ArtistsZone LLC — Atlanta, Georgia
Terms of Use, Privacy Policy
& Compliance Terms
Beyond The Portfolio™ — artistszone.net
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Last Updated: July 1, 2026
These terms apply to all users of the ArtistsZone platform, including students enrolled through an institutional license, students who purchase directly, schools and institutional administrators, and visitors browsing the public website. By accessing or using any part of the ArtistsZone platform, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the platform.
Part 1
Terms of Use
Applies to all users of the ArtistsZone platform and public website
Section 1
Who We Are
ArtistsZone LLC (“ArtistsZone,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Georgia limited liability company. We operate the Beyond The Portfolio™ course and the ArtistsZone platform at artistszone.net. Our mailing address is Atlanta, Georgia. Contact: legal@artistszone.net.
Section 2
Who These Terms Apply To
- Students — individuals enrolled in the Beyond The Portfolio™ course, whether through an institutional license or a direct purchase.
- Institutional Users — schools, colleges, universities, and their authorized administrators who have executed an Educational License Agreement with ArtistsZone.
- Consumers — individuals who purchase access to the course directly through our website.
- Visitors — anyone who browses the public-facing ArtistsZone website without creating an account.
Section 3
Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to access or use the ArtistsZone platform. By creating an account or purchasing access, you represent that you are 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn that a user is under 18, we will terminate their account and delete their data. Institutional Users are responsible for ensuring that no student under 18 is enrolled through their license.
Section 4
Account Registration
4.1 Accurate Information. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating an account and to keep that information updated.
4.2 Account Security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. You may not share your account with any other person. Notify us immediately at
legal@artistszone.net if you suspect unauthorized access.
4.3 One Account Per Student. Each Seat entitles one individual student to one account. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent seat limits is a material breach of these Terms.
4.4 Institutional Accounts. Institutional administrators may manage enrollment and seat assignments through their institutional account. Administrators are responsible for ensuring that only enrolled, eligible students are granted access.
Section 5
License to Use the Platform
Subject to these Terms and, where applicable, your Educational License Agreement, ArtistsZone grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Beyond The Portfolio™ course and platform solely for your own personal, non-commercial educational purposes. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by ArtistsZone.
Section 6
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Share, sell, transfer, or allow others to use your account or login credentials;
- Record, screen-capture, download, or reproduce course video content beyond the downloadable materials we expressly provide;
- Use automated tools, bots, crawlers, or scrapers to access or index any part of the platform;
- Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or disruptive content;
- Harass, threaten, defame, or abuse other users, instructors, or ArtistsZone staff;
- Use the platform or course content to develop or offer a competing marketing education product for visual artists, graphic designers, or illustrators;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the platform or its underlying systems;
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation;
- Use the platform in any way that violates applicable law.
Section 7
Intellectual Property
All content on the ArtistsZone platform — including course videos, written materials, worksheets, frameworks, templates, graphics, logos, and software — is owned by or licensed to ArtistsZone LLC and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, or publicly display any platform content without our prior written permission. ArtistsZone’s name, logo, and Beyond The Portfolio™ are trademarks of ArtistsZone LLC.
Section 8
User-Submitted Content
8.1 Your Content. You retain ownership of any content you submit to the platform. By submitting content, you grant ArtistsZone a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and reproduce that content in connection with operating and improving the platform.
8.2 Feedback. Any suggestions, ideas, or feedback you provide become the property of ArtistsZone and may be used without restriction, attribution, or compensation.
8.3 Testimonials. By accepting these Terms, you consent to ArtistsZone using your name, likeness, quotes, and submitted content as testimonials in ArtistsZone’s marketing materials, website, sales presentations, and investor communications. This consent continues after the expiration of your access term if you remain a user of ArtistsZone services.
8.4 Prohibited Content. You may not submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, infringing, or otherwise harmful. ArtistsZone reserves the right to remove any content at its discretion.
Section 9
Platform Availability
ArtistsZone commits to 99.86% platform uptime per calendar month, excluding scheduled maintenance and Force Majeure Events. Scheduled maintenance occurs between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time with at least 24 hours’ advance notice. Temporary unavailability does not entitle you to a refund except as described in Part 2.
Section 10
Modifications to the Platform and Terms
10.1 Platform Changes. ArtistsZone may update, modify, supplement, or remove any course content or platform feature at any time without notice.
10.2 Terms Changes. ArtistsZone may update these Terms at any time. We will post the updated Terms at artistszone.net/terms and update the “Last Updated” date. Continued use after posting constitutes acceptance.
