Acceptable Use Policy

Effective Date: 14 January 2025

This Acceptable Use Policy (“Policy”) sets out the rules for using the Devon Artist Network website (“Site”), membership platform, and any related services provided by the Organisation (“Services”) including, but not limited to, Devon Open Studios. By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to comply with this Policy.

1. Purpose

The purpose of this Policy is to ensure the Site or Services are used in a lawful, respectful, and inclusive manner that promotes creativity and supports the Organisation’s mission.

2. Prohibited Activities

You must not use the Site or Services to:

Engage in Illegal Activities

Violate applicable laws, regulations, or industry standards.
Communications fraud, impersonate others, or misrepresent your identity.

B) Distribute Harmful or Offensive Content

Upload, share, or distribute and content that is:

Defamatory, abusive, harassing, or threatening.
Pornographic, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate.
Discriminatory or promotes hate speech against any individual or group based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

C) Infringe Intellectual Property

Post, share, or use copyrighted material, trademarks, or other intellectual property without proper authorisation.
Misappropriate the intellectual property of the Organisation, other members, or third parties.

D) Interfere with the Services

Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code.
Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise the security of the Site or Services.
Use automated systems, (e.g., bots) to scrape, harvest, or manipulate data.

E) Misuse Membership Features

Spam or spread unsolicited messages to other members.
Exploit community forums, messaging tools, or other features for purposes unrelated to the Organisation’s mission.
Share, sell, or transfer your membership account without prior approval.

3. Website

Access to this website may be suspended temporarily and without notice in the case of system failure, maintenance or repair, or for reasons beyond our control.
We reserve the right to, without notice, withdraw the availability of this website or any of its content and/or any of its functions, information or services.
We cannot guarantee uninterrupted and/or reliable access to this website and we make no guarantees whatsoever as to its operation, functionality or otherwise.
You are allowed to view, download and print out content from this website for personal use only in accordance with these Terms. All other copying whether electronic, hard copy or other format is prohibited and all other rights are reserved.
You shall only use this website in a manner that is consistent with these Terms and in such a way as to comply with all applicable laws and regulations and in particular, that you shall not (or not attempt to):
- seek unauthorised access to our network or computer system.
- insert or knowingly or recklessly transmit or distribute a virus into our network and computer systems.
While we endeavour to ensure that the information contained on this website is accurate, complete and up-to-date, we make no representations or warranties, whether express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for purpose of such information.
We make no representations or warranties, whether express or implied, that this website or any software of any nature available on, downloaded or otherwise obtained from it, will be free from defects or viruses. Your use of this website is at your own risk.
We make no representations or warranties as to whether the information available on this website complies with the regulatory regime of countries from which the pages of this website may be accessed.
We may log your IP address (which indicates the location of your computer on the Internet) for the purpose of systems administration and troubleshooting.
All copyright and all other intellectual property rights existing in this website (including, but not limited to, all design, text, graphics and the selection or arrangement thereof) are and remain our property.
The expression ‘copyright’ shall include the entire copyright, design right, rental right, right to authorise or prohibit lending and data right subsisting now or created at any time.
We may log your IP address (which indicates the location of your computer on the Internet) for the purpose of systems administration and troubleshooting.

4. Member Conduct

As a member, you are expected to:

Respect other members, their artwork, and their privacy as outlined in the DAN Code of Conduct.
Ensure all content you post is your original work or shared with appropriate permissions.
Follow the rules and guidelines outlines in the Terms and Conditions and Articles of Association.

5. Use of Site and Services

If you provide your e-mail address in order to submit an enquiry, comment or request for further information, we may contact you regarding your enquiry, comment or request. We may also send e-mails to you about the services that we offer.
From time to time we may provide your information to our marketing or IT departments for research and analysis purposes so that we can monitor and improve the services we provide. We may occasionally contact you by post, email or telephone to ask you for your feedback and comments on our services.

6. Monitoring and Enforcement

6.1. The Organisation reserves the right to monitor activity on the Site and Services to ensure compliance with this Policy.

6.2. If you violate this Policy, the Organisation may take appropriate action, including:

Removing or restricting access to prohibited content.
Issuing warning or suspending your account.
Permanently termination your membership without refund.
Reporting illegal activities to law enforcement.

7. Reporting Violations

If you encounter content or behaviour that violates this Policy, please report it to [email protected] The Organisation will review all reports promptly and take action as necessary.

8. Changes to this Policy

The Organisation may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law, the Site, or the Services. Any updates will be communicated via the Site or email. Continued use of the Services after updates indicates acceptance of the revises Policy.
The failure by us to insist on any occasion upon performance of these Terms shall not thereby act as a waiver of such a breach or an acceptance of any variation of these Terms.
A person who is not a party to these Terms may not enforce any of its terms or conditions under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
These Terms shall be governed by, construed and enforced in all respects in accordance with the Laws of England.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Policy, please contact us at [email protected]

By using the Site and Services, you agree to abide by this Acceptable Use Policy and to act in a manner that supports the community and mission of Devon Artist Network.