1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Yadawity Gallery ("Platform," "Service," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our online art gallery platform, including our website, mobile applications, and related services.
By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these Terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this Platform.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Yadawity Gallery. We may modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting.
2. Platform Description
Yadawity Gallery is an online platform that connects artists with art enthusiasts, collectors, and buyers. Our services include:
- Art Marketplace: A platform for buying and selling original artworks, prints, and crafts
- Commission Services: Facilitating custom artwork commissions between artists and clients
- Art Courses: Educational content and courses taught by professional artists
- Gallery Exhibitions: Virtual and physical art exhibitions and showcases
- Artist Portfolios: Professional portfolio hosting and management tools
- Community Features: Forums, reviews, and social networking for art enthusiasts
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Platform at any time without prior notice.
3. User Accounts
Account Registration
To access certain features of our Platform, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Maintain the security of your password and accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Account Types
- Buyer Accounts: For purchasing artworks and commissioning artists
- Artist Accounts: For selling artworks, accepting commissions, and teaching courses
- Gallery Accounts: For art galleries and institutions
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not you authorized such activities.
4. User Conduct
You agree not to use the Platform to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
- Upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
- Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Engage in any fraudulent activity or misrepresent the authenticity or provenance of artworks
- Spam, solicit, or contact other users for commercial purposes outside of legitimate Platform transactions
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or our systems
- Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to access or interact with the Platform
- Interfere with or disrupt the Platform's operation or servers
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these conduct rules.
5. Intellectual Property
Platform Content
The Platform and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Yadawity Gallery and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
User Content
By uploading content to the Platform, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights to the content
- Your content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party
- You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and promote your content on the Platform
Artist Works
Artists retain full ownership of their original artworks. By listing works on our Platform, artists grant us limited rights to display and promote their works for Platform purposes only.
6. Transactions and Payments
Purchase Process
When you purchase artwork through our Platform:
- You enter into a direct contract with the artist or seller
- We facilitate the transaction but are not a party to the sale
- All sales are final unless otherwise specified in our return policy
- Prices are set by artists and may change without notice
Payment Processing
- We use third-party payment processors for secure transactions
- We collect a service fee from each transaction as outlined in our fee schedule
- Artists receive payment minus our service fee after successful delivery
- Disputed transactions may result in payment holds pending resolution
Refunds and Returns
Our return policy varies by item type. Custom commissions are generally non-refundable. See our detailed return policy for specific terms.
7. Artist Terms
Artist Obligations
Artists using our Platform agree to:
- Provide accurate descriptions and images of their artworks
- Honor all sales and commission agreements
- Ship items promptly and securely as described
- Maintain professional standards in all communications
- Comply with all applicable tax obligations
Commission Guidelines
- Clearly define commission terms, timelines, and pricing
- Provide regular updates to commissioners
- Deliver work that meets agreed-upon specifications
- Handle revisions professionally within agreed parameters
Artist Verification
We may require verification of artist identity and credentials. Featured artists undergo additional vetting processes to ensure quality and authenticity.
8. Content Policies
Acceptable Content
All content on our Platform must be:
- Original or properly licensed
- Appropriate for a general audience (or properly age-restricted)
- Accurately described and categorized
- Free from harmful or illegal material
Prohibited Content
- Copyrighted material without proper authorization
- Hate speech, discrimination, or violent content
- Adult content without proper age restrictions
- False or misleading information about artworks
- Content that violates any applicable laws
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these policies without prior notice.
9. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
By using our Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
10. Disclaimers
THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:
- The Platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
- The authenticity or quality of artworks listed on the Platform
- The reliability or performance of artists or buyers
- The security of transactions or communications
WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YADAWITY GALLERY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
- Damages arising from transactions between users
- Damages caused by third-party services or content
- Any damages exceeding the amount you paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.
12. Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings.
Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account if:
- You violate these Terms or our policies
- You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
- Your account remains inactive for an extended period
- We discontinue the Platform or specific features
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases immediately. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Egypt, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Cairo, Egypt.
14. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:
- We will post the updated Terms on this page
- We will update the "Last updated" date
- For significant changes, we will notify users via email or platform notification
- Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for any changes.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.