Terms of Use

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WEBSITE USE 
www.ArtworkbySonja.com 


Welcome to Sonja Petersen's Art Website (www.artworkbysonja.com), a website owned and operated by Skyline Art, LLC DBA Artwork by Sonja. The terms and conditions stated below, along with the privacy policy identify what you, as a user of ArtworkBySonja.com (“you” or “User”) can expect from ArtworkBySonja.com, its parent, subsidiaries, and affiliates (together referred to herein as “sonjaart.com”) and what ArtworkbySonja.com in turn expects from Users. 

By browsing to and visiting any area on the ArtworkBySonja.com site, creating an account, making a purchase via the ArtworkBySonja.com site, downloading any free items, viewing any video, posting a comment, a User is deemed to have accepted the Terms of Use. If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and to follow all applicable laws, you should leave the ArtworkBySonja.com site immediately. 


THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF USE: 
The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.  


Neither ArtworkBySonja.com nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law. 

You must be the older of: (i) 18 years, or (ii) at least the age of majority in the jurisdiction where you reside and from which you use the Services on this website. Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.

This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to ArtworkBySonja.com, a subsidiary of Skyline Art, LLC. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics on this website. Reproduction is prohibited without express written permission from artist Sonja Petersen Cantu or her representatives at Skyline Art, LLC.

All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.

Unauthorized use of this website may give to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.

From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).

You may not create a link to this website from another website or document without Artwork by Sonja's prior written consent. Please contact Artwork by Sonja for permission to link to this website.

Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of United States of America.

PERSONAL INFORMATION 
We do not use, nor share your personal contact information for any reason other than to fulfil your request (such as to fill an order) or to respond to you, regarding the reason you contacted us. We do not share your information with any third party outside of our organization, other than as necessary to fulfil your request (such as to ship an order). Please read more of our privacy policy here.

Shipping

At Artwork by Sonja our goal is to offer you the best shipping options for your new artwork purchase.

    • Processing time: Order verification, customization, quality check and packaging. All orders are checked and confirmed within 24 hours after your order is placed. Inventory, such as ready-to-hang artworks or unframed prints, will be prepared for shipping. Custom artwork orders will be placed on the artist's commission calendar and the artist will be in contact about the completion timeframe.

    • Shipping time: This refers to the time it takes for items to be shipped from our studio to the destination. International delivery usually takes about 15–30 business days. U. S. orders are shipped via United States Postal Service and usually take between 2 and 14 days to arrive at their destination.  

    • Shipping costs: Costs may vary based on the size and weight of the artwork that you are purchasing. Please check shipping rates for each artwork. If purchasing more than one artwork, shipping weights will be combined. 

    • All orders are shipped from Sonja's studio within 2-4 days of order and will be shipped via USPS, please see options available at checkout. Our shipping methods are valid on orders placed by 4:00pm EST, Monday through Thursday, excluding national holidays. 

    • Local buyers to Central Virginia may pick up the artwork from the Fredericksburg area by contacting Sonja to arrange local delivery/pick up. All other artworks will be shipped to the address of your choice for the additional cost of shipping.

Return Policy

Returns accepted for 30 days

  • Shipping costs are non-refundable

  • 10% restocking fee

Retail artwork in web catalog: Please request additional photos or a video if you'd like to see more details about the artwork(s) before purchasing.

Custom artwork: Commissions are the creative result of our conversations about your proposed piece of art. In most cases, the artist is able to make small adjustments to your custom piece if you see something not quite right. The artist works to ensure that you are completely happy with your commissioned artwork.

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In the event that you are unhappy with your artwork purchase, you must notify us within 5 days of receipt of the artwork, and return the artwork within 30 days in the same condition that you received it. We will refund 90% of your purchase price upon 1) receipt of the item and 2) a full inspection of the artwork to ensure that it is unaltered or undamaged. Shipping fees are not refundable.

If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

  • Non-returnable items: 
    Gift cards 
    Downloadable digital products

Refunds (if applicable) 
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.

If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.

Late or missing refunds (if applicable) 
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account. Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.

Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.

If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund, please contact us at art@artworkbysonja.com.

Sale items (if applicable) 
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.

Exchanges (if applicable) 
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at art@artworkbysonja.com and send your item to: 17182 Perinchief Street, Ruther Glen, VA 22546.

Gifts 
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.

If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.

Shipping 
To return your product, you should mail your product to: 17182 Perinchief Street, Ruther Glen, VA 22546.

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

Privacy Statement

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SECTION 1 - WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?

When you purchase something from our store, as part of the buying and selling process, we collect the personal information you give us such as your name, address and email address. When you browse our store, we also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address in order to provide us with information that helps us learn about your browser and operating system. Email marketing (if applicable): With your permission, we may send you emails about our store, new products and other updates.

SECTION 2 - CONSENT

How do you get my consent? 
When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange for a delivery or return a purchase, we imply that you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific reason only. 
If we ask for your personal information for a secondary reason, like marketing, we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent, or provide you with an opportunity to say no.

How do I withdraw my consent? 
If after you opt-in, you change your mind, you may withdraw your consent for us to contact you, for the continued collection, use or disclosure of your information, at anytime, by contacting us at art@artworkbysonja.com or mailing us at: 
Artwork by Sonja 
17182 Perinchief Street 
Ruther Glen, VA 22546

SECTION 3 - DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required by law to do so or if you violate our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 - SQUARESPACE

Our store is hosted on Squarespace. They provide us with the online e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services to you. 

SECTION 5 - THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

In general, the third-party providers used by us will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide to us. However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies in respect to the information we are required to provide to them for your purchase-related transactions. For these providers, we recommend that you read their privacy policies so you can understand the manner in which your personal information will be handled by these providers. 
In particular, remember that certain providers may be located in or have facilities that are located a different jurisdiction than either you or us. So if you elect to proceed with a transaction that involves the services of a third-party service provider, then your information may become subject to the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which that service provider or its facilities are located. 


As an example, if you are located in Canada and your transaction is processed by a payment gateway located in the United States, then your personal information used in completing that transaction may be subject to disclosure under United States legislation, including the Patriot Act. Once you leave our store’s website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or our website’s Terms of Service.

Links 
When you click on links on our store, they may direct you away from our site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy statements.

SECTION 6 - SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to make sure it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed. If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored with a AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional generally accepted industry standards.

SECTION 7 - COOKIES

Here is a list of cookies that we use.

SECTION 8 - AGE OF CONSENT

By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.

SECTION 9 - CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it. 
If our store is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners so that we may continue to sell products to you.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, register a complaint, or simply want more information contact our Privacy Compliance Officer at art@artworkbysonja.com or by mail at 
Artwork by Sonja 
[Re: Privacy Compliance Officer] 
17182 Perinchief Street, Ruther Glen, VA 22546 
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