Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy

 

Welcome to the website of Root Gallery, where you can explore and purchase original artworks from our represented artists. By accessing this website, you automatically agree to the following terms and conditions, which we may update or revise as necessary. If you do not agree with the terms outlined below, we kindly ask you to leave this website.

About Root Gallery Root Gallery is a contemporary art gallery based in Krimpen aan de Lek, Netherlands. The gallery is open by appointment. For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact us at contact@root.gallery.

Intellectual Property All images, photographs, artworks, logos, text, data, icons, and other copyrightable materials on this website are the property of Root Gallery and its artists. Unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. If you wish to use any of these elements outside of this website, you must cite the artist’s name, the gallery name, and website URL, and obtain permission from the owner. To report any intellectual property concerns, please contact us at contact@root.gallery. Unauthorized use may result in the revocation of access to our website and potential legal action.

Purchasing To complete a purchase on our website, all required information must be provided truthfully and accurately. Providing false information may result in the revocation of your community access.

Privacy Policy

Personal Information Collection

We may collect personal information through our contact pages, where you may be asked for your name and email address. This information is used only to respond to your message or to add you to our newsletter mailing list. Additionally, we may collect information during a purchase, such as your email address, shipping address, and payment details. This data is used solely to complete the purchase and delivery process and is secured according to the PCI-DSS payment card data security process, which includes prevention, detection, and appropriate responses to security incidents.

Non-Personal Information Collection

Aside from voluntarily shared information, non-personal data may be collected during your website interaction. This may include your IP address, domain name, browser type, operating system, access date and time, and visited pages and links. This information is not for public use and will not be used to contact you directly.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are placed on your device for record-keeping and tracking purposes. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when they are used, but some website features may not function properly as a result.

Data Protection

We store and process your data securely to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Our website uses a secure SSL server, encrypting connections between the browser and web server to ensure data integrity and protection against impersonation.

Term Acceptance

By visiting our website, you accept our privacy policy as described here. If you do not agree or have any questions, please contact us at contact@root.gallery.

Artist’s Resale Right (ARR)

Root Gallery prioritizes the interests of its artists. By purchasing an artwork, you agree to the following conditions:

  • Reselling an artwork within three years of purchase from Root Gallery will result in the termination of any future collaborations or agreements with the gallery and its artists. Exceptions include written agreements with the gallery owner and/or artist, private sales, bankruptcy, or inheritance.

  • If an artwork is resold by a professional art dealer after three years, the dealer is required to pay the resale right fee, regardless of whether they are the buyer, seller, or intermediary. This is in accordance with The Resale Right Act (legislative proposal 29 912), implementing European Directive 2001/84/EC, effective since April 1, 2006. Civil actions may be initiated against defaulting parties by the artist or their representative.

  • Upon consultation with Root Gallery and the artist, artworks may be loaned or exhibited in non-commercial, public spaces.

Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act (WWFT)

Under Dutch law, Root Gallery is required to conduct customer due diligence for any single transaction of €10,000 or more, or multiple connected transactions totaling at least €10,000. The WWFT (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act) was introduced in 2018 and is enforced by entities such as the Tax and Customs Administration, the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets, the Supervisory Board, and the Dutch Central Bank. The act safeguards the integrity of financial markets and applies to all transactions involving valuable goods.

Customer Due Diligence Includes:

Verifying the identity of the customer by obtaining a copy of an official ID (also applicable to the ultimate beneficial owner, UBO, who must be a natural person).

  • Confirming the source of financial funds used for the purchase.

  • Determining the purpose and intended nature of the purchase.

Root Gallery is legally required to maintain records of all collected information and must provide it to banks or government authorities upon request.

For further inquiries, please contact us at contact@root.gallery.