Terms of Service

The InkFreakz Terms of Service establish the legal framework for using our platform and define the rights and responsibilities of contest holders, artists, and InkFreakz. Understanding these terms helps ensure a positive experience for all community members.

Platform Usage Rights

By creating an InkFreakz account, you gain the right to participate in our tattoo design contest marketplace according to the guidelines and restrictions outlined in our terms. These rights include creating contests, submitting designs, and engaging with the community.

Contest Holder Rights include the ability to create contests, receive submissions, communicate with artists, and select winning designs. You also have the right to receive all agreed-upon deliverables and maintain ownership of winning designs.

Artist Rights include the ability to participate in contests, submit original designs, communicate with contest holders, and receive payment for winning submissions. Artists retain rights to their non-winning submissions unless otherwise specified.

Community Participation rights allow all users to engage in platform discussions, provide feedback, and build professional relationships within the bounds of our community guidelines.

User Responsibilities and Obligations

All users must provide accurate information during registration and maintain current contact details. False information or impersonation violates our terms and may result in account suspension or termination.

Contest Holders are responsible for providing clear, honest contest briefs and paying for contests as agreed. You must treat artists professionally and make winner selections in good faith based on the quality and appropriateness of submissions.

Artists must submit only original work and respect intellectual property rights. All submissions must be your own creation and cannot infringe on existing copyrights, trademarks, or other protected works.

Professional Conduct is required from all users. This includes respectful communication, honest dealings, and adherence to platform guidelines in all interactions.

Intellectual Property Rights

Original Work Requirements mandate that all contest submissions must be original creations by the submitting artist. Using copyrighted material, tracing existing artwork, or submitting work created by others violates our terms.

Winning Design Ownership transfers completely to the contest holder upon winner selection and payment. This includes all rights to use, modify, reproduce, and create derivative works based on the winning design.

Non-Winning Submissions remain the property of their creators. Artists retain full rights to their non-winning work and may use it for other purposes, including future contests or direct sales.

Platform Content including text, graphics, logos, and software remains the property of InkFreakz. Users may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from platform content without permission.

Payment and Financial Terms

Contest Funding must be completed before contests go live. All payments are held in secure escrow until contest completion, protecting both contest holders and artists.

Prize Distribution occurs automatically upon winner selection. Artists receive payment immediately, and contest holders receive their design files according to the agreed timeline.

Refund Policies are governed by our money-back guarantee terms. Refunds may be issued in cases where contests fail to produce satisfactory results according to our established criteria.

Fee Structure includes platform fees for contest management, payment processing, and support services. All fees are clearly disclosed before contest creation and payment.

Content Standards and Restrictions

Prohibited Content includes illegal material, hate speech, explicit sexual content, violence, and anything that violates applicable laws or regulations. Content that promotes illegal activities or harmful behavior is strictly forbidden.

Tattoo-Appropriate Designs must be suitable for actual tattoo application. Designs that would be impossible to tattoo, unsafe, or inappropriate for permanent body art may be removed from contests.

Quality Standards require that all submissions meet professional design standards appropriate for the contest prize level. Low-effort or inappropriate submissions may be removed to maintain platform quality.

Community Guidelines govern all user interactions and content sharing. Respectful, professional behavior is required in all platform communications and activities.

Account Management and Termination

Account Suspension may occur for violations of terms of service, community guidelines, or platform policies. Suspended users lose access to platform features while investigations are conducted.

Account Termination results in permanent loss of platform access and may include forfeiture of account balances or pending payments in cases of serious violations.

Voluntary Account Closure can be requested by users who no longer wish to participate. Account closure procedures ensure proper handling of any pending contests or payments.

Data Retention policies govern how long user information and content are maintained after account closure. Essential records may be retained for legal and business purposes.

Dispute Resolution and Legal Framework

Internal Dispute Resolution is the preferred method for addressing conflicts between users. InkFreakz provides mediation services to help resolve disagreements fairly and efficiently.

Arbitration Procedures may be required for disputes that cannot be resolved through internal processes. Binding arbitration provides a faster, more cost-effective alternative to traditional litigation.

Governing Law establishes the legal jurisdiction for interpreting and enforcing these terms. All users agree to the specified legal framework regardless of their physical location.

Limitation of Liability defines InkFreakz's responsibility for various types of damages or losses. Understanding these limitations helps users make informed decisions about platform participation.

Terms Updates and Modifications

Change Notification procedures ensure users are informed of any modifications to terms of service. Significant changes require advance notice and user acknowledgment.

Continued Use Agreement means that ongoing platform use after terms updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms. Users who disagree with changes may close their accounts.

Version Control maintains records of terms changes over time. Users can reference previous versions to understand how terms have evolved.

Regular review of our Terms of Service helps ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities as an InkFreakz community member. Contact our support team if you have questions about any aspect of these terms.