Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ArtCirq ("the Service"), operated by ArtCirq Inc. ("we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, you may not use the Service. These terms apply to all users, including gallery owners, administrators, salespersons, and visitors.

2. Description of Service

ArtCirq is a cloud-based art inventory management platform that enables galleries, auction houses, and art dealers to manage their inventory, generate documents (labels, certificates of authenticity, appraisals), process payments, manage client relationships, and integrate with third-party services such as Shopify and Stripe.

3. Account Registration

To use the Service, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information, including your gallery name, email address, and a secure password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

4. Subscription Plans & Billing

ArtCirq offers a free tier and multiple paid subscription plans. Paid plans are billed monthly and include a 30-day free trial. You may cancel at any time during the trial period without charge. After the trial, your payment method will be charged automatically each billing cycle.

Additional team members beyond your plan's included limit are billed at $5 per user per month. Platform fees on payment processing vary by plan and are disclosed on our pricing page. We reserve the right to modify pricing with 30 days' advance notice.

5. User Content & Data

You retain all ownership rights to the content you upload to ArtCirq, including inventory data, images, documents, and client information. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to store, process, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

You are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of all content you upload. You must not upload content that infringes on intellectual property rights, violates any law, or contains malicious code.

6. Payment Processing

Payment processing is provided through Stripe. By using payment features, you also agree to Stripe's Terms of Service. ArtCirq is not responsible for payment disputes between you and your clients; however, we will assist in providing transaction records when requested.

Platform fees are deducted from each transaction as specified by your subscription plan. Stripe Connect is used to facilitate direct payments to your connected Stripe account.

7. Third-Party Integrations

ArtCirq integrates with third-party services including Shopify and Stripe. Your use of these integrations is subject to the respective third-party terms of service. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or performance of third-party services.

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or to facilitate illegal transactions
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or data
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure
• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract data from the Service
• Resell or redistribute the Service without written permission
• Upload content that is fraudulent, misleading, or misrepresents artwork provenance

9. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, features, and branding, is the intellectual property of ArtCirq Inc. and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works based on the Service without our prior written consent.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ArtCirq shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, arising from your use of the Service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these terms, with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. You may export your data before termination. We will retain your data for 30 days after termination, after which it may be permanently deleted.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

14. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

15. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.