Terms + Conditions

Website usage
These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) apply to the website located at www.arsny.com (the “Website”) which is the property of Artists Rights Society (“ARS”).  By using the Website, you agree to the Terms.  If you do not agree to the Terms then do not use the Website.  ARS reserves the right to modify the Terms at any time. 

The data, photos, logos and multimedia content that appear on the Website (collectively, the “Material”) are presented for informational purposes only. The content depicted on this Website is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property rights laws.  ARS or its members retain all rights in and to any of their Materials posted on the Website.

All permission requests for uses of ARS members’ works or materials found on this website should be submitted to: [email protected].

Disclaimers
We make every effort to minimize disruption caused by technical errors. However, some data or information on the  Website may have been created or structured in files or formats which are not error-free and we cannot guarantee that our service will not be interrupted or otherwise affected by such problems.

ARS will not be liable under any circumstances for any loss, damages, costs or expenses incurred by the use of the Website. Use of the Website is at User’s sole risk.

The Website and its content is provided “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, AND/OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.  

ARS does not warrant that the Website will be error free or uninterrupted, nor does it warrant that files or data downloaded will be free of viruses or otherwise affected by destructive problems.  Under no circumstances shall Artists Rights Society be liable for any loss, damage, liability or expense suffered which is claimed to result from use of this Website, including without limitation, any fault, error, omission, interruption, virus or delay. 

ARS is not responsible for third-party links and websites; your use of links to any external websites is at your own risk.  ARS shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, incidental or punitive damages of any kind. Hyperlinks to third-party websites do not imply any responsibility by ARS for the opinions, ideas, data or products or guarantee the validity of information provided on such websites.

Artists Rights Society may add, change, improve, or update the information of this Website without notice. Artists Rights Society reserves its exclusive right in its sole discretion to alter, limit or discontinue part of this site. Artists Rights Society reserves the right to deny at its sole discretion any User access to Artists Rights Society website or any portion thereof without notice.

The content on the Website is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice that visitors should rely on.  ARS recommends that you seek professional advice.  ARS makes no representations, warranties or guarantees of any kind, whether express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy or reliability with respect to the Website or the information, products, services or related graphics contained in the Website for any purpose.  Any reliance that Users place on such information is therefore strictly at the User’s own risk. 

The mention of specific companies or certain products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by Artists Rights Society.  No endorsement or recommendation of any kind is given or implied. 

For site security purpose and to ensure that Artists Rights Society website remains available to all users, it employs software programs to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage and to detect other possible security breaches.

Artists Rights Society Logos and Photos
The ARS logo, and any other product or service name or trademark contained in the Website are trademarks of Artists Rights Society and may not be copied, imitated or used without the prior written permission of Artists Rights Society. 

If you wish to use the Artists Rights Society name or logo in association with events or publications in a way that implies endorsement, partnership or authorship, you must obtain our written permission and agreement on how the logo will be used.  To seek permission and request a graphic file please contact us. 

Nothing stated on the Website grants expressly or implicitly any right or license to use any content or property of ARS or any third party.  All intellectual property not owned by ARS that appears on this Website (e.g., images) are the property of their respective owners and may not be used without permission. 

Preservation of immunities
Nothing herein shall constitute or be considered to be a limitation upon or a waiver of the privileges and immunities of Artists Rights Society or of any related body or entity, which are specifically reserved. Nothing herein shall constitute or be considered to be a limitation upon or a waiver of the privileges and immunities of the TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Contact
All inquiries, comments and requests should be submitted to: [email protected]

Law and Venue
All matters relating to the use of the Website, or its content, are governed by the laws of New York State, USA without regard to conflict of law provisions.   Any dispute relating to your use of the Website or Materials shall be submitted to confidential arbitration in New York, NY.  Arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator under the then current commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association.