Terms of Service

Purpose

These Terms of Service define the rules for access to and use of the Art Times platform, including content consumption, submissions, communication, and the integrity and security of the website environment.

Overview

These Terms of Service govern access to and use of the Art Times website, content, and services. By accessing or using Art Times, users agree to comply with these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. These terms are designed to protect users, contributors, partners, and Art Times by establishing clear rules for platform usage, content handling, responsibilities, and limitations of liability. If a user does not agree with these Terms of Service, access to Art Times should be discontinued.

Scope of application

These Terms of Service apply to all visits, interactions, and uses of the Art Times platform, including browsing the website, accessing content, submitting materials, engaging in collaborations, purchasing services where applicable, and communicating with Art Times.

The Terms of Service govern all content made available through Art Times, whether produced by Art Times, contributors, partners, or users. Additional terms may apply to specific services, paid offerings, or transactions. In such cases, those additional terms complement these Terms of Service and prevail where explicitly stated.

User responsibilities

Users are responsible for ensuring that information provided to Art Times is accurate, complete, and up to date. Where accounts or access credentials are used, users must safeguard login information and are responsible for all activity occurring under their account.

Users must not misuse the Art Times platform. This includes refraining from spam, abusive behavior, deceptive practices, unauthorized access attempts, or any activity that could disrupt the operation, security, or integrity of Art Times. Users are required to comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws when interacting with Art Times, including laws relating to intellectual property, data protection, and online conduct.

Content and intellectual property

All content published on Art Times, including text, images, video, audio, design elements, and layout, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Unless otherwise stated, such content is owned by Art Times or licensed for use on the platform. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or exploitation of Art Times content is prohibited.

Users who submit content to Art Times represent and warrant that they hold the necessary rights to do so and that their submissions do not infringe the rights of third parties. By submitting content, users grant Art Times a non exclusive, worldwide, royalty free license to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, and display the content in connection with the operation and promotion of Art Times, subject to any agreed limitations.

Art Times respects intellectual property rights and operates notice and takedown workflows. If notified of alleged infringement, content may be removed or access restricted while the matter is reviewed.

Prohibited activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited on Art Times:

• Copyright infringement, including uploading or distributing material without proper authorization.
• Posting or transmitting content that is unlawful, defamatory, hateful, harassing, or discriminatory.
• Introducing malware, viruses, or other harmful code.
• Scraping, crawling, or harvesting data from Art Times without prior written permission.
• Circumventing or attempting to circumvent security measures, access controls, or usage restrictions.
• Using Art Times for fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading purposes.

Art Times reserves the right to investigate suspected violations and to take appropriate action, including content removal, access restriction, and legal measures where necessary.

Liability limitations

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Art Times provides the platform and content on an as is and as available basis. Art Times does not guarantee uninterrupted availability, accuracy, or completeness of content.

Art Times is not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of or inability to use the platform, except where liability cannot be excluded under applicable law. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, loss of profits, or reputational harm.

Art Times may include links to third party websites or services for convenience or reference. Art Times does not control and is not responsible for the content, practices, or availability of third party sites. Use of third party services is subject to their own terms and policies.

Termination and modifications

Art Times reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the platform, in whole or in part, at its discretion, particularly in cases of violation of these Terms of Service, legal requirements, or security concerns. Termination may occur with or without prior notice, subject to applicable law.

Upon termination, any licenses granted to users may be revoked, and access to submitted or stored content may be restricted or removed, subject to legal obligations.

Art Times may modify these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes. Updated terms will be effective upon publication. Continued use of Art Times after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms of Service where permitted by law.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws specified in the Legal Notice or Imprint applicable to Art Times, unless mandatory consumer protection laws require otherwise. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms of Service or the use of Art Times are subject to the jurisdiction stated in the Legal Notice.

Where applicable and legally required, Art Times may offer or participate in alternative dispute resolution procedures in accordance with governing regulations.

Art Times is committed to maintaining a lawful, respectful, and professionally governed platform that protects creative integrity, user rights, and operational stability.