Terms and Conditions

The Terms and Conditions below regulate the use of artist Ruth Macdonald’s store, localised on web address ruthmacdonald.co.uk. The Terms and Conditions below also regulate the sales carried out on artist Ruth Macdonald’s store localised on web address ruthmacdonald.co.uk.

We may change these Terms and Conditions without notification and therefore it is your responsibility to check for any changes. Your continued use of ruthmacdonald.co.uk means you have accepted these Terms and Conditions.

Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully before placing any orders on ruthmacdonald.co.uk.

Privacy policy

We respect the privacy rights of our online visitors and recognise the importance of protecting the information collected about them. The personal information you submit to us will be used to ensure you receive the best service when utilising artist Ruth Macdonald's store and its facilities. The log system is used as a means of optimising the website for user friendliness and functionality.

In order for you, as a customer, to make a purchase of goods at ruthmacdonald.co.uk you must register the following information: name, address, telephone number and email address. This information is kept for the purpose of processing your transaction and delivering goods to the right address.

When gathering this information via our website, we do so only with your consent. We will not disclose information about our customers to third parties except where it is part of providing a service to you - e.g. arranging for a product to be sent to you or processing orders using our payment partner's systems.

Before making a purchase from our store you have the option to choose to receive occasional updates on our latest products, news and special offers via e-mail. By choosing to receive these updates, you consent to receive marketing communications from us using any contact method with which you have provided us. All subscribers to the mailing list can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by contacting ruthmacdonald.artist@gmail.com.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to websites maintained by other companies or organisations to which we link. We are not responsible for any personal information you submit to third parties via our website.

Cookies

Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser (if you allow). Cookies enable the site’s or service provider's systems to recognise your browser and to capture and remember certain information.

Cookies are used by ruthmacdonald.co.uk in order to understand and save your preferences for future visits and compile data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your continued use of this site means you do not object to our use of cookies.

Prices

All products are charged in British Pounds Sterling and the price of each product is stated exclusive of shipping costs but inclusive of Value Added Tax at the applicable rate and all import taxes.

Product prices and shipping costs are subject to change at any time. Please note prices and charge may also change if the applicable currency exchange rate changes before your order is accepted or the items are subject to markdowns at any time during the selling period. We recommend you contact your local customs authority to determine a landed cost price prior to purchase completion. If you are a customer whose credit/debit card is not denominated by our currencies, the final price will be calculated in accordance with the applicable exchange rate on the day your credit card company processes the transaction.

Local taxes

Please note that local charges (customs duty, sales tax) can occur, depending on your region and local customs duties. These charges are at your own expense.

Payment

We accept payment through Paypal, Google Pay, Shop Pay and all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Maestro, American Express). Only 3D secure transactions are accepted when paying with credit or debit cards. 3D secure systems are based on a payment authentication process where a cardholder making a purchase is verified to be the real cardholder. 3D secure (ie. Verified by Paypal) is a service developed to ensure that transactions can only be made by the card holder. It is up to the card provider (your bank) to confirm your identity when your credit/debit card is used to make purchases over the internet. You will be required to enter a password that you have previously arranged with, or been given by your bank. This password is controlled by your bank through an encrypted and secure server. When confirmed the order will be processed as per usual.

We do not store credit card details nor do we share customer details with any 3rd parties.

We cannot be held responsible for any currency changes or currency exchange rates any bank may have when exchanging sterling into any other currency.

Shipping charges and delivery times

The following shipping charges will be added to your order, delivery times and costs applicable to your country:

Original Artworks:

UK:

Royal Mail Special Delivery (tracked and signed) | £12 per artwork, packaged and shipped individually, price calculated at point of sale.

Delivery within 1-3 working days, unless otherwise stated at point of sale.

Europe:

Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed | £17 per artwork, packaged and shipped individually, price calculated at point of sale.

Delivery within 5-7 working days, unless otherwise stated at point of sale.

Rest of world:

Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed | £34 per artwork, packaged and shipped individually, price calculated at point of sale.

Delivery within 10-14 working days, unless otherwise stated at point of sale.

 Limited Edition Prints:

UK:

Royal Mail Tracked 48 | £8.50

Delivery within two weeks, unless otherwise stated at point of sale.

Europe:

Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed | £15

Delivery within three weeks, unless otherwise stated at point of sale.

Rest of world:

Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed | £25

Delivery within three weeks, unless otherwise stated at point of sale.

Returns

You may, for a full refund, return the goods to us by any secure means within 28 days of receiving the goods. When you return goods, you will be responsible for all associated shipping and delivery charges. We do not take any responsibility for goods lost or damaged during shipping.

In order to return the goods you must:

Complete and include with your return the returns form enclosed with your order. Return the goods in the same condition and quantity as when received using the return address provided. 

Please note, if there is evidence to suggest that the goods have been used to a degree such as to decrease their value, you may lose your right to return them.

Returned goods are checked and if the above conditions are fulfilled, the amount is deposited back into the customer's account. Refunds for returned products will be made as soon as possible and in any event within 28 days from receipt of the returned product. Please note, the cost of the original shipping and delivery charges will NOT be refunded.

Returns that are damaged or soiled may not be accepted in which case goods will be sent back to the customer and/or a refund refused. Unidentified returns may be returned to the sender.

Your statutory rights are not affected by our returns policy.

If you have any queries or questions please contact ruthmacdonald.artist@gmail.com

Content

All elements of the site including, but not limited to, the general design and the content, are protected by copyright, moral rights and other laws relating to intellectual property rights.

Modifications, reproductions or any imitation or copy is forbidden. This site and all of the content featured or displayed on the site, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, photographs, images, moving images, sound, illustrations, logos and software (Our Content), is owned artist Ruth Macdonald except where the law expressly allows, you may not use, reproduce, modify, distribute, post, transmit, distribute, publish or create derivative works from, or use for any commercial purpose, any part of Our Content.

You are free to transmit our photos non-commercially provided you attribute the work to ruthmacdonald.co.uk save that you must cease to use any such photos immediately if we so request.

Disclaimer

We strive always to keep this website up and running, however we cannot always guarantee this. Although we have taken every measure the ensure the products are pictured true to life, due to the colour settings of your computer monitor, the colours of the products shown in the pictures on the ruthmacdonald.co.uk site can differ slightly from their actual colours. We strive to provide precise and accurate descriptions of each product - it is up to you the consumer to read all the information provided.

By using this site, you assume full responsibility for all costs associated with its use. We will not be liable for any damages associated with your use of this site however caused.

These Terms and Conditions, ruthmacdonald.co.uk, its content and any contracts arising out of it are governed by and construed in accordance with English law and any dispute arising thereof will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England.

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable for these Terms and Conditions and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any remaining provisions.

If you have any queries or questions please contact ruthmacdonald.artist@gmail.com

Contact telephone number: +44 (0)7713329551
Official e-mail address: ruthmacdonald.artist@gmail.com
Official website: ruthmacdonald.co.uk