official contract
All items are hand crafted by Elise Carrier, artist and producer of Inez Elise Ceramics. This contract is to convey the standards and agreements by the artist made for any clientele who will be purchasing or displaying products of Inez Elise Ceramics.
1. ITEMS PURCHASE. * agrees to buy the following products in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract. Upon signing this document, * agrees to lay down a deposit of half the total amount to be kept as a precaution to the time and materials spent to create the personalized pieces for the client. This deposit will be held until the completion of the products, and will be subtracted from the original total given in the invoice attachment. Failure to follow through with agreed commission or to communicate with the artist will result in the client losing this initial deposit payment to Elise Carrier.
**If failure to complete the Commission by the time requested, the full deposit will be returned to the client and this contract will be suspended. If original expected date is extended for sake of artist or client, the client is expected to continue to be held by this contract with the full amount due at inspection and exchange of products.
2. PRODUCT STANDARDS. Product standards were discussed and understood by both parties and will be expected to comply with client’s request. Due to artist’s style, aesthetic, and variables of different materials going into each piece, there is an expected understanding that products may have dissimilarities, variations, and adaptations to the appearance and form of the pieces requested by client. Product quantity and amount per piece have been put into a separate invoice, reviewed and approved by the client.
3. INSPECTION. With discrepancy of the artist in mind, * upon receiving product, shall have a reasonable opportunity to inspect the products to determine if the products are up to their standards and conform to the requirements of this Contract. If * , in good faith, determines that all or a portion of the products are non-conforming, * may deny and return the products to Elise Carrier and provide verbal reason for rejecting the products. The products can be remade upon better explanation and request BUT THE INITIAL DEPOSIT WILL BE KEPT for payment of time and materials of the piece/pieces.
4. PAYMENT. Payment shall be made, IN FULL, to Elise Carrier upon inspection and exchange of products. In addition to any other right or remedy provided by law, if * fails to pay for the items when due, Elise Carrier has the option to treat such failure to pay as a material breach of this Contract, and may cancel this Contract and/or seek legal remedies.
5. TITLE/RISK OF LOSS. ELISE CARRIER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE AFTER PRODUCT INSPECTION AND PAYMENT.
6. NOTICE. This Contract may be modified or amended if the amendment is made in writing and signed by both parties. Adjustments to be made can be emailed or verbally communicated for further agreements.
7. APPLICABLE LAW. After reviewing this contract and any adjustments made both parties are responsible to abide by these conditions and regulations. This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.
8. SIGNATORIES. After the initial deposit is made, and all terms are finalized and agreed upon, this Agreement shall be signed on behalf of Inez Elise Ceramics and consumer and will be made effective as of the date written below.