Authentique Lux: Founder's Collection

Welcome to Authentique Lux. Authentique Lux is committed to providing an elevated luxury auction experience built upon trust, discretion, authenticity, and exceptional service. By registering, bidding, purchasing, consigning, or participating in any sale conducted by Authentique Lux, participants acknowledge they have read, understood, and agreed to these Conditions of Sale. All property is offered subject to these Conditions of Sale and any additional lot-specific disclosures. AUTHENTIQUE LUX CONDITIONS OF SALE Version 1.1 – Auction 001 Founder’s Collection SECTION I — ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS By registering, bidding, purchasing, consigning, selling property to, or otherwise transacting with Authentique Lux, participants agree to be legally bound by these Conditions of Sale. Participation constitutes full acceptance of these Conditions. All bids are irrevocable and legally binding. Authentiqe Lux reserves the right to amend these Conditions at any time prior to the close of bidding. SECTION II — PROPERTY SOLD AS IS All property is offered: AS IS WHERE IS WITH ALL FAULTS No express or implied warranty is made concerning: • merchantability • fitness for a particular purpose • investment potential • resale value • appreciation • future market conditions Descriptions, measurements, photographs, condition reports, estimates, provenance statements, and authenticity opinions reflect Authentique Lux’s good-faith professional opinion at cataloging. These statements do not constitute warranties. Condition reports may not identify every imperfection, repair, restoration, replacement component, manufacturing variation, discoloration, wear pattern, or defect. Failure to request additional information before bidding waives objections that could reasonably have been addressed prior to sale. SECTION III — BIDDING Authentiqe Lux reserves the right to: • reject bids • refuse registration • request identification • request banking references • require additional verification • cancel suspicious activity • suspend accounts • reopen bidding • combine lots • divide lots • withdraw lots • resolve bidding disputes Its decisions shall be final. Shill bidding is prohibited. Bid manipulation may result in permanent suspension. SECTION IV — PAYMENT Invoices are due immediately unless otherwise stated. Accepted methods may include: • ACH • wire transfer • approved cards • LiveAuctioneers payments • approved third-party processors Invoices exceeding $1,500 may require ACH or bank transfer. Authentiqe Lux reserves the right to require wire or ACH payment for any invoice. Ownership remains with Authentique Lux or consignor until cleared funds have been received. Returned payments, declined transactions, or payment reversals constitute default. SECTION V — SHIPPING Shipping may be facilitated through: LiveAuctioneers Global Shipping Authentiqe Lux approved third-party carriers Signature confirmation may be required. Insurance may be added at the Auction House’s discretion. Buyers are responsible for: duties VAT customs fees brokerage fees international restrictions import regulations carrier surcharges Risk transfers upon documented delivery confirmation. Once a shipment is marked delivered by the carrier, Authentique Lux shall bear no responsibility for theft, misplacement, forwarding services, package interception, weather exposure, or loss occurring thereafter. Shipping dates are estimates only. Carrier delays do not constitute grounds for cancellation. SECTION VI — BUYER’S PREMIUM A buyer’s premium applies to all purchases. Sales tax where applicable is additional. Shipping is additional. Insurance is additional. Authentication services are additional. Platform fees are additional. SECTION VII — DEFAULT Winning bidders are legally obligated to complete payment. Failure to pay may result in: cancellation account suspension platform reporting collection proceedings relisting liquidated damages recovery of costs interest attorney’s fees The buyer remains liable for any deficiency realized upon resale. SECTION VIII — CHARGEBACK POLICY By placing a bid, purchasing property, or completing payment, Buyer acknowledges that transactions constitute binding contracts. Buyer agrees not to initiate: chargebacks payment reversals retrieval requests bank disputes except in cases involving actual fraud or unauthorized card use. Improper disputes include: buyer remorse subjective dissatisfaction market fluctuations shipping delays customs delays value disputes size disputes matters disclosed in photographs matters disclosed in condition reports matters disclosed in descriptions Disputes must first be submitted directly to Authentique Lux. Improper chargebacks constitute breach of contract. Buyer agrees that Authentique Lux may submit evidence including: photographs videos serial numbers Entrupy reports GIA reports IGI reports emails text messages bid