These Terms of Use (the "Agreement") govern your use of Otterkin.com, as well as any websites, mobile applications, or services that we own or operate (collectively referred to as the "Services"). By accessing or using Otterkin, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Services.
Contents:
- About licenses and third-party content
- What you're allowed to do on Otterkin
- What you're not allowed to do on Otterkin
- Enforcing our Terms of Use
- Definitions
1. About Licenses and Third-Party Content
1.1 License to Use Our Services
Otterkin grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services in accordance with these Terms. Your access may be suspended or terminated at any time if you breach these Terms or engage in illegal or unethical activity.
1.2 Right to Terminate Access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our platform at any time, at our sole discretion, for any reason, including if you violate any of our Terms of Use.
1.3 Intellectual Property
Otterkin retains all intellectual property rights to its content, including logos, designs, and trademarks. You are not permitted to use these materials without express written consent.
1.4 Posting Your Content
When you use Otterkin to share your content, including artwork, profiles, or other materials, you are responsible for that content and must ensure it does not infringe any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights. You may not post content that is illegal, defamatory, or harmful to others.
1.5 Third-Party Content
Otterkin is not responsible for content posted by third-party users. Any content or links to third-party websites are provided for informational purposes, and you use these at your own risk.
1.6 Copyright Complaints
If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on Otterkin, you may submit a copyright complaint for us to investigate and remove infringing material in compliance with applicable laws.
2. What You're Allowed to Do on Otterkin
You may use Otterkin to create profiles, showcase your artwork, and interact with patrons and other artists within the platform. The platform is designed for the commissioning of artwork, and all activities on Otterkin must be related to these services.
You may also access information and resources shared by Otterkin, such as blog posts or educational content, provided you do so in compliance with these Terms.
3. What You're Not Allowed to Do on Otterkin
Otterkin prohibits certain activities to maintain a safe, trustworthy, and fair marketplace for all users. These activities include, but are not limited to:
3.1 Posting Unacceptable Content
You may not post content that is illegal, defamatory, discriminatory, or harmful to others. This includes content that is sexually explicit, discriminatory, or violates intellectual property laws.
3.2 Misleading or Fraudulent Conduct
You may not misrepresent yourself, your qualifications, or the quality of your work. This includes impersonating others, using false identities, or submitting work that is not your own.
3.3 Unfair Treatment of Others
You may not use Otterkin to discriminate, harass, or bully other users. All interactions must be respectful and fair.
3.4 Abuse of Feedback System
You may not manipulate the feedback system, including offering or demanding positive feedback in exchange for services or withholding payment until feedback is left.
3.5 Other Prohibited Activities
You may not use Otterkin for purposes that violate any laws, harm the platform's reputation, or interfere with the functionality of the site. This includes using unauthorised bots, scraping content, or circumventing security measures.
4. Enforcing Our Terms of Use
We take violations of these Terms seriously. If we determine that you have violated any of our Terms, we may suspend or terminate your account without notice.
4.1 Enforcement of Terms
We reserve the right to investigate any potential violations and take appropriate action, which may include removing content or suspending accounts.
4.2 Reporting Violations
If you encounter any violations of these Terms, please report them to us immediately so we can address the issue promptly.
5. Definitions
- Artist: refers to any authorised User of the Site or Site Services who uses the platform to showcase their work, accept commissions, or receive payment for creating Artwork or providing related services to Patrons.
- Patron: means any authorised User of the Site or Site Services who seeks or commissions artwork or related services from an Artist on the platform. Additionally, this term encompasses Users who engage with other offerings provided by Otterkin, including, without limitation, the purchase of merchandise, participation in exhibitions or events, and engagement with any future offerings made available through the platform.
- Content: Any materials posted on Otterkin, including images, text, profiles, and reviews.
- Third-Party Content: Content that is posted or linked to by a user who is not affiliated with Otterkin.
- Intellectual Property: All content, trademarks, logos, and designs owned by Otterkin.
These Terms of Use are subject to change. Otterkin reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any significant changes.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: support@dev.otterkin.co.uk.