Terms & Conditions
Artaeria Editorial Ltd
Effective Date: May 26, 2026
1. Introduction
1.1. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) are issued by Artaeria Editorial Ltd (“Artaeria,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), based in Ontario, Canada.
1.2. These Terms govern your access to and use of our website at artaeria.com, our mobile application, and any related services (collectively, the “Services”), including the purchase of physical and digital products.
1.3. By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, available at artaeria.com/privacy-policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
1.4. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Eligibility and Content Disclaimer
2.1. The Services are intended for individuals aged 18 and older. By using the Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater. If you do not meet this requirement, you must discontinue use of the Services immediately.
2.2. Our publications and gallery content may contain artistic nudity and mature visual themes. All such content is presented exclusively for artistic, cultural, and educational purposes and does not constitute obscene material as defined under the Criminal Code of Canada. By accessing the Services, you acknowledge that you understand the nature of such content and accept full responsibility for viewing it.
2.3. If the content available through the Services violates the laws of your jurisdiction, you are obligated to cease use of the Services immediately. Artaeria Editorial Ltd is not responsible for your decision to access content that may not be lawful in your region.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1. All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, photographs, illustrations, designs, logos, page layouts, and digital publications, is the property of Artaeria Editorial Ltd or its respective rights holders and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
3.2. No content from this website may be reproduced, distributed, modified, displayed, or used in any form without the prior written consent of Artaeria Editorial Ltd or the respective rights holder.
3.3. The name “Artaeria,” the Artæria logotype, and all associated branding elements are trademarks of Artaeria Editorial Ltd. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited.
3.4. In accordance with the Copyright Act of Canada, the moral rights of artists and authors whose works appear on this website or in our publications are acknowledged and respected. Moral rights, including the right to attribution and the right to the integrity of the work, remain with the creator unless expressly waived in writing in a separate agreement.
4. Prohibited Use and AI Restrictions
4.1. You agree not to use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the functionality of the website.
4.2. You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Services, other user accounts, or any systems or networks connected to the Services.
4.3. You agree not to use any automated means, including bots, scrapers, or crawlers, to access or collect content from the website without our prior written consent.
4.4. You explicitly agree not to use any content, images, text, or other materials from the Services for the purpose of training, developing, or improving machine learning models, artificial intelligence systems, dataset creation, model fine-tuning, vector database ingestion, feature extraction, automated summarization, indexing systems, or any other automated data mining or analysis tools, whether commercial or non-commercial, without our express written consent. This prohibition applies to all content, including but not limited to gallery images, publication excerpts, and product photographs.
5. Submissions
5.1. By submitting any materials to Artaeria, including but not limited to manuscripts, portfolios, artwork, photographs, text, or any other creative content (“Submissions”), you represent and warrant that: (a) you are the sole author or rights holder of the Submission, or you have obtained all necessary permissions from the rights holders; (b) the Submission does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party; and (c) the Submission does not contain unlawful, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable content.
5.2. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Artaeria Editorial Ltd from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from any breach of the warranties set forth in Section 5.1.
5.3. Submitting materials to Artaeria does not constitute a guarantee of publication, exhibition, or any form of commercial engagement. We reserve the right to decline any Submission without obligation to provide feedback or justification.
5.4. Artaeria does not claim ownership of unsolicited Submissions. However, we reserve the right to retain Submissions for the duration of editorial review. All Submissions are treated as confidential in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
6. Copyright Infringement and Takedown
6.1. Artaeria Editorial Ltd respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on our website infringes upon your copyright, please contact us as described in Section 17 with the following information: (a) a description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed; (b) the location of the allegedly infringing content on our website; (c) your contact information; (d) a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and (e) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
6.2. Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will investigate the claim and take appropriate action, which may include removal of the allegedly infringing content.
7. Products and Pricing
7.1. We offer physical products (including but not limited to printed books, magazines, and art prints) and digital products (including but not limited to e-books and digital publications) through our online shop.
7.2. All prices are listed in the currency displayed on the website and are subject to change without prior notice.
7.3. Applicable taxes are calculated in accordance with the tax laws of the applicable jurisdiction and product type. For physical products shipped within Canada, taxes including HST, GST, and provincial sales taxes are calculated based on the shipping address. For digital products, taxes are calculated based on the billing address or as otherwise required by the applicable jurisdiction. Eligible printed books and periodicals may qualify for applicable point-of-sale tax rebates where provided by law.
7.4. International orders may be subject to customs duties, import taxes, and other fees imposed by the destination country. These charges are the sole responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the product price or shipping cost.
7.5. We make every effort to ensure that product descriptions and images are accurate. However, we do not warrant that product descriptions, images, pricing, or other content on the website is error-free. In the event of a material error, we reserve the right to cancel any order and issue a full refund.
7.6. We reserve the right to limit the quantity of products available for purchase and to refuse or cancel any order at our sole discretion.
8. Orders and Payment
8.1. By placing an order through our website, you make an offer to purchase the selected products subject to these Terms. We reserve the right to accept or decline your order for any reason, including but not limited to product availability, pricing errors, or suspected fraudulent activity.
8.2. An order confirmation email does not constitute acceptance of your order. Acceptance occurs when the product is shipped or, in the case of digital products, when access to download is provided. We reserve the right to cancel any order prior to shipment without liability.
8.3. All payments are processed through third-party payment providers, including Stripe and PayPal. By completing a purchase, you agree to the terms and conditions of the applicable payment provider.
8.4. You are responsible for providing accurate billing and shipping information. We are not responsible for delays or non-delivery resulting from incorrect information provided by you.
