Terms and Conditions of Service

These Terms & Conditions of Service (“Terms”) govern all advisory, consulting, and related services provided by Powell Fine Art Advisory (“PFAA,” “we,” or “us”) to clients (“Client” or “you”).

By engaging PFAA, approving a proposal, or authorizing services, the Client agrees to these Terms.

  • Powell Fine Art Advisory provides professional fine art advisory and consulting services, which may include acquisition advisory, market research, collection strategy, private sales, auction placement, collection management, curatorial guidance, coordination with galleries and auction houses, and related advisory services.

    Where requested, PFAA may also coordinate or arrange art handling, installation, transportation, or storage services, either directly or through affiliated or third-party providers.

  • All services provided by PFAA are advisory in nature. PFAA does not guarantee the performance, appreciation, liquidity, or future value of any artwork and does not provide investment, legal, tax, or insurance advice.

    Clients are encouraged to consult their own legal, tax, insurance, and financial advisors as appropriate.

  • While PFAA may assist in evaluating authenticity, provenance, and condition, final responsibility rests with the Client. PFAA relies on information provided by artists, galleries, auction houses, appraisers, conservators, and other third parties and does not independently guarantee such information.

  • Fees are billed in accordance with the applicable Letter of Agreement. Expenses incurred on behalf of the Client will be billed as agreed. Estimates are based on information available at the time and may change if scope or circumstances change. Late payments may result in suspension of services.

  • The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Powell Fine Art Advisory from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from the Client’s decisions, third-party services, or use of recommendations provided.

  • PFAA is not an insurer of artwork. Clients are responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance coverage for their collections at all times.

    Where insurance or valuation is coordinated at the Client’s request, coverage is subject to the terms, conditions, exclusions, and limits of the applicable policy.

  • All concepts, presentations, layouts, and written materials prepared by the Company remain the intellectual property of Powell Fine Art Advisory unless otherwise agreed in writing.

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, PFAA shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages, including loss of market value, lost profits, or loss of opportunity.

    PFAA’s total liability, if any, arising from advisory services shall be limited to the fees paid to PFAA for the services giving rise to the claim.

  • PFAA may introduce, coordinate, or recommend third-party service providers. PFAA is not responsible for the acts or omissions of third parties, except to the extent required by law.

  • Either party may terminate the engagement upon written notice. Clients remain responsible for fees and expenses incurred through the date of termination.

  • These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict of law principles.

  • These Terms, together with any written proposal or agreement, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede prior communications.

  • Written, email, or electronic authorization to proceed constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions of Service.