Legal Notice, Auction Terms, Refund Policy, and Shipping Costs

1. Legal Information

This website, delauretisart.com, is owned and operated by De Lauretis Art, with registered office at Via Gramsci – 64024 Notaresco (TE), Italy. The sale of artworks is conducted in compliance with Italian and European e-commerce regulations, including consumer protection and distance selling laws (Legislative Decree 206/2005 – Consumer Code, EU Regulation 2016/679 – GDPR).

2. Intellectual Property

All artworks, images, texts, and content on this website are the exclusive property of their respective authors and are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. Any reproduction, distribution, or use without written authorization is prohibited.

3. Product Descriptions

Each artwork comes with a detailed description (technique, dimensions, materials, frame if applicable, etc.). Images are as accurate as possible, but slight color differences may result from photographic lighting or monitor calibration.

4. Prices and Payments

All prices are in Euros (€) and, unless otherwise stated, include VAT. Payment is accepted through secure systems (PayPal). The artwork purchase is confirmed only upon receipt of payment.

5. Auction Rules

• No fixed deadline: each auction is automatically extended until someone wins the artwork.

• There is a hidden minimum price for each artwork that must be reached for the bid to be valid.

• Bids are private and not visible to other participants. Only you can view your bid from the Account page, if registered.

• The price shown on the page is a market estimate: it represents neither a minimum price nor a final sale value.

• Only payment confirms the purchase: until then, other users can continue to make offers.

• If you purchase more than one artwork, you pay for only one shipping.

• If you’re not satisfied with the artwork, you can return it:
  Read the terms and conditions.

6. Shipping and Delivery

Orders are processed within 3-7 business days after payment confirmation. Shipping times vary depending on the destination.
You will receive the tracking code as soon as the artwork is handed over to the courier.

Shipping costs shown in the table are approximate.
The exact amount will be calculated after the artwork is awarded, based on the destination, dimensions, and specific characteristics.
Discounts for multiple purchases are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

7. Right of Withdrawal, Returns, and Refunds

In accordance with European regulations (Directive 2011/83/EU), you have the right to withdraw from the purchase within 14 days of delivery, without having to provide a reason.

Return conditions:

• The artwork must be returned intact, undamaged, and in its original packaging.
• Return shipping costs are borne by the buyer.
• The refund will be issued within 7 business days of receipt and inspection of the returned artwork.

Exceptions: Custom-made or personalized artworks are excluded from the right of withdrawal, unless they arrive damaged or defective.

8. Damaged Artworks

In case of damage during transport, please report it within 48 hours of delivery by sending detailed photos of the artwork and packaging to info@delauretisart.com. You will receive return instructions.