GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
OF PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS ON : https://www.chris-photos-international.eu
The present general terms and conditions of sale govern sales made from the website https://www.chris-photos-international-shop.com (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, Siret 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").
Majority
The 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 account
The 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©gmail.com.
Prints offered for sale
The photographs are proposed as Art prints according to the french fiscal law (series of 30, 20 or 10 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 website (fr) : https://entreprendre.service-public.gouv.fr/vosdroits/F32914
Description of works and medias
The 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
• Payment
No 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 Photograph
The Photographer will then entrust the production of the print to his service provider (WHITEWALL) 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 shipping
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 authenticity
When the Buyer has chosen an art print, numbered and signed by the Photographer in a series of 30, 20 or 10 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 use
Whatever 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 print
In case of any problem with the received print, the Buyer must inform the Photographer within 48 hours of receipt by email at: chris.photos.international@gmail.com
The Buyer is encouraged to attach, if possible, photographs of the print and/or its packaging showing any defects or damage observed. The Photographer will then contact the service provider responsible for producing the print to find a solution as quickly as possible. To expedite the process, the Photographer may facilitate direct communication between the Buyer and the service provider while monitoring the progress of the case.
Return of the Work
Only works that:
- do not conform to the ordered creation, or present a defect or have been damaged during transport must be returned to the service provider according to the conditions and instructions provided by the Photographer, and in the original packaging.
Right of Withdrawal
In accordance with the French Consumer Code (Art. L221‑18 et seq.), the right of withdrawal normally allows a consumer to cancel a purchase within 14 days from the receipt of a product. However, the offered prints (with or without frames or specific supports) are custom-made or personalized creations (limited editions or specific formats), and therefore the right of withdrawal cannot be exercised. No returns, exchanges, or refunds will be accepted for these orders.
Professional Clients
If the buyer is a company or a professional, the right of withdrawal does not apply.
Intellectual Property
In 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 Informations
The 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 chris.photos.international@gmail.com
The Photographer has no access to any payment data communicated by the Buyer to the external secure payment provider (Paypal or Stripe).
Applicable law
These 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.
Privacy Policy – GDPR (Contractual Version)
Christophe Resseguier (CHRIS-PHOTOS-INTERNATIONAL), self-employed under SIRET number 38900752700028, with registered office at 9 rue Françisque Poulbot, 81000 Albi, France, reachable at chris.photos.international@gmail.com
, is responsible for the processing of personal data collected on this website, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
The collected data, including first and last name, address, email, IP address, and order or purchase information, are strictly necessary for:
- order management,
- product delivery,
- invoicing,
- customer service,
- user account management.
This processing is based on the performance of the contract and legal obligations.
Orders are processed through the website, with payments securely handled by PayPal and Stripe. CHRIS-PHOTOS-INTERNATIONAL does not store any banking data. The website is hosted by OVH in France. Transfers of data outside the European Union are protected by safeguards in accordance with the GDPR.
Data is retained only for the time strictly necessary to achieve these purposes:
- 10 years for invoicing data, in compliance with legal obligations,
- 3 years for inactive accounts.
The website does not use advertising cookies or external tracking tools (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, etc.). Only technical cookies essential for the operation of the online store are used (cart, session, authentication).
In accordance with Articles 12 to 22 of the GDPR, every individual has the right to access, correct, delete, object to, restrict, and port their personal data. These rights can be exercised by contacting chris.photos.international.shop@gmail.com
Individuals may also file a complaint with the CNIL: www.cnil.fr
Data is protected by technical and organizational measures in accordance with Article 32 of the GDPR to ensure security and confidentiality.