Effective Date: Oct 3rd 2022
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Tao House website and services, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use our services, or have legal parental or guardian consent if younger.
3. User Responsibilities
You are responsible for your own actions while using our services and for any content you submit or post. You agree not to use our services for any unlawful activities.
4. Intellectual Property
All content provided on the Tao House website is owned by us or our content suppliers and protected by intellectual and proprietary rights laws. You may not use any content from our website without prior written permission.
5. Disclaimers
Tao House provides its services on an “as is” basis and does not guarantee that the services will be uninterrupted or error-free.
6. Limitation of Liability
Tao House will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages resulting from your use of our services.
7. Arbitration
Any disputes arising under these terms will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
8. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.
9. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
10. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Tao House, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your use of our services.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of our services after any changes signifies your acceptance of our new terms.
12. Specific Rules for Competitions and Residencies
Participation in our competitions and residencies is subject to specific rules regarding submissions, including format, deadlines, and criteria for evaluation. These are detailed in the respective competition or residency guidelines available on our website.
13. Judges and Judging Process
Selection of Judges: Judges for the competitions are selected from a distinguished panel comprising members of Tao House, esteemed art residents, and former residents who have demonstrated exemplary expertise in their respective fields. The selection process is designed to ensure impartiality and maintain the highest standards of judgment.
Role of Judges: Judges are responsible for reviewing submissions based on established criteria and making selections in accordance with the rules of the competition. Their decisions are final and binding in all matters relating to award selections.
14. Book Awards Criteria
Criteria for Evaluation: Submissions to the book awards are evaluated based on a comprehensive set of criteria, which may include originality, creativity, artistic quality, and adherence to the theme of the competition. Specific evaluation parameters are detailed further in the competition guidelines provided upon entry.
Transparency in Judging: Tao House commits to transparency in the judging process. While the deliberations of the judges remain confidential, the criteria used for evaluation are publicly available to ensure fairness and clarity in how decisions are made.
15. Rights Granted by Users
By submitting any material to our competitions or residencies, you grant Tao House a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to showcase your submitted work in connection with Tao House for promotional purposes.
16. Fees and Refunds
Certain services, including entry into competitions, may require a fee. All fees could be refundable if a competition is canceled or your work has not been reviewed yet. Details of these fees and any applicable refund policies are available on our awards pages.
17. Code of Conduct
You agree not to engage in any activity that would disrupt the services or violate the rights of others, including but not limited to copyright infringement, harassment, and spreading malicious software.
18. Termination and Suspension of Accounts
Tao House reserves the right to terminate or suspend your account without prior notice if you are found to be in violation of these Terms of Use.
19. Force Majeure
Tao House shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations hereunder where such failure results from any cause beyond Tao House’s reasonable control, including, without limitation, mechanical, electronic, or communications failure or degradation.
20. Legal Compliance
Tao House operates in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and you are expected to use our services in accordance with these laws.
21. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 16507 S Timber Ridge Dr, OR 97045