Article 1 . Purpose
These terms and conditions of sale govern all sales made on the website modus-horlogerie.fr, operated by INOVEA GROUP SAS. Placing an order implies the customer’s full, complete and unreserved acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Article 2 . Products
The watches and accessories offered for sale are described as accurately as possible. Photographs illustrate the products but are not contractually binding. Modus Horlogerie reserves the right to change the composition, materials and technical specifications of its products at any time with a view to continuous improvement.
Article 3 . Prices
Prices are shown in euros, including all taxes (French VAT applicable). Modus Horlogerie reserves the right to change its prices at any time, it being understood that products are invoiced at the rates in force when the order is confirmed. Any shipping costs are displayed before payment is completed.
Article 4 . Orders
An order is confirmed once the customer has approved the order summary and the payment. A confirmation email is sent immediately. Modus Horlogerie reserves the right to cancel or refuse any order from a customer with whom a dispute concerning payment for a previous order is ongoing.
Article 5 . Payment
Payment is made online through the secure Shopify Payments platform, which accepts bank cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal. Payment data is encrypted and never passes through our servers. Payment in three or four interest-free instalments may be offered, depending on the partners available.
Article 6 . Delivery
Catalogue watches are prepared and shipped from our Lyon workshop within 24 to 48 working hours. Watches designed in the configurator are assembled to order to the customer’s choices and delivered within 9 days in mainland France, 9 to 11 days in other countries. Delivery is free everywhere, with no minimum order. In mainland France, customers choose home delivery by Colissimo in 48 hours with tracking, or a pickup point or parcel locker (Mondial Relay, Relais Colis, Chronopost, La Poste), chosen right after payment. Internationally, delivery is to the door with tracking and signature, in 3 to 10 working days depending on the destination; to the United States, by DHL Express with duties and taxes included. Outside the European Union and the United States, customs duties or local taxes may be charged on delivery. A tracking number is always provided. Watches designed in the configurator are assembled to order according to the configuration chosen by the customer, then regulated and checked before shipping. They are delivered to the door only, within nine (9) days of the order in mainland France and within nine to eleven (9 to 11) days internationally, delivery included.
Article 7 . Right of withdrawal
In accordance with article L221-18 of the French Consumer Code (Code de la consommation), which governs the right of withdrawal for distance sales, the customer has thirty (30) days from receipt of the order to exercise the right of withdrawal, without having to give reasons or pay any penalty. The product must be returned in its original packaging, unworn, undamaged and with all its accessories. In accordance with article L221-23 of the French Consumer Code, the direct cost of returning the product is borne by the customer, unless the product is faulty or does not match the order, in which case Modus Horlogerie provides a prepaid return label. The price of the product is refunded in full within fourteen (14) days of receiving the return, using the payment method used for the order. These terms apply to orders placed from 6 October 2026.
Article 8 . 3-year warranty
All Modus Horlogerie watches come with a three (3) year manufacturer’s warranty from the date of purchase, covering any manufacturing defect affecting the movement, the stated water resistance or general operation. The warranty does not cover damage caused by impact, misuse, opening by an unauthorised third party, or normal wear of the strap or crystal. After-sales service is handled entirely in France, at our workshop in Lyon.
Article 9 . Liability
Modus Horlogerie cannot be held liable for failure to perform the contract in the event of force majeure, disruption of postal services or means of transport, flood, fire or any other circumstance beyond its control.
Article 10 . Governing law
These terms and conditions are governed by French law. In the event of a dispute, an amicable solution will be sought first. Failing that, the French courts shall have sole jurisdiction. The customer may also use the European online dispute resolution platform.