Terms of Service

Terms of Service Last updated: August 20, 2025 1. Introduction and Acceptance Welcome to Art Licence Studio, an online digital art licensing platform operated by Art License Haven Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 16440129) at 5 Brayford Square, London, E1 0SG. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Art Licence Studio website and services (“Platform” or “Service”). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of the Terms, you must not use the Service. These Terms apply to all users of the Platform, including both artists who upload content and buyers who purchase licences for artwork. Additional policies (such as our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy) are incorporated by reference. Using the Platform indicates that you accept these Terms and agree to abide by them. In particular, our Privacy Policy explains in more detail how we use your account activity and other usage data – including high-level signals from tools such as Studio Mentor – to personalise your experience and, where you have opted in to marketing emails, to tailor the communications you receive. 2. Definitions For clarity, in these Terms: - “Platform” or “Service” refers to the Art Licence Studio website, applications, and services provided by Art License Haven Ltd for digital art licensing. - “Company” (also “we”, “us”, or “our”) refers to Art License Haven Ltd, the operator of Art Licence Studio. - “User” (also “you” or “your”) means any person or entity using the Platform. This includes “Artists” (users offering artwork licences for sale) and “Buyers” (users licensing/purchasing artwork). - “Content” means any digital material uploaded or posted to the Platform, including artwork, images, text, metadata, and profile information. - “Artwork” refers to digital art files or projects uploaded by an Artist to be licensed through the Platform. - “Licence” refers to the usage rights to an Artwork that a Buyer purchases. When a Buyer purchases a licence, they gain certain rights to use the Artwork as specified, but do not own the copyright unless explicitly stated. - “Artist Pro” refers to an optional paid subscription tier for Artists offering enhanced features and a different commission structure (as detailed in Section 5.2). - “Commission” (fee) refers to the percentage of the sale price that the Platform retains from each transaction as a service fee for facilitating the sale. Any other capitalized terms in these Terms shall have the meanings defined herein. 3. Eligibility You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to register for an account or use the Platform’s core services. If you are 16 or 17, you may use the Platform only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian, who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet the applicable age requirement, and that all information you submit is truthful and correct. You also confirm that you are 1legally permitted to use the Service under the laws of your jurisdiction (for example, you are not on any trade sanctions list or barred from using similar services). The Platform is intended for users in the United Kingdom and those who agree to be subject to UK law; if you access it from other locations, you are responsible for compliance with local laws. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account if we have reason to believe that you are not eligible or have provided false information. 4. Account Registration and Security 4.1 Account Creation: To access certain features of the Platform (such as uploading art or purchasing licences), you must create a user account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update your account details as needed. Each user may register only one account unless expressly permitted by us. Account types include Artist Accounts (for creators uploading and licensing their artwork), Buyer Accounts (for individuals or businesses licensing artwork), and Business Accounts (for companies or organizations requiring enhanced features). You should select the appropriate account type for your use. Accounts are personal to you – you must not sell, transfer, or allow others to use your account without our permission. 4.2 Account Security: You are responsible for safeguarding your account login credentials. You must choose a secure password and keep it confidential. Do not share your password or give others access to your account. You agree to notify us immediately at legal@artlicencestudio.co.uk if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your account. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not authorized by you. We may require you to undergo verification (such as email or identity verification) from time to time as part of our security and fraud-prevention measures. 4.3 Account Use and Conduct: You agree to use your account only for legitimate transactions and interactions on the Platform. You must keep your information (including contact details and payout information) up to date. You must not use another user’s account or impersonate any person or entity. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that are inactive for extended periods, or that we suspect are involved in fraudulent activity, violate these Terms, or pose security risks to the Platform. 