Effective Date: 21/06/2025
Welcome to WATCHSET (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our online platform (the “Marketplace”), available at watchset.com, which enables users to buy and sell watches, either as private individuals or as registered businesses.
By using the Marketplace, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the platform.
1. Eligibility
To use the Marketplace, you must:
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Be at least 18 years old.
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Have the legal authority to enter into contracts.
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Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
You may register and sell on the Marketplace as:
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A Private Seller (an individual selling occasionally).
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A Professional Seller (a business or individual selling on a commercial basis).
2. Account Registration
To list or purchase items, you must create an account. You agree to:
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Provide accurate and complete information.
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Keep your login credentials secure.
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Take full responsibility for all activity under your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or involve fraudulent or misleading behavior.
3. Listings and Descriptions
Sellers must:
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Accurately describe each watch listed, including condition, authenticity, and any known defects.
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Upload clear and detailed images of the actual watch being sold.
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Clearly indicate whether the sale is by a private individual or a business entity.
Misleading or false descriptions may result in removal of the listing and/or account suspension.
4. Buying and Selling
All transactions are made directly between buyers and sellers. We are not a party to the sale but provide the platform to facilitate it.
Buyers and sellers are responsible for:
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Ensuring all information is accurate.
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Agreeing on price, payment method, and shipping details.
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Resolving any disputes that may arise from the transaction.
We recommend using secure and traceable payment methods.
5. Fees and Commissions
We may charge fees or commissions for certain services (e.g., listing fees, transaction fees). Details will be outlined on the Marketplace and may be updated periodically.
Professional sellers may be subject to additional tax and invoicing obligations under applicable laws.
6. Prohibited Items and Activities
The following are strictly prohibited:
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Listing counterfeit or stolen watches.
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Misrepresenting the condition, origin, or authenticity of a watch.
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Violating any intellectual property rights.
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Using the platform for any unlawful purpose.
Violations may result in account termination and legal action.
7. User Conduct
All users must treat each other with respect and communicate honestly. Harassment, abuse, or fraud will not be tolerated.
We reserve the right to remove content, listings, or users that violate these standards.
8. Disclaimer of Liability
We do not verify the authenticity or condition of items listed. We are not responsible for:
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The quality, safety, or legality of watches listed.
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The truth or accuracy of user content.
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Any disputes or damages arising from transactions on the Marketplace.
Use the platform at your own risk.
9. Modifications to the Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Termination
You may close your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent or illegal activity.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Italy and the European Union. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Milano (Italy).
12. GDPR and Data Protection
We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and other applicable data protection laws.
a. Data Controller
WATCHSET, located at SEDEI SRLS, acts as the Data Controller for the processing of your personal data collected through the platform.
b. Data Collected
We collect and process personal data including your name, email address, billing/shipping information, IP address, and transaction history, for purposes such as account management, customer support, fraud prevention, and marketing (if consent is given).
c. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
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Contractual necessity (e.g., to facilitate sales/purchases).
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Legal obligations (e.g., for tax compliance).
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Your consent (e.g., for marketing communications).
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Our legitimate interests (e.g., to improve the platform and ensure security).
d. Data Subject Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your data.
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Correct or update inaccurate data.
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Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
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Restrict or object to processing.
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Request data portability.
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Withdraw consent at any time, where applicable.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
e. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
f. Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When doing so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms.
g. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including encryption and access controls.
For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
SEDEI SRLS
Email: [email protected]
Address: Via Celio 2 - 20148 Milano - Italy