Ing'ink Terms of Service

Effective Date: November 1st, 2025

I. General Provisions and Acceptance

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service (the "Terms") govern your use of the ing'ink website. By registering, paying for a subscription, or otherwise using the Service, you unconditionally accept and agree to abide by these Terms.

2. Description of the Service

2.1. Ing'ink acts solely as an online platform aggregator. We are not a party to any art sales transactions concluded between Artists and Collectors.

2.2. Responsibility for the quality of works, delivery, payment, and compliance with local sales laws rests exclusively with the Artist and the Collector.

3. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

3.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France.

3.2. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Lyon, France.

II. Conditions for All Users

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1. The Service is provided "as is." We provide no warranties regarding its reliability or suitability.

7.2. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of the Service or any disputes between Artists and Collectors.

7.3. Our aggregate liability to you for any claims arising under these Terms shall in no event exceed the total amount you paid us for the use of the Service (including subscription fees, sponsorship support, or other paid features) during the preceding six (6) months.

III. Conditions for Artists

8. Registration, Subscription, and Payment

8.1. Artists are required to pay a quarterly or annual subscription fee ("Subscription") to maintain a public profile.

8.2. Subscriptions are processed via Stripe. We are not responsible for any failures of Stripe's service.

8.3. No Payouts: Ing'ink does not process or make payments to Artists for the sale of artwork. All sales transactions occur directly and outside the platform.

9. Artist Content Rights

9.1. Artists retain all intellectual property rights to their Content.

9.2. By uploading Content (including artwork images, descriptions, and event announcements), you grant ing'ink a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publicly display, reproduce, and format your Content solely for the purpose of promoting the Service and your works.

9.3. Use of Public Announcements by Ing'ink: You acknowledge that ing'ink has the right to independently search for and publish information about your exhibitions and events found in the public domain on third-party platforms. This is for additional promotion and does not require further consent. Ing'ink is not responsible for the accuracy of event information obtained from public sources.

10. Artist Obligations and Warranties

You warrant that you are the sole owner of the Content. You are fully responsible for the accuracy and legality of all information, including prices, purchase links, and event information.

IV. Conditions for Collectors

11. Search, Subscription, and Sponsorship

11.1. Collectors may pay a subscription as a sponsor of a selected Artist ("Sponsorship Support"). This payment is a commercial transaction between the Collector and ing'ink for the service of access and support.

11.2. Sponsorship Support grants the Collector no rights to the Artist's artwork.

12. Disclaimer of Liability for Pricing and Sales

12.1. Ing'ink does not guarantee the accuracy of prices. Artists bear sole responsibility for the accuracy of pricing and availability information.

12.2. Currency Converter: Provided for informational purposes only. The actual purchase price is determined on the Artist's external site. Ing'ink is not liable for financial losses resulting from currency conversion errors or price discrepancies that occur outside the platform.

13. Relationship with the Artist

13.1. Direct Contact: If an Artist has not provided an external store link, the Collector may use the Service's contact form. You acknowledge that ing'ink is merely a tool for transmitting the message and Collector contact details (Name, Email) to the Artist and bears no responsibility for subsequent communication.

13.2. All direct sales transactions are conducted at the Collector's own risk. Any disputes regarding quality, delivery, or payment must be addressed directly to the Artist.

V. Final Provisions

15. Changes to the TOS

You will be notified of material changes at least thirty (30) days before they take effect. Continued use of the Service constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.