- ArtPatron reserves the right to reject any artworks deemed not suitable for the structure and aesthetic nature of the ArtPatron Website. The terms and conditions which will apply to any work you commission from an artist through ArtPatron.com will depend upon a number of factors, including the type of work commissioned and the artist involved. In the absence of any agreement to the contrary, however, the following terms and conditions will apply:-
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ArtPatron.com is committed to respecting the privacy rights of all visitors to our web site. The following policy describes how ArtPatron.com protects the information it receives from its visitors.
- What information does ArtPatron.com collect and how does ArtPatron.com use it?
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If you order original art, we ask that you provide your name, email address, mailing address, daytime telephone number and credit card information. This information allows us to receive approval from your credit card company, ship your art in a timely manner, and to keep you updated on your order. ArtPatron.com will not use this information for any other purpose.
If you sign up to ArtPatron.com we will periodically email you information about the exciting things happening at ArtPatron.com. You can opt out of this at any time.
- How does ArtPatron.com protect visitor information?
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ArtPatron.com implements a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. User personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of employees who have special access rights to such systems. All sensitive/credit information supplied by users is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and then encrypted into ArtPatron.com"s databases to be only accessed as stated above. All transactions are secured using encryption and protection technology.
- Does ArtPatron.com disclose the information it collects from its visitors to outside parties?
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ArtPatron.com does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer outside the company personally identifiable information that visitors voluntarily provide in any registration or contest submission.
- What are "cookies" and does ArtPatron.com use them?
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"Cookies" are bits of electronic information that reside on your browser and keep records of your visits to some websites. Cookies enable us to deliver content specific to your interests and keep track of your password so you do not have to re-enter it each time you visit our web sites. After you accept a cookie, it is passed from your browser to our servers each time you request a page. This cookie consists of a unique token that anonymously identifies to the server so that you can more easily access the features of the ArtPatron.com service such as "My Gallery". Please note that you may configure your web browser to warn you before
- Does ArtPatron use information provided by third-party vendors?
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In an attempt to provide increased value to our visitors, ArtPatron.com may link to various third party web sites, and may be reached through links on other sites. ArtPatron.com does not use information retrieved by third-party cookies, nor any other information gathered by third party sites. ArtPatron.com has no direct control over these linked sites, each of which has separate privacy and data collection policies. ArtPatron.com is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such web sites.
- Contacting the Web Site
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If you have any questions about ArtPatron.com"s privacy policy or the privacy practices of our web sites, please contact us by sending an e-mail to administrator@artpatron.com
- Changes to the Privacy Policy
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In the event our Privacy Policy needs to be modified, those changes will be reflected in the next revision of this Privacy Policy which will be posted on ArtPatron.com. Please check back often to review any revisions.
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Copyright in the commissioned work will remain with the artist. ArtPatron.com will be entitled to copy or reproduce the commissioned work in whatever manner it wishes for the purposes of publicity and promotion for itself and/or the artist. Users of ArtPatron.com may refer to works as inspiration for art commissions. Users may also send an Art Card of a work from the ArtPatron site. Exact duplicates of works for sale on ArtPatron.com are not allowed.
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Existing Art Pieces ? The Art Patron has a minimum of 14 days after the piece is received to indicate the piece will be returned with no questions asked. The Art Patron will notify ArtPatron.com and the Artist the piece is being returned to the Artist. The Art Patron is responsible for shipping the art piece both ways. The Artist and Art Patron may negotiate a longer acceptance period but not a shorter one. Once the Artist indicates the piece has been returned ArtPatron.com will refund the escrow amount.
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Art Commissions - The guarantee is between yourself and the artist. The custom nature of an Art Commission and the subjective nature of art makes it difficult for an Artist to provide a guarantee. The escrow will be released upon the time period agreed on and/ or delivery of the Art Commission - unless the Art Patron places it on hold. Both the Artist and the Art Patron will leave feedback about each other. This feedback is very valuable in a community! We hope you will enjoy your art collecting, and hope that ArtPatron.com will be of assistance to you in this process.
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There are various ways that you can search for and view the works available, depending on whether you are actively seeking, for example, a certain subject or style, keeping an eye on what is available or just browsing with an open mind. Once you have found something you would like to buy, you should place it in your Shopping Basket and then proceed to Checkout. Please note that we require all buyers to be ArtPatron members and to be logged in - this is for your added security and helps us to counter any fraudulent transactions that might otherwise take place in your name. During the checkout process you will be asked to accept our Conditions for Buyers, enter your delivery and contact details and to select a payment option. All credit card transactions are conducted on SSL secure servers (look for the URL to change to www-sec.ArtPatron.com.com and for the unbroken padlock, or similar symbol, to appear in your browser (normally at the bottom).
