1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to saganmedvec.com (the “Website”), the official website of artist Sagan Medvec.
By accessing or using this Website, visitors agree to these Terms of Use. These terms govern access to the Website, viewing artwork, purchasing products, submitting inquiries, and using related services.
Visitors who do not agree with these terms should discontinue use of the Website.
2. Website Content and Purpose
This Website presents original artwork, paintings, digital illustrations, artistic collections, information about the artist, and products or services available for purchase or inquiry.
Artwork, descriptions, pricing, availability, and other information may be updated, modified, or removed without prior notice.
Reasonable efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of information presented. However, errors or omissions may occasionally occur.
3. Copyright and Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, original artwork, illustrations, photographs created by the artist, written descriptions, designs, and other original content on this Website are the intellectual property of Sagan Medvec and are protected by applicable copyright laws.
Image Reproduction and Usage
All artwork, paintings, illustrations, photographs, and other images displayed on this Website may be protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
No images from this Website may be copied, reproduced, downloaded for reuse, modified, distributed, published, printed, or used for commercial or promotional purposes without prior written permission from Sagan Medvec or the applicable rights holder, except where permitted by applicable law.
This restriction includes, but is not limited to:
- Reproducing images on other websites, blogs, or social media accounts.
- Printing artwork on posters, clothing, merchandise, or other products.
- Using images in advertisements, promotional materials, or commercial publications.
- Modifying, altering, or creating derivative works from protected artwork without authorization.
- Distributing or licensing images to third parties.
- Removing signatures, watermarks, copyright notices, or other ownership identifiers.
Sharing a direct link to an artwork or Website page is permitted and encouraged. However, linking to a page does not grant permission to reproduce or redistribute the images displayed on it.
Requests for image reproduction, licensing, publication, or other authorized uses may be submitted through the Website’s contact form.
Ownership of Artwork and Reproduction Rights
Purchasing an original painting, print, or other physical artwork transfers ownership of the purchased physical item, but does not transfer copyright, licensing, or reproduction rights unless expressly agreed upon in writing.
The artist retains applicable intellectual property rights, including the right to reproduce, publish, display, and license original artwork, subject to any separate written agreements and applicable law.
Third-Party Intellectual Property
Certain digital portraits and other artworks may depict recognizable characters, individuals, or subjects associated with third parties.
Any applicable third-party copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights remain with their respective owners.
The display of such artwork does not imply sponsorship, endorsement, authorization, or affiliation with the owners of those rights.
Nothing in these Terms of Use claims ownership of intellectual property belonging to third parties.
4. Artwork and Product Information
Original paintings and reproductions are presented as accurately as reasonably possible.
However, colors and details may vary depending on screen settings, lighting conditions, photographic reproduction, printing materials, and manufacturing processes.
Original paintings may contain visible brushwork, texture, surface variations, and other characteristics inherent to handmade artwork. These characteristics are part of the artwork and are not necessarily defects.
Product dimensions, materials, edition information, and other relevant details are provided in individual product listings.
5. Purchases and Payments
Products offered through the Website are subject to availability.
Prices are listed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. Applicable taxes, shipping charges, and other fees will be presented during checkout where required.
Payment must be completed using an accepted payment method before an order is processed, unless otherwise agreed.
Submitting an order does not guarantee acceptance. Orders may be declined or canceled for legitimate reasons, including product unavailability, suspected fraud, or material pricing errors.
If a paid order cannot be fulfilled, an appropriate refund will be issued in accordance with applicable law.
6. Shipping and Delivery
Shipping availability, charges, and estimated fulfillment or delivery times may vary by product and destination.
Original artwork may require additional preparation and protective packaging before shipment. Prints may have different production and fulfillment schedules.
Estimated delivery dates are not guarantees unless expressly stated otherwise.
If an order cannot be shipped within the promised period, customers will be notified and offered applicable cancellation or refund options in accordance with consumer protection laws.
Customers are responsible for providing accurate shipping information and promptly reporting delivery problems.
7. Returns, Refunds, and Damaged Items
Returns, cancellations, and refunds are governed by the return and refund policy disclosed on the Website and applicable consumer protection laws.
Because original artwork, prints, and commissioned paintings may have different production and fulfillment requirements, eligibility for returns may vary by product type.
Customers should review the applicable policy before completing a purchase.
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or materially different from its description, customers should contact the artist promptly with their order details and supporting photographs.
Nothing in these Terms of Use limits rights or remedies that cannot legally be excluded.
8. Commissioned Artwork
Commission inquiries may be submitted through the Website’s contact or commission inquiry form.
Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee acceptance of a commission or create a binding agreement.
Commission requests are evaluated based on availability, subject matter, artistic suitability, and project requirements.
If a commission is accepted, relevant details—including scope, dimensions, pricing, payment schedule, timeline, revisions, cancellation terms, and delivery arrangements—will be established separately in writing before work begins.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, copyright and reproduction rights in commissioned artwork remain with the artist.
9. Personal and Noncommercial Use
Visitors are welcome to browse the Website, learn about the artwork, and share links to publicly available pages.
Visitors may not reproduce or use protected artwork or Website content beyond what is authorized by these Terms of Use, the applicable rights holder, or applicable law.
Purchasing artwork grants ownership of the physical item purchased, where applicable, but does not grant permission to reproduce, license, distribute, or commercially exploit the underlying artwork.
10. Prohibited Activities
Visitors agree not to use the Website in ways that:
- Violate applicable laws or regulations.
- Infringe intellectual property or other legal rights.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to Website systems or accounts.
- Disrupt Website functionality or security.
- Introduce malicious code or harmful software.
- Collect Website content or personal information through unauthorized automated means.
- Misrepresent an identity or submit fraudulent information.
Access may be restricted when necessary to protect the Website, its users, or the artist’s rights.
11. Third-Party Services and Links
The Website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, payment processors, shipping providers, or other third-party services.
These services operate under their own terms and privacy policies.
Sagan Medvec is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or practices of independently operated third-party websites and services.
12. Privacy and Personal Information
Personal information submitted through contact forms, commission inquiries, purchases, or other Website features is handled according to the Website’s Privacy Policy.
Visitors should review the Privacy Policy to understand how information may be collected, used, stored, and shared.
13. Website Availability
Reasonable efforts are made to maintain Website accessibility and functionality.
However, uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed. The Website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, technical difficulties, security concerns, or circumstances beyond reasonable control.
Website features and content may be modified or discontinued without prior notice.
14. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its informational content are provided on an “as available” basis without warranties regarding uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or suitability for a particular purpose.
This disclaimer does not eliminate warranties or consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded, including applicable rights relating to purchased products.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sagan Medvec shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of the Website.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful or restricts nonwaivable consumer rights.
16. Changes to These Terms
These Terms of Use may be updated periodically to reflect changes in Website operations, products, services, or legal requirements.
Revised terms will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
Continued use of the Website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised terms to the extent permitted by law.
17. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
Nothing in this section overrides mandatory consumer protections or jurisdictional rights.
18. Contact Information
Questions about these Terms of Use, artwork permissions, purchases, or Website policies may be submitted through the contact form.