Terms of Service

1. About these terms

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the website operated by AUTH SHOES PTY LTD (ABN 37 694 216 950) at this domain. By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

2. Nature of the website

This website is provided for informational purposes. It functions as a public archive and reference for our sneaker curation work. No transactions, purchases, payments, or transfers of goods occur on or through this website. Any enquiry about a piece in the archive is conducted by direct correspondence following an email enquiry, and remains subject to separate agreement.

3. Intellectual property

All content on this website, including text, photographs, illustrations, layout, and the AUTH SHOES name and wordmark, is owned by AUTH SHOES PTY LTD or used with permission of the rights holder. You may view and reference content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from website content without our prior written permission. Third-party brand names, product names, and trade marks referenced on this site (for example, sneaker brand and product names) remain the property of their respective owners and are used here for descriptive and editorial purposes only.

4. Acceptable use

You agree not to use the website in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful, including attempting to gain unauthorised access to systems, interfering with the operation of the site, scraping content at scale without permission, or using the site in a manner that could damage or overburden it. We reserve the right to restrict access where we reasonably believe these Terms have been breached.

5. Disclaimers

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we take care to keep information accurate and current, we make no warranty that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that any information on the site is complete or up-to-date at all times. Product information presented in the archive is descriptive and editorial, and may not reflect current availability or condition.

6. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AUTH SHOES PTY LTD, its directors, employees and contractors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the website, including loss of profits, loss of data, or business interruption. Nothing in these Terms excludes any non-excludable consumer guarantee, right or remedy you have under the Australian Consumer Law or any other applicable law.

7. Third-party links

The website may include links to third-party websites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those third parties. Visiting a linked site is at your own discretion and risk.

8. Changes to the website and to these Terms

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the website at any time, with or without notice. We may also update these Terms from time to time; the revised version takes effect on publication. Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. You and AUTH SHOES PTY LTD submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Australian Capital Territory and the courts competent to hear appeals from them.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to zhuoran@authshoes.com.au, or by post to AUTH SHOES PTY LTD, 30 Fitzhardinge Cres, Evatt, ACT 2617, Australia.