Terms of Use

1. APPROVAL OF TERMS OF USE

CURATOR.org, a website owned and operated by CURATOR ("CURATOR", "we", or "us") provides a library of previous antique lots, information on past auctions from open sources, and a platform for auction houses to advertise and list their items (collectively referred to as "the Services") via our website. When you visit our website and/or use the Services, you accept and commit to comply with the below stated terms of use (the "Terms of Use").

The Terms of Use constitute a legally binding contract. Please read the Terms of Use before you use the Services. If you do not accept any of the terms, you should not use the Services.

For information on how CURATOR processes your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

2. USE OF THE SERVICES

CURATOR provides the Services for free and paid forms. You receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use the Services. You may use the Services for private, legal purposes. Any use for commercial purposes, excluding auction houses using our platform for advertising and listing their items, is forbidden.

You must not (a) copy and/or disseminate any material belonging to CURATOR, our partners, or users from our website, (b) access the Services using actions or methods not approved by CURATOR, or circumvent or breach security measures for the Services, or (c) make the content on our website publicly available without the approval of us, our partners, or the users who own the images or photographs.

You will be liable to compensate us for any unauthorized use and may be liable to damages if the unauthorized use was intentional or negligent.

3. USER ACCOUNT

In order to use our Services, you may need to register a user account via our website. The user account is personal and must not be used by anyone else than you.

You are responsible for safely protecting your login details and ensuring that no other person gains access to them. Further, if you have reason to suspect that the information has been revealed or can be misused, you are responsible for immediately changing your password.

CURATOR has the right to shut down your account, temporarily or permanently, if you violate these Terms of Use.

4. PERSONAL DATA

When you register your user account, you may be requested to provide certain personal data. You confirm that the information you enter is correct and complete. We do not share such data with our partners without your consent.

Information about CURATOR's processing of personal data is available in our Privacy Policy.

5. WARRANTY AND LIABILITY

The Services are provided on an as-is basis, and CURATOR does not warrant ongoing, intact, or secure access to the Services. CURATOR is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided on our website and is not liable for any damage caused, directly or indirectly, by the use of the website.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

The Services and the content on our website, including but not limited to images, photographs, and descriptions of previous antique lots, are owned by CURATOR, users, auction houses, or third parties and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Any copying or distribution of the content without the approval of the owner may be illegal.

7. AMENDMENTS TO THE TERMS

CURATOR reserves the right to adjust these Terms of Use. If you continue visiting our website and/or using the Services after the Terms of Use have been adjusted or updated, you will be deemed to have accepted the updated Terms of Use.

8. APPLICABLE LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The law of the jurisdiction in which CURATOR is based, without reference to its conflict of law provisions, shall apply to these Terms of Use. Any dispute regarding the interpretation or application of these Terms of Use shall be settled by the courts of the jurisdiction in which CURATOR is based. In the event of a dispute, we encourage you to first contact us to seek a resolution before resorting to formal legal action.

9. AUCTION HOUSES AND PARTNERS

Auction houses and partners who wish to advertise and list their items on our platform agree to provide accurate and complete information about their items. They also grant CURATOR a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute any images, photographs, and descriptions they provide in connection with the Services. Auction houses and partners are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights and permissions to share their content on our platform and will be held liable for any claims, damages, or disputes arising from the use of their content on our website.

10. TERMINATION

CURATOR reserves the right to terminate your access to the Services, without notice, if you fail to comply with the Terms of Use, engage in any fraudulent, illegal, or unauthorized activities, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

11. CONTACT

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us using the contact information provided on our website. We will do our best to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.

By using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms of Use, you must discontinue using the Services immediately.