Artist Agreement

1. Parties to the Agreement

This agreement is intended to apply between:

• Platform: Kaalaverse, operated by the business entity identified in the final published agreement.
• Creator: The individual artist, performer, creative professional or legally registered organisation accepting this agreement.

The platform operator's registered legal name, business address and contact details must be completed before this agreement is used.

2. Eligibility to Join

Creators applying to join Kaalaverse should:

• Meet the minimum age and eligibility requirements applicable to the service.
• Provide accurate identity and contact information.
• Have the necessary rights to publish or offer their submitted work.
• Be legally permitted to provide their listed services.
• Agree to follow platform policies and applicable laws.

3. Creator Registration and Account Responsibilities

Creators are responsible for maintaining accurate account information and protecting their login credentials.

Creators agree to:

• Maintain an authentic creator profile.
• Update information when important details change.
• Keep passwords and account access secure.
• Not share accounts in ways that compromise security.
• Notify the platform of suspected unauthorised access.

4. Creator Verification

Kaalaverse may introduce verification procedures to improve platform trust and protect customers.

Depending on the creator category, verification may include:

• Identity documentation.
• Portfolio and previous work evidence.
• Artwork ownership or originality evidence.
• Professional or performance credentials.
• Event organiser or business information.

Creators must submit genuine documents through the designated secure process. Verification does not guarantee commercial success or the quality of every future transaction.

5. Ownership and Intellectual Property

Creators retain ownership of intellectual property they own, subject to any separate written agreement.

Creators represent that they have the rights and permissions necessary to upload, display, promote, license or sell the work they submit.

Creators must not submit:

• Copyrighted work without permission.
• Stolen or unlawfully obtained artwork.
• Another person's work falsely presented as their own.
• Content that infringes trademarks, privacy rights or other legal rights.

6. Permission to Display Creator Content

To provide platform services, Kaalaverse may need permission to host, reproduce, display and distribute submitted content for purposes such as:

• Displaying creator profiles and portfolios.
• Showing artwork listings and product previews.
• Presenting creators in platform search results.
• Promoting platform listings through approved marketing channels.
• Delivering content to customers who have purchased or subscribed to it.

The final agreement must specify the exact scope, duration, territories and permitted uses of any content licence. No broader commercial licence should be assumed merely because content is uploaded.

7. Artwork and Service Listings

Creators are responsible for the accuracy of information published in their listings.

• Artwork titles, descriptions and images must be accurate.
• Medium, dimensions and condition should be disclosed where relevant.
• Availability and delivery details should be current.
• Commissioned and customised works should have clearly explained terms.
• Creator services must accurately describe what the customer will receive.

Kaalaverse may establish content standards and listing approval procedures before items become publicly available.

8. Pricing and Payment Responsibilities

Creators are responsible for setting and reviewing their prices, subject to platform rules and applicable law.

Before a transaction is accepted, the relevant terms should disclose:

• Artwork or service price.
• Applicable taxes and additional charges.
• Delivery or service-related costs.
• Payment terms and accepted payment methods.
• Any applicable cancellation or refund conditions.

Creators must not misrepresent prices or request undisclosed charges from customers.

9. Platform Commission and Creator Payouts

Kaalaverse may charge a platform commission or service fee for transactions completed through its services.

The final agreement must clearly define:

• Commission percentage or applicable fee structure.
• How the commission is calculated.
• Payment processing fees and applicable taxes.
• Payout eligibility and settlement schedule.
• Refund adjustments, chargebacks and dispute handling.

No specific commission rate or payout guarantee is established by this draft. Creators must receive the final fee schedule before participating in paid transactions.

10. Creator Memberships and Exclusive Content

Creators may be able to offer recurring membership plans and exclusive content to subscribers.

Creators agree to:

• Clearly describe membership benefits.
• Publish content consistent with the advertised plan.
• Respect subscriber access and privacy.
• Follow applicable content and copyright rules.
• Provide accurate information about membership pricing and benefits.

Subscription billing, renewals, cancellation, refunds and revenue sharing will be governed by the final subscription terms.

11. Artist Bookings, Events and Workshops

Creators offering performances, photography, workshops or other services are responsible for accurately describing their availability and service commitments.

Before accepting a booking, creators should confirm:

• Event date, time and venue.
• Scope and duration of the service.
• Agreed fees and payment schedule.
• Equipment, travel or other requirements.
• Cancellation and rescheduling conditions.

Creators must communicate material changes promptly and honour confirmed commitments, subject to applicable cancellation terms and circumstances beyond their reasonable control.

12. Professional Conduct and Platform Standards

Creators must behave professionally and treat customers, other creators and platform staff respectfully.

The following are not permitted:

• Fraudulent transactions or misleading representations.
• Harassment, discrimination, threats or abusive conduct.
• Manipulation of reviews or ratings.
• Misuse of customer information.
• Unauthorised use of another creator's content.
• Attempts to compromise platform systems.

13. Customer Complaints and Disputes

Creators should cooperate reasonably with investigations relating to orders, bookings, memberships and content complaints.

Creators may be asked to provide supporting information, respond to complaints or assist with a proposed resolution.

Any refund, replacement, cancellation or other remedy must follow the applicable platform policies, transaction terms and legal requirements.

14. Account Review and Suspension

Where there is a reasonable basis to suspect a breach of this agreement, Kaalaverse may review the relevant account or listing.

Subject to applicable law and appropriate procedures, measures may include:

• Requesting additional information.
• Temporarily restricting a listing.
• Pausing verification or payouts where legally justified.
• Restricting account access during an investigation.
• Suspending accounts for serious or repeated violations.

Where appropriate, creators should be informed of the issue and provided with a suitable opportunity to respond or appeal.

15. Termination of the Agreement

Either party may seek to end the relationship in accordance with the final agreement and applicable law.

Termination should address:

• Removal or deactivation of creator listings.
• Handling of existing orders and bookings.
• Outstanding payments and refunds.
• Subscriber access and active memberships.
• Retention of records required by law.

16. General Terms

The final agreement should specify the following matters:

• Legal identity of the platform operator.
• Governing law and dispute jurisdiction.
• Applicable platform policies and order of precedence.
• Formal notice and communication procedures.
• Procedures for changing the agreement.
• Any additional commercial or creator-specific terms.

If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions should continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.