Terms & Conditions of Sale

Terms governing access to the website, acquisition of original artworks, and intellectual property rights under Mauritian law.

Legal Framework: These Terms and Conditions of Use and Sale are governed by the laws of the Republic of Mauritius. They govern website access, the acquisition of original artworks, and bespoke services booked with Galerie Tamaris.

1. Preamble & Gallery Overview

The website galerietamaris.com is published by Galerie Tamaris, a contemporary art gallery founded in 2009 in Mauritius, directed by visual artist Niticha Parsand-Goffart, located at Ruisseau Créole Commercial Centre, La Preneuse, Black River 90608, Mauritius.

Galerie Tamaris presents an exclusive curated collection of fine art paintings, sculptures, mixed-media works, wearable art, as well as bespoke framing services, art acquisition consulting, and private home consultations.

2. Acceptance of Terms

Browsing the website, submitting an inquiry, registering an account, or placing an artwork order implies the full and unreserved acceptance of these General Terms and Conditions.

3. Intellectual Property & Artwork Protection

All content featured on galerietamaris.com — including without limitation paintings, sculptures, mosaics, high-resolution photographs, artwork visuals, texts, logos, brand identity, and videos — are original intellectual creations protected under Mauritian copyright laws (Copyright Act of Mauritius) and international intellectual property treaties.

Strict Prohibitions:

Any reproduction, representation, modification, distribution, extraction, automated web scraping, or commercial exploitation, in whole or in part, of any website element without express prior written consent from Niticha Parsand-Goffart or the represented artists is strictly prohibited.
The website embeds active technical protection mechanisms (right-click disablement on artwork images, print masking). Any willful bypass of these digital protections incurs the legal liability of the offender.

4. General Terms of Sale (Online Acquisitions)

4.1. Pricing & Currency

Artwork prices are displayed in Mauritian Rupees (MUR / Rs), net or inclusive of applicable local taxes. Insured art packaging and international air shipping charges are calculated accurately based on artwork dimensions and destination.

4.2. Authenticity & Certificate

Every original artwork acquired from Galerie Tamaris is delivered with an individual Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist or gallery, certifying its unique provenance and original creation.

4.3. Ordering Process & Payment Methods

Orders may be placed online through the shopping cart or via direct consultation with the gallery. Accepted payment methods include:

Juice by MCB : Mauritian instant mobile payment via scanning the official gallery QR Code or direct Juice transfer with order reference.
Direct Bank Wire Transfer (MCB): Local or international bank transfer to the official MCB account of Galerie Tamaris. Bank details are provided at checkout.
Secure International Credit Card: Payment by Visa, Mastercard, or Amex through a secure 3D-Secure gateway.

Order Confirmation: Artwork reservation is held upon checkout confirmation, and shipment is dispatched following effective receipt and clearance of funds in the gallery's bank account.

4.4. Shipping, Delivery & Pickup

Gallery Pickup: Complimentary at Galerie Tamaris, Ruisseau Créole, La Preneuse, Black River, Mauritius.
Delivery within Mauritius: Dedicated white-glove delivery to private residences, villas, or hotels across Mauritius.
International Shipping: Custom-built reinforced wooden art crates for delicate canvases and sculptures, handled by leading global couriers (DHL, FedEx) with comprehensive door-to-door transit insurance.

4.5. Right of Withdrawal & Returns

Considering the unique, valuable, and bespoke nature of original collector artworks, any return request must be submitted in writing within 7 business days of delivery. The artwork must be returned in its flawless original packaging with its signed certificate, with return shipping and insurance borne by the buyer.

5. Limitation of Liability

Galerie Tamaris makes every effort to ensure high-fidelity photography and descriptions of artworks. However, minor color variations may occur due to screen calibration and ambient lighting.

Galerie Tamaris shall not be held liable for temporary website interruptions for maintenance, nor for indirect damages related to Internet connection issues.

6. Governing Law & Competent Jurisdiction

These General Terms and Conditions and all contractual agreements between Galerie Tamaris and users or collectors are governed by the Laws of the Republic of Mauritius.

In the event of a dispute, parties agree to seek an amicable resolution. Failing resolution within 30 days, exclusive jurisdiction is conferred upon the Courts of the Republic of Mauritius.

Last updated date: September 16, 2026.