Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Welcome to The Art Exchange. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using The Art Exchange, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Permitted Use

The Art Exchange is designed exclusively for art poster collection, trading, discovery, and community engagement. You may use our platform to:

• Browse and discover art posters and related artwork
• Manage your personal poster collection
• Connect with other collectors and art enthusiasts
• Share information about posters, artists, and venues
• Participate in community discussions related to art and collecting

2. Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to use The Art Exchange for any purpose other than those explicitly permitted above. Specifically prohibited activities include:

• Data Mining/Scraping: Automated extraction of data, content, or user information
• Commercial Exploitation: Using platform data for commercial purposes without express permission
• Spam or Harassment: Sending unsolicited messages or engaging in harassment
• False Information: Providing inaccurate poster descriptions, pricing, or personal information
• Copyright Infringement: Uploading or sharing copyrighted content without permission
• System Interference: Attempting to disrupt or compromise platform security
• Multiple Accounts: Creating multiple accounts to circumvent platform rules

3. User Content and Conduct

When uploading poster images, descriptions, or other content, you represent that:

• You own the rights to the content or have permission to share it
• The content is accurate and not misleading
• The content does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• The content is appropriate for a community-focused art platform

4. Intellectual Property Rights

You acknowledge that:

• Poster designs remain the intellectual property of their original creators
• Artist names, venue names, and related trademarks belong to their respective owners
• The Art Exchange platform and its features are protected by copyright and other laws
• Fair use principles apply to poster imagery shared for collection and discussion purposes

5. Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining accurate account information
• Keeping your login credentials secure
• All activities that occur under your account
• Promptly notifying us of any unauthorized account access

6. Platform Rights and Moderation

The Art Exchange reserves the right to:

• Moderate content and remove inappropriate material
• Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
• Modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice
• Investigate violations and cooperate with law enforcement

7. Disclaimers

The Art Exchange provides the platform "as is" without warranties of any kind. Specifically:

• Poster Authenticity: We do not verify or guarantee the authenticity of any poster
• Condition Accuracy: Poster condition descriptions are provided by users
• Pricing Information: Price data is for reference only and may not reflect current market values
• User Interactions: We are not responsible for disputes between users

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Art Exchange shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform. Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed $100.

9. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of The Art Exchange shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

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By using The Art Exchange, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.