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Gallery Direct Global (Pty) Ltd – Terms & Conditions

Last updated: [09/02/2026]

Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully before using this website.

This website is owned and operated by Gallery Direct, a division of Emstel Art & Framing (Pty) Ltd (“Gallery Direct”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using our website gallerydirect.africa and our services, you agree that you have read, understood, and are bound by these Terms & Conditions and all applicable laws.

If you do not agree with these Terms & Conditions, please do not use this website.

1. Registration

  • You may browse the website without registering, but to place an order you must provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information.
  • If false or misleading information is supplied, any contractual obligation by Gallery Direct will be considered void.
  • Customers under the age of 18 must have consent from a parent or legal guardian to place an order.

 

2. Copyright & Intellectual Property

  • All content on this website (including artworks, images, design, logos, text, and graphics) is owned by Gallery Direct or its content suppliers and is protected under South African and international copyright laws.
  • You may not copy, reproduce, modify, or distribute any content from this website without prior written consent from Gallery Direct.

 

3. Trademarks

  • The Gallery Direct name and logo are registered trademarks. You may not use them without prior written consent.

 

4. Orders & Payments

  • All orders are subject to acceptance by Gallery Direct. We reserve the right to decline or cancel any order.
  • Payment must be made in full before artworks are shipped.
  • In the event of non-availability of an artwork, we will notify you and issue a refund or assist in finding a suitable alternative.

 

5. Shipping & Delivery

  • Delivery timeframe: 10-14 working days for international orders. 
  • In the case of customized or commissioned artwork, processing times may vary, and we will communicate the estimated timeline to you.
  • Packaging:
  • All Artworks shipped are rolled in protective tubes (if unframed).
  • Stretched or framed artworks are shipped in custom-built crates.
  • Shipping costs: Free worldwide shipping.
  • Customs duties/taxes: Buyers are responsible for any import duties or taxes applicable in their country.
  • Responsibility: Gallery Direct is responsible for artworks until they are delivered to the address provided. Once delivered, responsibility passes to the customer.

 

6. Returns & Cancellations

  • Returns & Damaged Goods: All goods are quality checked prior to shipment and once your order has been delivered to the address provided and signed for, responsibility passes to you.
  • Cancellations: Orders may be cancelled within 24 hours of purchase. After this time, cancellations cannot be accepted if the artwork is already in production or transit.
  • Custom and Commissioned Artwork: Custom or commissioned artwork is non-refundable, except in the case of damage during transit or defects.

 

7. Privacy

  • Gallery Direct respects your privacy. Please see our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

 

8. Site Usage

  • You agree not to use this website in any way that:
  • Interrupts or interferes with its functionality.
  • Uploads or transmits malicious software or harmful code.
  • Violates applicable laws or regulations.

 

9. Liability

  • Gallery Direct will take all reasonable steps to ensure that artworks are delivered safely and on time.
  • We are not responsible for delays caused by third-party couriers, customs clearance, or force majeure events (e.g., strikes, natural disasters, pandemics).
  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gallery Direct shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss related to the use of our website or products.

 

10. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of South African courts.

 

11. Contact Information

For queries, complaints, or returns, please contact us at:

sales@gallerydirect.africa 

+27 71 212 5961

Gallery Direct Global (Pty) Ltd. 

129 Daisy Street,

Sandown

Johannesburg

2196