GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
On receipt of the deposit the price is confirmed, unless the sittings are delayed by the client by more than six months. If the artist postpones the sittings, the price remains as agreed.
Deposits are non-refundable, unless the artist is unable to start the commission. If the client cancels the work, the deposit will not be refunded, but otherwise it will be treated as part payment of the price.
The invoice for the balance is issued as soon as the work is completed,
If the balance due is not paid within 21 days interest will be payable on the amount outstanding from the date on which the invoice was presented until the date on which it is paid at the rate at 4% above Barclays Base Rate for the time being.
In the event of a client being unhappy with the likeness, a meeting with the client will be held to identify the concern and work towards a satisfactory outcome.
In the case of posthumous portraits the judgement of Fine Art Commissions will be based on the likeness to the photograph, not to the memory of the client.
Copyright rests with the artist. Photographs of portraits are not used for marketing purposes by the artist without the express permission of the client.