records invoices tracking information delivery scans signatures platform records authentication files communications to contest disputes. Buyer shall remain responsible for all administrative expenses, collection costs, platform penalties, and reasonable attorney fees incurred. SECTION IX — AUTHENTICITY POLICY Authentiqe Lux represents that all items are believed authentic based upon experience, documentation, expertise, provenance, and information reasonably available at cataloging. Authenticity opinions are made in good faith. They do not constitute perpetual guarantees. Authenticity claims must be initiated within seven (7) calendar days of delivery. Supporting evidence must be provided within fourteen (14) additional days. Authentiqe Lux may consider: brand service center findings Hermès Spa determinations Rolex Service Center findings Cartier Service Center findings Entrupy GIA IGI manufacturer reports other recognized institutions Acceptance of supporting evidence shall remain within the reasonable discretion of Authentique Lux. Failure to provide timely documentation waives all claims. SECTION X — RETURN REQUIREMENTS Items submitted for review must remain exactly as delivered. Returned items must include: boxes cards dust bags accessories certificates booklets packaging protective materials Items that have been: used altered polished repaired resized cleaned modified damaged serviced disassembled will not qualify. SECTION XI — REMEDIES If an authenticity claim is substantiated, Authentique Lux reserves the right to determine an appropriate remedy, including: repair replacement store credit refund rescission The selected remedy shall satisfy all obligations relating to the claim. Shipping, taxes, insurance, buyer’s premiums, customs charges, and related expenses may be excluded. SECTION XII — RECORD RETENTION Buyer authorizes Authentique Lux to maintain: bidding records videos photographs serial numbers tracking communications payment records authentication reports Entrupy files GIA reports IGI reports platform logs delivery confirmations These records may be used in arbitration, litigation, collections, fraud prevention, platform investigations, and chargeback defense. SECTION XIII — COMMUNICATIONS Participants consent to receive communications relating to: payments invoices shipping identity verification account activity catalog releases auction announcements special offers event invitations Communications may occur through: email telephone SMS WhatsApp mail automated systems where legally permitted. Participants may unsubscribe from marketing communications. Transactional communications may continue. SECTION XIV — BUYER CONDUCT Participants may publish truthful opinions and experiences. Participants agree not to knowingly publish: false statements material misrepresentations defamatory statements fraudulent accusations misleading claims regarding: Authentiqe Lux employees consignors services transactions items purchased Nothing contained herein limits rights protected under consumer protection laws. SECTION XV — CONFIDENTIALITY Participants agree that proprietary information including: pricing models internal procedures authentication methodologies supplier information private negotiations business strategies consignor information operational processes shall remain confidential except where disclosure is required by law. Nothing herein prohibits lawful consumer reviews. SECTION XVI — FORCE MAJEURE Authentiqe Lux shall not be liable for delays or failures arising from: natural disasters acts of God war terrorism government action customs intervention cyber incidents carrier disruptions labor shortages epidemics pandemics utility failures internet outages events beyond reasonable control. Performance obligations shall be suspended for the duration of such event. SECTION XVII — LIMITATION OF LIABILITY To the fullest extent permitted by law, Authentique Lux shall not be liable for: indirect damages consequential damages punitive damages special damages loss of profits loss of opportunity market losses investment losses The maximum liability of Authentique Lux shall not exceed the purchase price paid for the specific lot giving rise to the claim. SECTION XVIII — GOVERNING LAW These Conditions of Sale shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Texas. Venue for all disputes shall lie exclusively in Bexar County, Texas. Participants consent to personal jurisdiction within Bexar County, Texas. SECTION XIX — ENTIRE AGREEMENT These Conditions constitute the complete agreement between the parties. No oral statement, social media communication, advertisement, conversation, or representation shall modify these Conditions. Only a written amendment issued by Authentique Lux shall alter these Conditions. AUTHENTIQUE LUX Luxury is what we sell. Trust is what we build. Private • Trusted • By Appointment • Global Shipping

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