TERMS OF USE – ART RESIDENCY AFRICA
Last Updated: October 8, 2025
- ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
Welcome to Art Residency Africa (“we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Platform”), operated by MoMAA | Stichting Royalafrican, a foundation registered in The Netherlands.
By accessing or using artresidencyafrica.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Website.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We will indicate the date of the latest revision at the top of this page.
Contact Information:
• Entity Name: MoMAA | Stichting Royalafrican
• Registered Address: Volharding 43, 1068 RE Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Email: info@artresidencyafrica.com - DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
2.1 Platform Purpose
Art Residency Africa is a comprehensive directory and booking platform connecting artists with art residencies, studios, creative retreats, and related opportunities across the African continent.
2.2 Services Provided
Our Platform offers:
• Searchable directory of artist residencies in Africa
• Filtering and comparison tools for residency programs
• Information about application processes, deadlines, and requirements
• Booking and inquiry functionality for select residencies
• Resources, guides, and articles about artist residencies
• Communication facilitation between artists and residency providers
2.3 No Endorsement
Listing on our Platform does not constitute endorsement, verification, or recommendation of any residency program. We serve as a directory and connection platform only. Users must conduct their own due diligence before applying to or engaging with any listed residency. - USER ACCOUNTS
3.1 Registration
Certain features of the Website may require you to register for an account. You agree to:
• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password
• Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
3.2 Account Types
We offer different account types:
• Artist Accounts: For individual artists seeking residency opportunities
• Residency Provider Accounts: For organizations, foundations, or individuals offering residency programs
• Visitor Accounts: For general browsing without full registration
3.3 Account Responsibilities
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security.
3.4 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for:
• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Providing false or misleading information
• Extended periods of inactivity (for residency provider accounts)
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at info@artresidencyafrica.com. - USER CONTENT
4.1 Content You Submit
Users may submit various types of content (“User Content”) including:
• Residency listings and descriptions
• Reviews and ratings
• Photos, videos, and other media
• Comments, messages, and forum posts
• Artist profiles and portfolios
4.2 Content Ownership
You retain ownership of your User Content. By submitting content to the Platform, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with operating and promoting the Platform.
4.3 Content Standards
You agree that your User Content will not:
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe intellectual property rights of others
• Contain defamatory, obscene, threatening, or harassing material
• Contain viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Contain false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Constitute spam or unsolicited advertising
4.4 Content Moderation
We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to:
• Monitor, review, or edit User Content
• Remove or refuse to post any User Content
• Terminate accounts that violate content standards
We are not responsible for monitoring all User Content and do not endorse any opinions expressed by users.
4.5 Residency Listings
Residency providers are solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and legality of their listings. Providers must:
• Provide truthful and accurate information
• Update listings to reflect current conditions
• Honor commitments made in their listings
• Comply with all applicable laws regarding residency operations - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
5.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Website and its original content, features, functionality, design, logos, and trademarks are owned by MoMAA | Stichting Royalafrican and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:
• Modify, copy, or create derivative works of the Website
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices
• Use the Website for commercial purposes without written permission
• Frame or mirror any part of the Website
5.3 Trademark Usage
“Art Residency Africa,” our logo, and related marks are trademarks of MoMAA | Stichting Royalafrican. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission.