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Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: August 22, 2026

 

 

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE. This document constitutes a legally binding agreement between you and Paul Lilley, the owner and operator of paullilleyart.com. By accessing or using this website in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions in their entirety. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue your use of this website immediately.

 

1. INTRODUCTION & ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

 

1.1   Agreement to Terms. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at paullilleyart.com (the "Site"), including all content, features, products, and services offered through the Site. By accessing or using the Site in any way — whether as a visitor, customer, or registered user — you agree to be legally bound by these Terms.

1.2   Effective Date. These Terms are effective as of August 14, 2026, and apply to all use of the Site on or after that date.

1.3   Scope of Application. These Terms apply to all visitors, customers, and users of the Site, regardless of whether they make a purchase or create an account. Accessing any portion of the Site constitutes acceptance of these Terms in full.

1.4   Refusal of Terms. If you do not agree to any part of these Terms, you must immediately cease all use of the Site and refrain from accessing it in the future. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of any modifications to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those modifications.

2. DEFINITIONS

 

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the following definitions shall apply:

2.1   "Site" means the website located at paullilleyart.com, including all pages, subpages, content, features, and services made available through that domain.

2.2   "We," "Us," "Our," or "Operator" means Paul Lilley, an individual artist and the sole owner and operator of paullilleyart.com.

2.3   "User," "You," or "Your" means any individual who accesses, browses, or otherwise uses the Site in any capacity, including but not limited to visitors and customers who purchase Products.

2.4   "Products" means all items offered for sale through the Site, including original artworks created by Paul Lilley.

2.5   "Third-Party Services" means the external platforms and service providers utilized in the operation of the Site, including but not limited to: Wix (website hosting platform), and Square (payment processing).

2.6   "Content" means all artwork, images, photographs, illustrations, text, graphics, logos, and other materials displayed on or accessible through the Site.

3. USE OF THE WEBSITE

 

3.1   Age Requirement. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age, or that you are using the Site with the knowledge, supervision, and express consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf. We do not knowingly collect information from or direct the Site to individuals under the age of 18.

3.2   Lawful Use. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations. You shall not use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Site.

3.3   Account Security. If you create an account on the Site, you are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your username and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

3.4   Prohibited Conduct. You agree that you will not, under any circumstances:

  • Use any automated tool, spider, scraper, robot, or other means to access, copy, index, or harvest data from the Site without our express written permission;

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, server, network, or system connected to the Site through hacking, password mining, or any other illicit means;

  • Upload, transmit, or distribute any malicious code, viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or any other software intended to damage or interfere with the operation of the Site or any user's device;

  • Engage in harassment, abusive behavior, threats, or defamatory conduct toward us or any other users;

  • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity;

  • Attempt to circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with any security features or access controls of the Site;

  • Use the Site for any fraudulent purpose or in furtherance of any illegal activity;

  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site or its Content without our express written authorization.

3.5   Termination of Access. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend or permanently terminate your access to the Site — with or without notice — for any violation of these Terms or for any conduct we determine to be harmful to the Site, its users, or our business interests.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

 

4.1   Ownership. All artwork, images, photographs, illustrations, text, graphics, logos, designs, and other Content displayed on or accessible through the Site are the exclusive intellectual property of Paul Lilley and are protected under the copyright laws of the United States, including but not limited to the Copyright Act of 1976 (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.), as well as applicable international intellectual property treaties and conventions. All rights are reserved.

4.2   Restrictions on Use. No artwork, image, text, logo, or other Content from this Site may be reproduced, distributed, publicly displayed, publicly performed, transmitted, modified, adapted, or used for any commercial purpose without the prior express written permission of Paul Lilley. Unauthorized use of any Content from this Site constitutes copyright infringement and may subject the infringing party to civil and criminal penalties under applicable law.

4.3   No Transfer of Rights Upon Purchase. The purchase of any Product from the Site — whether an original artwork or a print-on-demand item — conveys only the physical item (or, where applicable, the right to receive it). No purchase transfers any copyright, intellectual property right, license, trademark, or any other proprietary interest in the underlying artwork or Content to the buyer. The buyer has no right to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any purchased artwork beyond personal enjoyment of the physical item received.

4.4   Limited Personal License. Subject to your full compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the Content on the Site solely for your own personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not permit you to download (other than standard page caching), modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any Content obtained from the Site.

4.5   DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice. We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect all users of the Site to do the same. If you believe that any Content on the Site infringes your copyright, please provide us with written notice containing the following information, as required by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512):

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf;

  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;

  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, and information sufficient to locate the material on the Site;

  • Your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email address;

  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;

  • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

DMCA notices should be sent to us at Paul@paullilleyart.com.

