Antiqon | Antiqon
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
2. DEFINITIONS
3. LEGAL STRUCTURE AND WEBSITE OPERATOR
4. SCOPE OF USE OF THE WEBSITE
5. USER REGISTRATION AND ACCOUNT
6. USE OF THE WEBSITE
7. PROHIBITED USE
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS
10. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
12. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
13. INDEMNIFICATION
14. TERMINATION OF ACCESS
15. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
16. FINAL PROVISIONS

Terms and Conditions

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. These Terms of Use (the “Agreement”) govern access to and use of the ANTIQON website located at www.antiqon.com, including all related subdomains and services (the “Website”).

1.2. The Website is owned and operated by SIA Antiqon, a company duly registered under the laws of the Republic of Latvia (registration number 40103941382, Latvia, LV-1011, Riga, Brivibas Street 52-1B) (“ANTIQON”).

1.3. This Agreement governs the relationship between ANTIQON and any individual or entity accessing or using the Website (the “User”).

1.4. By accessing or using the Website, the User confirms that they have read, understood, and accepted this Agreement in full, without limitation, qualification, or modification.

1.5. If the User does not agree to this Agreement, in whole or in part, they must immediately cease using the Website.

1.6. By accessing the Website, the User is deemed to have acceded to this Agreement.

1.7. Use of the Website also constitutes acceptance of other documents published on the Website, including but not limited to:

  • the Privacy Policy,
  • the Cookie Policy,
  • the Auction Rules,
  • the Purchase Terms,
  • and other applicable terms published on the Website or otherwise communicated to the User (collectively, the “Additional Terms”).

1.8. Certain features or services of the Website may be subject to additional terms. In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and such terms, the latter shall prevail.

1.9. ANTIQON reserves the right to amend, modify, or update this Agreement at any time without prior notice by publishing a revised version on the Website.

1.10. Any such changes shall become effective upon publication on the Website unless otherwise stated.

1.11. The User is responsible for reviewing this Agreement periodically. Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes full acceptance of such changes.

1.12. The User represents and warrants that:(a) they have full legal capacity to enter into binding agreements;(b) their use of the Website complies with applicable laws and regulations.

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1. For the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set out below:

2.1.1. “ANTIQON” means the brand and the set of digital services made available through the Website at www.antiqon.com.

2.1.2. “Website” means the ANTIQON website located at www.antiqon.com, including all subdomains and related services.

2.1.3. “Operator” means SIA Antiqon, which operates and manages the Website and provides access to its functionality.

2.1.4. “User” means an individual with legal capacity or a duly authorised representative of a legal entity who accesses and uses the Website.

2.1.5. “Content” means any materials available on the Website, including, without limitation, texts, images, graphics, interfaces, software, and other intellectual property objects.

3.1. The Website is operated by SIA Antiqon, which manages the Website, ensures its operation, and provides Users with access to its functionality.

3.2. All legal relationships arising in connection with the use of the Website, including, without limitation, participation in auctions, purchase of goods, and use of other services, are established between the User and SIA Antiqon, unless expressly provided otherwise in separate terms.

3.3. SAS Antiqon (France) is not the operator of the Website and is not a party to any agreements concluded through the Website.

3.4. SAS Antiqon carries out marketing, representative, and advisory activities, including client relations, promotion of the ANTIQON brand, and organisation of offline events, and is not a party to transactions concluded through the Website.

3.5. SAS Antiqon shall not be liable for:

  • the conclusion or performance of transactions conducted through the Website;
  • any obligations arising between the User and SIA Antiqon;
  • any consequences of such transactions.

3.6. The involvement of third parties or affiliated entities (including storage, exhibition, logistics, or transfer of goods) shall not affect the determination of the contractual party, unless expressly agreed otherwise in a separate written agreement.

3.7. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any partnership, agency, joint venture, employment, or other similar relationship between the User and ANTIQON.

4. SCOPE OF USE OF THE WEBSITE

4.1. The Website provides Users with access to information and functionalities related to ANTIQON’s activities, including, without limitation, viewing artworks and antiques, participating in auctions, and purchasing goods.

4.2. Access to the Website and its functionalities is granted subject to this Agreement and any other applicable terms published on the Website.

4.3. Participation in auctions, purchase of goods, and other specific services are governed by separate terms available on the Website. This Agreement shall apply to the extent it does not conflict with such terms.

