Terms and Conditions
General information
The website https://www.berna1864.com (and any associated microsites or landing pages) is operated by Berna Watch Hofer, a watch brand based in Switzerland (“Berna”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Berna website and your participation in any preorder, presale, or direct purchase offered through our online channels. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not accept these terms, you may not use the site.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. When changes are made, the updated version will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the website after any such changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.
No affiliation with third parties
Berna Watch Hofer is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any other brand, seller, or individual using the name “Berna”, “Berna Watch”, or similar names, unless explicitly stated in writing by Berna Watch Hofer.
If you encounter any other website, seller, or social‑media account claiming to represent Berna Watch, but not linked or clearly authorised through our official channels at berna1864.com or berna.watch, that party is not associated with us.
We are not responsible for the actions, products, or communications of any such third parties. If you are unsure whether a seller is genuine, please contact us at contact@berna.watch before making a purchase.
Entity and contact
Berna Watch Hofer
Weinberghöhe 24
6340 Baar
Switzerland
Email: contact@berna.watch
All commercial and legal inquiries related to these terms, orders, or cancellations should be directed to the above contact.
Website usage
You agree to use the Berna website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You may not use the site to:
Post, transmit, or distribute material that infringes any third‑party right, including copyright, trademark, or privacy rights.
Transmit defamatory, offensive, abusive, or otherwise unlawful content.
Use automated tools (such as bots or scrapers) to extract or collect data from the site in a manner not explicitly permitted.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or data, or otherwise compromise the security of the site.
We reserve the right to restrict or suspend access to the site or any of your accounts if, in our reasonable view, your behaviour violates these rules or applicable law.
Site content
All content on this website—including text, images, logos, product descriptions, watch specifications, and layout—is owned, controlled, or licensed by Berna Watch Hofer and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.
You may view and use this content for personal, non‑commercial purposes only. Any other use, reproduction, distribution, or commercial exploitation of the site content without prior written permission from Berna Watch Hofer is strictly prohibited.
Preorders and releases
Certain Berna watches may be offered through a conditional preorder model. The specific terms and conditions of each preorder campaign—including the preorder price, whether production will proceed, and refund rules—are set out on the preorder information page at https://berna1864.com/preorder.
By participating in a preorder, you agree to those specific preorder terms in addition to these general Terms & Conditions.
If you would like to make a standard purchase (not a preorder), our standard returns and refunds policy applies, as set out in the separate “Return and Exchange Policy” page on the site.
Purchases and orders
All orders placed through the Berna website are subject to availability and our final approval. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order, or to limit quantities per person, per order, per account, or per payment or shipping method, at our sole discretion.
If an order must be modified or cancelled, we will attempt to notify you by contacting the email or billing/shipping information provided at checkout. We may also restrict or cancel orders that appear to be placed by dealers, resellers, bots, or in a fraudulent manner.
Returns and refunds (general ecommerce)
Berna Watch Hofer offers a standard refunds and returns policy for watches purchased through the website after production has started or for finished stock. Details of this policy, including timeframes, conditions, and any applicable fees, are set out in the separate “Return and Exchange Policy” page on the site.
Refunds will be processed in accordance with your payment method’s terms and standard processing times, unless otherwise required by applicable consumer‑protection law.
User comments, feedback, and submissions
You may submit comments, reviews, or feedback through forms or other channels on the site. By doing so, you grant Berna Watch Hofer a non‑exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, and royalty‑free licence to use, modify, display, and distribute your submissions in connection with our business and marketing activities.
You agree that your submissions:
Do not infringe any third‑party rights, including copyright or privacy.
Do not contain defamatory, obscene, or otherwise unlawful content.
We reserve the right to remove or decline to publish any submission that violates these rules or our internal moderation policies.
Personal and contact information
When you create an account, make a purchase, or subscribe to our mailing list, your contact and order information is stored in our customer database for the purposes of processing orders, delivering products, and communicating with you.
We also use this information to send promotional emails about new releases, events, or special offers, unless you have opted out or your local law requires explicit opt‑in consent. Your data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy (see our Privacy Policy page) and applicable data‑protection regulations.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Berna Watch Hofer and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to:
Your use of the site or any service offered through it.
Any violation of these Terms and Conditions or applicable law.
Any breach of your representations or warranties made in these terms.
Disclaimer
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Berna Watch Hofer:
Does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error‑free, or completely secure.
Is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the site, including but not limited to damages from errors, viruses, or system outages.
Makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information, products, or materials on the site.
This disclaimer does not limit or exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under Swiss law or the law of your jurisdiction.