General Terms and Conditions - last update April 14, 2024

By accessing and using this Website, and by purchasing any products offered herein, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by this Agreement.

Chris Bigalke (Showdeer) reserves the right to amend this Agreement at any time by revising and posting the revised version. It is your responsibility to review this Agreement each time you visit and use this Website, and your continued use of this Website after any amendment constitutes your agreement with the amended Agreement.

Intellectual Property
All content featured on this Website, including but not limited to drawings, paintings, illustrations, photographs, video, written text, and trademarks, are the exclusive intellectual property of Chris Bigalke (Showdeer) or its subsidiaries. Users are strictly prohibited from reproducing, distributing, publishing, transmitting, creating derivative works based on, modifying, or selling any such materials contained on the Showdeer website, whether in whole or in part, by any means or process.

The trademarks associated with "Showdeer," including all other Chris Bigalke (Showdeer)-related trademarks (ShowdeerArt, ChrisBigalke, ChrisBigalkeArt), regardless of registration status, prominently displayed on the Showdeer website, as well as the domain name "Showdeer.com, Showdeer.art" are and will continue to be the sole and exclusive property of Chris Bigalke (Showdeer). Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, transmission, modification, or use of these trademarks for any purpose whatsoever without the prior written consent of Chris Bigalke (Showdeer) is strictly prohibited.

All artwork featured on this Website is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, modified, or used in any way without the express written consent of Chris Bigalke (Showdeer). Any unauthorized use of this artwork may constitute a violation of copyright law and result in legal action.

Users are further reminded that they may not remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notice contained on this Website or any content therein.

Privacy and Liability
Due to the nature of the internet, the privacy of your communications and visits to this Website cannot be guaranteed. Chris Bigalke (Showdeer) shall not be held liable for any interception, access, or fraudulent interference with any communication or information sent to this Website, including credit card information and or digital wallets, personal details, or any other form of data, while in transit. You acknowledge that internet communications may be susceptible to data corruption, interception, and delays, and your use of this Website is entirely at your own risk.

This Website may contain links to third-party websites that are beyond the control and operation of Chris Bigalke (Showdeer). It is expressly emphasized that these external websites, accessed through hypertext links on this Website, are entirely independent entities and their presence should not be construed in any way as an endorsement or affiliation with Chris Bigalke (Showdeer), its products, or services. Users are advised that these links are provided solely for convenience and do not constitute an express or implied endorsement of the third-party websites or the products and services offered therein.

You acknowledge and accept that Chris Bigalke (Showdeer) disclaims any liability associated with any unauthorized third-party conduct concerning this Website, including cyber attacks, website availability issues, or hacking, regardless of whether personal information or credit card or digital wallet information is accessed, sabotaged, viewed, copied, stolen, transmitted, or otherwise interfered with.

Disclaimer of Warranty
You acknowledge and agree that Chris Bigalke (Showdeer) does not guarantee or represent that: this Website is free from malware, unauthorized code, viruses, worms, trojan horses, or other harmful material; the information contained on this Website and or linked third-party websites are accurate, complete, or up to date.

You acknowledge and accept that the contents of this Website and any goods provided in connection with this Website are provided "as is" for your personal use only.

This Agreement shall be exclusively governed by and construed in accordance with the federal laws of The United States of America and or court of competent jurisdiction.

Sale of Work and Copyright Ownership
Sale of a work of art by Chris Bigalke (Showdeer) shall not constitute a transfer of copyright ownership, unless a contract specifically transferring copyright is executed and signed by all parties involved.

Chris Bigalke (Showdeer) retains exclusive copyright ownership of the artwork, including all associated rights, unless otherwise transferred in accordance with the provisions set forth by United States of America copyright law.

Chris Bigalke (Showdeer) maintains the following rights under copyright law, unless expressly transferred in writing:
a) The right to reproduce the work (including but not limited to drawings, paintings, illustrations, photographs, video, written text, and trademarks, all exclusive intellectual property of Chris Bigalke (Showdeer), including but not limited to copies, prints, or digital reproductions).
b) The right to exhibit the work publicly, whether in physical or digital form.
c) The right to authorize the distribution of the work or copies thereof, including granting licenses or permissions for distribution.

Any new owner of the artwork shall engage in negotiations with Chris Bigalke (Showdeer) regarding the use of the work, including but not limited to exhibitions, reproductions, or distribution, as Chris Bigalke (Showdeer) retains these rights unless explicitly transferred.

Economic rights associated with the artwork may be transferred to an individual or organization in return for payment, subject to the following conditions:
a) The transfer of economic rights shall be contingent upon the actual use of the artwork.
b) The terms of transfer shall be documented in a legally binding agreement, specifying the rights transferred, the compensation, and any other relevant terms.

Chris Bigalke (Showdeer) maintains the following specific rights in relation to their artwork:
a) The right of credit or association, ensuring perpetual acknowledgment of Chris Bigalke's (Showdeer) authorship in any future presentation of the work.
b) The right of integrity, guaranteeing that the work shall remain unchanged unless modified by Chris Bigalke (Showdeer). Others may not alter the work without explicit permission from Chris Bigalke (Showdeer).
c) The right of anonymity or context, granting Chris Bigalke (Showdeer) the authority to determine how the work is used or presented, even in cases where ownership of the work has been transferred.

Any unauthorized use or reproduction of Chris Bigalke's (Showdeer) work without proper authorization may result in legal action being pursued to protect Chris Bigalke's (Showdeer) intellectual property rights.

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