Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Solar Bloom Limited's website located at solar-bloom.com and our digital art platform services (together, the "Service") operated by Solar Bloom Limited ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Solar Bloom provides a digital art platform that offers:

• Digital creation tools and resources
• Artist community features and collaboration tools
• Educational content and tutorials
• Marketplace for digital art and services
• Portfolio hosting and showcase features

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account or any other breach of security.

3.3 Account Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, if you breach any provision of these Terms.

4. User Content and Intellectual Property

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you create, upload, or share through our Service ("User Content"). By posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.

4.2 Content Standards

You agree that your User Content will not:

• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Contain illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or discriminatory material
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Contain viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Be used for spam or unsolicited commercial purposes

4.3 Content Removal

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, in our sole discretion.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Service or related systems
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Engage in any form of harassment, abuse, or harmful behaviour
• Distribute or post spam, unsolicited communications, or promotional materials

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your personal information.

By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Payment Terms

7.1 Subscription Fees

Certain features of our Service may require payment of subscription fees. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified or required by law.

7.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your payment information on our servers.

7.3 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify our pricing at any time. We will provide reasonable advance notice of any price changes.

8. Marketplace Terms

8.1 Artist Services

Artists may offer services and sell digital artwork through our marketplace. Solar Bloom acts as a platform provider and is not a party to transactions between artists and buyers.

8.2 Commission and Fees

Solar Bloom may charge commission fees on marketplace transactions. Fee structures will be clearly communicated to users.

8.3 Dispute Resolution

While we may provide support for marketplace disputes, ultimate resolution is the responsibility of the parties involved in the transaction.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Service Availability

We provide the Service on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

9.2 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Solar Bloom shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or other intangible losses.

9.3 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for all claims relating to the Service shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Solar Bloom, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Service
• Your User Content or violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights

11. Third-Party Services

Our Service may integrate with or contain links to third-party services, websites, or applications. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

12. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

• Posting updated Terms on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices within the Service

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature within the Service.

13.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms.

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately, and we may delete your account and User Content.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

15. Dispute Resolution

15.1 Informal Resolution

Before pursuing formal legal action, we encourage you to contact us directly to seek a resolution to any disputes.

15.2 Mediation

If informal resolution is not successful, disputes may be resolved through mediation administered by a recognised mediation service.

15.3 Legal Proceedings

Any legal proceedings must be commenced within one year of the date on which the claim arose.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Solar Bloom regarding the Service.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: