Policies, Attributions and Disclaimers

At Art of Afrika Collective, we are committed to transparency and ethical practices. Below you will find our policies, attributions, and disclaimers that govern our work and interactions with clients, partners, and the public.

1. Privacy Policy: We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Our privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website or services.

2. Terms of Service: Our terms of service govern the use of our website and services. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to comply with these terms and conditions.

3. Intellectual Property: All content on our website, including text, images, logos, and designs, is the property of Art of Afrika Collective unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property is prohibited.

4. Attributions: We acknowledge the contributions of all individuals and organizations that have supported our work. Any third-party resources or inspirations used in our projects will be properly attributed.

5. Disclaimers: The information provided on our website is for general informational purposes only. We make no warranties about the completeness or accuracy of this information and will not be liable for any errors or omissions.

Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Our privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website or services.

1. Information Collection: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter.

2. Use of Information: We use the collected information to respond to inquiries, provide services, and improve our offerings. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties at all.

3. Data Security: We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

4. Cookies: Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Changes to Privacy Policy: We reserve the right to update our privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Intellectual Property and Attributions

We would like to acknowledge the type designers, artists, and creators whose work has inspired and influenced our projects. We are committed to giving proper credit to all sources of inspiration and ensuring that any third-party content used in our work is appropriately attributed.

1. Madimi One Typeface: This is a Google Font designed by Taurai Valerie Mtake, a renowned type designer. The Madimi One typeface is inspired by African typography and culture, and we are grateful for the opportunity to use it in our projects.

2. Fira Sans Typeface: This is a Google Font designed by Carrois Type, a Berlin-based font design studio founded by typographer Ralph du Carrois. The Fira Sans typeface is inspired by modern design principles and we are grateful for the opportunity to use it in our projects.

3. Ndebele Writing System: This is a traditional writing system used by the Ndebele people of Southern Africa. We are appreciative of the Ndebele community for preserving and sharing this unique writing system, which has inspired our iconography and design elements. We acknowledge the cultural significance of the Ndebele writing system and strive to honor it in our work.

AI Policy and Generative Content Attributions

We acknowledge the use of AI tools in our organisational administration and ideation processes. We however do not use AI tools in the creation of our design work. We are committed to transparency regarding the use of AI and ensuring that any generative content is properly attributed.

1. Organisational AI Tools: We use AI tools for administrative tasks, such as scheduling, data analysis, and ideation. These tools help us streamline our operations and improve efficiency. We ensure that any AI-generated content used in our organizational processes is clearly identified as such.

2. Creation of Design Work: We do not use AI tools in the creation of our design work. All design work is created by our team of designers and artists. All paintings, illustrations, and design elements are created by our team without the use of AI tools. We are committed to maintaining the authenticity and originality of our design work.

3. Newsletters and Email Communications: We use AI tools to assist with the translation and automation of our newsletters and email communications. However, all content is reviewed and approved by our team of designers and writers before being sent out. We ensure that any AI-generated content is clearly identified as such.