Terms of use

By using our site you accept these terms

These terms of use (together with the documents referred to in them) tell you the terms and conditions of use on which you may use the website www.troiscrayons.art (“our site”) and the content standards that apply when you use our site. Use of our site includes accessing, browsing, downloading from or interacting with our site.

By using our site, you confirm that you accept these terms of use and that you agree to comply with them.

If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use our site.

We recommend that you print a copy of these terms for future reference.

There are other terms that may apply to you

These terms of use refer to our Privacy Policy, which sets out the terms on which we process any personal data we collect from you or that you provide to us. The Privacy Policy also sets out information about the use of cookies on our site.

We may amend these terms from time to time. Please check these terms from time to time to ensure you understand the terms that apply at that time.

Who we are and how to contact us

www.troiscrayons.art is a site operated by Trois Crayons (“we”). We are registered in England and Wales under company number 12657388 and have our registered office at 23 Berkeley Square, London, England, W1J 6HE.

To contact us, please email info@troiscrayons.art.

We may make changes to our site

We may update and change our site from time to time and may change the content at any time. However, please note that any of the content on our site may be out of date at any given time and that we are under no obligation to update it.

We do not guarantee that our site, or any content on it, will be free from errors or omissions and will not assume any liability in this regard.

We may suspend or withdraw our site

Our site is made available free of charge.

We do not guarantee that our site, or any content on it, will always be available or be uninterrupted. We may suspend or withdraw or restrict the availability of all or any part of our site for business and operational reasons.

You are also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access our site through your internet connection are aware of these terms of use and other applicable terms and conditions, and that they comply with them.

How you may use material on our site

We are the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in our site, and in the material published on it. Those works are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All such rights are reserved.

You may print off one copy, and may download extracts, of any page(s) from our site for your personal use and you may draw the attention of others within your organisation to content posted on our site.

You must not modify the paper or digital copies of any materials you have printed off or downloaded in any way, and you must not use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences or any graphics separately from any accompanying text.

Our status (and that of any identified contributors) as the authors of content on our site must always be acknowledged.

You must not use any part of the content on our site for commercial purposes without obtaining a licence to do so from us or our licensors.

If you print off, copy or download any part of our site in breach of these terms of use, your right to use our site will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.

Do not rely on information on this site

The content on our site is provided for general information only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.

Although we make reasonable efforts to update the information on our site, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content on our site is accurate, complete or up to date.

We are not responsible for websites we link to

Where our site contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your information only. Such links should not be interpreted as approval by us of those linked websites or information you may obtain from them.

We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources.

Our responsibility for loss or damage suffered by you

Whether you are a consumer or a business user:

We do not exclude or limit in any way our liability to you where it would be unlawful to do so. This includes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or the negligence of our employees, agents or subcontractors and for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

If you are a business user:

We exclude all implied conditions, warranties, representations or other terms that may apply to our site or any content on it.
We will not be liable to you for any loss or damage, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, even if foreseeable, arising under or in connection with:
use of, or inability to use, our site; or
use of or reliance on any content displayed on our site.
In particular, we will not be liable for:
loss of profits, sales, business, or revenue;
business interruption;
loss of anticipated savings;
loss of business opportunity, goodwill or reputation; or
any indirect or consequential loss or damage.

If you are a consumer user:

Please note that we only provide our site for domestic and private use. You agree not to use our site for any commercial or business purposes, and we have no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity.

Uses of our site that are prohibited

You may use our site only for lawful purposes. You may not use our site:

In any way that breaches any applicable local, national or international law or regulation.
In any way that is unlawful or fraudulent, or has any unlawful or fraudulent purpose or effect.
To transmit, or procure the sending of, any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material or any other form of similar solicitation (spam).
To knowingly transmit any data, send or upload any material that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time-bombs, keystroke loggers, spyware, adware or any other harmful programs or similar computer code designed to adversely affect the operation of any computer software or hardware.

You also agree:

Not to reproduce, duplicate, copy or re-sell any part of our site in contravention of the provisions of these terms.
Not to access without authority, interfere with, damage or disrupt any part of our site, any equipment or network on which our site is stored; any software used in the provision of our site; or any equipment or network or software owned or used by any third party.

How we may use your personal information

We will only use your personal information as set out in our Privacy Policy.

