GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS ON : https://chris-photos-international-shop.euThe present general terms and conditions of sale govern sales made from the website https://chris-photos-international-shop.eu (hereinafter "The Site") belonging to Mr Christophe RESSEGUIER, photographer, known under the name "Chris Photos International" and whose activity is established 9 Rue Francisque Poulbot 81000 Albi FRANCE, Siret (fr) n°389 007 527 00028, hereinafter "The Photographer".The purchase of an online print on the site implies acceptance of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale (hereinafter "GTC").
MajorityThe act of purchasing a print is a contract, which implies that the buyer is of full age within the meaning of its national law. If necessary, the Photographer reserves the right to ask for a valid identity document before honouring an order. The Internet user guarantees that the information given as to his identity and age are accurate and will assume alone the consequences of any omission or false statement.
Opening an accountThe purchase of a print on the Site implies the opening of a free account, automatically created at the time of the order. The account can be terminated at any time by sending an eMail to the Photographer at chris.photos.international.shop©gmail.com
Prints offered for saleAll photographs are proposed as Art prints according to the french fiscal law (series of 30 copies maximum all medias and sizes confused, signed and numbered by the author). The prints will be sent with a certificate of authenticity. These works of art, as defined by tax law, are eligible for the tax benefits described on the site (https://entreprendre.service-public.fr/vosdroits/F32914).
Description of works and mediasThe photographs proposed for sale, as well as the medias and sizes are described on the site. The Internet user is informed that a very slight variation in colors can be observed, depending on the calibration of his own computer’screen. No reproach can be made to the Photographer for this reason. Similarly, the exact dimensions of the prints, with or without framing, may vary slightly by a few millimeters.
Payment, completion of the print and shipping modalities :
• PaymentNo print will be made before full payment of the price by the Internet user. The price must be paid online, by using Paypal or Stripe systems, which imply the prior opening of an account by the Internet user on the site of this external provider and compliance with the Terms of Use of the concerned service. The Photographer does not have access to confidential payment informations communicated by the Buyer while finalizing his purchase on the site of the secure payment provider.
• Printing of the PhotographThe Photographer will print by his own means or will entrust the production of the print to his service provider (https://www.whitewall.com/fr/) depending on the medium chosen at the time of purchase. The service provider is responsible for making the print and sending it to the Buyer.
• Printing time and shippingIn the event that The Photographer does not print his works himself, the printing and shipping of the Photograph is made by the external service provider chosen by the Photographer. The average shipping times mentioned are for information only. The Photographer cannot be held responsible for any delays due to the carrier. If the Buyer wishes to report a particular emergency, he is invited to contact the Photographer in advance to find out about the possibilities of emergency printing and shipping, as well as any additional costs that this request may entail. 
Sending the certificate of authenticityWhen the Buyer has chosen an art print, numbered and signed by the Photographer in a series of 30 copies maximum, he will also receive a certificate of authenticity sent by the Photographer himself. The Buyer is informed that the conservation of the certificate will allow him to prove the authenticity of the work.
Precautions for useWhat ever the medium chosen, photographic prints are sensitive to direct sunlight. The photographer advises against hanging them in direct sunlight, as well as in a potentially humid room (bathroom, kitchen, etc.). Prints are available on substrates suitable for indoor use. No guarantee can be given for hangings outside, even sheltered from bad weather and under protected space.
Issues when receiving the printAny issue when receiving the print must be notified by the within 48 hours of receipt of the print, at moc.liamg%40lanoitanretni.sotohp.sirhcIf possible, he should attach photographs of the print and/or its packaging, showing the damage noted. In the event that the photographer does not print his works himself, The Photographer will contact the service provider to whom he has entrusted the production of the print, so that a solution can be found as soon as possible. To speed up the processing of the problem, the Photographer may encourage direct communication between the Buyer and the service provider while monitoring the progress of the processing of the file.
Any print that: - would not be in conformity with the work ordered,- is defective or has been damaged during transport,must be returned to the service provider in the terms and conditions communicated by the Photographer and the service provider and in the original packaging.
Right of withdrawalIn accordance with the French Consumer Code (Art. L221‑18 et seq.), purchases made by a consumer from a professional seller established within the European Economic Area (member countries of the European Union, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein) are generally subject to a 14-day withdrawal period starting from the receipt of the product, during which the consumer can exercise their right of withdrawal without providing any reason and without penalty. However, since the offered prints (with or without specific frames or supports) are custom-made or personalized creations (whether limited editions or specific formats), the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised. No returns, exchanges, or refunds will be accepted for these orders.
Professional ClientsIf the buyer is a company or a professional, the right of withdrawal does not apply.
Intellectual PropertyIn accordance with Article L111-3 of the French Intellectual Property Code, the European and international treaties, ownership of the prit of a work does not entail transfer of copyright on it. Therefore, whether it is an art print within the meaning of tax law, the Buyer is not entitled to reproduce the work on any medium and for any purpose whatsoever. Any unauthorized reproduction would constitute an infringement, liable to prosecution and conviction, within the meaning of Articles L122-4 and L335-2 of the French Intellectual Property Code.
Personal InformationsThe informations transmitted by the Buyer during his purchase will not be transferred by the Photographer to third parties, in any form or for any reason whatsoever. For any request to access, modify or delete personal data, the Buyer will send an eMail to moc.liamg%40lanoitanretni.sotohp.sirhc The Photographer has no access to any payment data communicated by the Buyer to the external secure payment provider (Paypal or Stripe).
Applicable lawThese GTC are subject to French law. Any dispute relating to their interpretation or execution shall fall within the jurisdiction of the French courts, determined in accordance with the French Code of Judicial Organisation and French laws, in particular the Intellectual Property Code when it concerns a dispute relating to the photographer's copyright.