Terms & Conditions
Welcome to M. Ryan Watch Designs. When you use our website or place an order, you agree to these terms. Read them carefully; they define the relationship between you and M. Ryan Watch Designs.
1. General Terms and Acceptance
You must be at least 18 years old to use this website and place an order. By accessing our site, you acknowledge and accept these Terms and Conditions (T&C) in full.
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Founder-Owned: You understand and agree that M. Ryan Watch Designs operates as a private, founder-based startup.
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Modifications: We may update these T&Cs at any time. The version posted at the time of your order applies to that specific transaction.
2. Intellectual Property and Content
We own everything on this website. Our brand, our designs, our photos, and all the text belong to M. Ryan Watch Designs.
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Ownership: All content, including the M. Ryan Watch Designs name, logo, watch designs (including renderings and photographs), and written materials, is the property of M. Ryan Watch Designs and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
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Usage: You may use the site for personal, non-commercial use only. You cannot reproduce, distribute, or modify any of our content without express written permission.
3. Product Information and Availability
We aim for total accuracy, but we make no guarantees about future availability or pricing.
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Pre-Order Status: You understand that M. Ryan Watch Designs is currently in the launch phase. Physical watches are not available for immediate delivery and are expected mid-year 2026.
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Renderings: Any images, photographs, or 3D renderings of watches are for illustrative purposes only. The final product may have minor variations.
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Pricing: We reserve the right to correct any errors in pricing or product descriptions before accepting your order or deposit.
4. Payments, Pre-Orders, and Store Credit
When you pay us, you agree to the specific terms regarding funds and refunds.
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Payment: We accept payment through the methods displayed on our website.
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Pre-Order Policy: Pre-order deposits and payments are non-refundable. We can only apply them toward a store credit if you choose not to complete the final purchase of the watch.
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Store Credit: Store credits issued by M. Ryan Watch Designs do not expire and hold no cash value.
5. Shipping and International Orders
We will ship the watch, but the customs process is entirely your responsibility.
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Risk of Loss: The risk of loss and title for items you purchase passes to you upon our delivery to the shipping carrier.
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International Duties and Taxes: If you order a watch from outside the United States, you acknowledge that the shipment will be subject to local customs duties, taxes, and fees. You are solely responsible for paying these charges. M. Ryan Watch Designs cannot provide estimates for these fees.
6. Warranty and Returns
The specific terms of your purchase are governed by our official policies.
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Warranty: Any purchase is subject to the limitations set out in our International Warranty policy. We cover manufacturing defects but not wear, accidental damage, or unauthorized modifications.
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Returns and Exchanges: All returns, exchanges, and restocking fees are governed by our Return Policy outlined on our site. You must notify us within 48 hours of receipt for any return to be considered.
7. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification
This section legally limits our liability to you.
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Liability Limit: M. Ryan Watch Designs, including the founder, will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the website or the purchase and use of our products. Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your purchase is strictly limited to the total amount you paid for the product.
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Indemnity: You agree to defend and hold harmless M. Ryan Watch Designs, the founder, and its affiliates from any claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) that arise from your breach of these T&Cs.
8. Governing Law and Disputes
Any disagreement will be handled under our local rules.
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Governing Law: The laws of the State of New Jersey govern these T&Cs and your purchase, without regard to conflict of law principles.
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Disputes: You agree that any legal action or proceeding related to this website or these T&Cs will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New Jersey, USA.