Terms of Use for Crafeo

Effective Date: May 13, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Crafeo (“Crafeo,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Crafeo platform, website, applications, communications, shipping coordination services, concierge services, and related offerings (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not access or use the Services.

2. Description of Services

Crafeo operates a technology platform and marketplace that connects users with independent third-party service providers for services including, but not limited to:

  • Repairs 
  • Restoration 
  • Maintenance 
  • Authentication 
  • Refurbishment 
  • Consultations 
  • Cleaning 
  • Related logistics and
  • coordination services 
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Categories may include:

  • Watches 
  • Jewelry 
  • Electronics 
  • Leather goods 
  • Antiques 
  • Accessories 
  • Collectibles 
  • Other personal property items 

Crafeo may also facilitate:

  • Shipping coordination 
  • Insurance coordination 
  • Concierge support 
  • Communication tools 
  • Marketplace listings 
  • Payment processing 
  • Quote management 
  • Repair tracking 

Crafeo itself does not directly perform repair services unless explicitly stated otherwise.

3. Marketplace Role & Independent Providers

A. Information You Provide Directly

Service providers using the platform are independent businesses or individuals and are not employees, agents, partners, joint venturers, or representatives of Crafeo.

Crafeo takes reasonable measures to review, screen, evaluate, and vet service providers before allowing them to participate on the platform. Such measures may include reviewing experience, business information, portfolio work, customer feedback, identity verification, certifications, or other factors deemed relevant by Crafeo.

However, Crafeo does not guarantee:

  • The quality, legality, safety, reliability, or suitability of any provider or service 
  • That providers possess all required licenses or certifications 
  • That services will meet user expectations 
  • Continuous compliance, performance, or conduct by providers 
  • Repair outcomes or turnaround times 
  • Authenticity evaluations or valuations 

Users acknowledge that all services are ultimately performed by independent third-party providers and that users assume responsibility for evaluating and selecting providers and services appropriate for their needs.

4. Eligibility

To use the Services, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction 
  • Have the legal capacity to enter legally binding agreements 
  • Provide truthful and accurate information 

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you satisfy these requirements.

5. User Accounts

Users may be required to create an account to access certain features.

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining confidentiality of your credentials 
  • Restricting access to your account 
  • All activities conducted under your account
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You agree to immediately notify Crafeo of any unauthorized use or suspected security breach.

Crafeo reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate accounts at its discretion.

6. User Responsibilities

You agree not to:

  • Submit false or misleading information 
  • Misrepresent ownership of items 
  • Ship prohibited, dangerous, illegal, counterfeit, or stolen goods 
  • Use the platform for fraudulent purposes 
  • Circumvent platform fees 
  • Harass or abuse other users or providers 
  • Upload malicious code or harmful content 
  • Interfere with platform functionality 
  • Attempt unauthorized access to systems or accounts 

Users are solely responsible for:

  • Properly packaging items 
  • Reviewing estimates and quotes 
  • Backing up electronic devices and data before repair 
  • Verifying provider suitability 
  • Complying with shipping requirements 
  • Providing requested documentation 

7. Repair Risks & User Acknowledgment

Users acknowledge and accept that repair, restoration, refurbishment, maintenance, authentication, and related services involve inherent risks, including:

  • Cosmetic damage 
  • Mechanical failure 
  • Water resistance failure 
  • Reduced originality or collectibility 
  • Delays 
  • Partial repairs 
  • Replacement parts 
  • Loss of functionality 
  • Data loss 
  • Reduced market value 
  • Complete failure or loss of item 

Crafeo does not guarantee that:

  • Repairs will succeed 
  • Original manufacturer specifications will be maintained 
  • Water resistance will remain intact 
  • Manufacturer warranties will remain valid 
  • Original parts will always be used 
  • Service outcomes will meet expectations 

Users proceed at their own risk.

8. Shipping & Logistics

Users may choose or be offered shipping coordination services through third-party carriers.