5. Terms for Artists 5.1 Content Upload and Ownership: As an Artist, you may upload original artwork and related content to the Platform. By uploading any Content, you represent and warrant that: (a) you are the creator and sole copyright owner of the artwork or you have all necessary rights and permissions to license the artwork; (b) the Content is your original work and does not infringe upon or violate any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of any third party; (c) the Content complies with these Terms and our Community Guidelines (including any rules against hateful, pornographic, or illegal material); and (d) the artwork is accurately described and not misleading in its presentation. You must not upload works that you do not have permission to use or that violate any law or rights. We reserve the right to remove or disable any Content that, in our judgment, violates these standards or is the subject of an infringement claim. 5.2 Fees, Pricing, and Revenue Sharing: It is free for Artists to join the Platform and list artwork. However, Art Licence Studio retains a commission fee on all licence sales as follows 1 : • Standard (Free Tier) Artists: A commission of 15% of the gross licence price is taken by the Platform from each sale (subject to a minimum fee of £3 for low-priced sales) 2 3 . This 2commission covers all payment processing fees (e.g. Stripe) so that the price you set is what the buyer pays with no additional charges 4 . • Artist Pro (Subscription) Artists: A commission of 10% of the gross licence price is taken on each sale for Artists subscribed to our Pro plan. (The £3 minimum fee may be reduced to £2 for Pro artists on very low-value transactions.) Artist Pro is an optional paid plan offering a higher revenue share and other benefits. See Section 5.3 below for subscription terms. • Blockchain or NFT Sales: If a licence is delivered or verified via blockchain (e.g. NFT-based licence), the commission remains as above plus any applicable network fees (such as blockchain gas transaction fees) 5 . We will clearly inform you and the buyer of any such additional fees at the time of the transaction. • Exclusive or Custom Licensing: For exclusive licences or custom commission agreements negotiated between a Buyer and an Artist, the commission rate may be set by separate agreement. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Platform will apply the standard 15% commission to exclusive licence sales 6 . Commission fees are automatically deducted from the sale proceeds. The remainder (net revenue) is owed to the Artist. Pricing of artwork licences is set by you as the Artist (subject to any minimum price rules we may have). You are free to choose pricing and licence terms within the options provided by the Platform. We may offer guidance on pricing but this is informational only. All prices should be set in GBP (£) unless the Platform enables multi-currency support. Artists are responsible for any taxes (such as income tax or VAT, if applicable) on the earnings they receive. We will charge buyers any applicable VAT or sales tax on the transaction as required by law, and remit such taxes to the appropriate authorities when we (the Platform) are legally obliged to do so. If you are required to charge VAT on your sales (for example, if you are a VAT-registered business selling to buyers), it is your responsibility to account for that in your pricing and comply with tax laws. 5.3 Artist Pro Subscription: Artists have the option to subscribe to our Artist Pro plan for a monthly or annual fee (as indicated on the Platform). The Artist Pro plan provides enhanced features such as a lower commission rate (10% as noted above), advanced analytics, priority support, and other benefits. By subscribing to Artist Pro, you authorize us to charge the subscription fee to your provided payment method on a recurring basis (e.g. monthly). Cancellation: You may cancel your Artist Pro subscription at any time via your account settings. Your benefits will remain active until the end of the paid period, after which your account will revert to the free tier (standard commission). We do not provide pro-rated refunds for mid-period cancellation of subscriptions, except that if you are an individual consumer (not using the Platform for business purposes) you may have a statutory right to cancel a new subscription within 14 days of purchase. If you qualify and wish to exercise this right, you must contact us in writing within 14 days. Note that if you have already started using the Artist Pro features during that time, we reserve the right to deduct a pro-rata amount for the portion of services provided 7 . After cancellation or expiration of Artist Pro, any new sales will incur the standard 15% commission. We reserve the right to adjust the price or features of the Artist Pro plan, but will give you notice of any material changes. If a subscription payment fails, we may suspend your Pro benefits until payment is made. 5.4 Payouts to Artists: In order to receive earnings, Artists must connect a valid payout account (e.g. set up with our payment processor, currently Stripe Connect). You agree to provide accurate payout information and any documents needed to verify your identity or comply with anti-fraud/Know-Your- Customer (KYC) regulations. Earnings from licence sales will be credited to your account balance after a sale is completed. We typically arrange payouts to your connected account on a regular schedule (e.g. weekly or as otherwise noted in your dashboard), subject to any initial clearance period for new users or pending verifications. Instant Payouts: We may offer an instant payout feature for eligible artists with a proven track record. This means