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Terms and conditions

1 Guarantee of authenticity
Vintage posters, signs, enamels, and artworks from Galerie 1 2 3, are original with guaranteed authenticity. Every poster comes with a certificate of authenticity (IVPDA standards).


2 Description
2.1 Poster condition
The following international codes are used to describe the conservation condition of our posters:
A+/ A / A- / B+ / B / B- / C / D

2.2 Poster restoration and conservation (museum mountings or linen-backing).
Posters are mounted and restored by using reversible techniques and by choosing most excellent materials (acid free).

  • Museum mounting on linen (superior quality cotton canvas with acid free Canson paper)
  • Museum mounting on Japan «Bolloré» thin paper
  • Mounting on soft linen

2.3 Poster’s size
The size is indicated approximately in both centimetres and inches. Width x height, to a precision of +/- 1 cm (0.4 inches)

2.4 Poster’s printing technique
In the condition report, the following terms are used as printing technique:

  • Lithograph on stone (lithograph on limestone)
  • Offset

  • Heliography
  • Serigraphy
  • Other techniques (mixed techniques)

In some cases, the exact printing technique cannot be exactly determined: it could be a mixture of techniques. In case of doubt, the technique will be described as "other technique".

2.5 Poster Images on the Internet website
The quality, color and definition of the pictures published in the Galerie 1 2 3 website may change, depending on the screen settings, software, or other factors.

A image with better resolution can be supplied as a complement to the description of the poster’s condition report, on demand.

2.6 Liability
Poster description is made as accurately as possible and to the best of our knowledge. The Gallery cannot be held liable for omissions or errors in the condition report.

3 Shipment
We ship worldwide with a new automatic billing of shipping costs

* read more about shipment and exception >


4 Insurance
Galerie 1 2 3 insures posters until delivery, if sent by Fedex. In case of damage due to transportation, the buyer must immediately contact Galerie 1 2 3 and report any concern related to the parcel.


5 Custom Fees & Taxes
To ensure proper custom clearance, Galerie 1 2 3 draws up all the usual documents that are necessary for the customs. Custom fees, importation taxes (such as VAT paid in the destination country) are collected by customs via the courier and are charged to the client.
Galerie 1 2 3 is not responsible for any delays due to customs controls and/or the payment of theses taxes.

European Economic Area (EEA)
As Switzerland is not part of the EEA, EEA countries importations tax (VAT) will be applied according to the custom regulations of each EEA member.

United Kingdom
United Kingdom customs usually tax imports of works of art (original, pre-1973) at 5% of the value of the work. Galerie 1 2 3 will issue a declaration to this effect.
Please note that VAT and any handling fees, customs/import duties and taxes are to be paid by the buyer.

USA
New customs regulations for goods entering the United States.
In order for us to be able to ship your poster(s) to the United States, we need to provide the US Customs with some documentation. We thank you for reading the following instructions carefully.

a- Please provide us with:
- your US ID number or
- your TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) or
- your SSN (Social Security Number) or
- your IRS number (Internal Revenue Service, FIN, GST, RFC) or
- your Business US Tax number, if you are an established trader or business

This information will expedite customs clearance.

b- Probably you will need to complete a GBP Form 5106:

Via FedEx, the Department of Homeland Security, US Customs and Border Protection will ask you to provide a GBP Form 5106.
We will send you this form as an attachment in advance. On request, you can then complete it and send it back to FedEx.

c- The following taxes will have to be paid:


- New customs import taxes. Actually 10%.
The rate of these new taxes is unclear, especially for original works of art.
The percentage of these taxes can change rapidly depending on decisions made by the US government.

- Under the Patriot Act, the Department of Homeland Security may charge you $45 for the customs declaration.

- All purchases are subject to State tax, if applicable.

- These tax will have to be paid to FedEx to clear the importation in the US territory

These taxes are your responsibility and must be paid directly to FedEx.
Galerie 1 2 3 is not responsible for any delays due to customs clearance and/or payment of these taxes.
We hope that this information will assist you in the smooth importation of your poster(s).

6 Sale and cancellation
The online payment is a finalised contract of sale. The amount paid remains due.
A cancellation can be requested by the customer who argues that there has been an error within 24 hours of payment. The Gallery has the freedom to refuse or accept the cancellation of the order, if the shipment is not yet effective, and only in this case. The Gallery will make a refund to the customer's card, after deduction of the credit card collection fees (3.5%) and deduction of the administrative costs incurred (maximum CHF 100.-). In extreme cases, a compensation for loss of offer and sales opportunity may be retained, e.g. immediately after a newsletter or at the launch of an exhibition.

Offers:
Our offers are valid for 30 days. Prices are subject to revision.


7 Return Policy
In case you are not satisfied by your purchase, you have the right to return it in exchange of a merchandise credit (the value of the purchase less the expenses i.e. return packing fee credit card fee, VAT, etc..)

If there is proof of a discrepancy between the condition report and the actual condition, Galerie 1 2 3 will pay for any additional fees.
 In any case, the buyer must inform Galerie 1 2 3 of any anomalies within 3 days of having received the purchase in order to return it.

8 Email & newsletter
Each online buyer must give an e-mail address to complete a transaction and to ensure follow-up until delivery. By doing so, the buyer agrees to receive our newsletter. It is possible to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time with a simple click.


9 Privacy policy
All personal details are treated in strict confidentiality and are not transmitted to a third party.


10 Accepting terms and conditions
All transactions are governed by the present terms and conditions and imply their enforcement.


11 Governing Law
Geneva, Switzerland. French version as legal reference.