Terms of Service

Welcome to Crown & Cog (crownandcog.com). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, articles, reviews, buying guides, and any related content (collectively, the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

1. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use of the Site. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our servers, databases, or any connected systems.
• Scraping, copying, or republishing our content in bulk without prior written permission.
• Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any other malicious code.
• Using automated tools (bots, spiders, scrapers) to access the Site in a manner that sends more requests than a human could reasonably produce.
• Impersonating any person or entity, or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity.
• Posting spam, unsolicited advertising, or fraudulent content in any comments sections or forms hosted on the Site.
• Using the Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access for any user who violates these acceptable use provisions, without prior notice.

2. Reviews, Opinions, and No-Warranty Disclaimer

Crown & Cog publishes reviews, comparisons, rankings, and opinions relating to watches, watch brands, and related products. All such content reflects the subjective views of our writers and editorial team based on available information, hands-on testing where possible, and research at the time of publication.

• We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any review, rating, or recommendation published on the Site.
• Watch specifications, pricing, availability, and manufacturer details may change after publication without our knowledge, and we are under no obligation to update older content.
• Our reviews are not a substitute for your own due diligence. You should independently verify product details, warranty terms, and seller reputation before making any purchase.
• Opinions expressed in our content do not constitute professional, financial, or investment advice of any kind.
• Any product images, specifications, or descriptions are provided for informational purposes and may not perfectly reflect the item you ultimately purchase.

The Site and all its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

3. Affiliate Relationship Disclosure

This site participates in the AliExpress affiliate programme. We earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.

We may also participate in similar affiliate or partner programmes with other retailers from time to time. Any such relationships will be disclosed in accordance with applicable advertising and consumer protection guidelines. Our editorial team maintains independence from our advertising and affiliate partnerships, and product rankings are determined solely by our own testing criteria and research standards.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and layout, is the property of Crown & Cog or its content licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution, but you may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from substantial portions of our content without our prior written consent.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including retailer and marketplace pages such as AliExpress. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, availability, or accuracy of third-party sites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked site's content, products, or services beyond what is stated in our review.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Crown & Cog, its owners, employees, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of, or inability to use, the Site.
• Any purchase decision made based on content published on the Site, including reviews, rankings, or affiliate links.
• Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in any content on the Site.
• Any conduct or content of any third party, including third-party retailers linked from the Site.
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise), even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Crown & Cog and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

8. Governing Terms and Updates

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Crown & Cog regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in the jurisdiction in which Crown & Cog operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

We reserve the right to update, modify, or replace these Terms at any time, at our sole discretion. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please reach out to us through the contact details provided on our website. We are happy to clarify any part of these Terms or address concerns regarding our editorial or affiliate practices.