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This website is a division of ABV Arts Enterprises (ABVArts.com), which is owned and operated by Vicky Seymour, hereafter referred to as "the creator" [of the artwork]. This web site can be accessed via two domain names: vickyseymour.com and artbyvicky.com. These websites, webpages and subdomains will be collectively referred to in this document as "the website," "this site," "this website," or by the business entity "ABV Arts Enterprises." This Agreement applies to both websites and services. You will need to read this document in its entirety to review the general provisions of the Rights and Responsibilities, Terms of Use, Privacy, and E-Commerce Policies specific to the product or service which are applicable to your usage.

This site is offered to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of these Policies. Your use of the website and/or purchase of my products constitutes your agreement to these Policies. If you do not have print capability or otherwise desire to obtain a hard copy of these Policies, please contact customer service by emailing support@VickySeymour.com.

You agree to familiarize yourself with the Policies found throughout this document and abide by them if you choose to use the site, or accept the products, or services, to which such terms apply.

COPYRIGHTS, REPRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION AND OWNERSHIP RIGHTS

Unless otherwise noted, all content of this website, including artwork, graphics, logos, text, navigation, coding, scripts, etc. are copyright © Vicky Seymour and her business entity, ABV Arts Enterprises. All rights reserved by:

ABV Arts Enterprises c/o Vicky Seymour 388 Shoal Creek Way, Dallas, GA 30132 U.S.A.

No content from this site may be removed, copied, duplicated, transmitted, hotlinked, or saved to any form of hard-drive, etc. without prior written permission of ABV Arts Enterprises. This includes, but is not limited to, all of the content as described in the first paragraph above. Limited usage rights for browser bar skins and desktop wallpaper are described below in the Terms of Use.

BUYER'S OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
Purchase of any artwork on this site does not grant the buyer rights to reproduce or distribute the artwork, but grants the buyer ownership of the artwork. The buyer shall be referred to within this document as "the owner." All copyrights, reproduction and distribution rights remain that of the creator, Vicky Seymour and her business entity, ABV Arts Enterprises. The owner does have the right to list original artwork, or limited edition print, within their private art collection and has the right to transfer ownership, by sale or gift, to someone else. The owner my display a photocopy of the artwork within a private portfolio listing of their art collection as long as the artist is listed in the description of the artwork. A photocopy of the artwork may also be taken for insurance purposes.

NOTIFICATION IN CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
For bookkeeping purposes, the buyer is requested to notify the creator of the change in ownership status at the time artwork is sold or given to a new owner. Ownership rights, as described above, will then be transferred to the new owner.

REQUESTS FOR TEMPORARY LOAN
The creator retains the right to request of the owner a temporary loan of an original artwork for archival purposes or to be used in a show of the creators' collective artwork. If the owner agrees to a temporary loan, an agreement, accepted by both parties, will be drawn covering all pertinent details of the loan, including duration, and any terms and conditions as set by the owner. The creator will be responsible for insuring the artwork in transit to and from the owner, as well as be responsible for all shipping and handling costs. The creator will acknowledge the artwork as part of the owner's private collection. The owner of the artwork retains the right to refuse to temporarily loan the artwork, if ever requested.

TERMS OF USE

MODIFICATION OF THESE TERMS OF USE AND NOTICES
ABV Arts Enterprises reserves the right to change the Policies, and any Additional Terms at anytime, effective upon making the modified provisions available on this website. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these Policies. Continued use of this website after any such changes shall constitute your consent to such changes. ABV Arts Enterprises does not and will not assume any obligation to notify you of any changes to the Policies, or Additional Terms but, will make reasonable effort to contact clients of any changes.

LINKING TO THIS WEBSITE
If you wish to link to this website, please use the links and/or banners provided on the Link To Me page:
http://www.vickyseymour.com/link2me/
Banners are provided under these conditions: 1) You are granted limited rights to use these images exclusively for your personal use to link to my website. 2) Commercial use of the banners is strictly prohibited. 3) You are not given any permission to use any other image on the site to link to this site. 4) You must copy the banners to your computer and are not given permission to link to the image itself. 5) No modification or distribution of any of the banners is allowed. 6) All copyrights still apply to these images. 7) The banners may not be used on pages which contain profanity, sexual themes, pornographic material, or depict cruelty to animals. Nor may they be used on pages containing links to such material.

LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES
Links within this website may let you leave the website. All links are originally approved by ABV Arts Enterprises as being children safe when added to the website. You acknowledge that the linked sites are not under the control of ABV Arts Enterprises and that ABV Arts Enterprises is not responsible for the contents or operation of such linked sites or any link contained in such linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites. ABV Arts Enterprises is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by ABV Arts Enterprises of the linked site or any association with their operators.

PRIVACY

EMAIL AND MAILING LIST / NEWSLETTER
An online opt-in mailing list is provided for customers that wish to receive information about upcoming showings, new product alerts and new site information. The email and mailing list will be collectively referred to in this document as the "mailing list." The privacy rights of customers and visitors, as well as their right to a spam-free Internet is respected by ABV Arts Enterprises, and therefore a double opt-in system is used by this site to ensure the integrity of the mailing list. This site will only include people that have opted-in to receive mailings and will not send any more than one newsletter per month, unless extenuating circumstances occur. No information from the mailing list is ever given to, or shared with, any outside, third party. The mailing list will only be used by an entity of ABV Arts Enterprises.

CUSTOMER CONTACT LIST
A list of customer contact information is maintained for business purposes only. Customer contact information is never given to, or shared with, any outside, third party. Due to the usage of PayPal to process all financial transactions by this website, no financial information is ever provided to ABV Arts Enterprises. All customer financial information is strictly maintained by PayPal. Please see PayPal's Privacy Policies for further information.

E-COMMERCE POLICIES

GUARANTEE
Unless otherwise indicated, all artwork will be as advertised and shown on this site.
All artwork indicated as an original will be the original piece of artwork, signed by the creator, Vicky Seymour, and will come with a notarized certificate of authenticity.
The color and tint of the images as shown on the site are as close to the original artwork as can possibly be made. Due to the varying nature of computer monitors and the variation of personal preference in the monitor settings, NO GUARANTEE is made regarding the true color or tint of the paintings.

NON-COMMISSIONED PRODUCT RETURN POLICY
Satisfaction is guaranteed on all products sold on this website. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, it may be returned within thirty (30) days from the original date of shipping. All shipping, insurance and handling fees to and from the buyer are paid BY THE BUYER. None of the seller's shipping, insurance or handling charges are refundable. All attempts will be made to securely package all products prior to shipping. Returned products must be in original condition. Insurance is highly recommended on all purchases AND RETURNS. Refunds will not be given on damaged products, whether damaged enroute to customer or during return shipping.

A Product Return Slip will be included with all shipments. This slip must be included with all returns. Failure to include the return slip may delay any refund. Lost return slips can be attained by following the directions given in the Lost Return Slip section below.

Items should be re-wrapped and re-packaged as they were originally wrapped and packaged, preferably in the original shipping container. The buyer is responsible for insuring return products to cover any mishaps that may occur during the return shipping.

COMMISSIONED PROJECT RETURN POLICY
All the above return policies also apply to commissioned artwork and include the following additional conditions: Deposits are non-refundable.

LOST RETURN SLIPS
If you have misplaced your return slip and need to return a product, please complete a Customer Support Ticket at: http://www.vickyseymour.com/support/

CUSTOMER SUPPORT
If you have problems or complaints regarding a product you have purchased from this website, please complete a Customer Support Ticket at: http://www.vickyseymour.com/support/
All attempts to satisfy the customer will be made.

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