TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE (TCS)

Artmaster.fr Platform

Article 1 – Purpose

These General Terms and Conditions of Sale (GTC) govern the conditions of use of the artmaster.fr platform, the terms of connection between artists and buyers, as well as the procedures for the sale of artworks offered through the platform operated by SAS 9 Vies.

Article 2 – Status and Role of the Platform

Artmaster.fr is an online platform within the meaning of Article L.111-7 of the French Consumer Code.

SAS 9 Vies acts exclusively as:

• an operator of a digital platform;
• a technical intermediary connecting artists and buyers;
• an intermediary in the payment process through an approved payment service provider.

SAS 9 Vies is not the owner of the artworks offered for sale and does not act as the seller.

The sales contract is concluded directly between the buyer and the seller (artist or art professional).

SAS 9 Vies provides artwork promotion, visibility among collectors, commercialisation through Artmaster.fr, and support in the commercial relationship between the parties.

Article 3 – Products

The artworks offered on Artmaster.fr are presented under the responsibility of the seller.

The seller guarantees:

• the authenticity of the artwork;
• its availability;
• the accuracy of the published information;
• compliance with applicable laws;
• respect for third-party rights.

Information relating to artworks, including descriptions, dimensions, techniques used, origin, and characteristics, is provided under the responsibility of the seller.

Each artwork sold must be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the artist.

Article 4 – Prices

Artwork prices are determined by sellers according to the terms provided in the cooperation agreement.

Prices are displayed in euros:

• including all taxes (TTC);
• or excluding taxes (HT) when the seller benefits from a VAT exemption regime.

The applicable tax regime is specified by the seller.

The SAS 9 Vies commission applies in accordance with Article 7 of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Article 5 – Orders

Any order placed through the platform implies full and unconditional acceptance of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale.

The sale contract is concluded directly between the buyer and the seller upon confirmation of the order through the platform.

SAS 9 Vies acts solely as an intermediary within the transaction.

Article 6 – Payment

Payment is made through the platform at the time the order is placed.

Funds are collected:

• either by an approved payment service provider;
• or by SAS 9 Vies as part of the payment process on behalf of the seller.

Payment to the seller is made according to the conditions provided in the cooperation agreement, after confirmation of shipment of the artwork and in accordance with the applicable transaction deadlines.

The amount paid to the seller corresponds to the sale price minus the commission due to SAS 9 Vies.

Article 7 – Commission

In consideration of the promotion, visibility, commercialisation, and support services provided by SAS 9 Vies, a commission of thirty percent (30%) applies to each sale completed through Artmaster.fr.

The commission is calculated:

• on the amount excluding VAT (HT) when VAT applies;
• or on the total amount when the seller is exempt from VAT.

Article 8 – Delivery

The artwork is shipped directly by the seller to the buyer.

The seller is solely responsible for:

• packaging adapted to the nature of the artwork;
• protection of the artwork during transport;
• choice of carrier;
• shipping deadlines;
• any applicable insurance;
• proper completion of delivery.

SAS 9 Vies does not participate in logistics, storage, or transportation of artworks.

The seller provides SAS 9 Vies with the information required to monitor the order, including proof of shipment and tracking number.

Article 9 – Right of Withdrawal

In accordance with applicable law, the buyer has a period of fourteen (14) days to exercise the right of withdrawal, except where legal exceptions apply.

The artwork must be returned to the seller according to the procedures communicated to the buyer.

The artwork must be returned in its original condition and with all elements provided upon delivery.

SAS 9 Vies assists communication between the buyer and the seller during the return process.

Article 10 – Disputes and Mediation

Disputes relating to the sale of an artwork are handled directly between the seller and the buyer.

SAS 9 Vies may assist in facilitating communication between the parties, without replacing the seller and without any obligation to achieve a specific outcome.

Article 11 – Liability

SAS 9 Vies shall not be held liable for:

• the content of listings published by sellers;
• the accuracy of information relating to artworks;
• the conformity or authenticity of artworks;
• the performance of the sales contract concluded between seller and buyer;
• incidents related to transportation.

SAS 9 Vies does not participate in the creation, storage, or shipment of artworks.

Article 12 – Personal Data

Personal data is processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy available on artmaster.fr.

Article 13 – Applicable Law

These General Terms and Conditions of Sale are governed by French law.

Article 14 – Contact

Email: artmaster.fr@gmail.com

Phone: +33 658 88 73 53

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE (GTCU)

Article 1 – Purpose

These General Terms and Conditions of Use govern the use of the artmaster.fr platform.

Article 2 – Access