Terms & Conditions – Online Art Auction
1. Introduction
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern the use of this website and participation in auctions for original artwork operated by Jasu Wonder World. By registering, accessing this website, or placing a bid, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms.
2. Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years old to participate in auctions
- By registering, you confirm that all provided information is accurate and complete
- Jasu Wonder World reserves the right to refuse, suspend, or terminate accounts at its discretion
3. Account Registration
To participate in auctions, users must:
- Create an account with valid contact details
- Maintain the confidentiality of their login credentials
- Accept full responsibility for all activity under their account
4. Auction Format
4.1 Auction Activation — Each artwork listing remains inactive until the first valid bid is placed. Once the first bid is submitted, the auction is automatically activated and a fixed 10-day countdown period begins immediately.
4.2 Auction Duration — Each auction runs for exactly 10 consecutive days from the first bid. The closing time is determined by the system clock on the website.
5. Bidding Rules
5.1 Binding Nature of Bids — All bids are legally binding offers. By placing a bid, you agree to purchase the artwork if you are the winning bidder, and to comply with all payment obligations.
5.2 Bid Requirements — Each new bid must exceed the current highest bid by the specified minimum increment. Once submitted, bids cannot be withdrawn or canceled.
5.3 Auction Integrity — Jasu Wonder World reserves the right to reject, cancel, or remove suspicious or fraudulent bids, and to suspend or permanently ban users engaging in manipulation, abuse, or unfair practices.
6. Auction Closing & Winner Determination
At the end of the 10-day period, the auction closes automatically, the highest valid bid is declared the winner, and the winner will be notified via email and/or platform notification.
7. Payment Terms
7.1 Payment Obligation — The winning bidder must complete payment within 72 hours of the auction closing.
7.2 Accepted Payment Methods — Payments are processed securely via Stripe (credit/debit cards) or PayPal.
7.3 Failure to Pay — If payment is not received within the required timeframe, Jasu Wonder World reserves the right to offer the artwork to the next highest bidder, or relist the artwork for auction. The defaulting bidder may face account suspension or permanent ban, restriction from future auctions, and legal action where applicable.
8. Seller Obligations
Jasu Wonder World (seller) is legally obligated to sell the artwork to the winning bidder at the final bid price, provide the artwork as described in the listing, and include a certificate of authenticity where applicable.
9. Shipping & Delivery
Shipment will occur only after full payment confirmation. Shipping costs, methods and estimated delivery times are specified in each listing. The artwork is at our risk until it has been delivered to you, and shipments of original artworks are insured against loss and damage where possible. Deliveries outside the EU can take longer because of customs, and the buyer pays any import duties and taxes charged by the destination country.
10. Returns & Refunds
If you are a consumer, you have the same 14-day right of withdrawal as in the shop: you may cancel within 14 days of receiving the artwork without giving a reason, as described in section 9 of the shop terms. You pay the return postage, and we refund the winning bid and the original shipping cost within 14 days. If the artwork is damaged in transit or does not match the listing, you also have the rights described in section 10 of the shop terms, and we pay the return costs. For business buyers all sales are final, except for damage in transit or a clear mismatch with the listing.
11. Intellectual Property
All artwork, images, and website content remain the intellectual property of Jasmine Hintsala / Jasu Wonder World. Purchase of artwork does not transfer reproduction or commercial rights, unless explicitly agreed in writing.
12. Platform Rights
Jasu Wonder World reserves the right to correct errors in listings, pricing or descriptions, and to cancel an auction before it closes for a justified reason (for example a technical fault or suspected fraud); in that case all bids lapse and no one is charged. We may update these Terms, but changes do not apply to auctions that are already running.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Jasu Wonder World is not liable for technical failures or system interruptions, missed bids due to connectivity or user issues, or user misconduct or third-party actions. Participation in auctions is at the user’s own risk.
14. Fraud & Misuse
Any attempt to manipulate bidding, create fake accounts, or commit fraud will result in immediate account termination, permanent ban from the platform, and possible legal action.
15. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Finland. Disputes are handled by the Helsinki District Court. A consumer living in Finland can also take the case to the district court of the area where they live, and consumers living in another EU country keep the protection of the mandatory consumer laws of that country. Consumers can also turn to consumer advisory services or the Consumer Disputes Board, as described in section 14 of the shop terms.
16. Contact Information
Name: Jasmine Hintsala · Company: Jasu Wonder World · Address: Pohjavedenkatu 4 A 20, 00980 Helsinki, Finland · Email: jasuwonderworld@gmail.com
Important Notice: By placing a bid, you explicitly acknowledge and agree that you are entering into a legally binding contract, you are financially responsible for completing the purchase if you win, and the seller is equally obligated to complete the sale.
