardelli's own website: "Valid online and at all Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Outlet locations, our gift card is the perfect gift for any occasion."