Section 11
Termination and Suspension
11.1 By ArtistsZone. We may suspend or terminate your access immediately and without notice if you breach these Terms, fail to pay applicable fees, or engage in conduct harmful to other users or to ArtistsZone.
11.2 By You. You may close your account at any time by contacting
legal@artistszone.net. Closing your account does not entitle you to a refund except as provided in Part 2.
11.3 Effect of Termination. Upon termination, your license ends immediately. Sections 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, and 15 survive termination.
Section 12
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE ARTISTSZONE PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. ARTISTSZONE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
Section 13
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ARTISTSZONE LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND CONTRACTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ARTISTSZONE’S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES YOU PAID IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
Section 14
Dispute Resolution
14.1 Informal Resolution. Before filing any legal claim, contact us at
legal@artistszone.net. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days.
14.2 Governing Law. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14.3 Venue. Any legal proceeding must be brought in the state or federal courts in Fulton County, Georgia.
14.4 Injunctive Relief. Either party may seek immediate injunctive relief without first exhausting the informal resolution process.
14.5 Attorneys’ Fees. The prevailing party in any legal proceeding is entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
14.6 Class Action Waiver. To the extent permitted by law, you waive any right to bring claims as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative action.
Section 15
General
15.1 Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any applicable Educational License Agreement, constitute the entire agreement regarding your use of the platform.
15.2 Severability. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.
15.3 Waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of our right to enforce it in the future.
15.4 Assignment. You may not assign your rights under these Terms. ArtistsZone may assign in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Part 2
Refund & Credit Policy
Applies to all purchases on the ArtistsZone platform
Section 1
Direct-to-Student Purchases
1.1 7-Day Refund Window. If you purchase access to the Beyond The Portfolio™ course directly through artistszone.net, you may request a full refund within seven (7) days of purchase, provided you have not completed more than one (1) of the six (6) course modules. Submit requests to
billing@artistszone.net with your name, order number, and reason.
1.2 No Refund After 7 Days. After the 7-day window, all sales are final. No refunds for partial use, change of mind, or content changes made after purchase.
1.3 Processing Time. Approved refunds are processed within ten (10) business days to the original payment method.
Section 2
Institutional / School Purchases
2.1 No Mid-Term Refunds. Institutional license fees are non-refundable once the License Term has commenced, except as provided in the Educational License Agreement.
2.2 Overpayment. Amounts charged in excess of the agreed per-seat fee will be credited or refunded within fifteen (15) business days of ArtistsZone becoming aware of the error.
Section 3
Platform Credits
3.1 Downtime Credits. Platform downtime exceeding three (3) consecutive days, or individual account unavailability exceeding ten (10) consecutive days due to a platform issue, may entitle the affected user or Institution to a pro-rated fee credit.
3.2 How to Request. Submit credit requests to
billing@artistszone.net within thirty (30) days of the downtime event.
3.3 Credits Are Not Cash. Credits apply to future ArtistsZone purchases only, have no cash value, and expire twelve (12) months from issuance.
3.4 Exclusions. Credits are not available for outages caused by: (a) scheduled maintenance; (b) Force Majeure Events; (c) actions or omissions of the user or Institution; or (d) third-party service failures outside ArtistsZone’s reasonable control.
Section 4
Chargebacks
If you initiate a chargeback for a charge not eligible for a refund under these Terms, ArtistsZone reserves the right to suspend your account pending resolution and to recover any chargeback fees incurred. Repeated or fraudulent chargebacks may result in permanent account termination.
Section 5
Jurisdiction-Specific Refund Rights
Nothing in this Refund Policy limits any statutory refund right you have under applicable consumer protection law. See Parts 3–6 for jurisdiction-specific provisions.
Part 3
U.S. State Compliance Terms
Supplemental terms for users in specific U.S. states
Section 1
California
1.1 CCPA / CPRA. California residents have the right to: (a) know what personal information we collect and how it is used; (b) delete personal information; (c) correct inaccurate personal information; (d) opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information; (e) limit use of sensitive personal information; and (f) non-discrimination for exercising these rights. ArtistsZone does not sell personal information. Contact:
privacy@artistszone.net. We respond within 45 days.
1.2 SOPIPA. ArtistsZone complies with Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22584–22585. We do not use student data for targeted advertising, build student profiles for non-educational purposes, or sell student data.
1.3 Shine the Light. California residents may request information about personal information shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes once per calendar year. Contact:
privacy@artistszone.net.
Section 2
Colorado, Virginia, and Connecticut
Residents of Colorado (CPA), Virginia (VCDPA), and Connecticut (CTDPA) have the right to: (a) access personal data; (b) correct inaccurate personal data; (c) delete personal data; (d) obtain a portable copy; and (e) opt out of profiling for significant decisions. Contact: privacy@artistszone.net. Response within 45 days.
Section 3
Nevada
ArtistsZone does not sell covered information as defined under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 603A. Questions: privacy@artistszone.net.
Section 4
FERPA
To the extent ArtistsZone processes Education Records on behalf of an educational institution, ArtistsZone acts as a school official with a legitimate educational interest. ArtistsZone will not re-disclose Education Records except as permitted by FERPA and the applicable Educational License Agreement. Students and parents may exercise FERPA rights through the enrolling institution.
Section 5
COPPA
The ArtistsZone platform is not directed at children under 13. Users must be at least 18. If we become aware that a user under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it immediately. Contact: privacy@artistszone.net.
Part 4
EU / UK Compliance Terms (GDPR)
Applies to users in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom
Section 1
Data Controller
For users in the EEA and UK, ArtistsZone LLC acts as the data controller of your personal data. Contact: privacy@artistszone.net.
Section 2
Legal Bases for Processing
- Contract performance — to deliver the course and platform services.
- Legitimate interests — to improve our platform, prevent fraud, and communicate relevant updates.
- Consent — for marketing communications and non-essential cookies. Withdraw at any time.
- Legal obligation — where required by applicable law.
Section 3
Your GDPR Rights
- Access the personal data we hold about you (Article 15);
- Correct inaccurate personal data (Article 16);
- Erase your personal data in certain circumstances (Article 17);
- Restrict processing in certain circumstances (Article 18);
- Receive your data in a portable format (Article 20);
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests (Article 21);
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent;
- Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights: privacy@artistszone.net. Response within 30 days.
Section 4
International Data Transfers
ArtistsZone is based in the United States. EEA transfers rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs); UK transfers rely on the UK IDTA. A copy is available upon request at privacy@artistszone.net.
Section 5
Data Retention
We retain personal data as long as necessary to provide platform services. For students who do not continue using the platform after their access term ends, we delete or anonymize personal data within 60 days of term expiration.
Section 6
Supervisory Authority
EEA users may lodge a complaint with their national data protection authority. UK users may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.
Section 7
EU/UK Refund Rights
EU and UK consumers may have a 14-day cooling-off right for digital content purchases under the EU Consumer Rights Directive and UK Consumer Contracts Regulations. At checkout, you will be asked to consent to immediate access and acknowledge that the right of withdrawal does not apply once performance has begun.
Part 5
Canada Compliance Terms (PIPEDA)
Applies to users in Canada
Section 1
Applicable Law
ArtistsZone handles personal information of Canadian users in accordance with PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy laws, including Alberta’s PIPA, British Columbia’s PIPA, and Québec’s Law 25 (Bill 64).
Section 2
Consent
We collect, use, and disclose personal information with your knowledge and consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting privacy@artistszone.net, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
Section 3
Your Rights Under PIPEDA
You have the right to: (a) request access to your personal information; (b) challenge accuracy and request correction; and (c) know whether we hold personal information about you. Contact: privacy@artistszone.net. Response within 30 days.
Section 4
Cross-Border Transfer
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the platform, you acknowledge that your information may be subject to U.S. law. We use contractual protections for information transferred outside Canada.
Section 5
Québec — Law 25
For Québec users, we comply with Law 25 / Bill 64, including: (a) publishing this Privacy Policy in a clear and accessible format; (b) obtaining meaningful consent; (c) providing data portability where required; (d) conducting privacy impact assessments for high-risk data uses; and (e) notifying the CAI and affected individuals of confidentiality incidents involving serious risk of injury.
Section 6
Canada Refund Rights
Nothing in our Refund Policy limits your statutory rights under applicable provincial consumer protection legislation.
Part 6
Australia Compliance Terms
Applies to users in Australia
Section 1
Applicable Law
ArtistsZone handles personal information of Australian users in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Section 2
Collection and Use
We collect personal information only by lawful and fair means and only where reasonably necessary to deliver the platform services.
Section 3
Your Rights Under the APPs
You have the right to: (a) access the personal information we hold; (b) request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information; and (c) make a complaint about our handling of your personal information. Contact: privacy@artistszone.net. Response within 30 days.
Section 4
Cross-Border Disclosure
Your personal information may be disclosed to recipients in the United States. We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients handle your information consistently with the APPs.
Section 5
Complaints
If unsatisfied with our response to a privacy complaint, you may lodge a complaint with the OAIC at oaic.gov.au.
