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. Conditions for posters: We use the following international codes to indicate the state of preservation and the nature of the items offered on our site

Describe poster:

  • 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. 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 thin acid-free paper was mounted on the back of the poster to strengthen and preserve it from a museum point of view.
  • aJ means that the poster is mounted on acid-free Japanese paper, ie on the
  • aL thin acid-free paper was mounted on the back of the poster to strengthen and preserve it from a museum point of view.
  • aJ means that the poster is mounted on acid-free Japanese paper, ie on the
  • On the back of the poster, a thin acid-free paper was drawn up around the poster
  • to be strengthened and preserved from a museum perspective.

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

2.5. Year: The year means the calendar year in which the poster was printed. In most cases, this is 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 correct. If no clue is found, we provide the time period (approximately or decade) that the poster was printed. Please note that in rare cases a poster was reprinted at a later date by the same printer, usually in consultation with the artist and usually using the same printing technique (e.g. stone lithography). In this case we will state this later printing year. Please note that we do not deal in reproductions and do not offer the reprint 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 photos in our online shop: The color, sharpness and definition of the images published on our website reflect the best quality available according to the state of the art and may vary depending on screen settings, software and other external factors. However, we guarantee that we will do our best to reproduce the true colors and condition of all of our posters.

2.8. Liability: We give the most precise description to the best of our knowledge and the state of the art. «Swiss Poster Art Shop» is not liable for unintentional omissions or other discrepancies in the status report.

3. Order 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 / shipping conditions: After receipt of payment, your order will usually be sent with the Swiss Post. If the value of the goods exceeds CHF 500, it will be sent as a registered package. Unregistered parcels are insured up to a value of CHF 500 by Swiss Post, registered parcels up to a value of CHF 1,500. If your order is worth less than CHF 500 and you still want a registered package, please inform us accordingly. Additional insurance is possible on request.

3.3. Alternative shipping methods, such as FedEx or DHL are possible on request and will be charged according to expenditure. 3.4. The costs for packaging and shipping within Switzerland are CHF 40 and must be paid in advance by the buyer along with the purchase price. The cost of packaging and shipping according to

Destinations in the European Union (EU) are CHF 70 and for international destinations outside the EU, CHF 90.

3.4. Shipping time: The shipping time is between 3 and 14 days, depending on the destination. There is no right of return or exchange.
3.5. Self-collection of posters: You can also collect your posters yourself in Zurich, but you have to make an appointment with us (Tel. +41 (0)78 750 77 07).

4. Confirmation of sale, cancellation and transfer of risk

4.1. With your online payment and our e-mail to confirm the availability of the poster, a purchase contract is concluded. The amount paid remains due.

4.2. In principle, there is no right to return or exchange. Cancellation can be made by the customer claiming an error within 24 hours
be asked for after payment. After this period has expired, «Swiss Poster Art Shop» reserves the right to evaluate and reject or accept the cancellation of the order for each individual case.

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

5. Notes on data protection:

5.1 . All personal data will be treated with strict confidentiality and will not be passed on to third parties. The data sent to us will be treated confidentially.

5.2. E-mail: Every online buyer must leave us their email address in order to process the purchase agreement and to confirm the sale and delivery. At the same time, the buyer confirms registration for our newsletter. The buyer can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time with a simple click.

6. Applicable law and place of jurisdiction

6.1. Swiss substantive law applies exclusively to the exclusion of conflict of laws and the UN Sales Convention (CISG).

6.2. The place of jurisdiction is Zurich, Switzerland.