Terms of Use
1. About COLLECTORVAULT
COLLECTORVAULT ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at collectorvault.vip as an education, qualification, and introduction platform. We provide educational content about rare Scottish whisky, fine wine, and prestige champagne, and facilitate introductions between qualified collectors and vetted members of our Private Collectors Network.
COLLECTORVAULT does not sell, store, broker, or otherwise deal in collectible items directly. We are not a dealer, broker, storage provider, or financial intermediary. We are an introduction and education service only.
2. Nature of the Service — Not Financial Advice
All content on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only, in relation to the private acquisition of collectible items for personal ownership and enjoyment.
Nothing on this website constitutes:
- Financial advice of any kind
- A recommendation to acquire any specific item
- An invitation or inducement to engage in regulated investment activity
- A personal recommendation within the meaning of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
- A promotion of a collective investment scheme or any other regulated financial product
Collectible items — including rare spirits, fine wine, and champagne — are not regulated financial instruments. Their values fluctuate and are affected by numerous factors including market demand, condition, provenance, and storage. Liquidity varies significantly and cannot be guaranteed. Items are acquired for personal collection and enjoyment purposes only. There is no expectation or guarantee of any future financial gain.
If you require financial advice in relation to any acquisition, you should consult a qualified, FCA-authorised financial adviser.
3. FCA Compliance Statement
COLLECTORVAULT is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We do not carry on any regulated activity as defined in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 or any statutory instrument made thereunder.
The activities of COLLECTORVAULT — education, collector qualification, and introduction to specialist acquisition partners — do not constitute regulated activity. We do not manage assets, provide personalised financial recommendations, operate a collective investment scheme, or hold client money.
Members of our Private Collectors Network are independent entities. Any arrangement made between a collector and a Network member is a matter solely between those parties. COLLECTORVAULT accepts no responsibility or liability for the conduct, services, or representations of Network members following an introduction.
4. Acceptable Use
By using this website you agree not to:
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information via any form
- Attempt to circumvent any rate limiting, security, or access control measures
- Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in breach of any applicable law or regulation
- Reproduce, redistribute, or commercially exploit any content from this website without our prior written consent
- Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code to the website
- Use automated tools to scrape or copy content from the website
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, design, layout, graphics, and code — is the intellectual property of COLLECTORVAULT or is used with permission. Nothing in these Terms grants any licence to reproduce, adapt, or distribute any content from this website without our prior written consent.
The COLLECTORVAULT name and associated branding are proprietary. Use of the COLLECTORVAULT name, logo, or brand in any form without prior written consent is not permitted.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
This website may contain links to third-party websites, including Calendly for appointment booking. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party website. Links do not constitute an endorsement of any third-party website or service.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, COLLECTORVAULT excludes all liability for:
- Any loss or damage arising from reliance on content published on this website
- Any commercial loss, loss of opportunity, or consequential loss arising from use of this website
- Any loss arising from the conduct of Network members following an introduction
- Any interruption, unavailability, or error on this website
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any liability that cannot be excluded by law.
8. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. By using this website you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.
9. Age Restriction
This website is intended for adults aged 18 and over. By submitting an information request, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If you believe a person under 18 has submitted data to us, please contact us at privacy@collectorvault.vip.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use and any dispute arising from or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising from or in connection with these Terms.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact
COLLECTORVAULT
Email: enquiries@collectorvault.vip
Note: These Terms of Use are a template and should be reviewed by a qualified solicitor before go-live to ensure they are appropriate for your specific business structure, activities, and applicable regulatory requirements.