Terms of service

Terms of Service

David Crighton Art Studio

Last updated: November 8, 2026

Overview

Welcome to David Crighton Art Studio. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our websites, including davidcrighton.ca and davidcrighton.com, and your purchase of artwork, prints, and related products.

Throughout these Terms, "we," "us," and "our" refer to David Crighton Art Studio.

Our online store is powered by Shopify, which provides the e-commerce platform used to offer our products and services.

By accessing our website or placing an order, you agree to these Terms of Service and the policies referenced within them. Nothing in these Terms limits your rights under applicable consumer protection legislation or other laws that cannot be excluded by agreement.

1. Eligibility and Account Information

You must be legally capable of entering into a purchase agreement in your jurisdiction or have the necessary permission from a parent or legal guardian.

When placing an order, you agree to provide accurate and complete contact, billing, payment, and shipping information.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for activity conducted through your account.

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel orders where permitted by applicable law, including where fraud or unauthorized activity is reasonably suspected.

2. Artwork and Product Information

David Crighton Art Studio specializes in original artistic creations and fine art reproductions, including prints depicting architecture, landmarks, neighbourhoods, historic locations, and other subjects.

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that product descriptions, images, dimensions, and prices are accurate.

However:

Colours may vary slightly between digital displays and physical prints.
Printed artwork may exhibit minor variations resulting from printing materials, production methods, or finishing.
Product dimensions, availability, and specifications are described on the applicable product pages.
Product availability and descriptions may change without prior notice.

Such variations do not affect any rights you may have concerning products that are defective, misrepresented, or not as described.

3. Personalized Artwork and Custom Requests

Certain artwork may be offered with personalized elements, including handwritten dedications, names, messages, or custom marquee text.

For personalized orders:

Customers are responsible for submitting accurate names, spelling, dates, and requested wording.
We may contact customers by email to confirm customization details before production.
Production may be delayed until the necessary information or approval is received.
We reserve the right to decline requests containing unlawful, discriminatory, defamatory, or otherwise inappropriate content.
Requested customization may be subject to artistic, technical, and space limitations.

Where a proof or written confirmation is provided, customers are responsible for reviewing and approving the submitted details.

Once personalized production begins, changes or cancellations may no longer be possible.

Personalized products are subject to the applicable Return and Refund Policy and any mandatory consumer protection rights.

4. Orders and Acceptance

Submitting an order constitutes an offer to purchase the selected products.

Orders are subject to payment authorization, product availability, and acceptance by David Crighton Art Studio.

An automated order confirmation acknowledges receipt of your order but does not necessarily constitute final acceptance.

We may contact you if additional information is required or if an order cannot be fulfilled.

If we cancel an order after collecting payment, we will refund the applicable amount to the original payment method, subject to applicable law.

5. Pricing, Currency, and Payment

Product prices are displayed in the currency applicable to the customer's selected market or storefront.

Canadian customers generally see prices in Canadian dollars (CAD), while United States customers may see prices in United States dollars (USD).

Currency conversion, where applicable, may be determined through Shopify's international selling features.

Prices may change without notice, but changes will not ordinarily affect orders already accepted.

Applicable taxes, shipping charges, and other disclosed fees are calculated or displayed during checkout.

Customers are responsible for providing valid payment information and authorizing payment for their purchases.

6. Shipping and Delivery

David Crighton Art Studio offers shipping to supported destinations, including Canada and the United States.

Available shipping methods, charges, and estimated delivery times are provided during checkout or in our Shipping Policy.

Please note:

Delivery estimates are not guaranteed arrival dates.
Processing and production times may vary, particularly for personalized artwork.
Shipping carriers, customs inspections, weather conditions, and other circumstances may affect delivery.
International shipments may be subject to customs duties, import taxes, or processing fees, where applicable and not already collected at checkout.

If an order arrives damaged, is lost, or is delivered incorrectly, please contact us so we can investigate and provide an appropriate resolution.

Responsibility for loss or damage during shipment is determined in accordance with applicable law.

For further details, please refer to our Shipping Policy.

7. Returns, Refunds, and Cancellations

Returns, refunds, exchanges, and cancellations are governed by our published Return and Refund Policy.

Eligibility may differ between standard artwork and personalized products.

Customers should contact us as soon as possible if they wish to cancel or modify an order.

Once production has begun, particularly for customized artwork, cancellation or modification may not be possible.

Nothing in our policies excludes any legal remedies available for defective, damaged, incorrect, or misrepresented products.

8. Copyright and Intellectual Property

All original artwork, illustrations, compositions, designs, and other creative works displayed or offered by David Crighton Art Studio are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

Unless otherwise indicated, the relevant rights are owned or controlled by David Crighton or the applicable rights holders.

Purchasing a physical print does not transfer copyright or reproduction rights to the purchaser.

Without prior written authorization from the appropriate rights holder, customers and website visitors may not:

Reproduce, scan, photograph for commercial reproduction, or digitally duplicate artwork.
Print additional copies or create unauthorized reproductions.
Sell or distribute unauthorized copies of artwork.
Use artwork in advertising, merchandise, publications, or other commercial applications.
Modify artwork to create unauthorized derivative works.
Use website images or artwork to train artificial intelligence models or develop commercial datasets, except where such restrictions are prohibited by applicable law.
Remove or alter copyright notices, signatures, or other identifying information.

Ownership of a physical print does not grant permission to commercially exploit the underlying artwork.

Any licensing, reproduction, publication, or commercial-use requests must be approved in writing by the appropriate rights holder.

These restrictions do not limit uses expressly permitted by applicable copyright law.

9. Website Content and Permitted Use

Website text, photographs, graphics, branding, layouts, and other original content are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may browse the website and use its content for lawful personal purposes.

You may not use the website to:

Conduct fraudulent or unlawful transactions.
Distribute malicious software or interfere with website security.
Collect customer information without authorization.
Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity.
Infringe copyright, trademark, privacy, or other legal rights.
Access restricted systems or circumvent technical security measures.

We may restrict access where reasonably necessary to protect our customers, intellectual property, and services, subject to applicable law.

10. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use services provided by Shopify, payment processors, shipping carriers, analytics providers, and other service partners.

These third parties may operate under their own terms and privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the independent content, practices, or services of third-party websites that we do not control.

Nothing in this section excludes responsibility that cannot legally be excluded.

11. Relationship with Shopify

Our online store operates using Shopify's e-commerce platform.

Purchases made through our storefront are transactions between the customer and David Crighton Art Studio, not purchases from Shopify.

Shopify provides technology supporting storefront operation, checkout, payments, and related services.

The responsibilities of Shopify and David Crighton Art Studio are governed by applicable agreements and laws.

12. Privacy and Personal Information

We respect the privacy of our customers.

Personal information may be collected and processed to operate our website, fulfill orders, communicate with customers, process payments, prevent fraud, and provide customer support.

Our Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, shared, retained, and protected.

Information may be processed by Shopify and other service providers, including providers located outside Canada.

For further information, please review our Privacy Policy.

13. Customer Reviews and Feedback

Customers may submit reviews, comments, suggestions, or other feedback relating to our products and services.

By submitting feedback, you grant David Crighton Art Studio a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, publish, and display that feedback for legitimate business and promotional purposes, subject to applicable law and our Privacy Policy.

You confirm that you have the necessary rights to submit the material.

We reserve the right to moderate or remove content that is unlawful, misleading, abusive, infringing, or otherwise inappropriate.

We will not knowingly misrepresent customer reviews or conceal material incentives associated with testimonials.

14. Errors and Inaccuracies

Occasionally, our website may contain typographical errors, incorrect pricing, inaccurate descriptions, or outdated availability information.

We reserve the right to correct such information.

If a material error affects an order, we may contact the customer to explain the issue and offer an appropriate resolution.

Any cancellation or refund will comply with applicable law.

15. Availability and Service Changes

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue website features or product offerings for operational, technical, security, or business reasons.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted website availability.

We will make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate product information and reliable service.

16. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the extent permitted by applicable law, our website and related online services are provided on an "as available" basis.

We do not guarantee that the website will operate without interruption, technical errors, or temporary service disruptions.

Any product warranties, statutory guarantees, or consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded remain fully applicable.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for supplying products that fail to meet mandatory legal requirements.

17. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, David Crighton Art Studio will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential losses arising from use of the website or purchase of products where such liability may lawfully be excluded.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, intentional misconduct, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

Customers retain all mandatory statutory rights and remedies.

18. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify David Crighton Art Studio against reasonable third-party claims, losses, or expenses arising directly from your unlawful use of the website, infringement of another party's intellectual property rights, or material breach of these Terms.

This provision does not apply to claims caused by our own negligence, misconduct, or breach of applicable law.

19. Termination of Access

We may suspend or restrict website access where reasonably necessary to address fraud, security threats, unlawful activity, or material violations of these Terms.

Termination of website access does not automatically eliminate existing contractual obligations or statutory rights relating to completed purchases.

20. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the applicable laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

Where permitted by law, disputes may be brought before the courts of Ontario.

Nothing in this section restricts mandatory consumer protections, jurisdictional rights, or remedies available to customers under the laws applicable to their purchases or place of residence.

21. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.

22. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our published policies and any applicable product-specific conditions, form the agreement governing use of our website and purchases made through our storefront.

Any mandatory consumer rights remain unaffected.

23. Assignment

Customers may not transfer their contractual rights or obligations without our consent, except where permitted by law.

David Crighton Art Studio may transfer its business operations, contractual rights, or obligations as part of a lawful business sale, restructuring, or succession, subject to applicable legal requirements.

24. Electronic Communications

By placing an order, you acknowledge that we may communicate electronically regarding purchases, payment confirmations, shipping updates, customer service matters, and other transactional information.

Marketing communications will be sent in accordance with applicable privacy and anti-spam laws and relevant consent requirements.

25. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our business operations, website features, legal requirements, or services.

The latest version will be published on our website with an updated revision date.

Material changes will be communicated where required by applicable law.

Changes will not retroactively remove rights or materially alter accepted orders where prohibited by law.

26. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, artwork purchases, copyright permissions, or customer support, please contact: