Website Usage, Subscriptions, Products & GDPR Compliance
Version 2.0 · Effective Date: 17th July 2026 · theantiquary.online
Welcome to The Antiquary. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website at theantiquary.online (“the Website”) and the purchase of any products or subscription services offered by The Antiquary, operated by Allan Barton (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing the Website or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these Terms in full. If you do not accept these Terms, you must not use the
Website or place any order.
These Terms have been aligned with the Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and Competitions and Marketing Authority guidance, and should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Shipping Policy, and Refunds & Returns Policy, each of which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
These Terms were last updated on 17th July 2026.
- Definitions
In these Terms, the following definitions apply:
– “Consumer” means a natural person who is acting for purposes which are wholly or mainly outside their trade, business, craft or profession.
– “Digital Magazine” means the electronic version of The Antiquary monthly publication, delivered by download or digital access link.
– “Order” means a request by you to purchase a Product or Subscription from us.
– “Physical Magazine” means the printed, physical edition of The Antiquary monthly publication.
– “Product” means any physical goods, publications or merchandise available for purchase on the Website.
– “Subscription” means a recurring monthly agreement to receive the Physical Magazine (UK or International) or Digital Magazine, billed on the terms set out in clause 6.
– “You” or “your” means the person accessing the Website or entering into a contract with us.
- Website Use
(a) The content on our Website is provided for general information and personal, non-commercial use only. It is subject to change without notice and we reserve the right to modify, suspend or withdraw any part of the Website at any time.
(b) You may not reproduce, copy, distribute, sell or otherwise exploit any material from the Website for commercial purposes without our prior written consent. Unauthorised use may give rise to a claim for damages.
(c) We make no warranty that the Website will be available uninterrupted or error-free. We reserve the right to carry out maintenance, updates or improvements at any time.
(d) You agree not to use the Website in any way that is unlawful, harmful, fraudulent or that infringes the rights of others.
- Cookies and Data Collection
(a) Our Website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to analyse web traffic. By continuing to use the Website and accepting these Terms, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
(b) Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognise you and improve your experience. You may control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
(c) We collect and process personal data as described in our Privacy Policy. All personal information is handled securely and in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Product Information
(a) We strive to ensure that all product descriptions, images and pricing on the Website are accurate and up to date. However, we do not warrant that product descriptions or other content is entirely accurate, complete or error-free.
(b) Product images are for illustrative purposes only. The appearance of Physical Magazine issues and merchandise may vary slightly from images displayed.
(c) We reserve the right to discontinue, modify or withdraw any Product at any time without notice, subject to fulfilling any Orders already accepted.
(d) The inclusion of any Product on the Website does not constitute an endorsement of any third party.
- One-Off Orders: Pricing, Payment and Acceptance
(a) All prices on the Website are stated in Pounds Sterling (GBP) and are inclusive of applicable taxes unless stated otherwise. Postage and shipping costs are set out in our Shipping Policy and will be confirmed at checkout.
(b) Prices for one-off Products may be changed at any time without prior notice. However, once you have submitted an Order and received an order confirmation from us, the price quoted at that time will apply to that Order.
(c) Placing an Order constitutes an offer by you to purchase a Product. Your Order is not accepted until we send you an order confirmation by email. We reserve the right to decline or cancel any Order at our discretion, including (without limitation) where a Product is out of stock, where there has been a pricing error, or where we suspect fraudulent activity.
(d) In the event that we cancel or refuse an Order after payment has been received, we will provide a full refund using the original payment method within 14 days.
(e) Payment must be made in full at the time of placing your Order. We accept the payment methods listed at checkout. All payment processing is handled by our third-party payment provider and we do not store your payment card details.
- Subscription Services: Terms, Renewal and Pricing
Nature of Subscription
(a) We offer the following subscription types: (i) Physical Magazine – UK; (ii) Physical Magazine – International; and (iii) Digital Magazine. Each Subscription is a rolling monthly contract, billed in advance on the same date each month (“Renewal Date”).
(b) By subscribing, you authorise us to charge your chosen payment method on each Renewal Date until you cancel in accordance with the cancellation policy.
(c) Your Subscription begins on the date your first payment is processed. Physical Magazine subscribers will receive their first issue in the next available dispatch cycle following the start date.
Subscription Pricing
- The price applicable to your Subscription at the time you subscribe is confirmed
in your order confirmation email. This is the price you will be charged on each Renewal Date.
- We may change the subscription price. If we do, we will give you at least 30
days notice and an explanation for the price change, you may cancel before the new price applies.
Notice of Price Change
(a) We will give you no less than 30 days’ written notice of any price change affecting your Subscription (“Price Change Notice”). Notice will be provided by email to the address registered to your account.
(b) A Price Change Notice will clearly state: (i) the current price; (ii) the new proposed price; (iii) the date on which the new price will take effect; and (iv) your right to cancel your Subscription free of charge before the new price applies.
(c) If you do not cancel your Subscription before the effective date stated in the Price Change Notice, you will be deemed to have accepted the new price, which will apply from your next Renewal Date on or after that effective date.
(d) If we increase the subscription price more than once in any 12-month rolling period, for the second and subsequent price rises in any 12-month period, we will provide no less than 30 days’ notice.
