Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the Harmony Art Auction website (the "Website") operated by Harmony Art Auction, LLC (the "Company", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Website and your participation in any art auctions conducted through the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, you must not use the Website.
1.1. The Website: The Harmony Art Auction Website provides an online platform for art enthusiasts to participate in art auctions, view artworks, place bids, and purchase artworks (collectively referred to as "Services").
1.2. Eligibility: To use the Services and participate in art auctions, you must be at least 18 years old. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract.
2.1. Registration: In order to access certain features of the Website, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and password and for restricting access to your account. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
2.2. Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account, at our sole discretion, if we believe that you have violated any provision of these Terms and Conditions or if your account has been inactive for an extended period.
3.1. Auction Listings: The Company may, at its discretion, list artworks for auction on the Website. Each artwork listing will include relevant details such as the artist's name, artwork description, starting bid, and auction duration.
3.2. Bidding: By placing a bid on an artwork, you agree to pay the amount of your bid plus any applicable taxes, fees, and shipping costs in the event that your bid is the winning bid. Bids are legally binding and cannot be retracted.
3.3. Auction Completion: The highest bidder at the end of the auction will be deemed the winner of the artwork. The Company reserves the right to cancel or extend an auction at any time, without liability.
4.1. Purchase Agreement: If you are the winning bidder, you agree to purchase the artwork from the Company at the final bid price. The purchase agreement is binding and cannot be canceled or modified.
4.2. Payment: Payment for the artwork must be made in full within the timeframe specified by the Company. Accepted payment methods may include credit cards, bank transfers, or other methods as determined by the Company.
4.3. Taxes and Fees: You are responsible for any applicable taxes, customs duties, or other fees associated with the purchase of an artwork. These additional costs will be added to the final bid price.
4.4. Shipping: The Company will arrange for the shipping of the artwork to the address provided by you. Shippingwill be at your expense and additional shipping charges may apply.
5.1. Ownership: The Company retains all rights, title, and interest in the Website, including all intellectual property rights associated with the Website and its content.
5.2. User Content: By submitting any content, such as images or comments, to the Website, you grant the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display the content in any media.
5.3. Copyright Infringement: If you believe that any content on the Website infringes upon your copyright, please contact us immediately with detailed information, and we will take appropriate action.
6.1. Disclaimer: The Company provides the Website and its Services on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, regarding the Website, its content, or the Services.
6.2. Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or participation in art auctions.
7.1. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].
8.1. The Company reserves the right to modify or amend these Terms and Conditions at any time, without prior notice. By continuing to use the Website after any modifications or amendments, you accept and agree to be bound by the revised Terms and Conditions.
9.1. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at harmonyartauction@gmail.com. We will endeavor to respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.