Last Updated: 2025/28/2
Welcome to the website of Juan Alberto Castro ("Website," "we," "us," or "our"), located at www.juanalbertoart.com and www.juanalbertocastro.com. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please refrain from using the Website.
1. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including but not limited to drawings, illustrations, animations, graphic design projects, blog posts, logos, and branding materials ("Content"), is the exclusive property of Juan Alberto Castro. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any Content is strictly prohibited.
- You may not use, copy, modify, or distribute any Content without explicit written permission.
- Commercial use of any Content without prior authorization is prohibited.
- AI scraping, automated data extraction, or any other methods of copying content are forbidden.
2. Services and Commissions
This Website offers professional services in illustration, graphic design, branding, and animation.
- Any agreements for services will be formalized through contracts or written confirmation.
- Payments, deadlines, and revisions will be agreed upon before starting any project.
- No refunds will be provided after work has commenced unless explicitly stated in the agreement.
- We reserve the right to refuse service to individuals or entities engaging in unethical or illegal behavior.
3. AI, Image Theft, and Website Protection
- AI-generated systems and automated bots are prohibited from scraping or analyzing the Website’s content.
- Any unauthorized use of Content, including but not limited to AI training, commercial exploitation, or personal use, without consent will be subject to legal action.
- Attempts to clone, mirror, or impersonate this Website or its owner will be reported and pursued legally.
4. All Services Are Created by Humans
- All illustrations, designs, animations, and branding services provided through this Website are made by human artists (Juan Alberto Castro and/or associates).
- No AI-generated content is used in any of the art works and projects displayed, neither will be used in any of the professional services offered.
5. User Conduct
Users must adhere to ethical and legal behavior when engaging with this Website.
- Harassment, impersonation, spam, or fraudulent activities are strictly prohibited.
- Users must not attempt to hack, inject malicious code, or exploit vulnerabilities in the Website.
- Comments, emails, or inquiries must remain professional and respectful.
6. Discrimination and Controversial Work
- We do not discriminate against clients based on race, gender, nationality, religion, or any other personal characteristic.
- However, we reserve the right to refuse work that may be controversial, used to generate controversy, or makes the artist uncomfortable.
- This decision is entirely at our discretion and may vary depending on the circumstances and social context at the time.
7. Blog and Liability Disclaimer
- The blog contains opinions and informational content related to art and design.
- Information provided in blog posts does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice.
- We are not liable for any misunderstandings, misinterpretations, or consequences arising from reading or acting upon blog content.
8. Third-Party Links and External Content
- This Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, security, or practices of third-party sites.
- Users interact with external links at their own risk.
9. Liability and Disclaimers
- We are not responsible for damages, losses, or legal issues arising from the use of this Website or our services.
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted service or protection against hacking, breaches, or technical failures.
10. Privacy Policy
- User data will not be sold or shared with third parties without consent, except as required by law.
- We implement security measures to protect against unauthorized access to user information.
11. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Users are encouraged to review them periodically.
12. Contact Information
For any inquiries regarding these Terms, please contact: website@juanalbertoart.com
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms and Conditions.