We are not responsible for viruses and you must not introduce them

We do not guarantee that our site will be secure or free from bugs or viruses.

You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programmes and platform to access our site. You should use your own virus protection software.

How you may link to our site

You may link to our home page, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it.

You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part where none exists.

You must not establish a link to our site in any website that is not owned by you.

Our site must not be framed on any other site, nor may you create a link to any part of our site other than the home page.

We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice.

The website in which you are linking must comply in all respects with the content standards set out in these terms.

If you wish to link to or make any use of content on our site other than that set out above, please contact info@troiscrayons.art.

Which country’s laws apply to any disputes?

If you are a consumer, please note that these terms of use, their subject matter and their formation, are governed by English law. You and we both agree that the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these terms or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) except that if you are a resident of Northern Ireland you may also bring proceedings in Northern Ireland, and if you are resident of Scotland, you may also bring proceedings in Scotland.

If you are a business, these terms of use, their subject matter and their formation (and any non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by English law. We both agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these terms or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).

Our trade marks

“Trois Crayons” logo is a trade mark of Trois Crayons Limited.

User-Generated Content

Content you submit to our site

If you submit or upload any content to our site, including but not limited to text, images, comments, or other material, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable licence to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform that content in connection with our site and across different media. You also grant the same rights to others who access the site, unless otherwise stated.

You are solely responsible for content you submit. It must not:

• Infringe any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.

• Be defamatory, obscene, oﬀensive, hateful, or inflammatory.

• Promote illegal activity or be in breach of any legal duty.

We reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion and without notice.

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User Accounts

Account registration and security

Some features of our site may require you to create an account. You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep your account details up to date.

You are responsible for safeguarding the password and all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised use or breach of security.

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time if we believe you have violated these terms.

Age Restrictions

Minimum age requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to use this site or create an account. By using our site, you confirm that you meet this requirement. If you are under 18, you may only use our site under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

Accessibility

We aim to ensure that our site is accessible to all users. If you encounter any difficulty accessing any part of the site or would like to request information in a different format, please contact us at info@troiscrayons.art.

Indemnity and Limitation of Liability

Indemnity by Contributors and Users

By uploading, submitting, publishing, or otherwise making content available on our site—whether as an individual user, institution, museum, or other entity—you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Trois Crayons Limited, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, affiliates, and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

any actual or alleged breach of these terms or applicable law by you;
any content submitted or uploaded by you, including but not limited to infringement of intellectual property rights, defamation, breach of confidentiality, or violation of data protection laws;
any interaction, transaction, dispute, or communication between you and any other user or institution (including museums and other organisations), whether conducted through the site or otherwise;
any consequence of your access to or use of our site, including harm to your reputation, systems, or data.

This indemnity applies regardless of whether the claim arises from your individual conduct or in connection with your organisation or representatives.

No Responsibility for Disputes Between Users or Institutions

Trois Crayons is not a party to any agreement, negotiation, or dispute between institutions, museums, users, or other contributors. We will not mediate or resolve conflicts, nor will we accept any responsibility or liability arising from:

• content accuracy, attribution, or rights ownership;

• moderation or management of user comments or discussions;

• opinions, commentary, or behaviour of any user or contributor;

• institutional policies, actions, or omissions displayed or referenced on the site.

You agree that you use the site, including participation in discussions and reliance on any content, entirely at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Trois Crayons excludes all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive loss or damage arising out of or in connection with:

• your use of or inability to use the site;

• content uploaded by any third party (including institutions and users);

• any disputes, transactions, or communications between you and other site users or institutions.

Nothing in this section limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Indemnity for Moderation Decisions

Moderation and Indemnity

While Trois Crayons reserves the right (but not the obligation) to moderate, remove, or restrict content submitted by users, institutions, or any other contributors on our site, you acknowledge and agree that:

• We do not guarantee the review, monitoring, or moderation of any content prior to or after publication;

• We may exercise editorial discretion in determining whether content complies with our terms or community standards, and such decisions may be subjective, incomplete, or contested;

• We may fail to remove or respond to content that you believe is inappropriate, inaccurate, offensive, misleading, defamatory, infringing, or otherwise unlawful.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Trois Crayons Limited, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, affiliates, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

• any actual or alleged failure, refusal, or delay by Trois Crayons to moderate, edit, remove, or restrict content on the site;

• any consequences of content being allowed to remain on or removed from the site;

• any reliance placed by you or any third party on the presence or absence of moderation.