Users are solely responsible for:

  • Proper packaging 
  • Accurate shipping declarations 
  • Compliance with carrier requirements 
  • Providing accurate shipping addresses 
  • Retaining shipment records where necessary 

Crafeo may request:

  • Photos 
  • Videos 
  • Receipts 
  • Ownership proof 
  • Serial numbers 
  • Packaging documentation 
  • Insurance-related evidence 

Failure to provide requested evidence may impact eligibility for claims, reimbursements, or investigations.

Crafeo is not responsible for:

  • Shipping delays 
  • Carrier errors 
  • Transit damage 
  • Customs issues 
  • Seizures 
  • Lost packages 
  • Theft during transit 
  • Delivery interruptions

9. Insurance Disclaimer

Insurance services, where offered, are provided by independent third-party insurers.

Coverage may be subject to:

  • Documentation requirements 
  • Coverage exclusions 
  • Eligibility limitations 
  • Carrier compliance 
  • Investigation procedures 
  • Declared value verification 

Crafeo does not guarantee:

  • Approval of insurance claims 
  • Coverage availability 
  • Claim payouts 
  • Claim timelines 
  • Valuation determinations 

Users are responsible for complying with insurer requirements.

10. Payments & Fees

Payments may be processed through third-party providers such as Stripe.

By submitting payment information, users authorize Crafeo and its payment providers to:

  • Charge payment methods 
  • Collect applicable taxes and fees 
  • Process refunds where applicable 
  • Recover unpaid balances 

Fees may include:

  • Repair or service fees 
  • Shipping fees 
  • Insurance fees 
  • Platform fees 
  • Payment processing fees 
  • Diagnostic fees 

Unless otherwise stated, all fees are non-refundable.

Crafeo reserves the right to change pricing or fees at any time.

11. Estimates & Quotes

Any estimate or quote provided through the platform is preliminary unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Final pricing may change due to:

  • Additional discovered damage 
  • Labor requirements 
  • Parts availability 
  • Shipping costs 
  • Market fluctuations 
  • Provider reassessment 

Users may be asked to approve revised pricing before work proceeds where applicable.

12. User Content

Users may upload:

Users retain ownership of their content but grant Crafeo a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to:

  • Host 
  • Store 
  • Reproduce 
  • Modify 
  • Display 
  • Analyze 
  • Use such content for: 
    • Platform operations 
    • Fraud prevention 
    • Customer support 
    • Analytics 
    • Marketing 
    • Service improvements 

Users represent they possess the rights necessary to upload such content.

13. Intellectual Property

All platform materials, including:

  • Logos 
  • Branding 
  • Software 
  • Designs 
  • Graphics 
  • Text 
  • Features 
  • Source code 

are owned by Crafeo or its licensors and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Users may not:

  • Reproduce 
  • Reverse engineer 
  • Modify 
  • Redistribute 
  • Commercially exploit platform materials without authorization. 

14. Communications Consent

By using the Services, users consent to receive:

  • Emails 
  • SMS messages 
  • Push notifications 
  • Calls 
  • Operational communications 
  • Marketing communications where permitted 

Standard messaging and data rates may apply.

Users may opt out of marketing communications at any time but may still receive transactional or operational communications.

15. No General Warranty

Except where expressly stated otherwise in writing, the Services are provided “as is” and “as available.”

Crafeo does not provide any blanket warranty regarding:

  • Repair outcomes 
  • Provider performance 
  • Turnaround times 
  • Preservation of originality or value 
  • Compatibility of replacement parts 
  • Long-term functionality 

However, certain repairs or services may include an optional limited warranty if:

  • Explicitly stated at checkout, 
  • Included in a written service agreement, 
  • Offered by a participating provider, or 
  • Purchased as part of a warranty plan through the platform. 

Any such warranty:Crafeo does not provide any blanket warranty regarding:

  • Applies only to the specific repair or service covered, 
  • Is subject to separate terms, conditions, exclusions, and claim procedures, 
  • May be administered by Crafeo, the provider, or a third-party warranty administrator, 
  • Does not cover misuse, accidental damage, unauthorized modifications, normal wear and tear, water damage (unless explicitly covered), shipping damage after delivery, or issues unrelated to the original repair. 