4.4. Any information provided on the Website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a public offer, unless expressly stated otherwise in relation to a specific offer or functionality.

4.5. ANTIQON reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website or its functionalities.

5. USER REGISTRATION AND ACCOUNT

5.1. Access to certain features of the Website, including participation in auctions and purchase of goods, may require the User to register and create an account.

5.2. Upon registration, the User undertakes to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information and to keep such information current.

5.3. ANTIQON reserves the right, at any time, to request additional information or documentation from the User for the purposes of identity verification and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

5.4. ANTIQON may refuse registration, suspend, or terminate a User account, including in cases of breach of this Agreement or provision of inaccurate or misleading information.

5.5. The User account is personal and non-transferable. The User shall not share their access credentials or otherwise allow any third party to access or use their account.

5.6. The User is solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials, including username and password, as well as for all actions performed using their account, including those carried out by third parties.

5.7. The User must promptly notify ANTIQON of any unauthorised access to their account or any other security breach.

5.8. ANTIQON shall not be liable for any losses resulting from unauthorised access to the User’s account, unless such access is attributable to ANTIQON.

6. USE OF THE WEBSITE

6.1. The User may use the Website solely for lawful purposes, in accordance with this Agreement and applicable laws and regulations.

6.2. The User undertakes to use the Website in good faith and not to infringe the rights or legitimate interests of ANTIQON, other Users, or third parties.

6.3. The User may:(a) view information available on the Website;(b) use the Website’s functionalities for their intended purposes;(c) participate in auctions and purchase goods subject to the applicable terms.

6.4. The User acquires no rights, title, or interest in or to the Website or its Content, except for a limited right of use as expressly provided under this Agreement.

6.5. ANTIQON may impose restrictions on the use of certain features of the Website, including access to specific sections, services, or functionalities, including based on the User’s status, location, or other factors.

6.6. The User acknowledges that the Website may be temporarily unavailable, in whole or in part, due to technical reasons, including maintenance, updates, or upgrades.

7. PROHIBITED USE

7.1. The User shall not use the Website in violation of this Agreement, applicable laws, or the rights and legitimate interests of ANTIQON, other Users, or third parties.

7.2. The User shall not:7.2.1. attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its sections, systems, or data, including by circumventing security or authentication measures;7.2.2. use automated tools, including software, scripts, bots, spiders, scrapers, or similar technologies, to collect, copy, analyse, or extract data from the Website without ANTIQON’s prior written consent;7.2.3. copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, transmit, or otherwise exploit the Website Content, in whole or in part, for commercial purposes without ANTIQON’s prior written consent;7.2.4. interfere with the operation of the Website, including actions aimed at disrupting, overloading, blocking, or degrading its performance;7.2.5. upload, post, or transmit any unlawful, inaccurate, misleading, defamatory, discriminatory, or otherwise harmful content that infringes the rights of third parties;7.2.6. impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent their identity or authority;7.2.7. use the Website for fraudulent activities, money laundering, bid manipulation, price fixing, unfair competition, or any other unlawful purposes;7.2.8. introduce or transmit any malicious software, viruses, or other harmful components that may damage the Website or affect Users or third parties;7.2.9. use the Website for unauthorised commercial purposes, including advertising or promotion of goods or services without ANTIQON’s consent;7.2.10. collect or attempt to collect personal data of other Users without their consent.

7.3. In the event of a breach of this Section, ANTIQON may:

  • restrict or terminate the User’s access to the Website;
  • delete the User’s account;
  • take any other measures available under this Agreement and applicable law.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

8.1. All materials available on the Website, including texts, images, photographs, graphics, design, user and visual interfaces, software, databases, and other intellectual property objects (the “Content”), are owned by ANTIQON or used on a lawful basis.

8.2. The Content is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark rights, and other proprietary rights.

8.3. The User is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use the Website and its Content solely for personal, non-commercial purposes and strictly in accordance with this Agreement.

8.4. Without ANTIQON’s prior written consent, the User shall not:

  • copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, transmit, or otherwise exploit the Content, in whole or in part;
  • modify, adapt, create derivative works from, or otherwise process the Content;
  • use the Content for any commercial purposes;
  • remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

8.5. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting the User any ownership rights or other rights in or to the Content, except as expressly provided herein.

8.6. The use of any trademarks, logos, or other identifiers displayed on the Website, whether owned by ANTIQON or third parties, does not grant the User any right to use them without the prior written consent of the respective rights holder.

9.1. The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by ANTIQON.

9.2. Such links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute any endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee by ANTIQON of the content, services, or activities of such third parties.

9.3. ANTIQON shall not be liable for:

  • the content of third-party websites;
  • the accuracy or reliability of information provided on such websites;
  • any loss or damage arising from the use of such websites or services.

9.4. Access to third-party websites is at the User’s own risk.

9.5. The use of third-party websites and services may be subject to separate terms and policies, which the User is responsible for reviewing.

10. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

10.1. The Website and its Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties, whether express or implied.

10.2. ANTIQON does not warrant that:

  • the Website will operate uninterrupted or error-free;
  • the Website will meet the User’s expectations;
  • the information available on the Website is accurate, complete, or up to date;
  • the Website will be free from technical errors, interruptions, or vulnerabilities.

10.3. Any information provided on the Website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, financial, legal, or other advice.

10.4. ANTIQON shall not be liable for the content, accuracy, or reliability of information provided by third parties, including descriptions of items, images, or other materials.

10.5. The User is solely responsible for any decisions made based on information available on the Website and assumes all associated risks.

10.6. Nothing in this Section shall exclude or limit ANTIQON’s liability where such exclusion or limitation is not permitted under applicable law.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

11.1. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ANTIQON shall not be liable for any losses arising from the use of, or inability to use, the Website.

11.2. ANTIQON shall not be liable for:

  • any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses;
  • acts or omissions of third parties;
  • technical failures, interruptions, loss of data, or similar circumstances;
  • the use of, or inability to use, information available on the Website.

11.3. ANTIQON shall not be liable for any decisions made by the User based on information available on the Website.

11.4. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ANTIQON’s liability shall be limited to the amount of direct damages actually incurred by the User.

11.5. Nothing in this Section shall exclude or limit ANTIQON’s liability where such exclusion or limitation is not permitted under applicable law.

12. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES

12.1. ANTIQON may:

  • modify the Website and its terms of use;
  • restrict or terminate access to the Website in case of breach of this Agreement;
  • impose limitations on certain functionalities of the Website;
  • request information from the User as required for the use of the Website and compliance with applicable laws;
  • take any other actions necessary to protect its rights and legitimate interests.

12.2. The User may:

  • use the Website in accordance with its intended functionality and this Agreement;
  • access information and services available on the Website;
  • contact ANTIQON regarding matters related to the use of the Website.

12.3. The User undertakes to:

  • comply with this Agreement and applicable laws;
  • provide accurate information;
  • respect the rights of ANTIQON and third parties;
  • refrain from actions that may disrupt the operation of the Website.

13. INDEMNIFICATION

13.1. The User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless ANTIQON, its affiliates, employees, and representatives from any claims, losses, damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of:

  • breach of this Agreement by the User;
  • use of the Website in violation of applicable law;
  • infringement of third-party rights, including intellectual property and personal data rights;
  • provision of false or misleading information.

13.2. ANTIQON reserves the right to assume exclusive defence and control of any matter subject to indemnification. The User agrees to cooperate reasonably with such defence.

13.3. The User shall not settle or otherwise resolve any claim involving ANTIQON without ANTIQON’s prior written consent.

14. TERMINATION OF ACCESS

14.1. ANTIQON may, at any time and without prior notice, restrict, suspend, or terminate the User’s access to the Website, in whole or in part, in the event of:

  • breach of this Agreement;
  • provision of inaccurate information;
  • risk of violation of applicable laws or third-party rights;
  • technical maintenance or other reasons at ANTIQON’s discretion, provided that this does not contradict applicable law.

14.2. Termination of access shall not affect obligations accrued prior to such termination.

14.3. ANTIQON shall not be liable for any consequences arising from restriction or termination of access to the Website.

15. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

15.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Latvia.

15.2. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved through negotiations. The parties shall use reasonable efforts to resolve disputes amicably prior to initiating legal proceedings.

15.3. If a dispute cannot be resolved through negotiations, it shall be submitted to the courts of the Republic of Latvia having jurisdiction at the registered office of SIA Antiqon, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

16. FINAL PROVISIONS

16.1. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the User and ANTIQON regarding the use of the Website.

16.2. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16.3. Failure by ANTIQON to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of such provision.

16.4. This Agreement is drawn up in Russian, English, French and Latvian.

16.5. In the event of any discrepancies in interpretation, the Latvian version shall prevail.