Section 6
Australian Consumer Law — Refund Rights
Nothing in our Refund Policy excludes, restricts, or modifies any right or remedy under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2, Competition and Consumer Act 2010), including consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded by contract.
Part 7
Privacy Policy
How ArtistsZone collects, uses, and protects your personal information
Section 1
What Information We Collect
1.1 Account and Identity Data. Name, email address, profile photo (optional), and login credentials.
1.2 Enrollment Data. Course enrollment status, seat assignment, and institutional affiliation.
1.3 Academic Data. Course progress, module completion, assessment scores, and certificates of completion.
1.4 Payment Data. Billing name and address. Payment is processed and tokenized by Stripe, Inc. ArtistsZone does not store raw card numbers. Stripe’s privacy policy:
stripe.com/privacy.
1.5 Usage Data. Pages visited, time on module, click events, and platform interactions.
1.6 Communications. Messages you send us and course-related emails we send you.
1.7 Device and Technical Data. IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
1.8 Visitor Data. For non-registered visitors, we collect Usage Data and Cookie Data as described in Part 8.
Section 2
How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account and provide access to the course;
- To process payments and manage billing;
- To track course progress and issue certificates of completion;
- To send transactional emails (enrollment confirmation, course reminders, account notices);
- To send marketing communications where you have consented or where permitted by law;
- To improve the platform and course content using aggregated and anonymized usage data;
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents;
- To comply with legal obligations;
- To use your name, likeness, and testimonials in marketing materials as described in Section 8.3 of Part 1.
Section 3
How We Share Your Information
3.1 With Institutions. If you are enrolled through an institutional license, we share your course progress and completion data with the enrolling institution’s authorized administrators.
3.2 With Service Providers. We share personal information with trusted third-party service providers, including Stripe (payment processing) and our ArtistsZone-hosted email and analytics platforms. These providers are bound by contractual confidentiality and data protection obligations.
3.3 Legal Requirements. We may disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or government authority.
3.4 Business Transfers. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred to the successor entity. We will notify users before such transfer.
3.5 No Sale. ArtistsZone does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Section 4
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide platform services. For students who do not continue using the platform after their access term ends, we delete or anonymize personal data within 60 days of term expiration.
Section 5
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access controls, and regular security assessments. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and applicable authorities as required by law.
Section 6
Third-Party Links
The platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Section 7
Your Privacy Choices
To exercise any privacy right, contact privacy@artistszone.net. See Parts 3–6 for jurisdiction-specific rights. Your rights by jurisdiction:
| Right |
U.S. (CA/CO/VA) |
EU/UK (GDPR) |
Canada |
Australia |
| Access your data | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Correct inaccurate data | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Delete your data | Yes (CA/CO/VA) | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Opt out of sale/sharing | Yes (CA) | N/A — we don’t sell | N/A | N/A |
| Data portability | Yes (CA/CO/VA) | Yes | Limited | No |
| Object to processing | Limited | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Withdraw consent | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Section 8
Children’s Privacy
The ArtistsZone platform is not intended for users under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, contact privacy@artistszone.net and we will delete it promptly.
Section 9
Contact
privacy@artistszone.net
ArtistsZone LLC — Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Part 8
Cookie Policy
How ArtistsZone uses cookies and similar tracking technologies
Section 1
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We also use pixels, local storage, and session identifiers. Together, these are referred to as “cookies” in this policy.
Section 2
What Cookies We Use
| Category | Examples | Purpose | Can Opt Out? |
| Essential | Session ID, login token | Platform login, security, navigation | No |
| Analytics | Analytics platform | Usage patterns, page performance, course engagement | Yes |
| Preferences | Language, timezone | Remembering user settings | Yes |
| Marketing | Ad pixels (if used) | Measuring marketing campaign effectiveness | Yes |
Section 3
Your Cookie Choices
3.1 Cookie Banner. When you first visit artistszone.net, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may accept all cookies, accept essential cookies only, or customize your preferences.
3.2 Browser Settings. You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
3.3 Opt-Out Tools. You may opt out of analytics tracking using standard browser opt-out tools or by contacting
privacy@artistszone.net.
Section 4
EU / UK Cookie Law
For users in the EEA and UK, we comply with the ePrivacy Directive. We will not place non-essential cookies on your device without your prior consent. Withdraw consent at any time via the cookie preference center in our website footer.
Section 5
Do Not Track
ArtistsZone does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. We will update this policy if our practices change.
Section 6
Contact
Cookie questions: privacy@artistszone.net
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