Terms of Use

ArtWeb Africa

Effective Date: 16 October 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to ArtWeb Africa, an independent digital arts and culture publication owned and operated by Shona Technologies, South Africa.

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the ArtWeb Africa website, including its articles, images, interviews, reviews, newsletters, editorial features and other digital content.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

2. About ArtWeb Africa

ArtWeb Africa is a digital publication dedicated to African art, culture, heritage and the creative industries.

Our platform provides independent journalism, critical commentary, artist profiles, exhibition reviews, interviews, historical research and insights into the African and international art markets.

Our content is intended for informational, educational, cultural and editorial purposes.

3. Intellectual Property and Copyright

Unless otherwise stated, the content published on ArtWeb Africa, including original articles, editorial texts, graphics, logos, website design and other materials, is owned by Shona Technologies or used with permission from the respective copyright holders.

All content is protected by applicable intellectual property and copyright laws.

You may:

Access and read articles for personal, educational and non-commercial purposes.
Share links to ArtWeb Africa articles through social media, email and other platforms.
Quote brief extracts with appropriate attribution and a link to the original article, subject to applicable copyright law.

You may not, without prior written permission:

Reproduce, republish or distribute full articles or substantial portions of our content.
Use our content for commercial publications or advertising.
Remove copyright notices, author credits or other attribution.
Copy or reproduce photographs, illustrations or artworks without permission from their respective rights holders.
Systematically scrape, harvest or commercially redistribute website content.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

4. Editorial Independence and Accuracy

ArtWeb Africa is committed to responsible journalism, editorial integrity and informed cultural discourse.

We strive to ensure that information published on our platform is accurate, fair and appropriately researched.

However, articles may contain opinions, interpretations, criticism or commentary reflecting the views of individual contributors.

Such opinions do not necessarily represent the official position of ArtWeb Africa or Shona Technologies.

While reasonable efforts are made to maintain accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information will always be complete, current or free from errors.

We reserve the right to correct, update, amend or remove editorial content where appropriate.

5. Contributions and Editorial Submissions

ArtWeb Africa welcomes submissions from writers, journalists, researchers, curators, artists and cultural commentators.

By submitting content for editorial consideration, you confirm that:

You are the original creator of the submitted material or have obtained the necessary permissions.
Your submission does not knowingly infringe the intellectual property, privacy or other rights of third parties.
Any factual claims are made in good faith and supported by appropriate research.
The submission does not contain unlawful, defamatory or deliberately misleading material.
You have disclosed any relevant conflicts of interest or commercial relationships.

Submitting material does not guarantee publication.

ArtWeb Africa reserves the right to accept, decline, edit or request revisions to submissions in accordance with its editorial standards.

Submission grants ArtWeb Africa permission to receive, store and internally review the material for editorial consideration. Public publication and any further licensing rights will be subject to the contributor's permission or a separate agreement.

6. Photographs, Artworks and Third-Party Images

ArtWeb Africa publishes images of artworks, exhibitions, artists and cultural events for editorial, educational and informational purposes.

Copyright in individual artworks and photographs generally remains with the respective artists, photographers or other rights holders.

The appearance of an image on ArtWeb Africa does not grant visitors permission to reproduce, download for redistribution, commercially exploit or otherwise reuse that image.

Anyone seeking permission to reproduce an artwork or photograph should contact the relevant copyright holder.

If you believe that material published on ArtWeb Africa infringes your copyright, please contact our editorial team with details of the material and your rights.

We will review legitimate complaints and take appropriate action.

7. ArtWeb Power 100 and Editorial Recognition

The ArtWeb Power 100 and other editorial rankings, selections or recognition initiatives published by ArtWeb Africa are intended to highlight individuals and organisations contributing to African art and culture.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, such selections reflect editorial assessments based on factors that may include artistic achievement, cultural influence, leadership, innovation, institutional contribution and impact.

Inclusion or exclusion does not constitute an objective determination of artistic merit, professional standing or commercial value.

ArtWeb Africa retains editorial discretion over its selections, subject to applicable law.

8. Newsletter Subscriptions

Visitors may subscribe to ArtWeb Africa newsletters and editorial updates.

By subscribing, you agree to receive the communications described at the point of registration.

Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in newsletters or by contacting us.

The collection and processing of subscriber information is governed by our Privacy Policy.

9. Acceptable Use of the Website

You agree to use ArtWeb Africa lawfully and responsibly.

You must not:

Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its systems or databases.
Introduce malicious software, viruses or harmful code.
Interfere with the website's functionality or security.
Impersonate another person or organisation.
Submit unlawful, abusive, discriminatory, threatening or defamatory material.
Use automated systems to collect website content in violation of applicable law or these Terms.
Misrepresent any association with ArtWeb Africa or Shona Technologies.

We reserve the right to restrict access or take appropriate action where these Terms are violated.

10. Advertising, Sponsorships and Partnerships

ArtWeb Africa may feature advertising, sponsored content, promotional material and commercial partnerships.

Where content is sponsored or paid for, we aim to identify it appropriately in accordance with applicable advertising and editorial standards.

The presence of an advertisement or sponsored feature does not necessarily constitute an endorsement by ArtWeb Africa.

Advertisers and commercial partners remain responsible for the accuracy and legality of their claims, products and services.

11. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including galleries, museums, artists, cultural institutions, advertisers and other publications.

These links are provided for informational convenience.

ArtWeb Africa and Shona Technologies do not control and are not responsible for the content, security, availability or privacy practices of external websites.

Visitors access third-party websites at their own discretion.

12. Art Market Information

Articles discussing artwork prices, auctions, exhibitions, collecting, investment or art market trends are provided for general informational and editorial purposes.

Such information should not be interpreted as financial, investment, legal or professional advice.

Art market conditions, valuations and prices may change, and readers should conduct independent research or seek appropriate professional guidance before making financial decisions.

13. Website Availability

We aim to maintain reliable access to ArtWeb Africa but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

The website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, technical difficulties, security updates or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend or discontinue website features or services when necessary.

14. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

ArtWeb Africa content is provided on an "as available" basis for general information and editorial engagement.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Shona Technologies does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, availability or suitability of all website content for any particular purpose.

Neither ArtWeb Africa nor Shona Technologies shall be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from the use of the website, except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits rights or remedies that cannot be excluded under applicable South African law.

15. Privacy and Personal Information

Your privacy is important to us.

Personal information collected through subscriptions, contact forms, editorial submissions and other website interactions is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation, including South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Visitors are encouraged to review our Privacy Policy for information about data collection, processing, retention and their rights.

16. Changes to These Terms

Shona Technologies reserves the right to update or amend these Terms of Use to reflect changes in website operations, editorial practices, business activities or applicable legislation.

Updated Terms will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by law.

17. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Any disputes arising from the use of ArtWeb Africa shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of South Africa, subject to applicable consumer protection and other mandatory legal provisions.

18. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, copyright permissions, editorial submissions or other legal enquiries, please contact:

ArtWeb Africa

Owned and operated by Shona Technologies

South Africa

Email: [artwebafrica@outlook.com]