Terms & Conditions

**Terms and Conditions**  

Scardina Fine Art  

Last Updated: August 26, 2026 

By using www.scardinafineart.com (the “Site”) or placing an order, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

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Important Note About Original Oil Paintings:

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Original oil paintings are hand-painted works created with thick impasto, visible brushstrokes, texture, and layered color that give each piece its unique character and depth. These physical qualities may not be fully captured in digital photographs or on-screen reproductions. Colors may appear slightly different depending on the limitations of various digital technologies used in the production and transmittal of images, including but not limited to your monitor calibration, lighting conditions, and viewing distance. Subtle details, texture, and the true vibrancy of the paint are best appreciated in person. The artwork you receive will be the same piece shown in the photographs on the website. 

1. General

Scardina Fine Art is a sole proprietorship owned and operated in the State of Florida, U.S.A.

2. Products & Pricing

- All prices are in U.S. dollars (USD) and exclude Florida sales tax (applied at checkout where required), shipping, and any international customs duties.

- I reserve the right to correct pricing errors or modify prices at any time. If an error affects your order, I will give you the option to cancel or proceed at the correct price.

3. Ordering & Payment

- You must be at least 18 years old to place an order.

- Payment is securely processed via third-party PCI-compliant processors. I never store your full credit card information.

- Florida sales tax will be added for shipments delivered to Florida addresses as required by Florida law.

4. Shipping & Delivery

- Shipping rates and estimated times are shown at checkout.

- Original artworks and framed pieces are packed with reasonable care and shipped fully insured.

- Title and risk of loss pass to you when the artwork is handed to the mail carrier (for shipped items) or when you take physical possession (local pickup).

5. Returns & Refunds

A. Open-Edition Prints & Merchandise

- Unused, undamaged open-edition prints and merchandise may be returned within 14 days of delivery for a refund of the item price. Buyer pays return shipping unless the item arrived damaged or was not as described.

- Open the package and photograph any damage before discarding packing materials.

B. Original Artworks & Limited-Edition Prints

- All sales are final except (1) in cases of damage in transit, (2) or cancellation prior to shipment.

- If damaged, notify me within 7 days of delivery with clear photos of the artwork and the packaging. I will arrange repair, replacement, or full refund (including return shipping costs).

C. Refund Process

- Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 14 business days of receiving the returned item and approving a damage claim; or in the event of order cancellation prior to shipping.

6. Authenticity & Editioning

- Every original artwork is signed and certified of as authentic.

- Limited-edition prints are produced only in the stated quantity. I reserve the right to create a small number of artist’s proofs (typically ≤10% of the edition) for archival or exhibition purposes.

7. Intellectual Property

- Purchase of physical artwork does **not** transfer copyright or reproduction rights.

- I (the artist) retain all copyright and reproduction rights in perpetuity unless expressly transferred in a separate written agreement.

- You may display the physical artwork publicly or privately for non-commercial purposes.

8. Cancellations

- Orders may be cancelled before they ship.

- Once shipped, the standard return policy above applies.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY FLORIDA LAW, YOU AGREE THAT SCARDINA FINE ART SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. BY PATRONIZING THIS WEBSITE YOU AGREE THAT, IN NO EVENT SHALL MY TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE ITEM.

10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your purchase shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Palm Beach County, Florida. You consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in those courts.

11. Chargebacks, Disputes, and Fraudulent Orders

I fully cooperate with payment processors and card issuers on legitimate disputes. However, purchasing artwork and then initiating a chargeback or dispute while keeping the artwork constitutes theft by fraud under Florida law (Fla. Stat. § 812.014) and may also violate federal mail/wire-fraud statutes.

If you file a chargeback or claim “unauthorized transaction” or “item not received” after the tracking shows successful delivery (or after you have taken possession), I will:

1. Provide the card issuer or platform with full evidence of shipment/delivery, signed proof of receipt (when available), and all order communication.

2. Pursue recovery of the artwork and all associated costs (including return shipping, administrative fees, and reasonable attorney fees).

3. Report the incident to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), and the cardholder’s issuing bank for suspected fraud.

4. Permanently ban the individual and any associated accounts or shipping addresses from future purchases.

12. Changes to These Terms

I may update these Terms at any time. The new version will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact

Contact me via Instagram @ScardinaFineArt, or via the site's Contact Form if it is available. 

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