Selling Art on SeeMe Agreement
Effective Date: August 27, 2026
These Sales Terms & Conditions (“Sales Terms”) govern listing your artwork on SeeMe and the ability to sell artwork directly to buyers.
By activating or using the sales capabilities, (“Sales Tool”) you (“Artist,” “you”) agree to these Sales Terms, in addition to the SeeMe general Terms & Conditions. In the event of a conflict, these Sales Terms will control with respect to sales activity.
1. Eligibility & Activation
To use the SalesTool, you must:
- Have an active SeeMe account in good standing
- Provide accurate personal, payment, payout, and shipping information and are responsible for updating information to insure accuracy.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
SeeMe reserves the right to approve, deny, or revoke access to the Sales Tool at its discretion.
2. Role of SeeMe
SeeMe acts as:
- A platform provider and intermediary, not the seller of your artwork
You, the Artist, are:
- The seller of record
- Fully responsible for your listings, transactions, and timely fulfillment
SeeMe does not take ownership of artworks listed through the Sales Tool.
3. Listings & Product Information
You agree to:
- Provide accurate descriptions (title, size, medium, condition)
- Upload truthful and representative images
- Set realistic availability and pricing
- Keep listings updated
You must not:
- List works you do not own or have rights to sell
- Misrepresent artwork or pricing
SeeMe may remove listings that violate these terms.
4. Pricing & Commission
4.1 Commission Structure
Sales made through the Sales Tool are subject to:
- Free Users: 60% Artist / 40% SeeMe
- Active Paying Members: 70% Artist / 30% SeeMe
4.2 Special Cases
Physical exhibitions or offline sales facilitated by SeeMe may follow different commission structures (typically 50% / 50% for non-members and 60% Artist-members / 40% SeeMe for a specified amount of time. These are defined in an Exhibition-specific Contract.
Promotions, discounts, or partnerships may affect final payouts and will be communicated in advance
5. Payments & Payouts
Buyers will pay through SeeMe’s payment system or a designated third-party processor
SeeMe will deduct its commission before issuing payouts
Payouts to Artists:
- Are issued after confirmation of sale and/or delivery (as applicable)
- May be delayed due to returns, disputes, or payment processing timelines
You are responsible for:
- Providing correct payout details
- Any applicable bank or transfer fees
6. Shipping & Fulfillment
6.1 Artist Responsibility
For all online sales, you are fully responsible for:
- Confirmation of artwork availability within 48 hours
- Packaging artworks securely (see Shipping Best Practices)
- Shipping within the stated timeframe
- Providing an accurate Point of Origin Address
SeeMe uses a third party to calculate shipping costs to be paid by the buyer. If the Point of Origin Address is incorrect at the time of sale, you will be responsible for any additional shipping costs.
6.2 International Shipping
You are responsible for:
- Customs documentation
- Export compliance
6.3 Risk of Loss
Risk transfers according to the shipping method used.
SeeMe is not responsible for:
- Damage in transit
- Lost shipments
- Shipping delays
7. Returns, Refunds & Cancellations
7.1 Buyer Returns
Return policies may be defined by:
- SeeMe platform standards, or
- Case-by-case decisions
You agree to reasonably cooperate in resolving return requests.
7.2 Order Cancellations
SeeMe reserves the right to cancel transactions due to:
- Pricing errors
- Suspected fraud
- Artwork unavailability
7.3 Refund Responsibility
Refunds, when issued, may be deducted from:
- Your future payouts
- Your account balance
8. Artist Conduct & Obligations
By using the Sales Tool, you agree to:
- Fulfill orders professionally and in good faith
- Communicate with buyers when necessary
- Comply with all applicable consumer protection laws
Failure to meet these standards may result in:
- Account suspension
- Removal from the Shop Tool
9. Taxes
You are solely responsible for:
- Reporting and paying all taxes related to your sales
- Complying with tax laws in your jurisdiction
SeeMe may:
- Request tax documentation
- Withhold taxes where legally required
10. Intellectual Property
You retain ownership of your artwork.
By listing your artwork with the Sales Tool, you grant SeeMe a license to:
- Display, promote, and market your work
- Use images for sales and promotional purposes
11. Platform Rights
SeeMe reserves the right to:
- Modify or discontinue the SalesTool
- Adjust features, pricing, or commission structures
- Remove listings or accounts at its discretion
12. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
SeeMe is not liable for:
- Loss of sales or profits
- Shipping issues
- Buyer disputes
- Platform interruptions
Use of the Shop Tool is at your own risk.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SeeMe from:
- Claims related to your artwork
- Shipping disputes
- Violations of law or third-party rights
14. Dispute Resolution
All disputes are subject to the SeeMe Artist Terms & Conditions, including:
- Mandatory informal resolution
- Binding arbitration under U.S. law
15. Governing Law
These Shop Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States
16. Changes to These Terms
SeeMe may update these Sales Terms at any time.
Continued use of the Sales Tool constitutes acceptance.