Legal notice
Legal Notice & Website Terms of Sale
1. Intellectual Property & Digital Content
- Copyright Retention: All artwork designs, images, and text on this website belong exclusively to the Artist.
- No Commercial Use: Purchasing a physical oil painting does not grant any reproduction or commercial resale rights.
- Image License: Buyers may post photos of the physical artwork on personal social media with clear artist credit.
- Screen Variations: Minor color variations between digital screens and the physical painting are expected and not considered defects.
2. Washington State E-Commerce Compliance
- Destination Sales Tax: Sales tax is calculated automatically at checkout based on your destination-based delivery address.
- UBI Registration: This e-commerce platform operates under a registered Washington State Unified Business Identifier (UBI).
- Electronic Contracts: By clicking "Place Order" or "Pay Now," you agree to enter a legally binding sales contract.
3. Payment & Order Acceptance
- Secure Processing: Payments are processed securely via our third-party merchant processor (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
- Right to Cancel: We reserve the right to cancel and refund orders due to pricing errors or inventory discrepancies.
- Price Changes: Listed prices are subject to change without notice prior to order confirmation.
4. Shipping, Curing, and Title Transfer
- Title Transfer: Ownership of the artwork transfers to the buyer once the package is handed to the carrier.
- Curing Requirements: Shipping may be delayed up to 6 weeks if a painting requires additional drying time.
- Delivery Signature: Due to the high value of original art, all packages require a signature upon delivery.
5. Returns, Refunds, and Damages
- Final Sale: All sales of original oil paintings and custom commissions are final.
- Return Exceptions: If your store policy allows for returns, items must be returned in original archival packaging.
- Transit Damage: Damaged arrivals must be reported with photographic proof within 48 hours of delivery for insurance claims.