Terms of Use

Welcome to GraffitAid, a dynamic platform dedicated to harnessing the power of art for social change. By accessing or using GraffitAid, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with these terms, do not use our platform.

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose: GraffitAid is dedicated to creating a large-scale digital art wall, where each “Brick” represents an individual’s voice advocating for societal transformation. We offer a space for users to express their views on critical social issues through various artistic mediums including illustrations, photographs, paintings, and digital art.

1.2 Platform Features: Our platform allows users to upload and showcase their art, associate it with causes they care about, and provide descriptions that articulate the significance of their submissions.

2. Artwork Guidelines

2.1 Content Restrictions:

• 2.1.1 Prohibited Content: GraffitAid enforces strict content guidelines to ensure a positive environment. The following content is strictly prohibited on our platform:
  • Nudity and Explicit Content: Content that depicts nudity, explicit sexual acts, or pornography.
  • Hate Speech and Harassment: Any material that promotes hate speech, harassment, or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other personal characteristics.
  • Political Endorsements: Content that promotes political propaganda or endorses specific political candidates, parties, or agendas.
  • Religious or Ideological Intolerance: Content that promotes intolerance, violence, or discrimination based on religious or ideological beliefs.
  • Inappropriate Content: Any other content deemed offensive or inappropriate by GraffitAid, including but not limited to violent imagery, illegal activities, or harmful behavior.

2.2 Intellectual Property:

• 2.2.1 Ownership and Rights: By uploading content to GraffitAid, you affirm that you either own all rights to the content or have secured all necessary permissions and licenses from the original creators or rights holders. This ensures that the content does not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights.
• 2.2.2 No Plagiarism: Plagiarism or the unauthorized use of others’ intellectual property is strictly prohibited. Any content that violates this rule will be removed, and repeated violations may result in suspension or banning.

2.3 Community Standards:

• 2.3.1 Content Review: GraffitAid reserves the right to review, remove, or modify any content that does not meet our community standards or violates our terms of use. This review process is at the sole discretion of GraffitAid.
• 2.3.2 Consequences of Violations: Users who repeatedly violate these guidelines may face temporary or permanent suspension from the platform, and their content may be removed.

3. Legal Compliance

3.1 User Responsibility:

• 3.1.1 Compliance with Laws: Users are responsible for ensuring that their content adheres to all applicable local, state, and national laws and regulations. This includes compliance with copyright, trademark, and privacy laws. Users must verify that their content does not violate any legal statutes or rights.
• 3.1.2 Misuse of Content: GraffitAid disclaims responsibility for any legal issues arising from the misuse or unauthorized use of user-generated content. Users are solely accountable for the legal standing of their content.

3.2 Liability for Legal Costs:

• 3.2.1 Indemnification: Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GraffitAid, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or related to their content or violation of these Terms of Use.
• 3.2.2 Coverage of Costs: This indemnification obligation includes covering any legal costs incurred by GraffitAid in defending against claims related to user content.

3.3 GraffitAid’s Responsibility:

• 3.3.1 Limitation of Liability: GraffitAid disclaims any liability for legal consequences resulting from user content. Users acknowledge that GraffitAid cannot guarantee the legality or propriety of the content uploaded to the platform.
• 3.3.2 No Liability for Damages: GraffitAid is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from content uploaded by users or legal claims related to such content.

4. User Conduct

4.1 Respectful Interaction:

• 4.1.1 Conduct Expectations: Users are expected to engage with others in a respectful, courteous, and constructive manner. Behavior such as harassment, bullying, or disruptive actions will not be tolerated.
• 4.1.2 Consequences for Misconduct: Violations of respectful interaction policies may result in account suspension, content removal, or other corrective actions as deemed necessary by GraffitAid.

4.2 Age Restrictions:

• 4.2.1 Age Eligibility: GraffitAid is accessible to users of all ages. However, individuals under the age of 18 must obtain parental or guardian consent before creating an account or uploading content.
• 4.2.2 Verification of Age: GraffitAid may request verification of age or consent from a parent or guardian to ensure compliance with this policy.

5. Modification of Terms

5.1 Changes to Terms:

• 5.1.1 Right to Modify: GraffitAid reserves the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective upon posting on the GraffitAid website.
• 5.1.2 User Responsibility: Users are responsible for periodically reviewing these terms to stay informed of any modifications. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.

6. Dispute Resolution

6.1 Arbitration:

• 6.1.1 Resolution of Disputes: Any disputes or claims arising from the use of GraffitAid shall be resolved through binding arbitration. This arbitration will be conducted in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the platform is operated.
• 6.1.2 Arbitration Process: The arbitration will be administered by a recognized arbitration organization, and the decision of the arbitrator(s) will be final and binding.

7. Contact Information

7.1 Contact Details:

• 7.1.1 Inquiries: For any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding these Terms of Use, please contact GraffitAid at contact@graffitaid.com.
• 7.1.2 Response Time: GraffitAid will make reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries in a timely manner.

8. User License and Grant of Rights

8.1 License Grant:

• 8.1.1 Non-Exclusive License: By uploading content to GraffitAid, users grant GraffitAid a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and modify the content for the purpose of operating, promoting, and improving the platform.
• 8.1.2 Scope of Use: This license allows GraffitAid to use the content in various forms of media, including but not limited to website promotions, social media, and other marketing efforts.