8.5. Except where prohibited by applicable consumer protection laws, in the event of a payment dispute, you agree to contact us as described in Section 17 before initiating a chargeback or dispute with your payment provider or financial institution. Initiating a chargeback without first attempting to resolve the matter directly with us may result in limitation of future purchases pending resolution of the dispute.
9. Shipping and Delivery
9.1. We ship to the regions specified on our website. Shipping costs and estimated delivery times are calculated and displayed at checkout.
9.2. Delivery times are estimates only and are not guaranteed. Subject to applicable consumer protection laws, we are not liable for delays caused by shipping carriers, customs processing, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
9.3. Risk of loss and title for physical products pass to you upon delivery to the shipping carrier. However, if a package is confirmed lost in transit, please contact us as described in Section 17. We will work with the shipping carrier to investigate and make reasonable efforts to resolve the issue.
9.4. Subject to the Ontario Consumer Protection Act and other applicable consumer protection legislation, if a product is not delivered within thirty (30) days of the date stated in the order confirmation, or within thirty (30) days of the order date if no delivery date is specified, you may contact us to cancel the order and receive a full refund.
10. Returns and Refunds
10.1. All sales are final. We do not accept returns for change of mind, dissatisfaction with content, or any reason other than those specified in this section. This policy is subject to applicable consumer protection laws, which may provide additional rights that cannot be waived by contract.
10.2. Damaged or Defective Physical Products. If a physical product arrives damaged or materially defective, you must contact us within seven (7) days of delivery. You will be required to provide photographic evidence of the damage or defect. Upon verification, we will, at our discretion, either replace the product at no additional cost or issue a full refund, including original shipping costs. Return shipping for damaged or defective items will be arranged and paid for by Artaeria.
10.3. Digital Products. All sales of digital products are final and non-refundable once access to download has been provided. By purchasing a digital product, you acknowledge and agree that you waive any right to a refund upon receipt of the download link or access. For the purpose of order verification and fraud prevention, our systems record the date, time, and IP address associated with each download. The processing and retention of this data is governed by our Privacy Policy.
10.4. Products Not as Described. If a product is materially different from its description on the website, you may contact us within seven (7) days of delivery to request a resolution. We will, at our discretion, offer a replacement or a full refund.
10.5. Refunds, when applicable, will be issued to the original method of payment within fourteen (14) business days of approval.
11. Digital Products — License and Restrictions
11.1. When you purchase a digital product, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license is perpetual, subject to compliance with these Terms.
11.2. You may store a reasonable number of backup copies of purchased digital content on your personal devices for your own use. You may access purchased content across multiple personal devices, provided that you do not share access credentials with third parties.
11.3. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, sell, sublicense, or create derivative works from any digital product without the prior written consent of Artaeria Editorial Ltd or the respective rights holder.
11.4. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of digital products constitutes copyright infringement and may result in legal action.
12. Gallery
12.1. Artworks displayed in our online gallery are presented for viewing and informational purposes. All rights to the artworks, including moral rights under the Copyright Act of Canada, remain with the respective artists or rights holders unless otherwise stated. Images displayed online may be presented in reduced resolution as a standard platform practice for the protection of the artists’ work against unauthorized reproduction. This practice is carried out with the knowledge and agreement of the exhibiting artists and is not intended to affect the integrity of the original work.
12.2. No artwork from our gallery may be reproduced, downloaded, screenshotted for commercial use, or otherwise used without the express written permission of the rights holder.
12.3. Inquiries regarding licensing, purchasing, or reproducing any artwork featured in our gallery should be directed to us as described in Section 17. Artaeria acts as a platform for exhibition purposes and does not transfer reproduction rights unless explicitly agreed upon in a separate written agreement.
12.4. Artaeria Editorial Ltd does not warrant the authenticity or provenance of artworks exhibited on behalf of third-party artists beyond the representations made to us by the artists themselves. In the event of a dispute regarding authorship or rights between an artist and a third party, Artaeria shall not be held liable, provided that reasonable care was exercised in verifying the rights prior to exhibition. Upon receipt of a credible notice of dispute, Artaeria reserves the right to remove or suspend the display of the disputed work without admission of liability, pending resolution.
13. Limitation of Liability
13.1. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Artaeria Editorial Ltd, its directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the Services, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill.
13.2. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, our total cumulative liability for any claims arising from or related to the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us for the specific product or service giving rise to the claim.
13.3. Artworks and publications are provided for viewing and personal use “as is.” We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the suitability of any content for any particular purpose.
13.4. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for fraud, gross negligence, willful misconduct, or any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
14. Force Majeure
14.1. Artaeria Editorial Ltd shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, acts of war or terrorism, government actions or restrictions, postal or carrier disruptions, strikes, printing facility failures, power outages, cyber incidents affecting infrastructure including hosting outages or attacks on third-party service providers, or interruptions to internet or telecommunications services.
14.2. In the event of a force majeure occurrence, our obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the event. We will make reasonable efforts to notify affected customers and resume normal operations as soon as practicable.
15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
15.1. These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.
15.2. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario.
15.3. Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally within thirty (30) days.
16. General Provisions
16.1. Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
16.2. Waiver. The failure of Artaeria Editorial Ltd to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Artaeria Editorial Ltd.
16.3. Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Artaeria Editorial Ltd with respect to the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether oral or written. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and any separate written agreement executed between you and Artaeria Editorial Ltd, the terms of the separate agreement shall prevail.
17. Contact
17.1. If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, wish to report a copyright infringement, or need to contact us regarding any matter described herein, please reach out to us:
Artaeria Editorial Ltd
P/O Box 25031, Burlington RPO Harrison, Ontario, L7M 0V8, Canada.
For legal notices and copyright claims please use the form on our Contact page.