TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TERMS & CONDITIONS

USE OF THE SITE

Welcome to the THROTTLE TIMEPIECES website.  We’re pumped you stopped by to check out our “shop”.  It’s a sick place filled with bad ass things and we want everyone to be safe.  So, you should know that…….

Accessing, browsing or otherwise using the site indicates your agreement to all the Terms & Conditions in this agreement.  If you don’t agree to any of the terms contained herein, then please do not enter or use the THROTTLE TIMEPIECES website. If you choose to not visit our website due to security and privacy concerns, please feel free to contact us directly by phone and speak with a customer service represent to fulfill your THROTTLE TIMEPIECES needs.

These Terms of Use apply to all users of the THROTTLE TIMEPIECES website, including users who also may be contributors of text, content, information, and other materials or services on this Website.  We retain the sole rights to all contributions by others used to improve our Site.

In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, THROTTLE TIMEPIECES grants you a limited, revocable, non-transferable and non-exclusive license to access and use the Site by displaying it on your internet browser for the sole purpose of interacting with THROTTLE TIMEPIECES Site content and shopping for items sold on the Site and not for any commercial use or use on behalf of any third-party, except if permitted by THROTTLE TIMEPIECES in advance and in writing.  Any breach of this Agreement shall result, without Notice to you, in the immediate revocation of the license granted in this paragraph.

With exception to the licensing granted in the above-paragraph, you may not reproduce, distribute, display, sell, lease, transmit, create derivative works from, translate, modify, reverse-engineer, disassemble, decompile or otherwise exploit this Site, in whole or in part, unless expressly permitted by us in advance – and, in writing.  We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, and/or cancel orders at our discretion, including, without parameters, if we believe that the customer is exhibiting conduct that violates applicable law or is harmful to the purpose and interests of our company Site. Our Site is not a place to disturb such things.

When using the THROTTLE TIMEPIECES website, you may be exposed to User Submissions from various, unverified sources.  THROTTLE TIMEPIECES is not responsible for the accuracy, usefulness, safety or intellectual property rights of or relating to such User Submissions.  You understand and acknowledge that such User Submissions may be inaccurate, offensive, indecent, or objectionable and you agree to waive any legal remedies or equitable rights you feel you may have against THROTTLE TIMEPIECES regarding User Submissions THROTTLE TIMEPIECES has little, or no, control over.  You agree to indemnify and hold harmless THROTTLE TIMEPIECES and its Owners/Operators, affiliates, and/or Licensors to the fullest extent allowed by the law regarding all matters related to your use of the Site.

The THROTTLE TIMEPIECES Website may contain third-party links regarding websites that are not owned or managed by THROTTLE TIMEPIECES.  THROTTLE TIMEPIECES has no control over these third-party links. THROTTLE TIMEPIECES assumes no responsibility for these third-party linked websites and their content, privacy policies, or practices.  THROTTLE TIMEPIECES cannot censor or edit the content of a third-party site. Through the use of our Website, you expressly waive THROTTLE TIMEPIECES from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party website.  We urge you to use the utmost caution when you choose to leave the THROTTLE TIMEPIECES Website and to read any and all terms and conditions, and the Privacy Policy of all other third-party websites that you may visit.

 

PRIVACY POLICY

THROTTLE TIMEPIECES and any associated companies (hereinafter, “THROTTLE TIMEPIECES”, “Our”, “We”, and “Us”) are concerned about the privacy of Our customers (hereinafter, “You” or “Your”) and the protection that is needed to secure any personal information and purchasing data (hereinafter “Data”) that may be required to complete the sale of merchandise from this site.  It is important to clearly convey how We collect and handle Your Data.

THROTTLE TIMEPIECES Global Privacy Statement and Policy (hereinafter, “Policy”) applies to specific data collected and used by THROTTLE TIMEPIECES.  This data may also be shared with third-party partners that make up a part of the THROTTLE TIMEPIECES experience during Your interactions with THROTTLE TIMEPIECES at any THROTTLE TIMEPIECES sales events, over social media, through telephone, text or email interactions, on Our website or other websites that are linked to THROTTLE TIMEPIECES, and therefore, this Privacy Policy (hereinafter “Sites”).  This Policy describes the types of Data we collect from your contact with Us, how long we keep the Data we collect, how We use the Data and who we might share it with. When You visit Our Sites or share information with Us, as previously described above, You are agreeing to the terms described in this Policy. If you would prefer to not agree with any aspects of Our Privacy Policy, please do not use Our Sites or provide Us with Your Data.  It is always your choice to provide us with the information needed to complete online business between you and THROTTLE TIMEPIECES.  You should always feel free to discuss other ways to complete purchases and other tasks through a customer service representative.

Our Sites may contain links to other third-party websites.  Our policies do not apply to the practices of other websites and THROTTLE TIMEPIECES is not responsible or the actions and privacy policies of any third-parties.  It is Your responsibility, and We encourage You to read and understand the Privacy Policies of all websites that You may visit.

 

Data We Collect:

Personal Information:

THROTTLE TIMEPIECES may collect data that You provide to Us through the various means of electronic communication that are available to both businesses and consumers such as through Our Sites; online (and other) “stores”; telephone, email or text messages; Our events; and/or receipt of Newsletters.  The types of personal information we may collect through these means can be:

  • Your name, date of birth, billing and shipping address(es) and telephone numbers;
  • Your username and password that You set up on Our Sites;
  • The content of any email messages, text messages or posts on social media sent by You to Us, as well as any resulting correspondence with You;
  • Your customer service information, e.g. repair history, inquiries and comments;
  • Your purchase and transaction history with Us.

 

Signing Up as a Member on THROTTLE TIMEPIECES Sites:

By signing up as a member on throttletimepieces.com (or other related Site(s)), You expressly opt-in to receiving communications by email relating to You as a member, we will use Your personal information (as provided by You) to create a user profile.  In creating this profile, We may combine information You give Us online with other information from THROTTLE TIMEPIECES sources, including third-party sources relating to Us. As a throttletimepieces.com member, the personal information actively submitted by You will be registered in the central THROTTLE TIMEPIECES database in the United States.  Should You publicly post about THROTTLE TIMEPIECES, or communicate directly with THROTTLE TIMEPIECES, on a social media website, We may collect and process the Data contained in such posts, or in Your public profile for the purpose of addressing any customer services requests You may have and to monitor public opinion about THROTTLE TIMEPIECES.

You should always understand that it is not required for You to be a member of THROTTLE TIMEPIECES to enjoy the contents of our “shop”.

 

Anonymous Data:

Data does not always identify You personally (hereinafter “Anonymous Data”).  We may gather such Anonymous Data when You interact with Our Sites. Whenever you visit Our Sites Your IP address, location and browser information is automatically collected and stored.  We collect Data regarding customer traffic patterns and Site usage in order to make our Sites more relevant and efficient. Much of this information is collected through the use of “Cookies”.  “Cookies” may be controlled by You through the use of Your Privacy Settings on Your computer or other electronic device.

 

Collecting Data:

Voluntary Submission by THROTTLE TIMEPIECES Customers

Your Data (personal and anonymous) is collected by THROTTLE TIMEPIECES when you voluntarily provide it to Us.  THROTTLE TIMEPIECES also collects Data through the use of “Cookies” when You visit Our Sites. You control how “cookies” are handled through Your privacy settings on Your computer or other device, as well as the Browsers linking you to the Internet.

 

Use of Cookies:

Cookies help personalize Your experience on Our Sites.  Cookies help Us understand which webpages You have visited make Your experience on Our Sites more pleasurable and efficient by remembering your previous areas of attention on Our Sites.

The only personal data a cookie can contain is data You supply yourself.  Cookies do not cause harm to your devices. We do not store personally identifiable information such as credit card details.  Generally, Cookies work by assigning a unique number to the user that has no meaning outside the assigning site. Consumer behavior can be tracked without knowing who the specific customers are.

Our relationships with outside, selected suppliers may also set cookies during Your visit to be used for remarketing purposes.  THROTTLE TIMEPIECES cannot control the use of cookies or the resulting information by third-parties or advertisers hosting Data for Us.

You have the ability to control the use of “cookies” through the privacy settings on Your Browser and Your electronic devices.  As a rule, cookies will make Your browsing experience more efficient however, You may prefer to “disable and/or manage cookies” in your browser.  This may prevent You from using certain parts of Our Sites.

We may use the following types of Cookies:

  • Session cookies

These cookies are temporary and expire once You leave the Site.  Session cookies are meant to identify a specific language/locale, initially based on geography, but then by User choice.  They also enable You to browse Our Sites and use such features as adding items to purchase through the Shopping Cart.

  • Permanent cookies

These cookies may stay on Your electronic device long after an individual Site session has ended and may hold such Data as login details, contact information and account numbers that You have provided so that You do not have to re-enter them whenever You visit the Site.

  • First-party cookies

These are cookies issued from the website You have accessed (throttletimepieces.com).  They give “memory” to the website about Your Data and preferences.

  • Third-party cookies

There are several third-party cookies that may get loaded when using Our Sites.  Cookies from Twitter, Google and Facebook are the main social media cookies that load.  Other cookies may include other advertising tracking and interest-based advertising as well as web analytics cookies.


