Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”, “Terms of Use”) carefully before using the Philippine Art Directory / directory.artventuremagazine.com website (the “Service”) operated by ARTventure Magazine (“us”, “we”, or “our”). Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who wish to access or use the Service. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, then you do not have permission to access the Service.
Accounts
By creating an account with us, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and that the information you provide is accurate, complete, and up-to-date at all times. Providing inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information may lead to the immediate termination of your account on the Service. You are responsible for keeping your account and password confidential, which includes, but is not limited to, restricting access to your computer and/or account. You agree to take responsibility for any and all activities or actions that occur under your account and/or password, regardless of whether your password is associated with our Service or a third-party service. You must inform us immediately if you become aware of any security breach or unauthorized use of your account. You are prohibited from using as a username the name of another person or entity, or any name that is not legally available for use, including names or trademarks that belong to someone else without proper authorization. Additionally, you may not select a username that is offensive, vulgar, or obscene. We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders at our sole discretion.
Content
Our Service enables you to post, link, store, share, and otherwise make available specific information, text, graphics, videos, or other materials (“Content”). You are accountable for the Content that you post on or through the Service, including its legality, reliability, and appropriateness. By posting Content on or through the Service, you represent and warrant that: (i) the Content is yours (you own it) and/or you have the right to use it and the right to grant us the rights and license as outlined in these Terms, and (ii) that the posting of your Content on or through the Service does not infringe upon the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, contract rights, or any other rights of any individual or entity. We reserve the right to terminate the account of anyone found to be infringing on a copyright. You retain all of your rights to any Content you submit, post, or display on or through the Service, and you are responsible for safeguarding those rights. We accept no responsibility and assume no liability for Content posted by you or any third party on or through the Service. However, by posting Content using the Service, you grant us the right and license to use, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such Content on and through the Service. You agree that this license includes the right for us to make your Content available to other users of the Service, who may also utilize your Content in accordance with these Terms. ARTventure Magazine reserves the right, but is not obligated, to monitor and edit all Content provided by users. Furthermore, Content found on or through this Service is the property of ARTventure Magazine or is used with permission. You may not distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, download, repost, copy, or use said Content, whether in whole or in part, for commercial purposes or for personal gain, without express prior written permission from us.
Copyright Policy
We honor the intellectual property rights of others. Our policy is to address any claims that Content shared on the Service violates the copyright or other intellectual property rights (“Infringement”) of any individual or organization. If you are a copyright owner, or are authorized to act on behalf of one, and you believe that your copyrighted work has been reproduced in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement, please submit your claim with the subject line: “Copyright Infringement”. Ensure that your claim includes a comprehensive description of the alleged Infringement. You may be liable for damages (including costs and attorneys’ fees) resulting from misrepresentation or bad-faith claims regarding the infringement of any Content found on and/or through the Service related to your copyright.
Intellectual Property
The Service, along with its original content (excluding user-provided Content), features, and functionalities, is and will continue to be the sole property of ARTventure Magazine and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and various laws applicable in both the Philippines and other nations. Our trademarks cannot be utilized in association with any product or service without obtaining prior written permission from ARTventure Magazine.
Purchases
If you wish to buy any product or service offered through the Service (“Purchase”), you may be required to provide certain information related to your Purchase, including, but not limited to, your credit card number, the expiration date of your credit card, your billing address, and your shipping information. You represent and warrant that: (i) you have the legal right to use any credit card(s) or other payment method(s) in connection with your Purchase; and (ii) the information you provide to us is true, accurate, and complete. The Service may utilize third-party services to facilitate payment and complete Purchases. By submitting your information, you grant us permission to share this information with these third parties in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel your order at any time for reasons including, but not limited to: product or service availability, errors in the description or price of the product or service, errors in your order, or other reasons. We also reserve the right to refuse or cancel your order if fraud or an unauthorized or illegal transaction is suspected.
Refunds
For information about refunds please refer to our Refund Policy.
Availability, Errors and Inaccuracies
We are continually updating our product and service offerings on the Service. There may be instances where updates to information on the Service and our advertisements on other websites are delayed. The information available on the Service might include errors or inaccuracies and may not be fully complete or up to date. Products or services could be mispriced, inaccurately described, or unavailable on the Service, and we cannot assure the accuracy or completeness of any information presented on the Service. Therefore, we reserve the right to modify or update information and to rectify errors, inaccuracies, or omissions at any time without prior notice.
Contests and Promotions
Any contests or other promotions (“Promotions”) offered through the Service may be subject to rules that differ from these Terms of Use. Should you choose to engage in any Promotions, we encourage you to examine the relevant rules along with our Privacy Policy. In the event that the rules for a Promotion are in conflict with these Terms of Service, the rules of the Promotion will apply.
Links To Other Websites
Our Service may include links to websites or services operated by third parties that are not owned or managed by ARTventure Magazine. ARTventure Magazine does not have control over, and takes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not guarantee the offerings of any of these individuals or entities or their websites. You acknowledge and agree that ARTventure Magazine will not be liable, either directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss that is caused or claimed to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites or services. We strongly recommend that you review the Terms of Use and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you access.
Termination
We reserve the right to immediately terminate or suspend your account and restrict access to the Service, without any prior notice or liability, at our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a violation of the Terms. Should you choose to terminate your account, you may do so by simply ceasing to use the Service. All provisions of the Terms that are intended to survive termination shall indeed survive, including, but not limited to, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
Indemnification
You consent to defend, indemnify, and protect ARTventure Magazine along with its licensees and licensors, as well as their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debts, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees) that arise from or are related to a) your use and access of the Service, whether by you or any individual utilizing your account and password; b) any violation of these Terms; or c) Content shared on the Service.
Limitation Of Liability
Under no circumstances shall ARTventure Magazine, along with its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be held responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of profits, data, usage, goodwill, or other intangible losses that arise from (i) your access to or use of, or inability to access or use the Service; (ii) any actions or content provided by a third party on the Service; (iii) any content acquired from the Service; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or modification of your transmissions or content. This applies regardless of whether the basis is warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, and regardless of whether we have been made aware of the potential for such damages. Furthermore, this holds true even if a remedy outlined herein is determined to have failed in its fundamental purpose.
Disclaimer
Your use of the Service is entirely at your own risk. The Service is offered on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. It is provided without any warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a specific purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance. ARTventure Magazine, along with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and licensors, does not guarantee that a) the Service will operate without interruption, be secure, or be available at any specific time or location; b) any errors or defects will be rectified; c) the Service is devoid of viruses or other harmful elements; or d) the outcomes of using the Service will fulfill your expectations.
Exclusions
Some jurisdictions may prohibit the exclusion of specific warranties or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages; therefore, the aforementioned limitations might not be applicable to you.
Governing Law
These Terms will be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Philippines, disregarding its conflict of law provisions. Our inability to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of those rights. Should any provision of these Terms be found invalid or unenforceable by a court, the other provisions of these Terms will continue to be in effect. These Terms represent the complete agreement between us concerning our Service, and they replace any previous agreements we may have had regarding the Service.
Changes
We reserve the right, at our exclusive discretion, to alter or substitute these Terms at any time. Should a revision be significant, we will give a minimum of 30 days’ notice before any new terms come into effect. What is deemed a significant change will be assessed at our exclusive discretion. By continuing to access or utilize our Service after any revisions take effect, you consent to adhere to the updated terms. If you disagree with the new terms, you are no longer permitted to use the Service.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.
Version 1.0; Effective date: 1st September 2025