1. Acceptance

By accessing or using The Patina Register (the site), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. We may update these terms from time to time; the current version is always available at this URL.

2. Editorial Nature of the Site

All content on this site is editorial commentary intended for general information and education. It does not constitute authentication, valuation, investment, financial, legal or professional advice. You should not rely on any article on this site as the sole basis for a purchase, sale or service decision involving a specific watch or reference.

3. Intellectual Property

All editorial text, layout and original photography published on this site are protected by copyright and belong to The Patina Register or its contributors. You may quote short excerpts for non-commercial personal use with clear attribution and a link to the original article. Any wider reproduction, republication or commercial use requires prior written permission from the editors.

Third-party imagery is used under public licence or with the permission of the copyright holder. Where an image is misattributed, please contact us via the Corrections address and we will investigate promptly.

4. Age Requirement

The site is intended for readers aged eighteen (18) and over. By using the site, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to use the site to distribute unlawful, defamatory, harassing or misleading content, to interfere with the site's operation, to attempt unauthorised access to any systems, or to scrape or bulk-download content for commercial purposes without written permission.

6. Third-Party Links

The site may link to third-party websites for reference. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, practices or accuracy of external sites, and links do not constitute endorsement.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The site is provided on an as-is basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose or availability. Every effort is made to publish accurate information, but errors can occur and market conditions change.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Patina Register and its editors and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the site or any content on it.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless The Patina Register, its editors, contributors and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses or expenses arising from your use of the site or your violation of these Terms.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect, including Sections 3, 7, 8 and 9.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the editorial team is principally based. Any dispute arising from the site or these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of that jurisdiction.

13. Contact

Questions about these terms may be sent to the editorial address listed on our Contact page.