Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: March 12, 2026
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website bloomswells.com ("Site") and any services provided by Bloomsbury & Wells ("we," "us," or "our"), an independent advisory practice dedicated to discerning collectors of fine art, antiques, and objets d'art. By accessing the Site or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site or our services.
Services
Our services are strictly advisory and informational. We specialize in acquisition research and valuation, including thorough research into your tastes, preferences, and objectives; curated recommendations of works aligned with your vision; independent valuation; market analysis; and recommendations on secure handling, logistics providers, and acquisition channels. All advice is based on information available at the time and represents our professional judgment only. We do not trade in, act as intermediaries for, facilitate, negotiate on your behalf, handle funds, or execute any purchase, sale, or consignment of works of art.
No Warranties or Guarantees
All services, research, valuations, recommendations, and content on the Site are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, authenticity, provenance, condition, title, future value, market performance, or suitability. Art markets are subjective and volatile; we make no guarantees regarding outcomes or results.
Client Responsibilities
You must conduct your own independent due diligence, expert verifications, appraisals, legal checks, and professional advice before making any decisions or transactions. You are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, tax, and export/import regulations.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Site (text, images, analyses) is owned by us or our licensors and protected by copyright and other laws. You may view and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. No reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without our written permission.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, our services, or reliance on any advice or information provided. Our total liability is limited to the fees (if any) paid by you for the specific engagement.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend access to the Site or services at any time without notice for any reason, including breach of these Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
Changes
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site or services constitutes acceptance of changes.
Contact
For questions, contact us at info@bloomswells.com
By using the Site or our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms.