Terms of service

Last updated: 7 November 2026

1. About irvinethesteve

Welcome to irvinethesteve, an independent art business operated by Stephen Irvine, trading as irvinethesteve.

Throughout these Terms & Conditions, "I", "me" and "my" refer to Stephen Irvine trading as irvinethesteve.

These terms explain how my website operates and the conditions that apply when purchasing original artwork, prints and other products.

By placing an order, you agree to these terms. Nothing in these terms affects your statutory consumer rights.

My online shop is powered by Shopify, which provides the ecommerce platform used to display products, process orders and facilitate payments.

2. Artwork & Products

I sell original artwork, illustrations, art prints and related products, including my Art Minis collection.

Every original artwork is individually created by hand. Natural variations in pencil marks, brushwork, paper texture and finish are part of the artwork's character.

Prints are reproductions of my original artwork and may show slight colour differences compared with images displayed on your screen.

I make every effort to describe and photograph artwork accurately, including its dimensions, materials and presentation.

Any frames, mounts or accessories included with an artwork will be clearly stated in the product description. Display photographs may show framing or presentation examples that are not included in the purchase.

Micro prints are available exclusively as add-ons to eligible Art Minis and cannot be purchased individually unless otherwise stated.

3. Original Artwork & Availability

Original artworks are unique, one-of-a-kind pieces.

Once an original artwork has been sold, that particular physical piece is no longer available.

I reserve the right to withdraw artwork from sale or correct genuine listing errors. If an order cannot be fulfilled, I will contact you and arrange a refund.

Purchasing an original artwork does not transfer copyright or reproduction rights.

4. Prices & Payments

All prices are displayed in pounds sterling (GBP).

The price shown at checkout is the price payable for your order, including any applicable taxes and delivery charges.

Payment is securely processed through the payment methods available at checkout, which may include Shopify Payments and PayPal.

I do not store your full payment card details.

Prices may change without notice, but changes will not affect orders that have already been accepted.

5. Placing an Order

When you place an order, you are offering to purchase the selected artwork or products.

You will receive an automated order confirmation by email. Your order is accepted when I confirm acceptance or dispatch the goods, whichever happens first.

Occasionally, an item may become unavailable or an obvious pricing or listing error may occur. If I cannot accept your order, I will explain why and refund any payment already collected.

Please check your order details carefully, particularly your delivery address and contact information.

6. Shipping & Delivery

I currently deliver to addresses within the United Kingdom.

Orders are normally prepared for dispatch within 1–2 working days, excluding weekends and bank holidays.

Delivery options and charges are displayed at checkout.

Standard tracked delivery costs £5.99 for orders under £100 and is free for orders of £100 or more.

Express Special Delivery is available for £9.99, subject to the delivery service and destination.

Delivery estimates are provided in good faith. If delivery is delayed, I will keep you informed where reasonably possible.

I remain responsible for your artwork until it is delivered to you or someone you have authorised to receive it, in accordance with applicable consumer law.

Further details are available in my Shipping & Delivery Policy.

7. Returns, Cancellations & Refunds

For most online purchases of original artwork and prints, you have the legal right to cancel within 14 days after receiving your order, without giving a reason.

You then have a further 14 days to return the artwork.

For change-of-mind returns, you are responsible for return postage. Artwork should be carefully packaged to protect it during transit.

Artwork created to your personal specifications or clearly personalised for you may be exempt from the standard change-of-mind cancellation right, where the legal exemption applies.

If your artwork arrives damaged, is faulty or is not as described, please contact me so I can arrange an appropriate solution.

Full details, including refund timescales and your statutory rights, are provided in my Refund & Returns Policy.

8. Copyright & Intellectual Property

All original artwork, illustrations, drawings, designs, photographs and other original creative content on this website are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Unless otherwise stated or agreed in writing, I retain copyright in my original artwork and designs.

Purchasing an original artwork or print gives you ownership of the physical item purchased. It does not transfer copyright or grant permission to reproduce, distribute, commercially exploit or create products using the artwork.

I may create and sell prints or other reproductions of original artwork, including artwork where the original physical piece has already been sold, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

You may not copy, reproduce or commercially use my original creative content without my prior written permission.

Some artwork may reference subjects, characters or other material associated with third parties. Any third-party intellectual property rights remain with their respective owners.

Nothing in these terms claims ownership of third-party intellectual property or grants rights that I do not hold.

9. Website Content & Usage

You may browse and use this website for lawful personal purposes.

You must not misuse the website, attempt to interfere with its security or functionality, introduce malicious software, or use its content in ways that infringe intellectual property rights.

I make reasonable efforts to keep website information accurate and up to date, but occasional errors or interruptions may occur.

10. Third-Party Services

My website uses Shopify and may integrate with payment providers, delivery companies and other third-party services.

These providers may have their own terms and privacy policies.

The website may also contain links to external websites, including social media platforms and galleries. I am not responsible for the content or operation of websites outside my control.

11. Privacy & Personal Information

Your privacy is important to me.

Personal information provided when placing an order or contacting me is used to process purchases, arrange delivery, respond to enquiries and operate the website.

Further information about how personal data is collected, used and protected is available in my Privacy Policy.

12. Liability & Consumer Rights

I take reasonable care in preparing, packaging and supplying artwork.

Nothing in these terms excludes or restricts liability that cannot legally be excluded, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Nothing in these terms limits your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 or other applicable consumer protection legislation.

I am not responsible for losses that are not reasonably foreseeable or that arise from circumstances outside my reasonable control, except where the law provides otherwise.

13. Events Outside My Control

Occasionally, events beyond my reasonable control may affect my ability to fulfil an order, including severe weather, postal disruption or other unexpected circumstances.

If this happens, I will take reasonable steps to minimise disruption and keep you informed.

Your statutory rights relating to delivery, cancellation and refunds remain unaffected.

14. Changes to These Terms

I may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time to reflect changes to the website, products, services or applicable laws.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

Any changes will not retrospectively alter the terms of an order already accepted, unless required by law or agreed with you.

15. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

If you are a consumer living elsewhere in the United Kingdom, you retain any mandatory legal protections applicable in your place of residence, including relevant rights to bring proceedings in your local courts.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, an order or my artwork, please get in touch.

Stephen Irvine trading as irvinethesteve

Email: irvinethesteve@gmail.com

Correspondence address:

Unit E6, Building 14
The Ordnance Depot
Weedon, Northamptonshire
NN7 4PS
United Kingdom