Submission Fee:
Designers are required to pay a non-refundable submission fee as specified on the Magazine’s submission platform.
Submission fees contribute to the operational costs of the Magazine and guarantee the acceptance of the submitted business profile unless the profile fails to meet the Acceptance Criteria outlined below.
Eligibility:
Submissions are open to designers of all backgrounds and experience levels.
Designers retain full ownership of their submitted business profiles and work.
Submission Process:
Designers must submit their business profiles through the designated submission platform provided by Black Art Magazine.
Each submission must include accurate and complete information, including but not limited to the business name, description, portfolio samples, and contact information.
Acceptance Criteria:
All submitted profiles will be accepted for consideration unless they are deemed offensive, inappropriate, or violate any applicable laws or regulations.
The Magazine reserves the right to reject any profile that, in its sole discretion, is not aligned with its values or may be considered inappropriate for publication.
Definition of Inappropriate Content:
Inappropriate content includes but is not limited to profiles or work that contain explicit nudity, violence, hate speech, or any form of discrimination.
The Magazine will not accept profiles that violate copyright laws or any other intellectual property rights.
Selection Process:
The Magazine’s editorial team will review all submissions. The submission fee guarantees placement in the directory unless Designer fails to meet Acceptance Criteria outlined above.
The Magazine reserves the right to accept or reject any submission at its sole discretion with due refund (if applicable).
Decision and Communication:
The Magazine will communicate the decision to accept or reject the submitted profile promptly after the review process.
If the profile is deemed inappropriate, the Magazine will provide a brief explanation for the rejection.
Notification:
Designers whose submissions are accepted will be notified via the contact information provided during the submission process.
The Magazine is not obligated to provide feedback on rejected submissions.
Appeals:
Designers have the right to appeal the rejection of their profile by providing additional context or information.
Appeals must be submitted in writing within one week of receiving the rejection notification.
Publication:
Designers whose submissions are accepted grant Black Art Magazine a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, and distribute the business profile in connection with the Magazine’s print and digital publications.
The Magazine may also feature the profiles on its website and social media platforms with appropriate credit and captioning.
Promotion:
Designers agree that the Magazine may use images of their submitted work for promotional purposes, including but not limited to promotional materials, social media, and press releases.
Payment and Compensation:
Designers will not receive monetary compensation for the publication of their profiles or work.
The submission fee is not refundable if the profile is accepted for publication.
Copyright:
Designers retain full copyright and ownership of their submitted profiles and work.
The Magazine will not reproduce or distribute the work beyond the scope of the agreed-upon publication without the Designer’s explicit consent.
Indemnification:
Designers agree to indemnify and hold Black Art Magazine harmless from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the submission or publication of their profiles or work.
Governing Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution:
Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved through mediation or arbitration conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The parties shall mutually agree on a mediator or arbitrator, or if they cannot agree, the mediator or arbitrator shall be appointed by the appropriate court or authority in the State of Georgia, United States. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in connection with such dispute resolution.
Severability:
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect.
By submitting their business profile to Black Art Magazine, the Designer acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these Terms and Conditions. The Magazine reserves the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice.
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