Rich Thistle Art Studio is an online gallery of original paintings and reproductions providing fine art originals, limited edition litho and Giclée prints and aviation posters subject to the following terms of use (the "Terms") that govern the use of www.richthistle.com, including those portions comprising the sale of Art Product (the "Art Product" and collectively, the "Site"). By using or visiting the "Site" you expressly agree to be bound by the "Terms" and all other applicable laws and regulations governing the "Site". Rich Thistle reserves the right to change the "Terms"at any time, effective immediately upon posting on the "Site". If you violate these "Terms", Rich Thistle may bar you from future use of the "Site" through cancellation of your account and/or take appropriate legal action against you as determined by Rich Thistle in his sole discretion.

PERMITTED USE (COPYRIGHT LAW):

You agree that you are only authorized to visit, view and to retain a copy of pages of the "Site" for your own personal use, and that you shall not duplicate, download, publish, transmit, modify or otherwise distribute the written material or "Art Product", images, graphics, logos, icons and data compilations on the "Site" for any purpose other than to review information, for personal use, or to make a purchase of "Art Product", unless otherwise specifically authorized by Rich Thistle to do so. You also agree not to deep-link to the "Site" for any purpose, unless specifically authorized by Rich Thistle to do so. The content on the "Site", including, without limitation, all images including those provided in connection with the "Art Product", graphics, text, logos and data compilations is the property of Rich Thistle and is protected by Canadian and International Copyright Law.

COMPLYING WITH LAWS:

You acknowledge that complying with laws is your responsibility, and you agree not to hold Rich Thistle liable for your failure to comply with any law or Rich Thistle's failure to notify you of, or properly apply, any law. Subject to any privacy provisions in these "Terms" Rich Thistle will comply with law enforcement and may provide them with all information you submit to him to assist in any investigation or prosecution they may conduct.

GOVERNING LAW:

By visiting this "Site" you agree that the laws of the province of Ontario, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, will govern these "Terms" and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and Rich Thistle.

OTHER BUSINESSES:

Rich Thistle provides links to sites of other businesses and individuals related to art or aviation as a service to visitors. Rich Thistle does not warrant the offerings of any of these businesses or individuals or the content of their websites. Rich Thistle does not assume any responsibility or liability for the actions, product and content of these and any other third parties. Rich Thistle does not warrant that such third party sites will not contain viruses or otherwise impact your computer. You should carefully review their privacy statements and terms of use.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

Rich Thistle does not warrant that this "Site", it's servers, or e-mail sent from this site are free of viruses or other harmful components. Rich Thistle will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the "Site", including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive and consequential damages.

AUTOMATIC INFORMATION:

The "Site" receives and stores certain types of information whenever you interact with the "Site". For example, like many sites, "cookies" are used to obtain certain types of information when your browser accesses this site. When purchasing through the shopping cart you will be automatically directed to the secure online services of PayPal  to complete the transaction to purchase "Art Product". Credit card and other personal information collected by PayPal is SECURE.

Examples of the information the "Site" collects and analyzes include the Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet, login, e-mail address, password, computer and connection information such as browser type and version, operating system, and platform, purchase history, the full Uniform Resource Locators (URL) clickstream to, through, and from the "Site", including date and time, cookie number, and products you viewed or searched for.

You provide personal information whenever you search or buy from any website. Rich Thistle uses the information that you provide when filling out order forms and account set-up information for such purposes as processing orders, improving the "Site", and communicating with you. For example, you provide information when you search for a product, place an order, provide information in Your Account, communicate with Rich Thistle by phone, e-mail, or otherwise. As a result of those actions, you might supply Rich Thistle with such information as your name, address and phone number,  people to whom purchases are to be shipped, including address and phone number and other people through content of e-mail.

ABOUT COOKIES:

Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers that transfer to your computer's hard drive through your web browser to enable our systems to recognize your browser and to provide features such as automatic login and permanent shopping carts for storage of items in your Shopping Cart between visits. This "Site" uses cookies to receive and store certain types of information whenever you interact with the "Site". All websites offering online shopping-cart sales must use cookies in order to do business. Cookies are not intrusive but simply plain-text files and can't run like a program. Cookies can be retrieved only by the domain that set them.

Cookies DO NOT "steal" financial and personal history from your computer, however they can be misused by unscrupulous people who operate websites. Cookies can't put viruses into, nor retrieve additional information from, your computer. Consumers must use caution and common sense when purchasing product or services from any online merchant, just as they would in the world outside the computer. Rich Thistle offers other convenient options for those who feel more comfortable making purchases in the traditional manner.

YOUR ACCOUNT:

If you use the "Site"and choose to set up an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. Rich Thistle reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders in his sole discretion.

SHARING INFORMATION:

Customer information collected on the "Site" is an important part of successful business. Rich Thistle DOES NOT share customer information with any other parties.

AGENTS FOR RICH THISTLE:

Rich Thistle employs UPS to deliver "Art Product". They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not use it for other purposes.

POLICY FOR SALES TO CHILDREN:

Rich Thistle does not knowingly sell "Art Product" to children under the age of 18 without direct involvement of a parent or guardian.