Duluth.Art Terms of Service

Last updated: February 10, 2025

Welcome to Duluth.Art

Built by artists, for artists – a free platform dedicated to showcasing local talent without algorithms, fees, or hidden agendas. By using Duluth.Art, you agree to these Terms of Service designed to protect you, your work, and your data.

1. Your Rights & Ownership

  • Your Art, Your Rights: Full ownership remains with you. We never claim, sell, or distribute your work beyond platform display.
  • No AI Training: Strict prohibition on AI training, scraping, or unauthorized use of artwork.
  • Limited Display License: Uploading grants Duluth.Art a revocable license to display your work only as intended.

2. Your Data, Your Control

  • No Data Monetization: We never sell, trade, or profit from your personal information.
  • Full Profile Control: Edit or delete your artist profile at any time.
  • Bank-Grade Security: Industry-standard encryption protects your data and privacy.

3. Community Guidelines

We aim to foster a collaborative and inclusive community. Users agree not to post content that:

  • Violates copyright or intellectual property laws.
  • Contains harmful, malicious, or discriminatory material.
  • Breaches local, state, or federal laws.

4. Protection Against Exploitation

  • AI Bot Defenses: Advanced measures prevent scraping and unauthorized downloads.
  • Copyright Shield: We actively support DMCA takedowns for unauthorized use of your work.
  • Community Vigilance: Instant reporting tools empower artists to protect the community.

5. Account Integrity

We maintain an artist-first space by suspending accounts that exploit the platform or violate community standards.

6. Limitation of Liability

Duluth.Art is not liable for:

  • Indirect or incidental damages arising from site use.
  • Unauthorized use of your artwork by third parties despite our protective measures.

7. Transparent Updates

Changes will be clearly communicated – continued use means accepting updates designed to better protect artists.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about these Terms, contact us at hello@duluth.art