Terms and Conditions Etching House

It is recommended the buyer reads and accepts the Etching House terms and conditions before proceeding with a purchase or payment plan. The buyer proceeding with a purchase or payment plan for goods from Etching House means the buyer accepts the Etching House terms and conditions as outlined in this Etching House website. Note: these terms and conditions may vary or be updated from time to time without notice.

Change of mind policy – Please Choose items carefully, Etching House dose not operate a buyer change of mind policy.

Prices, may change without notice. In cases where prices are found on the internet associated with Etching House may be out of date and therefore are not to be relied upon.

Payment Methods, Etching House accepts Direct Bank Deposit as payment. Bank transfer clearance times may vary subject to the bank, institution or method used and may effect estimated delivery times. International payments, all International Bank Transfers on arrival go through an Australian Banking Clearance House, clearance times may vary from time to time in cases this could cause delays in funds reaching Etching House in a timely manner and therefore may effect anticipated delivery times of the goods being purchased. Note: International payment bank transfers should be made in Australian dollars in order to comply with Australian Banking Clearance House requirements. Please ensure any overseas bank transferring funds to Australia are converted before hand to Australian Dollars.

Shipping Delivery Etching House ships goods a) after payment has been received in full b) when any related matters such as production, framing, artist signing, custom packing have been completed. Etching House ships domestically, internationally, tracked, registered, signature required, express where arranged. Etching House may use a) Specialized Art Courier for a door to door service b) Australia Post c) Pack and Send d) International deliveries with DHL International services. Etching House relies in good faith on delivery information/times provided by any nominated service, such information may vary or change without notice, Note – Any delayed delivery issues does not constitute the right for cancelling an order, Etching House is not responsible for any delays in delivery.

Shipping International Delivery  any applicable customs clearance cost, import duty, taxes, import matters, legal compliance, local costs, cultural matters, in the destination country are wholly the responsibility of the buyer. Etching House suggests the buyer investigates all matters fully prior to proceeding with a purchase.

Damaged or Lost items should items be lost or damaged prior to or during delivery Etching House will if possible replace the item, or may if possible offer the buyer the choice of an acceptable alternative item to a similar value, or offer a full refund. In the event of an item ordered or paid for in part or full becoming no longer available as originally expected due to what ever circumstances, i.e: supply chain issues, communication error, Web Site error, loss or damage, Etching House will refund payments received.

What is the Payment Plan, Lay Buy means the Etching House Payment Plan, Terms and Conditions are as follows….
The buyer should choose items carefully, Etching House does not operate a change of mind policy.
The payment plan is a simple plain English agreement between the Buyer and Etching House. Etching House offers its own payment plan and terms and conditions that may also commonly be referred to in name only as Lay Buy or Lay By, but operates purely under Etching House terms and conditions. The Etching House Payment Plan is simply a service designed to assist buyers to acquire art that suits their budget or cash flow. There are no fees or hidden charges.
Once the buyer pays a 20% deposit the buyer accepts the terms and conditions of the Etching House Payment Plan and commences the term caped to a maximum period of up to 12 months to pay the balance owing. The buyer may nominate a preferred or expected term with in the 12 months, example 3 or 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months etc, again caped to a maximum 12 months to pay the balance. During the term a buyer should make some periodic payments however small. The Buyer should keep a detailed record of payments made, and email Etching House whenever making payments. Note: Etching House does not email regular or periodic statements of balances owing, progressive balance owing may be available upon request.
Items will be shipped when the full amount outstanding is paid.
Default of the payment plan: Means the buyer not completing the payment plan with in the agreed term or up held conditions of the plan. In the event of a buyer default taking place the deposit paid will be non-refundable. Where the buyer has made payments in excess of the deposit, Etching House may refund such amounts paid for stock on hand items only. Note, where items are custom made, a commissioned order, or goods especially ordered – bought in by Etching House, Etching House a) reserves the option to on sell or liquidate the custom or ordered in goods before considering any form of refund for amounts in excess of the deposit paid. b) any liquidation or on selling costs or losses incurred by Etching House will be deducted from payments received from the buyer above the non refundable deposit made.

