Legal notice

Legal Notice — Art By Jodi Arias

Art By Jodi Arias (“the Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates this Shopify‑hosted website and all related services. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the following legal notices, disclaimers, and conditions.

1. Intellectual Property Notice

All artwork, images, graphics, designs, text, product descriptions, and other content displayed on this website are the exclusive property of Art By Jodi Arias unless otherwise stated. Such content is protected under applicable U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

2. No Unauthorized Use

Any unauthorized use of this website, its content, or its services—including scraping, data mining, automated access, or reproduction of artwork—is strictly prohibited and may result in civil or criminal liability.

3. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information presented on this website; however, we do not warrant that product descriptions, pricing, availability, or other content is error‑free, complete, or current. We reserve the right to correct errors, update information, or modify content at any time without prior notice.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Art By Jodi Arias shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website, including but not limited to technical issues, service interruptions, unauthorized access, data loss, or reliance on website content. Your use of this website is at your sole risk.

5. Third‑Party Services

This website may integrate or link to third‑party platforms, payment processors, or applications. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third‑party service. Your use of such services is governed by the respective third‑party’s terms.

6. Compliance With Applicable Law

By using this website, you agree to comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws, including intellectual property regulations and online commerce requirements.

7. Governing Law

This Legal Notice, and any disputes arising from your use of this website, shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles.

8. Right to Modify

We reserve the right to amend, update, or modify this Legal Notice at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.

9. Art Authenticity & Representation

All artwork sold through Art By Jodi Arias is represented in good faith as accurately as possible based on the information available at the time of listing. Unless expressly stated otherwise, each piece is an original creation or an authorized reproduction associated with the artist.

Customers acknowledge that:

- Artistic variations in color, texture, shading, or scale are inherent and do not constitute defects.  

- Certificates of authenticity, when provided, are issued exclusively by Art By Jodi Arias and do not imply third‑party appraisal or valuation.  

- Artistic interpretation is subjective; no warranties are made regarding perceived meaning, emotional impact, or market value.  

- Authenticity challenges must be supported by clear, objective evidence and submitted in writing. We reserve sole discretion in determining resolution.

We expressly disclaim responsibility for third‑party assertions regarding authenticity, authorship, valuation, or provenance unless explicitly provided by us in writing.

10. Provenance Disclaimer

Provenance information is provided only to the extent available and verifiable at the time of sale. Unless expressly stated, we do not guarantee historical ownership records, prior custodianship, exhibition history, or third‑party authentication.

Customers acknowledge that:

- Provenance may be incomplete.  

- Absence of provenance does not imply lack of authenticity.  

- Provided documentation reflects information available at the time of listing.

We make no warranties regarding completeness or future verification of provenance. Disputes must be supported by objective evidence and will be evaluated at our discretion.

11. Limited Edition & Signed Works

Certain artworks may be designated as limited edition, signed, or specially issued.

Customers agree that:

- Limited edition numbers reflect sequence within a series but do not imply creation order or comparative value.  

- Signatures are authenticated solely by Art By Jodi Arias.  

- Limited edition status does not grant reproduction or licensing rights.  

- Minor variations between pieces in a series are normal and not defects.  

- Disputes regarding numbering, signatures, or series composition require objective evidence and will be resolved at our discretion.

12. Restriction on Third‑Party Authentication Challenges

Art By Jodi Arias is the sole authority regarding authenticity, origin, and classification of artwork sold through this website.

Customers agree that:

- Third‑party appraisers, dealers, evaluators, or online commentators have no standing to challenge authenticity or provenance.  

- External opinions are non‑binding and carry no legal weight.  

- We are not obligated to respond to or recognize third‑party authenticity challenges.  

- Authenticity disputes will only be considered when submitted directly by the purchasing customer with objective evidence.  

- Third‑party opinions cannot be used to demand refunds, replacements, or rescission of sale.