Terms of Service

Welcome to Quiet Canvas. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at quietcanvas.art (the "Site"), including all content, tools, directories, and services offered through the Site. Please read these Terms carefully before using the Site. By accessing or using Quiet Canvas in any way, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

1. Who We Are

Quiet Canvas is an independent art blog and resource hub dedicated to art education, art history, creative inspiration, and practical tools for artists and art enthusiasts. The Site is operated by the Quiet Canvas team and is accessible to users worldwide. For any questions regarding these Terms, you may contact us at legal@quietcanvas.art.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By visiting, browsing, or using any feature of the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, our Cookie Policy, and any other policies referenced herein. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. Use License and Permitted Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Quiet Canvas grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site or its content for commercial purposes without prior written consent from Quiet Canvas
• Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on any content from the Site
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to collect content or data from the Site beyond what is permitted by our robots.txt file
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices on the Site
• Use any content from the Site in a manner that could mislead others or misrepresent its source
• Frame or mirror any portion of the Site on another website without express written permission

You may share links to our content, quote brief excerpts for commentary or educational purposes (with proper attribution), and use our interactive tools for personal creative projects. Any other use requires our express written permission.

4. Intellectual Property

All content published on Quiet Canvas — including but not limited to articles, blog posts, guides, tool interfaces, directory listings, graphics, logos, icons, images, and the overall design and layout of the Site — is the intellectual property of Quiet Canvas or its respective content contributors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The "Quiet Canvas" name, logo, and associated branding are proprietary to Quiet Canvas. You may not use our name, logo, or branding in any way that implies endorsement, affiliation, or partnership without our prior written consent.

Where third-party images, photographs, or materials appear on the Site, they are used under appropriate licenses or with permission. If you believe any content on the Site infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at legal@quietcanvas.art with details of the alleged infringement.

5. User Conduct

When using the Site, you agree to conduct yourself in a lawful and respectful manner. You must not:

• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
• Infringe upon the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party
• Transmit, upload, or distribute any content that is harmful, offensive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its servers, or any related systems or networks
• Introduce any viruses, malware, or other harmful code to the Site
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with other users' enjoyment of the Site
• Use the Site to send unsolicited communications (spam) of any kind

6. Tools and Calculators

Quiet Canvas provides a range of interactive tools including, but not limited to, a Color Palette Generator, Commission Price Calculator, Print Size Calculator, Canvas Size Converter, and others. These tools are provided for informational and estimation purposes only.

While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranty that the results produced by these tools are error-free, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose. You should independently verify all outputs before making any business, financial, or creative decisions based on them. Quiet Canvas is not liable for any losses or damages arising from reliance on tool outputs.

7. Third-Party Links and Directories

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including our curated directories of art supply stores, online courses, grants, museums, communities, and other resources. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.

Quiet Canvas does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party website. Inclusion in our directories does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Your use of any third-party website is at your own risk and subject to that website's own terms and policies. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

8. Advertising and Affiliate Relationships

Quiet Canvas displays advertisements through Google AdSense and may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission if you click on certain links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Our Affiliate Disclosure provides full details of these relationships.

Advertising revenue helps us maintain and improve the Site. We are committed to editorial independence — our content recommendations are based on genuine merit and are not influenced by advertising or affiliate relationships.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content, tools, and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Quiet Canvas expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Site.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Quiet Canvas, its owners, editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if Quiet Canvas has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid to access the Site (which, for a free service, is zero).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Quiet Canvas and its owners, editors, contributors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use of the Site; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights; or (d) any content you submit or transmit through the Site.

12. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in those policies.

13. Modifications to the Site and Terms

Quiet Canvas reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part of it) at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

We may also revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. The revised Terms will take effect as of the "Last updated" date shown at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in the applicable jurisdiction. Nothing in these Terms limits your rights as a consumer under applicable consumer protection laws.

15. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Disclaimer, and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and Quiet Canvas regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.