Legal notice

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Overview
This website is operated by Katie Shapiro Art. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Katie Shapiro Art. By visiting our site and/or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions.

We reserve the right to update or change these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Online Store Terms
You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use this site.
You may not use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
A breach of any of these Terms will result in immediate termination of services.

3. Products & Artwork
Katie Shapiro Art sells original artwork, fine art prints, and print-on-demand (POD) products featuring original artwork.

All artworks are subject to availability. Original works are one-of-a-kind and once sold cannot be restocked.

We make every effort to display colors and images accurately; however, we cannot guarantee your device’s display reflects the exact artwork. Minor variations may occur, particularly with printed or handmade items.

Print-on-demand items are produced by third-party suppliers and may vary slightly in placement or finish.

4. Pricing & Payments
Prices are listed in GBP (£) unless otherwise stated and may be subject to change without notice.

For international orders, your bank or payment provider may apply currency conversion fees.

Customers are responsible for any applicable customs duties, import taxes, or VAT charged by their country.

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order at our discretion, including in cases of suspected fraud or pricing errors.

5. Shipping & Delivery
We ship from the United Kingdom to customers worldwide.

Delivery timeframes are estimates and not guaranteed. Delays may occur due to customs processing or carrier issues.

Risk of loss passes to you upon delivery to the address provided.

Katie Shapiro Art is not responsible for delays, customs fees, or lost parcels once shipped, but we will assist in resolving issues where possible.

6. UK Consumer Rights
If you are purchasing as a consumer in the UK or EU, you have rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations.

You have the right to cancel most orders within 14 days of receiving the goods, except for:

  • Custom or made-to-order items (including most POD products)

  • Personalized or commissioned artwork

7. Returns & Refunds
Please refer to our Returns Policy for full details.

8. Intellectual Property
All artwork, designs, images, and content remain the intellectual property of Katie Shapiro Art.

Purchase of artwork does not transfer copyright ownership. You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any artwork without prior written consent.

9. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services including Shopify, payment processors, and print-on-demand providers. We are not responsible for their independent policies or service interruptions.

10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by UK law, Katie Shapiro Art shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of our services or products.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded under UK law.

11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

12. Contact Information
For any questions, please contact: [your email address]

PRIVACY POLICY

Katie Shapiro Art is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

  • Name, billing and shipping address

  • Email address and phone number

  • Payment details (processed securely via third parties)

  • IP address and browsing behavior

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To process and deliver your orders

  • To communicate with you regarding purchases

  • To improve our website and services

  • To send marketing communications (only where you have opted in)

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK/EU Customers)
We process your data under the following bases:

  • Contractual necessity (to fulfil your order)

  • Legal obligations

  • Legitimate interests (e.g. improving services)

  • Consent (for marketing)

4. Your Rights
You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for legal, tax, and business purposes.

6. Third Parties
Your data may be shared with trusted providers such as Shopify, payment processors, and shipping carriers to fulfil your order.

7. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY

All artwork sold by Katie Shapiro Art remains protected by copyright.

The purchase of physical artwork (originals, prints, or POD items) does not grant the buyer any rights to reproduce, distribute, or commercially use the artwork.

Any unauthorized use may result in legal action.

DISCLAIMERS

All products and services are provided “as is” without warranties except where required by law.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the website.

Variations in color, texture, and finish may occur due to screen differences and production processes.