Collection and Usage of Data:

THROTTLE TIMEPIECES collects Data in order to bring the best user experience and products to Our customers.  To achieve this end Data may be used for:

  • Aiding the fulfillment and execution of Your purchases;
  • Addressing customer questions and improving customer service;
  • Sending You updates and information on THROTTLE TIMEPIECES’s products and related information about Our Company;
  • To improve performance of Our Sites and make them more relevant to Your experience;
  • To run promotional events and surveys;
  • To aid in the protection of Our customers against consumer fraud and abuse;
  • To enable Our third-party partners to carry out necessary technical and logistical tasks and functions for THROTTLE TIMEPIECES to keep the Sites maintained;
  • To prevent the commission of any crimes, or violations of Our terms and conditions;
  • To respond to any governmental or regulatory requests e.g. court orders;
  • To protect the rights, property and safety of THROTTLE TIMEPIECES and its customers;
  • To defend against third-party claims;
  • To assist in the effectiveness of direct mailing campaigns to THROTTLE TIMEPIECES customers.
  • If you have opted to be on Our mailing list, You will receive emails and other  electronic communications relating to the company and its products. You may choose to “opt-out” at any time by following the instructions at the end of each email regarding “unsubscribing”.

Data-sharing with Third Parties:

In order to operate Our business, third-parties such as credit card companies, shipping companies and customer service providers may process Your Data.  Our policies and procedures ensure that all third-party companies value Your privacy. We may also share or trade encrypted Data to specific third-parties who process such Data for the purpose of providing to THROTTLE TIMEPIECES, and other businesses, information that is important to Us as we build stronger relationships with Our customers and assist in the growth of Our business.

Our marketing strategies are more efficient due to the information we collect about purchase orders and purchase history.  If You prefer that We do not share Your Data with other marketers and advertisers that we may work with, please contact Us through Customer Service to make a change regarding your account and privacy standing.

 

Retention, Security and Transfer of Data:

Retention of Data:

THROTTLE TIMEPIECES retains Your Personal Data for as long as You have an open and active account profile with Us or, to provide any services You requested.  We will also retain and use Your Data to satisfy Our legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce any agreements We may have. We will also retain the minimum amount of Your Data needed to maintain a record of Your “opt-out” should You choose to opt-out of Our various communications.


Security of Data:

Physical, administrative and electronic safeguards are used by Us to protect the Personal Data that You provide against accidental, unlawful or unauthorized destruction, loss, alteration, access, disclosure or use.  All Data is stored using the safeguards of the industry and its use is restricted within the company to employees with a legitimate business need. Please remember, however, that no transmissions over the internet or use of electronic storage of Data is absolutely safeguarded and secure against breaches.  If We learn of a breach of the Data that may affect You, You will be alerted by Us as quickly as possible – recognizing that time is of the essence in such a situation. No company is able to guarantee absolute security and You share in the responsibility of Your information by only providing such information as You are comfortable sharing with THROTTLE TIMEPIECES.


Transfer of Data:

We may transfer the Data We collect to the United States and/or other countries outside the country where the Data was originally collected.  It will be recognized that although not all countries observe the same Data protection laws as the country where the Data was originally collected, Our transfers of Data will be pursuant to the guidelines described in this privacy policy.


Access to Your Data & Your Right to Opt-out:

Access & Corrections to your Data:

All consumers should be provided with the information regarding the Data available in Our databases.  If Your Personal Data changes, or if You no longer wish Us to store the Data You provided Us – and/or has accumulated through the use of Our Site – You may correct, delete and/or ask to have Your stored information removed by contacting us.

 

Opting-Out:

Contact lists are maintained by Us to communicate electronically or otherwise with Our customers and individuals who visit Our Sites.  Individuals are placed on Our contact lists by registering on Our Sites, by affirmatively asking to join a “mailing list” through Our Sites or other means.  Any and all messages sent using these lists include the opportunity, and ability, to opt-out or unsubscribe from future messages entirely or selectively. You may request to be removed from future messages by contacting Us.

If You chose to opt-out of relevant advertising, You may visit the Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”) or opt-out of Interest-Based Advertising used by NAI members on web pages through the use of “cookies” by going to http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/.

 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

THROTTLE TIMEPIECES is a creative endeavor and, as such, deeply values its intellectual property rights.  We want You to enjoy Our creations. We appreciate Your respect of our intellectual property rights.

THROTTLE TIMEPIECES, or its affiliates, has exclusive ownership and rights to all text, graphics, button icons, images, audio clips and software (hereinafter “Content”).  The collection, arrangement and assembly of all Content on this Site (hereinafter “Design” or “Compilation”) belongs entirely and exclusively to THROTTLE TIMEPIECES or its affiliates.  All software used on this Site (hereinafter “Software”) is the property of THROTTLE TIMEPIECES, its affiliates or its Software suppliers either through creation and copyright, ownership, licensing or other legal means of securing the use of all software that makes up the THROTTLE TIMEPIECES Website.

