Legal

• These policies apply to all orders and commissions placed with Josephine Dessine.
• By placing an order, you confirm that you have read and agreed to the policies below.
  For any questions before ordering, please contact: info@josephinedessine.com
  

• A contract between you and Josephine Dessine is formed once an order has been accepted.
• Prices and availability may change without notice.
• Delivery charges may apply where relevant.
• Estimated delivery dates are provided as guidance only. The studio cannot be held responsible for delays caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control.
  

• Invoices are payable within 30 days, unless otherwise agreed.
• All bank charges are the responsibility of the payer.
• Ownership of artwork and products remains with Josephine Dessine until full payment has been received.
• A deposit may be required before work begins.
  

• Every effort is made to ensure that product descriptions and images are accurate. However, descriptions are intended as guidance only and colours may vary slightly depending on screen settings.

• All artwork created by Josephine Dessine remains the copyright of the artist.
• For commercial commissions, the commissioner is granted a licence to use the artwork only for the agreed purpose outlined in the commission.
• Any additional use — including reproduction, advertising, merchandise, packaging, resale, or distribution — requires a new written agreement and may incur additional licensing fees.
• The licence becomes valid only once payment has been received in full.
  

• Private commissions are licensed for personal use only.
• Artwork may not be reproduced, resold, licensed, or used commercially without written permission.
• Commercial use requires a separate agreement and licensing fee.
  

• The commission fee includes the number of revisions agreed in the brief. Additional revisions or changes to the original brief may incur additional charges.
  

If a commission is cancelled:

• 25% of the fee before rough sketches
• 50% of the fee after rough sketches
• 100% of the fee after final artwork has been delivered
  

• During a commission, timely feedback helps ensure the project runs smoothly.
• If the commissioner becomes unresponsive for 30 days or more, the project may be considered cancelled. Any work completed up to that point will be invoiced.
  

• Unless otherwise agreed, Josephine Dessine reserves the right to display completed artwork in portfolios, social media, exhibitions, and promotional materials.
• Where artwork is displayed publicly, the artist retains the right to be credited as the creator.
  

• Artwork created by Josephine Dessine may not be used in connection with artificial intelligence, machine learning systems, or training datasets without written permission.
  

• These policies are governed by the laws of England and Wales.