Terms of service

These Terms of Service govern access to and use of andreabowdenart.com and purchases from Andrea Bowden Art.

By visiting the website, submitting an order, reserving a commission, or using the available services, you agree to these terms and the policies incorporated into them.

Business Information

This website is operated by Andrea Bowden Art, based in Indiana, United States.

Contact: andreabowdenart@gmail.com

Eligibility

You must be legally capable of entering into a binding agreement to make a purchase.

Individuals under the age of majority should use the website only with the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian.

Products and Artwork

Andrea Bowden Art offers products that may include:

Original artwork
Commissioned pet portraits
Fine-art prints
Greeting cards
Stickers
Postcards
Paper goods
Other artist-designed products

Products may be handmade or produced in small quantities.

Natural variations in color, paper, texture, brushwork, printing, trimming, matting, framing, and placement are not necessarily defects.

Product Images and Colors

Every reasonable effort is made to display products accurately.

Actual colors and proportions may vary because of:

Screen settings
Photography and lighting
Paper and print surfaces
Handmade production
Image cropping
Browser or device differences

Dimensions listed in product descriptions should be reviewed before purchasing.

Pricing

Prices are listed in United States dollars unless otherwise stated.

Prices, product availability, shipping charges, and promotions may change without notice. Changes will not affect an order that has already been accepted, except when correcting an obvious error or as required by law.

Applicable taxes and shipping costs are calculated at checkout.

Orders

Submitting an order does not guarantee acceptance.

Andrea Bowden Art may decline or cancel an order because of:

Product unavailability
Incorrect pricing or product information
Suspected fraud
Payment failure
Shipping restrictions
Violation of these terms
An inability to complete the requested commission
Another legitimate business reason

When a paid order is canceled by Andrea Bowden Art, the applicable payment will be refunded.

Payment

Payment must be completed using an accepted method displayed at checkout or stated on an invoice.

Customers authorize the payment provider to charge the selected payment method for the order total.

Commission payments are also governed by the Commission Policy.

Promotions and Discount Codes

Promotions may be limited by date, product, quantity, customer, or order value.

Discount codes:

Must be entered before checkout is completed
Cannot be applied retroactively
Cannot be redeemed for cash
May not be combined unless expressly stated
May be canceled when obtained or used improperly

Shipping, Returns, and Commissions

The following policies form part of these Terms:

Shipping Policy
Return and Refund Policy
Pet Portrait Commission Policy
Privacy Policy

When there is a conflict involving a commission, the Pet Portrait Commission Policy controls for that commission.

Intellectual Property

All website content and artwork is owned by Andrea Bowden Art or used with permission, including:

Original artwork
Paintings and drawings
Photographs
Product designs
Logos and branding
Written copy
Graphics
Videos
Website layout
Digital files

Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, sold, modified, scraped, published, or used commercially without written permission.

Purchasing a physical product does not transfer copyright or reproduction rights.

Permitted Personal Use

Customers may photograph and share purchased artwork for personal, noncommercial purposes. Credit to Andrea Bowden Art is appreciated.

The artwork may not be used to create merchandise, advertising, business branding, reproductions, digital products, or other commercial materials without a written license.

Customer Content

When submitting photographs, reviews, comments, messages, or other materials, you confirm that:

You have the right to submit them.
Their use for the requested purpose will not violate another person’s rights.
They do not contain unlawful, defamatory, infringing, abusive, or malicious material.

Reference photographs are handled according to the Commission Policy and Privacy Policy.

Reviews and Testimonials

Reviews may be displayed on the website, social media, marketing materials, or product pages.

Minor formatting, spelling, or length edits may be made without changing the meaning of the review.

A customer may request that identifying information be removed from a displayed review.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use the website to:

Violate any law
Infringe intellectual-property or privacy rights
Submit false or misleading information
Transmit malware or harmful code
Attempt unauthorized access
Interfere with website security
Scrape or collect data without permission
Commit fraud
Harass the artist or another person
Resell website content or artwork without authorization

Access may be restricted or terminated for violations.

Third-Party Services

The website may use services operated by other companies, including Shopify, payment providers, carriers, social platforms, and analytics providers.

Those services may be governed by their own terms and privacy policies. Andrea Bowden Art is not responsible for third-party services outside its reasonable control.

Website Availability

The website may occasionally be interrupted for maintenance, technical issues, security, platform changes, or circumstances beyond reasonable control.

Products, services, or features may be modified or discontinued.

Disclaimer

Artwork and creative products are provided as described in the product listing and applicable policies.

Except where prohibited by law, no additional warranty is made regarding uninterrupted website operation, exact screen-to-product color matching, or suitability for a purpose not disclosed before purchase.

Nothing in these Terms excludes warranties, remedies, or consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Andrea Bowden Art will not be responsible for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential losses arising from use of the website or products.

For an eligible claim concerning an order, total liability will not exceed the amount paid for the affected product, except where a greater remedy is required by law.

This limitation does not apply to liability that cannot legally be limited.

Indemnification

You agree to be responsible for losses, claims, or expenses reasonably resulting from your unlawful use of the website, infringement of another person’s rights, unauthorized submission of a reference photograph, or material violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Indiana and applicable federal law, without overriding any mandatory consumer protections available to you.

Before commencing formal legal proceedings, the parties agree to make a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute through written communication.

Severability

If one provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the extent permitted by law.

No Waiver

Failure to enforce a provision does not waive the right to enforce it later.

Changes to These Terms

These Terms may be updated periodically.

Changes will apply from the date the revised Terms are posted and will not retroactively alter a completed purchase unless required by law or agreed by both parties.