Users are responsible for reviewing all warranty documentation and coverage limitations before purchasing or relying on warranty protection.

Except for any express limited warranty explicitly provided in writing, Crafeo disclaims all warranties to the maximum extent permitted by law, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

16. Warranty Claims & Documentation Requirements

To evaluate a warranty claim, Crafeo and/or the applicable service provider may require supporting documentation and evidence, including but not limited to:

  • Photos or videos 
  • Proof of purchase 
  • Repair invoices 
  • Shipping records 
  • Serial numbers 
  • Packaging evidence 
  • Diagnostic information 
  • Written descriptions of the issue 

Users agree to cooperate reasonably during the warranty review and investigation process.

Crafeo reserves the right to deny, limit, or refuse warranty claims where:

  • Insufficient information or documentation is provided, 
  • Required evidence cannot be verified, 
  • The item was modified, tampered with, or repaired by an unauthorized party after service, 
  • Damage resulted from misuse, accidents, neglect, improper handling, environmental exposure, or normal wear and tear, 
  • The claimed issue falls outside the scope of the applicable warranty coverage, 
  • Fraudulent, misleading, or suspicious activity is suspected. 

Crafeo further reserves the right to request inspection of the item before approving, denying, repairing, replacing, or reimbursing any warranty claim.

Approval of warranty claims is determined at Crafeo’s reasonable discretion and subject to applicable warranty terms and conditions.

17. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CRAFEO AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, PARTNERS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • INDIRECT DAMAGES 
  • INCIDENTAL DAMAGES 
  • CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 
  • SPECIAL DAMAGES 
  • LOSS OF PROFITS 
  • LOSS OF DATA 
  • LOSS OF BUSINESS 
  • DIMINUTION IN VALUE 
  • EMOTIONAL DISTRESS 
  • REPUTATIONAL HARM 

INCLUDING DAMAGES ARISING FROM:

  • REPAIR SERVICES 
  • SHIPPING 
  • INSURANCE CLAIMS 
  • THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS 
  • PLATFORM INTERRUPTIONS 
  • SECURITY INCIDENTS 
  • DATA BREACHES 
  • UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS 

IN NO EVENT SHALL CRAFEO’S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

  • THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO CRAFEO DURING THE PREVIOUS 12 MONTHS, OR 
  • $100 USD 

Some jurisdictions may not permit certain limitations, so portions of this section may not apply.

18. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Crafeo and its affiliates from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Services 
  • Your violation of these Terms 
  • Your shipped items 
  • Your uploaded content 
  • Your interactions with providers or users 
  • Fraudulent or unlawful conduct 

19. Suspension & Termination

Crafeo may suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the Services at any time for reasons including:

  • Fraud suspicion 
  • Abuse 
  • Chargebacks 
  • Security concerns 
  • Violation of policies 
  • Legal compliance 

Crafeo may remove content, cancel transactions, or restrict access without prior notice where necessary.

20. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration on an individual basis, except where prohibited by law.

Users waive:

  • Jury trial rights 
  • Participation in class actions 
  • Class arbitration rights 

Arbitration shall occur in the State of Georgia under applicable arbitration rules unless otherwise required by law.

Users may seek relief in small claims court where permitted.

21. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

22. Force Majeure

Crafeo shall not be liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond reasonable control, including:

  • Natural disasters 
  • Carrier disruptions 
  • Government actions 
  • Cyberattacks 
  • Labor shortages 
  • Internet outages 
  • Supply chain interruptions 
  • Pandemics 
  • Civil unrest 

23. Modifications to Services or Terms

Crafeo reserves the right to modify:

  • The Services 
  • Platform features 
  • Policies 
  • Fees 
  • These Terms

Updated Terms become effective upon posting.

Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

24. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

25. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any supplemental policies, constitute the entire agreement between users and Crafeo regarding the Services.

26. Contact Information

Crafeo
Website: Crafeo
Email: communication@horolock.com

21. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.