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The price payable for the commissioned work will be subject to any applicable GST and will be payable in installments during the course of the work in accordance with the artist"s normal procedure. We currently accept the following credit cards: VISA, MasterCard, American Express and PayPal. You can also make payments by certified cheque or by Direct Wire Transfer.
- Formation of Contract
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Your order will initially be treated as an offer to buy your selected works, and will only be accepted once we have confirmed that the works are still available and that payment has been received. As soon as we have accepted your offer the contract to purchase comes into effect - this will typically take between one and three working days.
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If you or any sitter cancels the commissioned work before it is completed, you will be required to pay such sum (taking into account payments already made) as will reward the artist for the work completed to the date of cancellation and all expenses incurred by the artist in connection with the commissioned work. The unfinished work will belong to the artist.
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All works you purchase from us come with a 14 day Approval Period, which starts the day after you accept delivery of your ArtPatron.com works.
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You are entitled to cancel your order, in part or in full, at any time prior to the works being dispatched to you, or if they fail to arrive within 30 days after the agreed delivery time (and we have not agreed a later delivery time with you). If, following delivery, you decide that something is not for you - or your house - you may return any work to ArtPatron.com by contacting us within the Approval Period and sending it back to the artist with a shipping company that has package tracking functionality, in the original packaging, within 14 days. You will be refunded in full less the shipping costs.
- Damaged and Incorrect Items
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Please take a few moments to inspect the packaging prior to signing for, and accepting delivery of, your ArtPatron.com order. If the packaging is obviously damaged you should open it immediately, in the presence of the delivery company representative, before signing for it. Inspect the contents: if they are damaged you should either refuse to accept delivery or get a signed statement from the delivery company representative stating that the contents were damaged in transit. In both cases, please contact us immediately so that we can follow it up with the delivery company.
If you find that an item has been dispatched in a damaged state, or that the incorrect item has been dispatched, please contact us immediately and we will either arrange for the item to be repaired or replaced, or for you to receive a full refund including the cost of the return delivery.
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Pack the art work well. Remove all glass prior to shipping. Always use a reputable shipper and insure your shipment for the appropriate value. The recipient must refuse the shipment if the packaging or art is damaged during shipment. If the damage is not discovered until after the delivery person has left, the recipient must immediately notify the originator and ArtPatron.com and initiate a claim with the shipping company.
- Unacceptable Projects
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- 100% Commission projects will not be posted. However, an hourly rate (within one of the rate bands) plus commission projects are accepted.
- Contest projects/Mockups. For example, "Create and send me an example illustration specific to my project. If it"s what I"m looking for, I"ll choose you."
We provide portfolios to enable you to see the professional"s previously completed work. You can use the portfolio to choose the artist whose style fits your needs.
- Joint Ventures/Partnership. For example, "complete the art for my gallery and you will become a partner in our company, and make 50% of the profits."
- Bartering. For example, "Complete my artwork and I will post a link to your site for free."
- Royalty/Contingency-Based. For example, "Complete the art for my book and I will pay you a percentage of the profits made on the book."
- School projects. For example, writing term papers, homework assignments, etc.
- Projects requiring upfront investments. For example, projects that require the artist to pay fees.
- Sales/Event Announcements.
- Art Fair Listings.
- Pro-bono Projects. These are projects where pros are asked to donate their time.
- Illegal Projects.
*Special Note: Projects with invalid email addresses will not be posted. If your email address is invalid, then there is no way for us to send you any responses to your project. Please check your email address for accuracy to avoid delays.
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Any dispute arising in connection with the commissioned work between the artist and you and/or any sitter which cannot be resolved through ArtPatron.com shall be referred by ArtPatron.com to an independent arbitrator. His/Her decision shall be final and binding.
- Further questions or problems?
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If you have any further questions regarding making a ArtPatron.com purchase, please contact us and we will happily assist you.
Please place on Artist Sign up Page
- What we can offer you!
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By exhibiting on ArtPatron.com, you can place an unlimited number of works for sale on the site and add new ones as you produce them. We will market these to our users and target audience, which is both business (interior decorators, professional buyers and corporate buyers) and consumer in Western Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region, in order to find new buyers for your work.
At all times you remain completely free to sell your works under your own steam - just tell us and we will mark them as sold without any commission or charge being due to us. Communicating with purchasers from ArtPatron.com for the purpose of avoiding the commission is strictly prohibited and may result in fines/ penalties including suspension of the Artist account.
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