Sketchbook 4 Human Rights Project

Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 25, 2025

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY. BY USING THIS SITE AND/OR THE SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SITE OR SERVICES.

These Terms of Service (“Agreement”) govern your access to and use of the services provided by ART HUB Athens NPO (“Sketchbook 4 Human Rights Project”) through its websites, www.sketchbook4humanrights.com and www.arthubathens.org (collectively, the “Site”), as well as any interactions with the Sketchbook 4 Human Rights Project (collectively, the “Services”).

By using the Services, you signify that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms. ART HUB Athens reserves the right to modify these Terms at its sole discretion, with such modifications effective upon being posted on the Site. Continued use of the Site or Services constitutes acceptance of these changes.

1. Participation in the Sketchbook 4 Human Rights Project

1.1. Authorship and Responsibility

• You retain full copyright ownership of any writing, images, or other creative material (“Content”) you provide through the Services. However, by submitting Content, you grant specific usage rights to ART HUB Athens as outlined in Section 1.2.
• By submitting Content, you affirm that:
  • You have the necessary rights to use and share the Content.
  • The Content does not infringe on the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.
  • You are solely responsible for the Content you provide, and ART HUB Athens is not liable for any errors, omissions, or legal claims arising from it.
• You agree to indemnify and hold ART HUB Athens harmless from any claims or damages resulting from Content you submit.

1.2. License to Content

By submitting Content to the Sketchbook 4 Human Rights Project, you grant ART HUB Athens:

• A perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, display, and perform the Content for purposes related to the Services.
• Content is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC BY-NC-SA) license unless otherwise specified. This license allows others to remix, adapt, and build upon your work non-commercially, provided they credit you and license their new creations under the same terms. Details of this license are available at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode.

1.3. Submission Guidelines

To participate, you must purchase and submit a sketchbook. Submissions must adhere to the following rules:

• Include your name, email, username, and any other relevant order details.
• Provide a short biography (CV) and information about your sketchbook for inclusion in the project catalog.
• Sketchbooks can be creatively modified (e.g., rebinding or adding unique paper), but must:
  • Fold to their original size for storage.
  • Avoid hazardous materials such as glitter, perishable items, or odorous substances.
  • Ensure durability, as loose materials may be rejected.
• Use tracking numbers when mailing your sketchbook and protect it with appropriate packaging.
• ART HUB Athens does not guarantee that submissions will be shared, displayed, or digitized by a specific date.

1.4. No Expectation of Privacy

By submitting your Content, you understand and agree that it will become publicly accessible, including on the Site and at events organized by ART HUB Athens.

1.5. Prohibited Content

ART HUB Athens reserves the right to reject Content that: includes offensive language, promotes discrimination or violence, violates applicable laws, or contains hazardous materials unsuitable for public display.

1.6. Digitization and Display

If you choose to have your sketchbook digitized, ART HUB Athens retains sole discretion over its presentation, including image quality, metadata, and arrangement.

1.7. Ownership of Physical Submissions

Sketchbooks submitted to the project become the property of ART HUB Athens. Participants understand that submissions are permanent and cannot be returned, as they are intended to contribute to the ongoing archive and exhibitions of the project. While the organization will strive to preserve and display the submissions, it does not guarantee their long-term preservation.

2. General Terms for All Site Users

2.1. Eligibility

You must be 18 years old or have adult supervision to use the Site. You are responsible for all charges associated with accessing the Site and Services.

2.2. Registration

If you register for an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information.
• Maintain the confidentiality of your account and password.
• Notify ART HUB Athens immediately of unauthorized account access.

2.3. Intellectual Property

The Site and its Content are owned by ART HUB Athens or its licensors. No portion of the Site may be reproduced, distributed, or exploited without prior written permission.

2.4. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use automated tools (e.g., bots or scrapers) to extract data from the Site.
• Tamper with the Site’s functionality or security features.
• Upload malicious or unauthorized materials.

2.5. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is subject to ART HUB Athens’ Privacy Policy. By using the Services, you consent to the collection and processing of your data as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

2.6. Modifications to Terms

ART HUB Athens reserves the right to modify these Terms. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

3. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

3.1. Disclaimer

The Site and Services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. ART HUB Athens does not guarantee:

• That the Site or Services will be uninterrupted or error-free.
• That Content will meet your expectations or requirements.

3.2. Limitation of Liability

ART HUB Athens’ liability is limited to the lesser of €500 or the amount you paid to use the Services. This limitation applies to all claims, including but not limited to breach of contract, negligence, or other legal theories. ART HUB Athens is not responsible for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

4. Termination

ART HUB Athens may terminate your access to the Site or Services for violations of these Terms. Upon termination, all rights granted to you will cease immediately.

For questions or support, please contact info@arthubathens.org. ART HUB Athens is located at 18 Kiklopon Street, Athens, 11852.

By using the Site or Services, you agree to these Terms of Service. Thank you for participating in the Sketchbook 4 Human Rights Project.