General: In the event of an item ordered or paid for in part or full becoming no longer available as originally expected  due to what ever circumstances, i.e: supply chain issues, communication error, loss or damage, Etching House will refund payments received.

Damaged or Lost items Etching House will if possible replace a item, or may offer the buyer the choice of an acceptable alternative item if available to a similar value, or refund all payments received to date including the deposit.
Before commencing a Payment Plan -The Buyer should before commencing the payment plan consider carefully their personal financial position and therefore the suitability of entering into the Etching House Payment Plan. Etching House reserves the right to at its discretion accept or reject any Buyer wishing to commence a Payment Plan.

Correspondence, Etching House uses emails or phone calls, email communications entering a destination inbox may end up in the spam folder so it is recommended that spam folders be checked.

Written postal communication is to Etching House PO Box N50 Campbelltown North NSW 2560 Australia.

SMS communication Please Note SMS communications should not be relied upon.

Refunds Returns – Please choose items carefully, Etching House dose not operate a change of mind policy.

Also see Warranty and Delivery Damage Goods clauses in these Terms and Conditions. Excluding the Etching House Payment Plan purchases, see separate terms and conditions, Any other Etching House refunds shall be limited to the purchase price or amount paid by the buyer to Etching House. Any international import duty, taxes or local costs paid by the buyer in the destination country is the responsibility of the buyer to seek a refund, if applicable.

Second hand items, or Pre Loved (Owned) items are sold strictly in as is condition, such items have no warranty and are not returnable. It is the responsibility of the buyer to satisfy them selves as to the condition or suitability of items before purchasing any such items, this may be by the means of, Photos, physical inspection. Please note that whilst we endeavor to mention any imperfection the absence of this information in the web site or any communication does not automatically imply that any item is free from defect. 

Receiving items and unpacking, or handling of your artwork, It is highly recommended the buyer customer does not unpack or handle unframed artwork themselves once received, see https://etchinghouse.com.au/care-information/ art unframed is very fragile and can be damaged easily if mishandled, the unpacking and handling should be left to your professional archival framer who should at all times use white cotton gloves while handling the artwork, oil from skin can result in damage or create stains over time. Rolled prints especially or even canvas paintings should be unpacked very carefully and should be allowed to relax over a period of 24 to 48 hours before being flattened and handled. The artwork should not be flattened instantly or re rolled in the opposite direction, mishandling of any kind will cause cracking, creasing or irreparable damage, artwork is very fragile when unframed. Your professional framer should know of these archival protocols and practices. 
Quality Control, Note: Every item supplied by Etching House has been checked carefully, either at the point of creation by the artist or nominated or estate printer, framer, again at the point of signing by the artist, then checked and often photographed before being packed for shipping, only suitable packing materials and shipping methods are used.

Insurance, Insurance may be purchased if available or applicable, in the event of a claim being lodged due to loss or damage, Etching House has the right to A) to replace the item, B) provide a refund C) any Claims will be limited to that covered or accepted by the insurance cover purchased. In the event of the goods arriving damaged in any way during shipping Etching House must be notified within 24 hours. If its evident the packaging – goods are  damaged upon arrival its is recommended a) the customer does not accept the goods b) unless it is noted with the delivery service present that such goods are damaged, and that photos are taken and delivery documentation is noted goods arrived damaged.
Warranty New items – Warranty New items, will be limited to only that offered by the Artist, Printer, Carrier, Framer, manufacturer of materials. Etching House does not offer any warranty for goods or services purchased.

Privacy Policy: Etching House does not knowingly share or sell any buyers information to or with any other persons or organizations. Etching House takes all care but accepts no responsibility should any misuse of the buyers personal information occur. Etching House relies upon the standard safe guards offered through standard reputable internet security programs or operating systems. NOTE: Etching House may forward only the buyers contact and delivery details to a shipper for shipping purposes, or a Framer for the purpose of arranging framing and delivery.
Consignment stock – Etching House carries no insurance for consignment stock, all care will be taken but Etching House is not responsible for loss or damage.
Handling Unpacking of Goods – See Art Care info in this web site, the link is in the menu at the top of any page or copy and paste http://etchinghouse.com.au/care-information/ Etching House or its agents check all items thoroughly prior to shipping.

