Policies

Arkolektif collects and uses personal information only as necessary to operate the archive.

Submitted materials may be retained as part of the archive's long-term preservation process. Artists may request corrections, updates, or removal of works from public display. Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Certain archival records may be retained internally for documentation purposes.

Arkolektif uses third-party tools for website hosting, analytics, cloud storage, and form submissions. These services may process limited technical information necessary for website functionality. The website may link to external websites; Arkolektif is not responsible for their privacy practices.

Artists and contributors retain full copyright and ownership of their submitted works. Submission to Arkolektif does not transfer ownership of artworks, images, documentation materials, or associated intellectual property.

For publication, exhibition, or commercial reproduction requests, contact the artist or rights holder directly. Arkolektif may assist in facilitating contact but cannot guarantee licensing rights on behalf of artists.

If you believe material on arkolektif.org infringes your copyright, contact contact@arkolektif.org with your contact information, identification of the work in question, a description of the issue, and supporting evidence where applicable.

Arkolektif is designed as a publicly accessible cultural resource intended to support artists, researchers, students, curators, educators, and the wider public.

Proper attribution must always be provided. Researchers are encouraged to verify information independently where necessary. Some historical records may be incomplete and metadata evolves over time.

For requests related to publications, academic projects, exhibition research, or image licensing, contact contact@arkolektif.org. Arkolektif may facilitate contact with artists or rights holders but cannot guarantee permissions on their behalf.

Arkolektif is designed with long-term digital preservation in mind. The archive prioritises consistency, stability, and documentation quality over rapid expansion.

The archive may periodically update metadata, improve file organisation, migrate files to updated systems, and improve accessibility practices. While reasonable efforts are made to maintain availability, uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed at all times.

Arkolektif is committed to making the archive accessible to as many people as possible across different devices, technologies, and accessibility needs. Accessibility is considered an ongoing process.

As a visual arts archive, imagery is central to the platform. Where possible, Arkolektif provides descriptive alternative text, contextual artwork information, and readable metadata. Some historical materials may have limitations in available descriptive information.

Arkolektif is not responsible for the accessibility practices of external websites linked from the archive. To report an accessibility barrier or suggest an improvement, contact contact@arkolektif.org.

The information, images, and materials published on arkolektif.org are provided for archival, educational, cultural, and informational purposes.

Arkolektif is not a marketplace, commercial gallery, valuation platform, authentication authority, or legal authority regarding ownership or provenance. Inclusion within the archive does not constitute commercial endorsement, valuation, or certification.

Arkolektif aims to maintain accurate records, but some information may be incomplete, historical records may contain gaps or uncertainties, and metadata may evolve over time. Users are encouraged to independently verify information where necessary.

Much of the information published is provided by artists, contributors, estates, or authorised representatives. Arkolektif relies on submitted information in good faith and cannot independently verify every claim, date, attribution, or historical detail. Responsibility for submitted content remains with the contributor.

Artwork images are intended for documentation purposes. Displayed colours, textures, and dimensions may differ slightly from the physical artwork due to screen variations, compression, and photography conditions.

Arkolektif and its contributors are not liable for reliance on published information, external use of archive materials, temporary service interruptions, loss resulting from use of the website, or third-party misuse of archived materials. Use of the archive is at the visitor's own discretion.