This indemnity applies whether the claim arises from the actions of users, institutions, or third parties, and whether or not Trois Crayons was notified of the content in question.

1. Contributor Terms for Institutions

Institutional Contributions and Warranties

If you are an institution, museum, gallery, archive, or similar entity uploading or providing content to our site, you represent and warrant that:

• You have all necessary rights, licences, consents, and permissions to upload, publish, and distribute the content you provide;

• Your content does not infringe any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or moral rights of any third party;

• You grant Trois Crayons a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sub-licensable licence to use, display, reproduce, distribute, adapt, and archive the content on our site and related platforms, including for promotional purposes.

You agree to fully indemnify and hold harmless Trois Crayons Limited from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your breach of these warranties or the content you submit.

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2. Copyright Infringement Notice Procedure

Notice and Takedown for Infringing Content

If you believe that any content on our site infringes your intellectual property rights, please notify us by email at info@troiscrayons.art with the following information:

• Your name and contact details;

• A description of the copyrighted work or other rights you claim are infringed;

• A description of the content and its location on our site;

• A statement confirming your good faith belief that the use is not authorised;

• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is accurate and that you are the rights holder or authorised to act on their behalf.

We may, at our discretion, remove or disable access to the content in question pending investigation.

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3. Take-Down Policy

Take-Down Policy

Trois Crayons respects the rights of others and operates a take-down policy. We reserve the right to remove or disable access to any content that:

• Is subject to a valid infringement notice;

• Breaches our Terms of Use or applicable law;

• Is otherwise objectionable, misleading, or harmful.

We are under no obligation to notify the contributor before taking such action but may do so at our discretion.

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4. Disclaimer for Institutional Content

Institutional Content Disclaimer

Content provided by third-party institutions, museums, or contributors is published on our site “as is” and for informational purposes only. Trois Crayons does not independently verify, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or scholarly integrity of such content, including attributions, provenance, or interpretations.

You acknowledge that all historical commentary, curatorial description, and academic opinion remains the sole responsibility of the contributing institution.

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5. Community Guidelines

User Conduct and Community Standards

You must comply with our community standards when interacting with our site.

You agree not to:

• Post content that is abusive, defamatory, misleading, threatening, discriminatory, obscene, or unlawful;

• Harass, intimidate, or impersonate others;

• Post spam, commercial promotions, or unauthorised solicitations;

• Misrepresent your aﬃliation or qualifications.

Trois Crayons reserves the right to remove content or restrict access to users who breach these standards without notice.

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6. Limitation of Editorial Responsibility

Editorial Discretion and Responsibility

Trois Crayons may, but is not obliged to, edit, curate, or moderate content submitted by institutions or users. We assume no responsibility for:

• Omissions, inaccuracies, or interpretations within contributed content;

• Editorial decisions, sequencing, or presentation;

• The outcome or consequences of how content is displayed, grouped, or framed.

All curatorial or academic content is provided on a non-editorial, neutral basis unless otherwise indicated.

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7. No Reliance on Attribution or Interpretation

Attribution Disclaimer

All attributions, datings, provenance statements, and scholarly commentary published on our site are the opinions of the respective authors or institutions and are not guaranteed by Trois Crayons. They are subject to change based on ongoing research or reinterpretation.

You agree not to rely on such information for any legal, financial, commercial, or academic purpose without obtaining independent professional advice.

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8. User Conduct Enforcement Clause

Suspension and Termination

Trois Crayons reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate your access to all or part of the site, including removal of any submitted content, at any time and without prior notice, if:

• You breach these Terms of Use or any applicable law;

• Your conduct is abusive, disruptive, or otherwise inconsistent with our community standards;

• We are required to do so by law or regulation.

We are under no obligation to reinstate access once terminated.

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9. Force Majeure Clause

Force Majeure

Trois Crayons shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under these Terms of Use due to events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, fire, flood, war, terrorism, labour disputes, government action, pandemics, internet outages, or cyberattacks.

In such cases, our obligations will be suspended for the duration of the event.