General Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms and Conditions

1.1. These terms and conditions shall govern the sale and purchase of products through our online store.

1.2. By placing an order, you agree to these Terms and Conditions

2. About our Posters

2.1. Guarantee of Authenticity: we guarantee that all posters sold on our online store are authentic and conform to the description available on the site.

2.2. Poster Printing Technique: on our site, we use the following terms to describe the poster printing technique:

FL = Color lithography (stone lithography)
OF = Offset = Chromolithograph
LI = Lithograph
FO = Color Offset
OF = Offset
TD = Intaglio Print
LO = Linocut
BD = Letterpress
SD = Silk screen print

Please bear in mind that printing techniques cannot always be identified reliably. We do our best to provide accurate and precise information on all works and techniques.

2.3. Poster Conditions: We use the following international codes to describe the state of conservation and condition of the posters we offer on our site:

A+ = poster is in excellent condition, flawless, mint quality
A = very good condition
A- = very good condition, might have small tears and/or wrinkles at the margins
B+ = good condition, small wrinkles and/or creases and/or tears possible
B = good condition, wrinkles, creases and/or tears possible
B- = good condition, wrinkles, creases and/or tears, picture fully preserved
C+ = fair condition; might be restored, e.g., corners replaced or missing, wrinkles, creases and/ or tears
C = fair condition; might be restored, or corners missing, or wrinkles, creases and/ or tears
C- = fair condition; might be restored, or corners missing, or margins cut, or wrinkles, creases and/ or tears

On request, we provide you with a detailed condition report and can send you additional photos.

2.4. Poster Mounting:

If not indicated below, our posters are in their original state, i.e., not mounted on linen or Japan paper.

  • aL means that the poster is mounted on acid-free linen.
  • aJ means that the poster is mounted on acid-free Japan paper, which means that a thin acid-free paper was mounted on the back of the poster to strengthen and preserve it from a museum point of view.
  • aL means that the poster is mounted on acid-free linen.
  • aJ means that the poster is mounted on acid-free Japan paper, which means that a thin acid-free paper was mounted on the back of the poster to strengthen and preserve it from a museum point of view.
  • a thin acid-free paper was mounted on the back of the poster to strengthen
  • and preserve it from a museum point of view.

Additionally, we offer to back your poster on Japan paper and linen on request (see under "Customer Services").

2.5 Poster Year Year means the calendar year when the poster was printed. This is, in most cases, also the year in which the artist created the poster. We research and consult archives, museums, and official collections to ensure that the year is correctly indicated. When no reference was found, we indicate the time period (around or decade) when the poster was printed. Please be aware that in rare cases, a poster was reissued by the same printing house at a later stage, usually in agreement with the artist and generally using the same printing technique (e.g., stone lithography). In this case, we indicate this later year of printing. Please note that we do not deal with reproductions, and we do not offer the reprinting of posters.

2.6 Poster Size The size of our posters is indicated in both centimeters and inches, to a precision of +/- 1 cm (0.4 inches).

2.7. Poster Images on our online shop: The color, sharpness, and definition of the pictures published on our site reflect the best quality available by current technology and may vary depending on your screen settings, software, and other external factors. However, we guarantee that the best effort is made to reflect all our posters' true colors and conditions.

2.8. Liability We provide the most accurate description as per our knowledge and the technology in use. "Swiss Poster Art" cannot be held liable for involuntary omission or any other discrepancy in the condition report.

3. Ordering and Shipping Conditions

3.1. Order Confirmation Your order and the availability of the poster will be confirmed by email within 72 hours.

3.2. Shipping Costs/Conditions:After receiving your payment, your order will usually be shipped by Swiss Post. If the value of the goods exceeds CHF 500, it will be sent as a registered parcel. Unregistered parcels are insured by Swiss Post up to a value of CHF 500, registered parcels up to a value of CHF 1'500. If your order has a value of less than CHF 500 and you would still like a registered parcel, please inform us accordingly. Additional insurance is available on request.

3.3. Alternative shipping methods,such as FedEx or DHL, are available upon request and charged according to cost.

3.4.The costs for packaging and shipping within Switzerland amount to CHF 40 and are to be paid in advance by the buyer together with the purchase price

The costs for packaging and shipping to destinations in the European Union (EU) amount to CHF 70 and CHF 90 for international destinations outside the EU.

3.5. Shipping Time: The shipping time is between 3 to 14 days, depending on the destination. There is no right of return or exchange.

3.6. Poster Self-collection:You can also collect your posters yourself in Zurich, but you must make an appointment with us (Tel. +41 (0)78 750 77 07).

4. Confirmation of Sale, Cancellation, and Transfer of Risk

4.1. Final Contract of Sale: Your online payment, together with our email confirming the poster's availability, constitutes a final contract of sale. The amount paid remains due

4.2. In principle, there is no right of return or exchange. Cancellation may be requested by the customer who argues that there has been an error within 24 hours of payment.

After that time period, "Swiss Poster Art" reserves its right to evaluate and refuse or accept the cancellation of the order for each case individually.

4.4. The risk is transferred to the buyer when the poster is handed over to the Swiss Post or another carrier.

5. Privacy Policy:

5.1All personal details are treated with strict confidentiality and are not transmitted to a third party. The data sent to us will be treated confidentially.

5.2. E-Mail: Every online buyer must leave us his email address to process the purchase contract and confirm the sale and delivery. At the same time, the buyer confirms the subscription to our newsletter. The purchaser can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time with a simple click.

6. Governing Law and Place of Jurisdiction

6.1. Swiss substantive law shall apply exclusively to the exclusion of conflict of laws and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

6.2. Place of jurisdiction is Zurich, Switzerland.