8.2 Ownership of Content:

• 8.2.1 Retention of Rights: Users retain ownership of their content but acknowledge that GraffitAid may use it as described. Users are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for third-party content included in their submissions.
• 8.2.2 Responsibility for Permissions: Users must ensure that any content they upload does not infringe on the rights of others and that they have obtained all necessary permissions for its use.

9. Security and Access

9.1 Account Security:

• 9.1.1 User Responsibility: Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and for all activities conducted under their account. Users should immediately report any unauthorized access or use of their account to GraffitAid.
• 9.1.2 Security Measures: Users must take reasonable steps to protect their account from unauthorized access, including using strong passwords and logging out after use.

9.2 Security Measures:

• 9.2.1 Platform Security: GraffitAid implements reasonable security measures to protect user data and the integrity of the platform. However, no security system is entirely foolproof.
• 9.2.2 Limitation of Liability: GraffitAid cannot guarantee complete security and is not liable for any breaches of security that may occur.

10. Changes to the Platform

10.1 Platform Modifications:

• 10.1.1 Right to Modify: GraffitAid may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the platform, including features, functionalities, or content, without prior notice.
• 10.1.2 Impact on Users: Changes to the platform may affect the availability, functionality, or display of user content. GraffitAid is not liable for any negative impact on content resulting from such modifications.

11. User Feedback

11.1 Feedback Submission:

• 11.1.1 Grant of Rights: Users may provide feedback about the platform. By submitting feedback, users grant GraffitAid a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use and incorporate the feedback into the platform.
• 11.1.2 No Obligation to Act: GraffitAid is not obligated to act on or implement feedback provided by users. The incorporation of feedback is at GraffitAid’s discretion.

11.2 No Obligation:

• 11.2.1 Discretion of Use: GraffitAid may choose to incorporate, modify, or disregard user feedback as it sees fit. Feedback does not guarantee any specific action or change.

12. Force Majeure

12.1 Force Majeure:

• 12.1.1 Definition: GraffitAid is not liable for any failure to perform its obligations due to events beyond its reasonable control. This includes natural disasters, wars, acts of terrorism, labor disputes, or other unforeseen circumstances.
• 12.1.2 No Liability for Disruptions: GraffitAid will not be responsible for any disruptions, damages, or losses resulting from such force majeure events.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

13.1 No Warranty:

• 13.1.1 Platform “As-Is”: GraffitAid provides the platform “as-is” and “as-available.” We make no warranties or representations regarding the availability, accuracy, or reliability of the platform.
• 13.1.2 No Guarantee of Performance: GraffitAid does not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

13.2 No Liability for Damages:

• 13.2.1 Limitation of Liability: GraffitAid will not be liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the platform, including but not limited to indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

14. Termination

14.1 Termination of Access:

• 14.1.1 Right to Terminate: GraffitAid reserves the right to terminate or suspend any user’s access to the platform for violations of these Terms of Use or other reasons deemed necessary.
• 14.1.2 Immediate Effect: Termination may be immediate and without prior notice.

14.2 Effects of Termination:

• 14.2.1 Cease of Use: Upon termination, users must cease all use of the platform and delete or remove their content.
• 14.2.2 Obligation to Pay: Termination does not relieve users of obligations incurred prior to termination, including payment obligations if applicable.

15. Third-Party Links

15.1 Links to Other Sites:

• 15.1.1 External Links: GraffitAid may include links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement or responsibility for the content or practices of these external sites.
• 15.1.2 User Responsibility: Users should review the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit through links provided on GraffitAid.

15.2 No Endorsement:

• 15.2.1 No Liability for Third-Party Content: GraffitAid is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or content of third-party websites and will not be liable for any issues arising from such external sites.

16. Governing Law

16.1 Applicable Law:

• 16.1.1 Jurisdiction: These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where GraffitAid operates. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.

17. Severability

17.1 Severability:

• 17.1.1 Validity of Provisions: If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.
• 17.1.2 Effect of Invalidity: The invalidity of one provision does not affect the validity of the other provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

18.1 Entire Agreement:

• 18.1.1 Comprehensive Agreement: These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between users and GraffitAid regarding the use of the platform. They supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and representations related to the subject matter.

19. Privacy Policy

19.1 Privacy Policy:

• 19.1.1 Governing Privacy: Your use of GraffitAid is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the platform, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.
• 19.1.2 Review of Policy: Users should review the Privacy Policy periodically to understand our practices and policies regarding personal data.

20. User Responsibilities

20.1 Accurate Information:

• 20.1.1 User Input: Users are responsible for providing accurate, complete, and current information when using the platform. This includes information related to their account and content submissions.
• 20.1.2 Correction of Errors: Users must promptly correct any inaccuracies or errors in their account information or content.

20.2 Compliance with Local Laws:

• 20.2.1 Adherence to Local Laws: Users must comply with all applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances related to their use of the platform and their content. This includes laws concerning intellectual property, privacy, and online conduct.
• 20.2.2 Responsibility for Legal Compliance: Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of GraffitAid does not violate any laws or regulations applicable to their jurisdiction.

Thank you for being a part of GraffitAid and contributing to positive social change through art.