Aperture Terms of Use

Terms of Use
Effective Date: 11th April 2025

Welcome to Aperture. By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the site.

1. About Aperture
Aperture is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that displays historical auction results for pre-owned watches. The service provides tools for searching and filtering by watch model and reference, identifying pricing trends, and observing which auction houses commonly handle specific watches.
Aperture is operated by Aperture Watch Ltd., a company registered in the United Kingdom under company number 16325884.

2. Customer Service and Contact Information
For any customer service inquiries, including technical support, billing questions, or general assistance, you can reach us through the following channels:
- Email: [email protected]
- Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours during business days.

3. Eligibility
Aperture is intended for use by professionals and serious watch enthusiasts, including watch dealers, resellers, pawnbrokers, and auctioneers. The service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

4. Account Registration
To access Aperture, you must create an account and provide your name and email address. We store only the data necessary for authentication and payment processing. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more details.

5. Subscriptions, Payments, and Refunds
Access to Aperture is offered via recurring subscription, billed either monthly or yearly depending on the option selected during sign-up. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled.

Refund and Dispute Policy:
- Refunds are issued solely at our discretion in exceptional cases
- We are under no obligation to provide a refund for partial or unused subscription periods
- If you believe you are entitled to a refund, please contact us at [email protected] with a detailed explanation of your request
- All disputes will be handled in accordance with UK consumer protection laws

Cancellation Policy:
- You may cancel your subscription at any time by contacting [email protected]
- Upon cancellation, you will continue to have access to the service until the end of your current billing period
- No refunds will be provided for the remaining period of your subscription
- We will confirm your cancellation via email

6. Promotions and Special Offers
From time to time, we may offer promotional discounts or special offers. These promotions will be subject to the following terms:
- All promotions are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time
- Promotional codes cannot be combined with other offers unless explicitly stated
- We reserve the right to modify or cancel any promotion at our discretion
- Specific terms and conditions for each promotion will be clearly stated at the time of the offer

7. Legal Restrictions and Export Controls
- The service is intended for use in jurisdictions where it is legally permitted
- Users are responsible for ensuring their use of Aperture complies with local laws and regulations
- We reserve the right to restrict access to the service in certain jurisdictions where required by law
- Users must not use the service to facilitate any illegal activities or transactions

8. User-Generated Content
Users may not contribute or upload any content to Aperture. All data displayed on the platform is collected and curated solely by Aperture.

9. Account Termination
Aperture reserves the right to terminate user accounts at our discretion. If your account is terminated, we will cease billing you for the service.

10. Intellectual Property and Restrictions on Use
All content and data on Aperture are the property of Aperture or its licensors. You may not:
- Scrape, crawl, or otherwise harvest data from the site
- Copy, reproduce, republish, resell, or distribute any content or data
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise tamper with the service
- Use the site in any unauthorized or unintended manner

11. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the site or its data for any unlawful purposes
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with Aperture
- Attempt to bypass or interfere with access controls or security features

12. No Warranties
Aperture is provided "as is" and "as available." We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any data. The information on Aperture is intended as indicative guidance only and is based on publicly available auction results. We do not provide valuations or financial advice.

13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Aperture shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use of or inability to use the service. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangibles.

14. Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom.

15. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

16. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at [email protected].