Last Updated: August 24, 2026

Welcome to the website of Karen Tamminga-Paton. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

1. About This Website

This website showcases the artwork, paintings, exhibitions, collaborations, projects, and other creative work of Karen Tamminga-Paton, an artist based in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada.

The website may also provide information about artwork available for purchase, commissions, exhibitions, collaborations, and other professional or artistic services.

2. Copyright & Ownership of Artwork

Unless otherwise stated, all original artwork, paintings, illustrations, designs, photographs of artwork, written content, graphics, and other creative materials displayed on this website are the intellectual property of Karen Tamminga-Paton and are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws.

The purchase or ownership of an original artwork does not automatically transfer copyright or reproduction rights to the purchaser.

Karen Tamminga-Paton retains all applicable copyright and reproduction rights to her artwork unless those rights have been expressly transferred through a separate written agreement.

3. Use of Images

Images of artwork displayed on this website are provided for viewing and informational purposes only.

You may not, without prior written permission:

Copy, reproduce, download, distribute, publish, or commercially use images of the artwork;
Create prints, merchandise, digital products, or other reproductions using the artwork;
Modify, manipulate, trace, or create derivative commercial works from the artwork;
Use artwork or images for advertising, promotional, commercial, or fundraising purposes;
Remove or alter signatures, watermarks, copyright notices, or other identifying information; or
Represent any artwork or image as your own.

If you are interested in licensing an image or artwork for publication, media, commercial use, educational use, or another project, please contact Karen Tamminga-Paton to request permission.

4. Personal & Editorial Sharing

Links to this website may be shared for personal and non-commercial purposes.

Where permission has been granted to reproduce or share an image of artwork, appropriate credit to Karen Tamminga-Paton must be provided.

Media organizations, galleries, publishers, businesses, and other organizations wishing to reproduce artwork should obtain permission before publication unless their use is otherwise permitted by applicable law.

5. Artwork Availability

Artwork shown on this website may be available for purchase, previously sold, reserved, part of a private collection, unavailable, or displayed for portfolio purposes only.

Availability is subject to change without notice.

If you are interested in a particular piece, please contact Karen Tamminga-Paton to confirm its current availability and pricing.

6. Pricing

Any prices displayed on the website are provided in the currency indicated and may be changed or corrected without notice.

Where a price is not displayed, visitors are welcome to inquire directly.

Shipping, delivery, insurance, framing, installation, taxes, customs charges, or other costs may be additional unless specifically stated otherwise.

7. Original Artwork & Variations

Every effort is made to represent artwork accurately on this website. However, colours and details may appear differently depending on photography, lighting, screen settings, device type, and display calibration.

Original artwork may also contain textures, brushwork, surface variations, and other characteristics that are difficult to reproduce accurately in digital photographs.

These natural variations are part of the character of an original work of art and are not considered defects.

8. Commissions

Commission inquiries are welcome but are subject to availability and acceptance.

Commissioned artwork may require a separate written agreement outlining matters such as:

Scope and concept;
Dimensions and materials;
Pricing;
Deposit requirements;
Timeline;
Revisions;
Delivery or installation;
Cancellation; and
Copyright and reproduction rights.

Submitting a commission inquiry does not guarantee acceptance of a project.

Where a separate commission agreement is entered into, the terms of that agreement will govern the commissioned work.

9. Collaborations

Karen Tamminga-Paton may collaborate with other artists, organizations, businesses, communities, photographers, designers, or creative professionals.

Ownership and copyright relating to collaborative projects may vary depending on the individual project and agreements between the participating parties.

Content relating to a collaboration should not be assumed to be owned exclusively by Karen Tamminga-Paton unless specifically stated.

10. Exhibitions & Events

Information regarding exhibitions, shows, workshops, events, installations, or other appearances is provided for informational purposes.

Dates, locations, availability, and event details may change. Visitors should confirm current information before making travel arrangements or other plans based on information provided on this website.

11. Website Content

While reasonable efforts are made to keep the information on this website accurate and current, no guarantee is made that all content will be complete, error-free, or continuously up to date.

Information, images, prices, availability, descriptions, and other website content may be updated, corrected, removed, or changed at any time without notice.

12. Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to galleries, organizations, collaborators, social media platforms, publications, retailers, or other third-party websites.

These websites are operated independently, and Karen Tamminga-Paton is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, products, or services.

Visiting a third-party website is at the visitor's own discretion.

13. Prohibited Use

You agree not to use this website in a way that:

Violates applicable laws or regulations;
Infringes intellectual property rights;
Attempts to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems;
Introduces malicious software or harmful code;
Interferes with the operation or security of the website;
Scrapes, harvests, or systematically extracts website content for unauthorized commercial purposes; or
Uses the artwork, images, or content in a misleading, defamatory, unlawful, or unauthorized manner.

14. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Unless expressly authorized in writing, artwork and images displayed on this website may not be systematically copied, scraped, collected, or reproduced for the purpose of creating, training, fine-tuning, evaluating, or developing artificial intelligence or machine-learning models or datasets.

Nothing in this section is intended to restrict uses that cannot legally be restricted under applicable law.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Karen Tamminga-Paton will not be liable for losses or damages resulting from the use of, inability to use, or reliance upon this website or its content.

The website and its content are provided for general informational and portfolio purposes.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.

16. Privacy

Any personal information submitted through this website will be handled in accordance with the website's Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

Visitors should review the Privacy Policy for more information about how personal information may be collected, used, stored, and disclosed.

17. Changes to These Terms

These Terms and Conditions may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the website, services, business practices, or applicable legal requirements.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.

18. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the applicable federal laws of Canada.

Any disputes arising in connection with the website or these Terms and Conditions will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Alberta, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

19. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, copyright permissions, artwork licensing, commissions, collaborations, or use of images, please contact Karen Tamminga-Paton using the contact information provided on this website.

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