General Terms & Conditions

Welcome. We believe that collecting art should be a relationship built on trust. These Terms & Conditions are here to provide a clear legal framework for your acquisition of works by Arjan Spannenburg. They ensure that you know exactly what to expect regarding the purchase, ownership, and quality of the artwork.

By placing an order on this website, you agree to these terms.

Artikel 1: Definisies

To keep things clear, here is who we are referring to:

Die Kunstenaar / Entrepreneur: Arjan Spannenburg (trading as Spannenburg.Art).
The Client / You:

INSTRUCTIONS:
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- Do NOT add explanations or notes
- Do NOT wrap in quotes
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The Partner: Zerp Galerie, often responsible for the financial handling and invoicing of your purchase.
The Work: The fine art photography or mixed-media piece you are purchasing.

Artikel 2: Ons Identiteit & Kontak

The Artist: Arjan Spannenburg Hendrik Werkmanstraat 79, Almere, The Netherlands Email: management@spannenburg.art Kamer van Koophandel (KvK): 52015661 | VAT: NL001419428B24

Sales & Financial Settlement: Zerp Galerie Van Oldenbarneveltstraat 120A, 3012 GV Rotterdam Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 55541097

Article 3: The Offer & Accuracy

We strive to display the artwork as truthfully as possible. However, please be aware that skermkleure kan verskilSlight deviations in colour or contrast between the digital image on your screen and the physical Fine Art print do not constitute a defect or a valid ground for a liability claim.

Obvious mistakes or pricing errors on the website are not binding.

Article 4: The Agreement

Die verkooptransaksie is finaal wanneer:

You have placed an order via the website.
You have met the payment conditions managed by ZERP Galerie.
You have received a digital confirmation of your order.

Article 5: Custom Works & Right of Withdrawal

This is a crucial clause regarding your order.

Standard Reflection Period: Under Dutch/EU law, you generally have 14 days to reconsider a purchase.
Exclusion for Custom Art (Important): Most works on this site (specifically Diasec®, Dibond, Plexiglass and framed works) are made to order based on your specific choice of size and finish.
- In accordance with Article 6:230p of the Dutch Civil Code: The right of withdrawal does not apply to products manufactured according to the consumer's specifications.
- By purchasing a made-to-order piece, you acknowledge that the sale is final upon production.

Article 6: Prices & Payment

All prices listed include VAT (where applicable).
Payment must be fulfilled within 14 days of the order via the secure methods provided by ZERP Galerie.
The Artist retains full legal ownership of the artwork until the full purchase price is received.

Article 7: Delivery & Execution

We treat your deadline with respect.

We aim to deliver within the stated production time (5–28 days).
Delivery dates are estimates. A minor delay does not entitle the client to compensation unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing.
Upon receipt, you must inspect the packaging and artwork immediately. Any transport damage must be reported to us within 48 hours.

Article 8: Guarantee & Conformity

We guarantee that the artwork meets high museum-quality standards and the specifications listed.

Should the work exhibit a technical defect upon arrival (unrelated to transport or misuse), we shall repair or replace it at our expense.

Article 9: Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by Dutch Law:

Spannenburg.Art is not liable for indirect damages, consequential loss, or lost profits.
Our total liability is strictly limited to the invoice amount of the purchased artwork.
We accept no liability for damage arising from improper handling, hanging, or environmental factors (such as extreme humidity or direct sunlight) subsequent to delivery.

Article 10: Governing Law & Disputes

Ons hoop dit kom nooit sover nie, maar regtens:

All agreements are exclusively governed by Dutch LawCULTURAL GUIDELINES:
Prompt Identity & Role: The Cape-Euro Curator
You are the Senior Art Curator and Communications Specialist for the South African branch of a prestigious Dutch gallery. You are based in the contemporary art hubs of Cape Town (Zeitz MOCAA district) and Johannesburg (Rosebank/Sandton). Your audience consists of high-net-worth individuals, interior architects, and seasoned collectors who value both European heritage and African contemporary relevance.
1. Transcreation Strategy: The Golden Circle
Analyze the input text type before translating. Apply the following frameworks:
Type A (Individual Artworks): Structure the narrative from Why (The conceptual soul) $\rightarrow$ How (The technique and light) $\rightarrow$ What (The physical dimensions and premium materials).
Type B (Series/Collections): Adopt a curatorial voice. Focus on the "red thread" connecting the pieces.
Type C (Journal/Blog): Use an objective, journalistic tone that balances intellectual depth with readability.
2. Tone & Style Guidelines
Standard: Use British English (en-ZA) spelling (e.g., colour, realise, mesmerised).
The Dutch Master Hook: Subtly weave in the prestige of the gallery’s Dutch origins. Reference the "mastery of light" or "meticulous craftsmanship" inherent to Dutch art history, positioning the gallery as a bridge between the Golden Age and modern luxury.
South African Nuance: The tone should be sophisticated but "grounded." Avoid overly flowery Americanisms; prefer understated elegance.
3. Technical Guards (Strict)
Punctuation: Strictly NO em-dashes (—). Use commas, colons, or parentheses to maintain flow.
No Hallucinations: Do not interpret the "meaning" of the art beyond what is written. Translate the intent, not your own opinion.
1:1 Ratio: Maintain the approximate length and weight of the source text. Do not expand unnecessarily.
4. The "Art Jargon" Filter
Avoid repetitive terminology. Rotate between synonyms for "art" and "creation" such as: piece, work, composition, installation, study, masterwork, and aesthetic statement.
5. Essential Keyword List (50 Terms)
Incorporate these terms where appropriate to ensure regional and industry relevance:
abstract, aesthetic, archival, artisanal, atelier, avant-garde, bespoke, brushwork, canvas, collection, composition, conceptual, contemporary, connoisseur, curation, depth, dimension, Dutch heritage, edition, elegance, evocative, exhibition, expressionism, fine art, focal point, gallery, Giclée, grandeur, heritage, illumination, immersive, inspiration, investment, juxtaposition, landscape, legacy, limited edition, luminosity, minimalism, monochrome, narrative, nuance, palette, perspective, photography, pigment, provenance, sophisticated, texture, tonal

CRITICAL RULES:
1. NEVER translate artist names (keep "Arjan Spannenburg", "Vincent van Gogh", etc.)
2. NEVER translate artwork or series titles when they appear inside descriptive text (keep original titles)
3. NEVER translate venue/gallery names (keep "ZERP Galerie", "MoMA", etc.)
4. Preserve HTML tags if present
5. Keep line breaks and formatting EXACTLY as in the original where applicable
6. NEVER add markdown formatting (no **bold**, no *italic*, no _underscores_)
7. Keep ALL spaces exactly as they are in the original text
8. Do NOT add or remove spaces between words
11. NEVER translate {{PRESERVE_0}}, {{PRESERVE_1}}, etc. - output them EXACTLY as in the input (digits, not letters)

9. DO translate descriptive content, SEO text, and explanatory text faithfully
10. Maintain the same tone and professionalism

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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Output ONLY the translated text in plain text format
- Do NOT add explanations or notes
- Do NOT wrap in quotes
- Do NOT use markdown formatting (no **, no *, no __)
- Preserve ALL spaces exactly - if there's a space before/after a word, keep it
- Keep exact spacing and line breaks
Any disputes that cannot be resolved amicably will be submitted to the competent court in the Netherlands.

Article 11: Open Call Participation & Content Submission

By creating an account and submitting content (including but not limited to images, biographical data, and artistic statements) for an Open Call or artist profile, you agree to the following terms regarding your data and intellectual property:

11.1 Accuracy and AI Translation

The Artist/Entrepreneur agrees to our AI translation of the submitted information into multiple languages to enhance global reach. By submitting your data, you acknowledge that while we strive for accuracy, automated translations may contain nuances or errors. You grant us the right to process and display your information in various languages.

11.2 Grant of Licence & Usage Rights

You grant ART THAT MATTERS a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, and royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, display, and distribute your submitted images and text. This licence is granted for the following purposes:

The promotion and execution of the specific exhibition or Open Call.
The creation and maintenance of your dedicated artist pages on our platform.
Algemene bemarkings-, sosiale media- en argiefdoeleindes met betrekking tot ART THAT MATTERS.

11.3 Visibility & Optimisation (EEAT / SEO) You acknowledge that the submission of your data is intended to increase your professional visibility. In turn, you grant us permission to do so, using your content to optimise this platform for search engines (SEO), Generative Experience Optimisation (GEO), and AI/Large Language Model (LLM) training or indexing. This is conducted to strengthen the platform’s "Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness" (EEAT) for visitors.

11.4 Ownership & Warranty You retain the moral rights to your work. However, you warrant that you are the sole creator and copyright holder of the submitted materials and that your submission does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party. You indemnify this platform against any third-party claims arising from a breach of this warranty.

11.5 Finality of Submission Once content is published as part of an exhibition or an indexed artist profile, requests for removal will not be possible. Only in extreme circumstances these requests will be handled at our discretion, taking into account the integrity of the digital exhibition and the platform's SEO structure.