Terms of Service

Last updated: March 22, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Noah's Art Gallery ("the Platform", "we", "us", or "our"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

Noah's Art Gallery is a web-based platform that provides:

  • Digital portfolio hosting and management for artists
  • Virtual art exhibitions and showcases
  • Art competitions and contests
  • Community features including feedback, comments, and critiques
  • Artwork discovery and browsing capabilities

3. User Accounts and Registration

Account Requirements:
  1. You must be at least 13 years old to create an account.
  2. You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
  3. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
  4. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
  5. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
  6. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

Prohibited Activities:
  1. Uploading content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or violates any laws
  2. Posting copyrighted material without proper authorization or attribution
  3. Engaging in harassment, bullying, or discriminatory behavior
  4. Attempting to manipulate voting systems, competitions, or rankings
  5. Spamming, phishing, or distributing malware
  6. Impersonating other users or entities
  7. Collecting user data without authorization
  8. Interfering with or disrupting the Platform's functionality

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Your Content:
  1. You retain all ownership rights to the artworks and content you upload to the Platform.
  2. By uploading content, you grant Noah's Art Gallery a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote your content on the Platform.
  3. You grant us the right to use your content for educational, promotional, or institutional purposes as stated in our mission.
  4. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to all content you upload.
Platform Content:
  1. All Platform design, text, graphics, logos, and software are the property of Noah's Art Gallery or its licensors.
  2. You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute Platform content without written permission.

6. Artwork Uploads and Content Guidelines

Upload Requirements:
  1. All uploaded artworks must be original creations or properly licensed content.
  2. Files must be in accepted formats (JPG, PNG, JPEG) and within size limits.
  3. Content must comply with our community guidelines and acceptable use policy.
  4. AI-generated artworks must be clearly labeled and credited appropriately.
  5. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms without prior notice.

7. Competitions and Contests

Competition Rules:
  1. All competition entries must comply with the specific rules and deadlines for each contest.
  2. Entries must be original works created specifically for the competition (unless otherwise stated).
  3. Judges' decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
  4. Any form of vote manipulation or fraudulent activity will result in immediate disqualification.
  5. Winners may be required to provide additional verification of their identity and artwork ownership.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

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

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Service Availability:
  1. The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
  2. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation of the Platform.
  3. We are not responsible for any loss of data, content, or functionality.
Content Disclaimer:
  1. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for user-generated content.
  2. Users are solely responsible for their content and interactions with other users.
  3. We are not liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the Platform.

10. Account Termination

Termination by You:
  1. You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings.
  2. Upon termination, your access to the Platform will be immediately revoked.
  3. Content may be retained according to our data retention policies.
Termination by Us:
  1. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms of Service.
  2. We may terminate accounts that are inactive for extended periods.
  3. Termination may occur without prior notice in cases of severe violations.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notifications. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable local laws. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Platform shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact page.

By using Noah's Art Gallery, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.