TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The Artist Stories Platform Usage, Listing & Governance Agreement
Acceptance & Agreement Scope
These Terms & Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "Collector", or "Artist") and The Artist Stories ("Platform", "we", or "us").
We reserve the right to update or revise these terms at any time without prior individual notice. Continued interaction with the website following posted updates confirms your explicit acceptance of revised terms.
Platform Services & Gallery Operations
The Artist Stories operates an curated digital catalog and directory connecting fine art enthusiasts, interior designers, and collectors with verified master artists and creators.
Artist Onboarding & Listing Guidelines
Artists featured on the platform must adhere to strict authenticity standards:
- Originality Warranty: All artwork images, titles, and descriptions submitted by artists must represent authentic original creations free of copyright infringement.
- Accurate Cataloging: Dimensions, mediums, certificates of authenticity, and availability statuses must be maintained with complete accuracy.
- Content Moderation: The platform reserves the right to unpublish listings or revoke artist directory profiles that violate community standards.
Purchases, Inquiries & Consultations
All pricing, artwork commissions, shipping terms, and fulfillment schedules discussed via inquiry forms or direct messaging are finalized upon formal invoice confirmation.
- Inquiries submitted via the site do not constitute a binding purchase until acknowledged and confirmed by the gallery team or artist.
- Taxes, shipping costs, and custom framing charges will be specified separately on private checkout invoices.
Intellectual Property & Limited License
All layout designs, code scripts, brand assets, logos, and aggregated art content on this domain remain the exclusive property of The Artist Stories and its onboarded creators.
Users are granted a temporary, non-exclusive, non-transferable viewing license strictly for non-commercial browsing purposes.
Prohibited Conduct & Anti-Abuse
Users agree not to engage in any activity that impairs platform functionality or compromises creator rights:
- Scraping, crawling, or automated data harvesting of artist portfolios or contact records.
- Misrepresenting identity, impersonating artists, or submitting fraudulent inquiries.
- Attempting to bypass security protocols, reverse engineer blade scripts, or disrupt server operations.
Limitation of Liability & Disclaimers
The Artist Stories provides website access on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted uptime, bug-free browsing, or immediate inquiry responses. In no event shall the platform be held liable for indirect or consequential damages arising from site access.
Contact & Support Channels
For questions regarding terms, artist onboarding, or platform inquiries, please reach out directly:
