Effective Date: August 9, 2025 

1. Introduction 

This website is operated by Cultivate Artists Studio CIC (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using www.cultivateartists-studio.org.uk (“the Website”), you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website. 

2. Use of Website 

• You may use our Website for lawful purposes only. 

• You must not misuse the Website by knowingly introducing viruses, or by attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website. 

3. Intellectual Property 

• All website content, design elements, text, images, graphics, and artworks remain the property of Cultivate Artists Studio CIC and/or contributing artists unless otherwise stated. 

• You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, or exploit any part of our content for commercial purposes without express written permission. Digital Content Licensing for Artists Cultivate Artists Studio CIC allows artists to submit digital works for display on the Website. The following terms apply: 

• Copyright and Ownership: All artworks submitted remain the intellectual property of the original artist. Submission does not transfer copyright ownership to Cultivate Artists Studio CIC. 

• Artist Licence Grant: By submitting digital content (“Artwork”), artists grant Cultivate Artists Studio CIC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to display, reproduce, and digitally distribute the Artwork via the Website and associated social media for promotional and educational purposes. 

• Scope of Use: The licence covers only display and distribution for non-commercial purposes. All other uses, including merchandising or commercial reproduction, require a separate, written agreement. 

• Duration and Termination: The licence lasts for as long as the artwork is hosted on the Website or until the artist requests removal in writing. Artists may withdraw the licence at any time. 

• Moral Rights: Cultivate Artists Studio CIC will credit the artist wherever the artwork appears and will not edit or alter submitted works without permission. 

• Third-Party Elements: Artists must ensure all elements of their digital submissions are wholly original or properly licensed. Cultivate Artists Studio CIC accepts no liability for disputes regarding third-party rights. 

• Sublicensing: Cultivate Artists Studio CIC will not sublicense or otherwise transfer rights to third parties except as necessary for website hosting and display. 

4. Artist Payments and Royalties 

• No payment or royalties are due for works displayed under the above non-exclusive licence. 

• If commercial licensing opportunities arise, separate written agreements will be negotiated. 

5. Dispute Resolution and Removal 

• Artists retain the right to request immediate removal of their content from the Website. 

6. Changes to Terms Cultivate Artists Studio CIC reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes are effective upon posting to the Website. For specific licensing deals or commercial use, please contact us directly for a tailored licence agreement