5. PRODUCTS & ORDERING

 

5a. General

5.1   Product Descriptions and Accuracy. We make every effort to describe and display our Products as accurately as possible, including descriptions, dimensions, and images. However, we do not warrant that product descriptions, images, or other Content on the Site are entirely accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free. Colors of Products as displayed on the Site may vary from actual colors depending on your monitor, screen settings, and calibration. For print-on-demand items, slight variations in color and print output may also occur between production runs.

5.2   Availability and Pricing. We reserve the right, at any time, to modify, limit, discontinue, or remove any Product from the Site without prior notice. All prices are subject to change without notice. We also reserve the right to limit the quantities of any Product we offer. Listing a Product on the Site does not constitute a guarantee of its availability.

5b. Square Payment Processing

5.3   Payment Processor. All payments made through the Site are processed securely by Square, Inc. ("Square"), a third-party payment processor. By completing a purchase on the Site, you agree to Square's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, available at squareup.com. We do not collect, store, or have access to your full credit card or debit card information. All payment data is handled directly by Square in accordance with applicable data security standards.

5.4   Currency. All prices listed on the Site are in United States Dollars (USD). International customers are responsible for any currency conversion fees charged by their financial institution.

5.5   Order Cancellation by Us. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to cancel or refuse any order at any time, including after an order confirmation has been sent. We may do so in cases of pricing errors, product unavailability, suspected fraudulent activity, or any other reason we deem appropriate. In such cases, any payment collected will be promptly refunded to the original payment method.

5.6   Chargebacks and Disputes. If you have a concern or dispute regarding a charge from the Site, you must contact us directly at Paul@paullilleyart.com prior to initiating a chargeback or payment dispute with your bank or card issuer. We are committed to resolving disputes quickly and in good faith. Initiating a chargeback without first attempting resolution with us may result in your account being suspended and your ability to make future purchases being terminated.

6. SHIPPING & DELIVERY

 

6.1   Estimated Shipping Times. Estimated shipping times are provided at checkout as a courtesy and are based on information provided by third-party carriers. These estimates are not guarantees of delivery dates. Actual delivery times may vary based on carrier volume, weather, geographic location, and other factors outside our control.

6.2   Carrier Delays. We are not responsible for shipping delays caused by carriers, postal services, weather events, natural disasters, or any other circumstances beyond our reasonable control. Once an item has been handed off to the carrier, shipping is governed by the carrier's terms and timelines.

6.3   Risk of Loss. Risk of loss and title for Products pass to you upon our (or Printful's, for print-on-demand items) delivery of the item to the designated carrier. We are not responsible for items that are lost, stolen, or damaged after handoff to the carrier, though we will make reasonable efforts to assist you in filing a claim with the carrier where applicable.

6.4   Alaska, Hawaii & International Orders. Orders for delivery to Alaska, Hawaii, or outside the United States require prior shipping arrangements. Please contact us before purchasing. We will determine the applicable shipping cost and provide an invoice through Square. International customers are responsible for any applicable customs duties, import taxes, tariffs, brokerage fees, or other government-imposed charges associated with their shipment. These charges are not included in the quoted shipping cost unless expressly stated otherwise.

7. RETURNS, REFUNDS & EXCHANGES

 

7.1 Original Artworks — All Sales Final — keep, although we may want to reconcile its damaged-in-transit wording with the shipping/insurance procedure we just established.

7.2 Refund Processing — this is actually numbered 7.4 in Tim's document (the non-eligible-return provision is 7.5 in the uploaded version). Refund processing could still be useful if Paul ever approves a refund: refunds go back to the original payment method and may take up to 10 business days.

7.3   Refund Processing. Refunds that are approved will be issued to the original payment method used at the time of purchase. Please allow up to ten (10) business days for the refund to appear in your account, depending on your financial institution's processing times.

8. DISCLAIMERS

 

8.1   "As Is" Basis. THE SITE AND ALL OF ITS CONTENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.2   No Warranty of Uninterrupted Service. We do not warrant that the Site will be available at all times, that access will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Site or the servers that make it available are free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components. You assume full responsibility for any costs associated with the servicing, repair, or correction of your equipment arising from your use of the Site.

8.3   Informational Purposes Only. Any descriptions, statements, or representations regarding artworks on the Site — including those relating to the artwork's subject matter, materials, provenance, or cultural significance — are provided for informational and descriptive purposes only. Nothing on the Site constitutes a professional appraisal, valuation, or investment advice regarding artwork. We make no representations as to the investment value or future appreciation of any artwork purchased through the Site.

8.4   Third-Party Websites. The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including the websites of our Third-Party Service providers. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content, practices, or policies of any third-party websites and accept no responsibility or liability for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. The inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement of that website or its operator.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

 

9.1   Exclusion of Consequential Damages. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PAUL LILLEY AND PAULLILLEYART.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND — INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES — ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS, YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, OR ANY PRODUCTS PURCHASED THROUGH THE SITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

9.2   Cap on Liability. In any event, our total cumulative liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site — regardless of the form of action or the theory of liability — shall not exceed the total amount actually paid by you to us for the specific Product or service giving rise to the claim during the twelve (12) months preceding the date the claim arose.

9.3   Jurisdictional Variations. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liability for certain types of damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law.

10. INDEMNIFICATION

 

10.1   User Indemnification Obligation. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Paul Lilley and paullilleyart.com, and any of our agents, representatives, successors, and assigns, from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, proceedings, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your access to or use of the Site;

  • Your violation of any provision of these Terms;

  • Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right, including any intellectual property right, privacy right, or proprietary right;

  • Your misuse of any Content, Product, or service obtained through the Site;

  • Any content or information you submit, post, or transmit through the Site.

10.2   Cooperation. We reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us. You agree to cooperate fully with our defense of any such claim. You will not settle any such claim without our prior written consent.

11. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES & LINKS

 

11.1   Wix Hosting. The Site is hosted on the Wix platform, operated by Wix.com Ltd. The availability and functionality of the Site is dependent on Wix's infrastructure and services. Wix's Terms of Use and policies govern the hosting and platform services. We are not responsible for any interruptions, downtime, or issues arising from Wix's platform. More information is available at wix.com.

11.2   Square Payment Processing. Payment transactions on the Site are governed by Square's Terms of Service and applicable Square policies. By making a purchase, you agree to be bound by Square's terms as they apply to payment processing. We are not a party to the agreement between you and Square with respect to payment processing, and we are not responsible for Square's actions or omissions. More information is available at squareup.com.

11.3   External Links. The Site may contain links to websites operated by third parties. These links are provided solely for your convenience and reference. We do not control the content or operations of any external websites and do not endorse or make any representations about them. Your use of any linked website is at your own risk and subject to the terms and policies of that website.

12. PRIVACY

 

12.1   Privacy Policy. Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy carefully before using the Site.

12.2   Data Collection. We collect personal data only to the extent reasonably necessary to process your orders, communicate with you about your purchases, and operate and improve the Site. We do not collect personal information beyond what is necessary for these purposes.

12.3   No Sale of Personal Data. We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. Your personal information is yours, and we treat it with respect and care.

12.4   Sharing with Service Providers. We share your personal information with Square only to the extent necessary to complete your order transactions and fulfill your purchases. These providers are contractually obligated to use your data solely for the purposes of completing the services they provide on our behalf and are not authorized to use it for their own independent marketing purposes.

13. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

 

13.1   Governing Law. These Terms and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, your use of the Site, or your purchase of Products through the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

13.2   Jurisdiction and Venue. You irrevocably agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Maine. You hereby consent and submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purpose of litigating any such action or proceeding and waive any objection to the laying of venue in such courts.

13.3   Jury Trial Waiver. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE.

13.4   No Class Actions. You agree that any dispute arising under or relating to these Terms shall be resolved on an individual basis only. You expressly waive any right to bring or participate in any class action, collective action, consolidated action, or representative proceeding of any kind. All disputes must be brought in your individual capacity and not as part of a class or group.

13.5   Informal Resolution. Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, the parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at Paul@paullilleyart.com. We will endeavor to address your concern within a reasonable time.

14. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

 

14.1   Right to Modify. We reserve the right to update, revise, amend, or replace any part of these Terms at any time and at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will post the updated Terms on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top of the document.

14.2   Notice of Changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. We encourage you to check this page regularly to stay informed of any changes. We may, but are not required to, provide additional notice of material changes through a notice on the Site or via email where we have your contact information.

14.3   Acceptance of Revised Terms. Your continued access to or use of the Site following the posting of any revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to be bound by those revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must immediately cease using the Site.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

 

15.1   Questions and Notices. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding these Terms and Conditions, or if you need to contact us for any purpose related to your use of the Site or a purchase you have made, please reach out to us using the information below:

 

Website Owner: Paul Lilley
Website: paullilleyart.com
Email: Paul@paullilleyart.com
Contact Page: https://paullilleyart.com/contact

 

15.2   Response Times. We will make every reasonable effort to respond to all inquiries in a timely manner. For order-related issues, please have your order number and contact information available when reaching out.

16. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

16.1   Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

16.2   Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if given in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Paul Lilley.

16.3   Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Paul Lilley with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Site and your use thereof.

16.4   No Agency. Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to create any partnership, joint venture, employment, franchise, or agency relationship between you and Paul Lilley. Neither party has authority to bind the other or to incur any obligation on the other's behalf.

16.5   Force Majeure. We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of war, strikes, government action, internet service interruptions, or failures of third-party service providers.

 

These Terms & Conditions were last updated on August 22, 2026.
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