you could withdraw funds immediately after a sale, rather than 3waiting for the normal payout cycle. Instant payouts are not guaranteed and are enabled at our discretion for “trusted” artists who meet certain criteria (such as sufficient time on the platform, successful delivery history, and completed verification) 8 9 . We reserve the right to disable instant payouts or hold funds if we detect suspicious activity or if a transaction is subject to dispute or chargeback. All payouts are processed in GBP unless stated otherwise, and may be subject to fees charged by the payment provider (these fees are covered by our commission unless explicitly stated). If a buyer’s payment is later refunded or charged back, or if a sale is invalidated for any reason, we may deduct the corresponding amount (including our commission and processing costs) from the Artist’s balance. If you have already withdrawn funds for a sale that is later refunded or reversed, you agree to repay that amount or authorize us to offset it against future earnings. Artists are responsible for any bank fees or currency conversion costs associated with receiving payouts. 5.5 Artist Responsibilities: You are responsible for fulfilling the licences that buyers purchase. For direct digital downloads, fulfillment is usually automatic via the Platform. For custom commissions (where a buyer requests a bespoke artwork), you must use reasonable efforts to complete the work by any agreed deadline and to the specifications agreed upon with the buyer. Failure to deliver commissioned work may result in a refund to the buyer and could impact your account status. You should maintain backup copies of your uploaded files. You also agree to interact with buyers professionally and not to engage in any abusive or fraudulent conduct. If you offer any additional support or services to buyers (beyond providing the digital file/license), those are solely between you and the buyer unless explicitly facilitated by the Platform. Finally, as an Artist you retain ownership of the copyright in your artwork unless you explicitly transfer it (such as in an exclusive licence with transfer terms). However, by using our Platform, you grant the buyer a licence to use the artwork as described at sale (see Section 6.1 below on Licence Types), and you grant us (the Platform) a licence to use your content as described in Section 10.2. 6. Terms for Buyers (Licensees) 6.1 Licence Types and Usage Rights: When you purchase a licence to an artwork on Art Licence Studio, you are obtaining defined usage rights to that artwork, not purchasing the original copyright (unless explicitly stated). The specific rights you receive depend on the type of licence selected at purchase. We offer several standard licence types 10 : • Standard Licence: Allows personal use and basic commercial use of the artwork within defined limits. For example, you may use the art in a single project or end product (such as a video, website, or print run) up to a certain volume (e.g. a limited number of copies or impressions). You may not resell or sub-license the artwork itself under a Standard Licence. • Extended Licence: Grants broader commercial rights than a Standard Licence. This may include allowance for unlimited impressions or usage in merchandise, products for sale, or larger commercial projects. An Extended Licence lets you use the artwork in multiple projects or high- volume applications, but it still does not make the usage exclusive – other buyers may license the same artwork unless you have purchased exclusivity. • Exclusive Licence: Provides exclusive usage rights to the artwork for the specified terms. This means the artist will not license the same artwork to others (and may remove it from the marketplace). Exclusive licences may optionally include a transfer of copyright or additional rights if explicitly agreed (some exclusive deals might transfer ownership of the copyright to the buyer, but this must be clearly stated in the licence contract). Exclusive licences are usually accompanied by a custom agreement signed by both parties, and may involve higher fees or special commission terms (see Section 5.2). 4In all cases, the exact scope of permitted use is presented to you at the time of purchase (either via a summary on the purchase page or within the licence agreement document). The licence agreement (either a standard one generated by the Platform or a custom one for exclusives) will specify what you can and cannot do with the artwork. If you are unsure about what a licence allows, please review the licence terms or contact us for clarification before purchase. 6.2 Licence Restrictions: Unless expressly allowed by the specific licence you obtained, you must not do any of the following with the licensed artwork 11 : - Resale or Redistribution: You cannot resell, redistribute, or give away the original digital artwork file to third parties. For example, you may not post the raw artwork file on a website for download or include it in a free or paid content library. - Claiming Ownership: You cannot claim that you are the creator or author of the artwork. The artist retains authorship and moral rights. You also may not remove any watermarks, signatures, or attribution information if those are integrated into the artwork file (except as allowed for the intended use). - Unpermitted Uses: You may not use the artwork in a pornographic, defamatory, fraudulent, or otherwise illegal manner, even if the licence is otherwise broad. You also may not use the artwork in a way that could be considered hateful or harmful towards any person or community. - Sublicensing: You cannot sublicense or transfer the licence to the artwork to any other person or entity, except where the licence type explicitly permits it (for example, an Extended or Exclusive licence might allow you to sublicense the artwork as part of a larger project or product – but this will be stated if so). In general, the rights are for the licensed buyer only. - No Copyright Removal: Do not remove or obscure any copyright notices or metadata in the file. You should also respect any requirement to credit the artist if such is stated in the licence (though most standard licences on our Platform do not require attribution, it is appreciated). If you violate these restrictions, your licence can be terminated and you may be liable for copyright infringement or breach of contract. We (and the artist) reserve the right to pursue legal action if you use content beyond what was licensed. 6.3 Purchasing, Payments, and Refunds: When you decide to purchase a licence, you must follow the prompts on our Platform’s checkout. You may need to agree to a specific licence agreement for that purchase. All payments must be made through the Platform’s approved payment methods (such as credit/debit card or other methods via Stripe, and supported cryptocurrencies where offered). Pricing for each artwork is set by the artist (in GBP £). The price you see at checkout is the total price for the licence, inclusive of our fees and any applicable VAT or sales taxes (these will be calculated and displayed if applicable based on your location). There are no hidden charges – our commission is taken from the artist’s share, not added on top of the listed price 4 . Once your payment is processed, the licence is considered concluded and you will typically receive immediate access to download the digital files (or, in the case of a commissioned project, the artist will be notified to begin work). Delivery of Digital Content: For instant purchases of existing digital art, the files will be delivered through your account download page or via a link sent to your email. For commissioned works, the delivery will happen once the artist completes the work and uploads it through the Platform; you will then receive it as agreed (the payment in these cases might be held in escrow until delivery, see Section 6.4). We will also provide a confirmation email or receipt for your purchase, which will include key licence terms for your reference. No General Right of Cancellation: Because our Platform deals in digital content, once you have gained access to the digital product you do not have the automatic right to cancel the contract simply for change of mind. In law, digital content provided immediately at your request is typically exempt from 5the 14-day “cooling-off” cancellation period, as long as you consent to early access and acknowledge your rights are waived 12 . By completing a purchase, you expressly consent to us supplying the digital content licence to you immediately and acknowledge that you will lose any statutory right to cancel the purchase once the download or access is provided 12 . If you do not want to lose your 14-day cooling-off right, you should refrain from downloading or accessing the content until that period passes – however, note that we generally make content available immediately as part of our service. Refund Policy: All sales of digital artwork licences are generally final, which means we do not routinely offer refunds if you simply change your mind or decide the art is not suitable. However, we do stand behind the quality and accuracy of the content: if there is a technical problem with the file (for example, it is corrupted or not the correct item) or if the artwork materially fails to match the description provided by the artist, then you are entitled to a remedy. Under the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015, digital content must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, and as described 13 . If that’s not the case, you as a consumer have the right to have the issue corrected – typically this means the artist should provide a repaired file or a correct version. If the problem can’t be fixed within a reasonable time, you may be entitled to a price reduction or refund for the faulty content 14 . Therefore, if you encounter a significant issue with your purchased content, please contact us and the artist as soon as possible to explain the problem. We (and the artist) will work with you to either correct the issue or, if that’s not possible, provide an appropriate refund in line with your legal rights 14 . For custom commission projects: if you paid for a commissioned artwork via our Platform’s escrow system, your payment is held until the artist delivers the final work. If the artist fails to deliver the work by the agreed deadline or delivers work that is not as agreed, you may request a cancellation. We will evaluate the situation (including any communications between you and the artist) and, if appropriate, refund your payment in full. Note that if a commission is in progress and partly delivered, we may facilitate a partial refund or other fair resolution based on the circumstances. We have a separate detailed Refund Policy for commissions and digital goods which can be found on our website (and which is incorporated into these Terms by reference). Chargebacks and Payment Disputes: If you initiate a chargeback or dispute a payment through your bank or card issuer, we reserve the right to suspend your account until the dispute is resolved. We encourage buyers to contact us first to resolve any issue, as chargebacks should be a last resort. Fraudulent chargebacks (obtaining the content and then reversing payment illegitimately) are considered abuse and may result in account termination and legal action. 6.4 Buyer Responsibilities: When commissioning an artist through the Platform, you should provide clear requirements and feedback to facilitate a successful project. Once you have a licence to an artwork, it is your responsibility to use it only as permitted. If you wish to use an artwork beyond the scope of your current licence, contact the artist about upgrading to an Extended or Exclusive licence. Do not attempt to contact artists off-platform to circumvent fees; doing so violates these Terms and undermines the trust and safety of the marketplace. If you become aware of any misuse of an artwork by others or suspect an artist of fraud (e.g. selling work that isn’t theirs), please notify us. We value the honesty and integrity of our community and expect the same from buyers. 67. Prohibited Uses and Conduct We are committed to maintaining a respectful, lawful, and fair marketplace. You agree not to misuse the Platform or engage in any prohibited activities. Specifically, you may not use Art Licence Studio to 15 16 : • Infringe Intellectual Property: Do not upload or sell content that you do not own or have rights to, and do not use the Platform to distribute or license pirated or stolen works. Also, do not copy or download other users’ content without permission (other than normal page caching) or attempt to reverse engineer any of our license files or protections. • Engage in Fraud or Deception: Do not provide false information, impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation. Artists must not post content with deliberately misleading descriptions, and buyers must not intentionally misuse the dispute/refund process to unfairly obtain free content. Any attempt to game the payment system (such as manipulating prices, or colluding between buyer and artist to fake sales) is strictly forbidden. • Post Harmful or Illegal Content: You must not upload content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, pornographic (if not properly age-restricted and in line with our policies), harassing, hateful, or that violates any applicable laws. Content depicting abuse, extreme violence, hate speech, or child exploitation is strictly banned. Likewise, do not use the Platform to harass, threaten, or intimidate others, or to incite violence or discrimination. • Circumvent Fees or Security: You may not attempt to circumvent the Platform’s fee structure or payment system. For example, artists and buyers must not complete off-platform transactions for deals initiated on the Platform. Our commission is how we sustain the service; bypassing it not only violates these Terms but may result in removal from the Platform. Similarly, do not interfere with security-related features or probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of our systems. • Disrupt or Abuse the Service: Do not engage in activities that could harm or overburden the Platform’s infrastructure. This includes not using any automated means (scripts, bots, scrapers) to collect data or content from the site without our written permission, and not introducing viruses, malware, or any other harmful code. You must not attempt to scrape data, perform denial-of-service attacks, or otherwise interfere with or disrupt the proper functioning of the Service 17 . • Impersonation and Unauthorised Access: Do not impersonate other users, Art Licence Studio staff, or any other person or entity to mislead or defraud. You must not attempt to access accounts that are not yours, nor harvest personal data of others (emails, usernames) for any purpose. • Other Unlawful Behaviour: You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in connection with your use of the Platform. Do not use the Platform for any unlawful purpose, including but not limited to money laundering, terrorist financing, or exchanging illegal goods/ services. If your usage of our Platform generates a legal obligation (e.g., you are required to get a license for exporting certain content, or to comply with age restrictions for certain material), you are solely responsible for fulfilling those obligations. Violation of any of the above can result in immediate suspension or termination of your account (see Section 9) and may include legal action where appropriate. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these rules or is otherwise objectionable, and to report unlawful activities to law enforcement as needed. 8. Privacy and Data Protection Your privacy is very important to us. Our use of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy (available on our website), which we strongly encourage you to read. By using the Platform, you 7consent to the collection, use, and sharing of information about you as outlined in the Privacy Policy. In summary, we collect the personal information you provide (such as your name, contact details, and payment information) and usage data (such as your interactions with the site) in order to operate and improve the Service, process transactions, and comply with legal obligations. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. We comply with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) regarding the handling of personal data. This means you have certain rights regarding your personal information. These include the right to access your data, to rectify inaccuracies, to erase data (be forgotten) in certain circumstances, to restrict or object to processing in certain cases, to data portability, and to withdraw consent when we rely on consent 18 . We will facilitate your exercise of these rights as described in our Privacy Policy (for example, you can contact us to request a copy of your data or deletion of your account). There are some exceptions to these rights (for instance, we may retain certain transaction records if required by law), but we will inform you if any apply when you make a request. We do not sell your personal information to third-party marketers. We may share data with third parties only as needed to provide our services – for example, with our payment processor (Stripe) for handling payments, with cloud storage providers for hosting content, or with analytics and fraud prevention services to keep the Platform safe. All such partners are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with privacy laws. For full details on how and why we process personal data, please see the Privacy Policy. We use a combination of automated tools and human review to enforce these Terms and keep the Platform safe. This includes the use of AI-based systems, such as our internal assistant "Studio Mentor", to help screen and prioritise content for moderation and to provide guidance to our trust and safety team. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making for account actions, content removals, or legal responses. For more detail, please see our Moderation Policy and AI Policy, which are incorporated into these Terms by reference. Cookies: The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, for authentication, and for analytics. For details on the types of cookies we use and your choices in managing cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy. By using the site, you agree that we can store and access cookies and other tracking technologies as described in that policy. If you have privacy-related questions or requests, you can reach out to us at the contact information in Section 13. We also remind you that you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK or other relevant supervisory authority if you believe your data has been mishandled. However, we kindly ask that you contact us first so we can address any concerns. 9. Account Suspension and Termination Our Right to Suspend or Terminate: We reserve the right to suspend, disable, or terminate your account at any time if, in our reasonable opinion, you have violated these Terms or any other policy, or if your use of the Service creates risk or legal exposure for us. This can include (but is not limited to) violations such as fraud, intellectual property infringement, illicit activity, harassment of others, or attempts to circumvent fees. We may also suspend your account if required to do so by law or at the request of law enforcement. In most cases, we will attempt to notify you of the issue and may provide an opportunity to appeal or correct the misconduct (for example, remove offending content), but we are not obligated to do so if the violation is severe or repeated. During a suspension, you may be prevented from accessing your account, content, or the Platform’s features (including the ability to upload or make sales). If your account is terminated, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. Any licences you have already sold to Buyers will generally remain valid (Buyers will continue to have their rights), but you will no longer be able to sell new licences or access your content. If we terminate your account, we will pay out any remaining earnings due to you (minus any deductions for refunds or claims) unless your account was terminated for serious cause 8such as fraud or illegal activity, in which case we may withhold payouts as permitted by law (or as ordered by a court). Your Right to Terminate: You may terminate your account at any time if you no longer wish to use our Service. You can do so by contacting support or using any available account deletion feature. Terminating your account will remove your profile and listings from public view. However, all licences that were sold up to the termination date remain in effect – meaning you are still bound to honour those licence terms (e.g., an existing Buyer can continue using the art per the licence, and you must refrain from actions that would breach their exclusive rights if any were granted). We may retain certain information after account deletion as required for record-keeping, audits, or legal compliance (for example, invoices or communications may be kept for a period of time). Effect of Termination: Upon termination of your account for any reason, these Terms will cease to apply, except that any provisions which by their nature should survive (such as intellectual property rights, indemnities, limitation of liability, outstanding payment obligations, and governing law) will survive. You will no longer have access to Platform features, so please ensure you have downloaded any content or data you need prior to terminating your account. We are not liable for any losses (such as loss of data or expected profits) that result from the termination of your account in accordance with these Terms. 10. Intellectual Property Rights 10.1 Platform Intellectual Property: The Service and all content provided by Art Licence Studio (excluding user-generated Content) are the property of Art License Haven Ltd or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes the website design, graphics, logos, software code, and compilations of content. Our company name, logos, and any product or service names we use are our trademarks (or the trademarks of our partners). You are not permitted to use these trademarks without our prior written approval, except as necessary for lawful references (such as describing our service). We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non- transferable license to access and use the Platform for its intended purpose. You must not copy, modify, distribute, reverse-engineer, or create derivative works from our proprietary content or software, except as allowed by law or with our express permission 19 . 10.2 User Content Licence to the Platform: As noted, Artists retain ownership of the copyright in the content they upload. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of your artwork to us. However, in order to operate the marketplace, we need certain rights to display and distribute your content. By uploading or posting content to Art Licence Studio, you grant Art License Haven Ltd a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence (with the right to sublicense to our affiliates and service providers) to use, host, reproduce, modify (e.g. resize or format), publicly display, publicly perform, distribute, and create derivative works of your content solely for the purposes of operating, marketing, and improving the Platform and our services. This licence enables us, for example, to display your artwork on the site, crop or thumbnail images for previews, and include your content in promotional features (such as showcasing examples of artwork on our homepage or social media). We will not sell or license your content to third parties outside of the Platform context without your permission. This licence to us ends when you remove your content from the Platform, except that it will continue for a reasonable duration in backup systems and as needed to inform buyers of past transactions (for instance, if a buyer purchased a licence, we may retain records and copies of the content for customer support or legal purposes). We also may retain aggregated data or non-identifiable snippets for analytics. You promise that you have the rights necessary to grant us this licence for any content you upload 20 . 910.3 Copyright Infringement and Takedown Policy: We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that any content on the Platform infringes your copyright (or other IP rights), you may submit a takedown request by contacting us at legal@artlicencestudio.co.uk. Please provide sufficient detail for us to locate the content and proof that you are the rights holder or an authorized agent. We will promptly investigate and, if the claim appears credible, remove or disable access to the alleged infringing material in accordance with applicable law. Art Licence Studio has adopted elements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) procedure to address claims, even though we operate under UK law, as a best practice for handling copyright issues 21 . We may notify the user who posted the content and, if applicable, provide them an opportunity to submit a counter-notice if they believe the takedown is in error or misidentification. It is our policy in appropriate circumstances to terminate repeat infringers. If a user is found to repeatedly upload infringing content, their account will be suspended or terminated. We also reserve the right to take down any content that we suspect violates third-party rights even if we do not receive a formal notice. 10.4 Feedback: If you submit suggestions, ideas, or feedback to us about the Platform (“Feedback”), you acknowledge that the Feedback is not confidential and you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, sub- licensable, worldwide licence to use and incorporate that Feedback into our products and services without any obligation to you. 11. Limitation of Liability 11.1 Platform as a Marketplace: You understand that Art Licence Studio is primarily a platform that facilitates transactions between Artists and Buyers. We are not an art gallery or employer of the Artists. While we strive to verify and curate the content on our Platform, each Artist is responsible for the works they upload and the descriptions and terms they provide. We do not guarantee the continuous availability of any particular artwork or that an Artist will honour every commission request, though we make efforts to ensure reliability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Platform (Art License Haven Ltd) is not liable for the content provided by users, or for any dealings between users. Any agreement for the sale/licence of artwork is between the Artist and the Buyer, with Art Licence Studio acting as a facilitator. That said, we will reasonably mediate disputes and enforce policies to maintain a fair marketplace. 11.2 Exclusions and Caps: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Art License Haven Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Platform or any content on it 22 . This includes, without limitation, damages for lost profits or revenues, loss of data, loss of goodwill, business interruption, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. We do not exclude or limit our liability to you for gross negligence, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under UK law. However, aside from those circumstances, in all cases our total liability to you (for any and all claims) is limited to the greater of: (a) the total fees (commissions) we have earned from your transactions in the three months prior to the event giving rise to liability, or (b) £100. This means, for example, if you as a Buyer have paid £50 for a licence and something goes wrong that is our fault, our liability would not exceed £50 (and likely much less, given our commission on that sale). If you as an Artist have used the Platform for a year but the incident happened within a specific quarter, we would look at the commission fees we obtained from your sales in that quarter as the cap. These limitations apply regardless of the legal theory of liability (contract, tort, breach of statutory duty, etc.), unless such limitation is disallowed by applicable law. 1011.3 No Warranties: We provide the Art Licence Studio service on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we endeavor to maintain a secure and functional service, we make no warranty that the Platform will meet your requirements or expectations, or that it will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error- free. We also do not guarantee that any results (e.g. profits or exposure) will come from using the Platform. All warranties, conditions or other terms implied by statute or common law (including any implied warranties of quality, fitness for purpose, or non-infringement) are excluded to the maximum extent allowed by law. For clarity, digital artworks on our Platform are provided by independent creators; while we require them to accurately describe content, we do not individually warrant their content. However, you do have statutory rights as described in Section 6.3 in the event of faulty digital content – nothing in these Terms is intended to restrict those statutory consumer rights. 11.4 Indemnity: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Art License Haven Ltd and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) that arise out of or are related to your use or misuse of the Platform, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any law or third-party rights. This means if we get sued or incur costs because of something you did in violation of these Terms (for example, you uploaded infringing content or engaged in fraud), you will cover those costs. We will notify you of any such claim and may allow you to assist in the defence, but our failure to notify promptly will not relieve you of your indemnification obligations except to the extent it materially prejudices your ability to defend the claim. 12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution These Terms and any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with them or the use of the Platform shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales 23 . This choice of law means that the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and other UK consumer protection laws will generally apply to transactions on our Platform for UK-based users. If you have a dispute with us, we encourage you to contact us first to seek an amicable resolution. You can reach us at the contact details below. We will attempt to resolve the issue in good faith and in a timely manner. If we are unable to resolve a dispute informally, then you and we agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Service 24 . If you are a consumer residing elsewhere, you may also have the right to bring proceedings in your country of residence under applicable consumer laws, but by using this Platform you acknowledge the primary governance of English law. Please note that online dispute resolution (ODR) platforms or mediation services may be available for EU/UK consumers (for example, the EU’s ODR portal). However, since we prefer direct communication, we have not subscribed to any specific alternative dispute resolution body at this time and are not obliged to submit to ADR except as required by law. This does not affect any statutory dispute resolution rights you may have. 13. Changes to These Terms We may revise or update these Terms of Service from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide you with notice such as by email or by posting a prominent notice on the Platform, at least 30 days before the new terms take effect 25 . Minor changes (e.g. clarifications or updates that do not reduce your rights) may be made with or without specific notice, by updating the Terms on our site. We indicate at the top of this document the date of the latest revision. Your continued use of the Platform 11after revised Terms have become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you should stop using the Platform and, if applicable, cancel any accounts or subscriptions before the new Terms take effect. We strongly recommend you review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. 14. Contact Information If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms or any other aspect of the Platform, please feel free to contact us. You can reach Art Licence Studio (Art License Haven Ltd) by the following methods 26 : • Email: legal@artlicencestudio.co.uk • Address: Art License Haven Ltd, 5 Brayford Square, London, UK, E1 0SG (Please note that email is our preferred contact method for legal and support inquiries.) By using Art Licence Studio, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service. 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