Care of purchased items – Please see care and info section on this Etching House web site, copy and paste this link http://etchinghouse.com.au/care-information/ or go to the menu bar at the top of any page and click on care and info.

Framing In the event of Etching House arranging framing on behalf of a client, Etching House is not responsible for any framing issues arising from any framing service, any claims are limited to what is only offered or provided by the Framer or Framing service, be it workmanship, materials, or other issues, this is regardless of Etching House being paid for artwork inclusive of arranged framing.

Questions, Feel free to ask any questions by contacting Etching House, go to our contact page

 http://etchinghouse.com.au/contact-us/ or phone 0413007054. SMS messages should not be relied upon.

Conditions and Terms General, by using the Etching House web site, you agree to be bound by these terms of use and also to the provisions of our Copyright Statement. We reserve the right at any time to change or add to this web site, including the terms of use. If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of law, such invalidity or unenforceability will not affect the remainder of the terms of use which will continue in full force and effect.
Copyright notice and Artists’ copyright protection This web site is the copyright property of Etching House and all works featured are also protected by copyright law. All images are protected by international copyright laws and are the property of the artist. You may download, display or print and reproduce this material in unaltered form only (retaining this notice) for your personal, non-commercial use. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act, 1968, you may not, in any form or by any means: (a) Adapt, reproduce, store, distribute, transmit, print, display, perform, publish or create derivative works from any part of this web site; or (b) Commercialize any information, products or services obtained from any part of this web site, without the written permission of Etching House or the respective artist.
Trade marks This web site contains trademarks of Etching House. No license, interest or right to or in any such trademarks of Etching House is granted to or conferred upon you. Any reproduction or use of any of the content on this site, without the express written consent of Etching House or unless expressly authorized by law, is prohibited. If you use any of Etching House’s trademarks to refer to our activities, products or services, you must include a statement attributing those trademarks to us. You must not use any of our trademarks: (a) In or as the whole or part of your own trademarks; (b) In connection with activities, products or services which are not ours; (c) In a manner which may be confusing, misleading or deceptive; or (d) In a manner that disparages us or our information, products or services.
Linked web sites This web site may contain links to other web sites. Those links are provided for convenience only and may not remain current or be maintained. Links to those web sites should not be construed as any endorsement, approval, recommendation or preference by us of the owners or operators of those web sites, or for any information, products or services referred to on those other web sites. Any party seeking to link to this site either directly or from within a frame set must first seek consent from Etching House.
Disclaimer – 19-09-07 Etching House to be read in conjunction with other items in this segment Etching House has undertaken all reasonable measures to ensure that the information on its web site is accurate and specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly of the use and application of any of the contents.
Prices, availability of items, general terms and conditions may vary without notice. Pages retrieved using this Search Engine might retrieve out of date material. Whilst we endeavor to update the information on the Etching House web site, we cannot guarantee that retrieved information will not be outdated and/or out of context.
Etching House accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any material contained herein and recommends that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use. Links to other websites are inserted for convenience and do not constitute endorsement of material at those sites, or any associated organization, product or service. The material on this site may include views or recommendations of third parties, which do not necessarily reflect the views of Etching House, or indicate its commitment to a particular course of action. The listing of a person or organization in any part of this website in no way implies any form of endorsement by the Etching House of the products or services provided by that person or organization. Any information given or offered by staff should be seen as information only. Inquirers should not alter their circumstances or act upon expectations arising from such information.
Contact details If you have any further questions regarding the Etching House web site or the services offered by Etching House please contact Etching House direct on 0413 007 054.
APPLICABLE LAWS
These terms and conditions are governed by, and you agree to submit to, the laws applicable in the State of New South Wales, Australia.