Terms of Use

Last updated: 22 July 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the Hallmark ID: Silver & Gold mobile application ("the App"), published by Halim Öztürk. By downloading or using the App, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

The service

The App helps you read and decode hallmarks on silver and gold — identifying the assay office, date letter, standard, purity, and maker — and estimates a melt value from live metal spot prices and a weight you provide.

Not an appraisal — no guarantee of accuracy

Hallmark ID provides an estimate and decode aid, not a guaranteed appraisal. Decoded marks and estimated values are provided for informational purposes only and may be incomplete or incorrect, especially for worn, faint, provincial, or foreign marks. Melt values are estimates based on live spot prices and the weight you enter, and do not reflect resale, antique, or collectible value. You should not rely on the App as the sole basis for buying, selling, insuring, or valuing any item, and you should seek a professional appraisal where accuracy matters.

The App and its content are not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by any manufacturer, brand, or assay office. Names and marks are referenced only to identify historical hallmarks.

Subscriptions

Some features require an auto-renewable subscription. Subscription options and current prices are shown in the App before you purchase.

Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
A subscription automatically renews for the same period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
If a free trial is offered, any unused portion is forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.
You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase.

Subscriptions are subject to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA).

Acceptable use

You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and not to reverse engineer, resell, or misuse the service, its reference data, or its infrastructure, except as permitted by law.

Intellectual property

The App, its design, and its reference database (as compiled) are owned by Halim Öztürk or its licensors and are protected by applicable laws. Underlying hallmark facts are drawn from public reference sources.

Disclaimer of warranties

The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Halim Öztürk will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss arising from decisions made in reliance on the App's estimates or decoded marks.

Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email halimozturk@windowslive.com.