Cancellation
(a) You may cancel your Subscription at any time by logging into your account at
theantiquary.online or by contacting us at the email address
info@theantiquary.online. Cancellations take effect at the end of the then-current billing period and no partial refunds are issued for unused time within a billing period. (b) If you cancel in response to a Price Change Notice, you will not be charged the new price and your Subscription will end at the end of the last billing period for which you have already paid.
(c) We reserve the right to cancel a Subscription where: (i) payment fails after reasonable attempts to collect; (ii) you are in breach of these Terms; or (iii) we choose to discontinue the Subscription service, in which case we will provide at least 30 days’ notice and refund any prepaid amounts.
- Consumer Right of Withdrawal
(a) If you are a Consumer, you have the right to cancel an Order for a Physical Magazine subscription or one-off Physical Product within 14 days of the date on which you receive your first issue or item (“Cooling-Off Period”), without giving any reason, in accordance with the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.
(b) To exercise this right, you must inform us of your decision to cancel before the end of the Cooling-Off Period by clear statement.
(b) In respect of Digital Magazine subscriptions: by subscribing to the Digital Magazine, you expressly consent to us beginning delivery of digital content immediately upon payment. By giving this consent you acknowledge that your right of withdrawal will be lost once digital content has been made available to you. If you do not wish to waive this right, please do not confirm your subscription.
(c) Where a right of withdrawal applies and is exercised within the Cooling-Off Period, we will issue a full refund using the original payment method within 14 days of receiving your cancellation notice.
- Shipping and Delivery
(a) Shipping locations, estimated delivery times and applicable costs are set out in our Shipping Policy, which forms part of these Terms.
(b) Estimated delivery times are provided in good faith but are not guaranteed. We are not liable for delays caused by postal carriers, customs processing, adverse weather or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
(c) Risk in physical goods passes to you upon delivery. If a Physical Magazine or Product is lost or damaged in transit, please contact us promptly so we can investigate and, where appropriate, arrange a replacement or refund.
(d) For international subscribers, you are responsible for any customs duties, import taxes or local charges that may be levied by your country’s authorities. We have no control over such charges.
- Returns and Refunds
(a) Our Refunds & Returns Policy, available on the Website, sets out the full terms applicable to returns and refunds and is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
(b) Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a Consumer under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 or any other applicable legislation.
(c) We reserve the right to decline a return or refund where the conditions set out in our Refunds & Returns Policy are not met and no statutory right of refund applies.
- Intellectual Property
(a) All content on the Website and in The Antiquary magazine (unless otherwise clearly stated), including but not limited to text, articles, photography, illustrations, layout, logos and trademarks, is the intellectual property of The Antiquary / Allan Barton and is protected by UK and international copyright law.
(b) You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, transmit, adapt or otherwise exploit any content from the Website or the magazine without our prior written consent, except as permitted by law (including fair dealing for purposes of research, private study or criticism and review). If you do use any material under these terms, due credit should be given.
(c) The Antiquary name, logo and associated marks are the intellectual property of Allan Barton and may not be used without express written permission.
- Limitation of Liability
(a) We take reasonable care to ensure the accuracy of information on the Website and in our publications. However, we do not warrant that all content is entirely free of error and we reserve the right to correct any inaccuracies.
(b) To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of the Website or any content on it, including but not limited to: (i) inaccuracies or errors in content; (ii) interruptions to Website availability; or (iii) viruses or harmful components that may affect your device.
(c) Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes our liability for: (i) death or personal injury caused by our negligence; (ii) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (iii) any matter in respect of which it would be unlawful to exclude or restrict liability under any applicable law.
(d) Where we are liable to you as a Consumer, our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
- Communications and Marketing
(a) By creating an account or placing an Order, you agree to receive transactional emails relating to your Order or Subscription, including order confirmations, shipping notifications, price change notices, and renewal reminders.
(b) We may also send you invitations to leave a review for your Order or Subscription as part of our commitment to improving our service. These are sent automatically following delivery and you may opt out of future review requests at any time, by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in any such email.
(c) With your separate consent, we may send you marketing communications about The Antiquary, including details of new issues, products, offers and content. You may withdraw this consent at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” in any marketing email or by contacting us directly.
(d) We will never sell or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
- Changes to These Terms
(a) We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Where a change is material (including any change to subscription pricing or payment terms), we will notify active Subscription customers by email at least 30 days before the change takes effect.
(b) Changes that are minor, administrative or required by law may be made with immediate effect and without prior notice and we will update the Terms on the Website promptly.
(c) Your continued use of the Website or continued Subscription (following notification of any material change) constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not accept the revised Terms, you may cancel your Subscription without penalty.
(d) The current version of these Terms will always be available on the Website. The version date is shown in this document.
- Contact Details
If you have any questions, complaints or requests in connection with these Terms, your Subscription, or your personal data, please contact us by email at:
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 working days.
- Governing Law and Jurisdiction
(a) These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes) are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
(b) Both parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, except for residents in Scotland or Northern Ireland, who may bring proceedings in the courts of their country of residence.
(c) Nothing in this clause affects your rights as a Consumer under applicable mandatory consumer protection laws of the country in which you are resident.