THROTTLE TIMEPIECES logos, slogans, trade names, or words are registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of THROTTLE TIMEPIECES, its affiliates, suppliers, or third-parties.  The use of any of our trademarks or service marks without the express written consent of THROTTLE TIMEPIECES is strictly prohibited. You may not use any of our trademarks or service marks in connection with any product or service in any way that would cause confusion.  You may not use our trademarks or service marks in any manner that disparages or discredits us. You may not use any of our trademarks or service marks in meta-tags without prior written consent.

 

ACCESS TO THE WEBSITE

Uninterrupted availability of the THROTTLE TIMEPIECES Website is the ultimate goal; however, it is understood that, due to the nature of the Internet, this is not guaranteed.  Additionally, access to the Website may also be occasionally suspended or restricted to allow for repairs, upgrades, maintenance, the introductions of a new faction of the Site, or the availability of new services.  We will attempt to limit the frequency and the duration of any such interruption, suspension or restrictions to the Site.

 

 TERMS OF USE REQUIREMENTS

You affirm that you are either 18 years of age or older, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and are fully capable and competent to enter the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations and warranties set forth in these Terms of Use, and to abide and comply with these Terms of Use.

  

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ERRORS

In the event a product is listed at an incorrect price or with incorrect information due to typographical error or error in pricing or product information, we retain the right to refuse or cancel any order(s) placed for a product(s) listed at an incorrect price.  We shall retain the right to refuse or cancel any such orders whether or not the order has been confirmed and your credit card charged. If your credit card has already been charged for the purchase and your order is canceled, THROTTLE TIMEPIECES shall immediately issue a credit to your credit card in the amount of the charge.

 

ALTERATION OF SERVICE OR AMENDMENTS TO THE CONDITIONS

We reserve the right to make changes to the THROTTLE TIMEPIECES Website, policies, and these Terms & Conditions at any time.  Your usage of the Website and your orders will be subject to the Term & Conditions in force at the time that you use the Website or that you order products from us.  In the event that any change to those policies or these conditions is required to be made by law or governmental authority, it will apply to orders previously placed by you, if any. If any of these conditions are deemed invalid, void or, for any reason, unenforceable, that condition will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining conditions.

 

EVENTS BEYOND OUR REASONABLE CONTROL

THROTTLE TIMEPIECES will not be held responsible for any delay or failure to comply with our obligations under these conditions if the delay or failure arises from any cause that is beyond our reasonable control.  This condition does not affect your statutory rights.

 

WATCH WARRANTY

THROTTLE TIMEPIECES offers a limited warranty of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years the original purchase from THROTTLE TIMEPIECES.  This means that if the materials in your watch aren’t right or if the watch isn’t put together correctly, we’ll repair or replace it, at our option.

We don’t cover normal wear and tear or batteries, crystal, watch case, strap, bracelet, loss or theft.  You will void your warranty if the caseback has been opened, push the buttons underwater, or forget to screw down or push in the crown and expose your watch to moisture.  THROTTLE TIMEPIECES will not accept a warranty claim or repair request if a watch has evidence of excessive wear or misuse.

Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims and service requests. Always keep your receipt.

Call or contact THROTTLE TIMEPIECES and we’ll walk you through the process and issue you a service authorization number, if needed.  Watches sent back to us without a service authorization number will not be serviced.

 

RETURN POLICY

Not pleased with your new purchase?  THROTTLE TIMEPIECES offers free returns for orders placed on throttletimepieces.com within thirty (30) days of the delivery date.  Just follow these steps:

  1. Contact THROTTLE TIMEPIECES and we’ll issue you a return item number and a mailing label;
  2. Pack your THROTTLE TIMEPIECES product in a safe and secure box.  (If you kept the original shipping box and it’s in good shape, you should re-purpose that);
  3. Attach the pre-paid return label to the outside of your return box and drop it off at the appropriate shipping center;
  4. Once your package has been received at THROTTLE TIMEPIECES, an email notification will be sent to you confirming the return of the product you purchased.  We’ll follow up with another email once your refund has been processed.

Note: Returns must be unused, unworn, and in the original packaging with tags attached.  Returns will be processed within five (5) business days after receipt. Refunds will be issued in the original form of payment.  Depending on your bank, it can take an additional three (3) business days for the credit to post to your account.


Gift with Purchase:

If you are returning an item that qualified for a gift with the purchase, you can:

  • Include the gift with your return; or,
  • Keep the gift and you will be charged the value.

 

APPLICABLE LAW

This Site is a product developed for and controlled by THROTTLE TIMEPIECES in the State of Connecticut.  The laws of the State of Connecticut will, therefore, govern these terms, conditions, privacy policy and disclaimers that make up the Site.