Terms of Agreement

What Artaver is

Artaver is a marketplace platform that connects independent artists ("Sellers" or "Studios") with buyers and collectors ("Collectors"). Artaver provides the venue, tools, payment processing, and provenance records — but Artaver is not a party to any sale. Every transaction is a contract between the Seller and the Collector directly.

Artaver does not manufacture, store, inspect, appraise, or ship any work sold on the platform, and does not guarantee the quality, safety, legality, authenticity, or delivery of any item beyond the records Sellers themselves create.

The one rule: human-made only

Every work listed on Artaver must be made by human hands: original paintings and drawings, hand-drawn digital art, sculpture and ceramics, and sewn, crocheted, knitted, or embroidered fiber work.

Prohibited: reproductions and prints of any kind, AI-generated or AI-assisted imagery (in whole or in part), mass-produced or drop-shipped goods, counterfeit or plagiarized work, and anything illegal to sell. Sellers attest to human authorship on every digital listing. Violations result in listing removal; repeat violations result in studio suspension or termination without refund of fees.

Fees, royalties, and payment

Artaver charges Sellers a commission of ten percent (10%) of the sale price on every completed sale, deducted automatically at the time of payment. The remainder is transferred to the Seller's connected payout account.

On Second Wall resales, an additional ten percent (10%) artist royalty is deducted from the sale price and paid to the original artist. By listing or reselling on Artaver you consent to these deductions.

All payments are processed by Stripe. Artaver never stores card numbers. Sellers and resellers must complete Stripe's identity verification to receive payouts, and are solely responsible for their own taxes.

Accounts and conduct

You must provide accurate information, keep your credentials secure, and be legally able to enter contracts. You are responsible for all activity on your account.

Prohibited conduct includes: harassment, hate speech, slurs, or abuse anywhere on the platform (including The Salon); manipulating reviews or provenance records; circumventing fees by completing sales off-platform after connecting through Artaver; scraping; attempting to breach security; and impersonating others. Artaver may remove content, suspend, or terminate accounts that violate these terms, at its sole discretion, with or without notice.

Provenance records

Provenance Ledger entries created automatically by the platform (cataloguing and sale entries) are permanent and cannot be altered by users. Sellers are solely responsible for the truthfulness of the making-record entries they add. Provenance records are informational and do not constitute an appraisal, authentication service, or guarantee by Artaver.

Shipping, returns, and disputes

Sellers are responsible for packing, insuring, and shipping physical works, and for describing works accurately. Collectors should review the listing, the provenance record, and the studio's information before purchasing.

Disputes between buyers and sellers should first be resolved between the parties. Artaver may, but is not obligated to, assist in resolving disputes, including cancelling or refunding orders through its administrative tools.

Content and license

Sellers retain all copyright in their work. By posting images, text, or Salon content on Artaver you grant Artaver a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and promote that content solely in connection with operating and marketing the platform. Selling a physical work does not transfer copyright to the buyer unless the seller says so in writing.

Disclaimer of warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE", WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. ARTAVER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ARTAVER, ITS CREATORS, OWNERS, OPERATORS, AND AFFILIATES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM OR ANY TRANSACTION CONDUCTED THROUGH IT — INCLUDING DISPUTES BETWEEN USERS, ITEM QUALITY, DELIVERY FAILURES, OR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO A USER IN CONNECTION WITH USING THE SITE. ARTAVER'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM IS LIMITED TO THE FEES ARTAVER RECEIVED FROM THE TRANSACTION GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Artaver and its creators, owners, and operators from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your listings, your content, your transactions, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any law or third-party right.

Privacy

Artaver collects only what it needs to run the marketplace: account details, order and payout records, and anonymous aggregate visit counts. Passwords are stored hashed; payment details are handled by Stripe and never touch Artaver's servers. Artaver does not sell personal data. Collector identities on provenance records are pseudonymous (collector numbers) unless you choose to make your collection public.

Changes and termination

Artaver may update these terms; continued use after an update is acceptance of the new terms. You may close your account at any time; obligations from completed sales (including royalties and indemnities) survive termination. If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the rest remain in effect.