terms of use
Last Updated: October 22, 2025**
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using www.jinashim.com (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Website Ownership and Management
This Website is owned and operated by **Jina Shim**, a professional graphic artist. All business activities, sales, and commercial operations related to Jina Shim's artistic endeavors are managed by **Differson LLC**.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
3.1 Copyright Ownership
All original artworks, images, graphics, designs, photographs, text, and other creative content displayed on this Website are the exclusive property of **Jina Shim** and are protected by United States and international copyright laws.
3.2 Prohibited Uses
You may NOT:
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, perform, publish, license, modify, create derivative works from, or sell any content from this Website without explicit written permission
- Use any artwork for commercial purposes without a proper licensing agreement
- Remove or alter any copyright notices, watermarks, or proprietary markings
- Use automated systems (bots, crawlers, etc.) to extract content from the Website
- Claim ownership of any artwork or content created by Jina Shim
3.3 Permitted Uses
You may:
- View artworks for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Share links to the Website on social media with proper attribution
- Contact us for licensing inquiries through the provided contact form
4. Exhibition Information
Information about exhibitions, shows, and events is provided for informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, exhibition details (dates, locations, participating works) may change without notice. Please verify current information directly with the exhibition venues.
5. Contact Form Usage
By using the contact form on this Website, you agree that:
- You will provide accurate and truthful information
- You will not use the form for spam, solicitation, or harassment
- Your inquiry is legitimate and relates to Jina Shim's artistic work or services
- You understand that submitting a form does not guarantee a response
6. Licensing and Commercial Use
6.1 Licensing Inquiries
For commercial use, reproduction rights, or licensing of any artwork, you must:
- Contact Differson LLC through the official channels provided
- Obtain written permission before any use
- Agree to applicable licensing fees and terms
- Provide proper attribution as specified in any licensing agreement
6.2 Unauthorized Use
Unauthorized use of any artwork may result in:
- Legal action for copyright infringement
- Damages and attorney fees
- Cease and desist orders
- Claims for actual damages and profits
7. Website Availability and Modifications
7.1 Service Availability
We strive to maintain Website availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
7.2 Content Modifications
We reserve the right to:
- Add, modify, or remove content at any time
- Update exhibition information and artwork displays
- Modify these Terms of Use with notice
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
This Website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Accuracy or completeness of content
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement of third-party rights
9. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Jina Shim or Differson LLC be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the Website.
10. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Jina Shim and Differson LLC from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of your violation of these Terms of Use.
11. Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Use, licensing inquiries, or other legal matters, please contact:
Differson LLC**
Managing business operations for Jina Shim
Through the contact form at www.jinashim.com
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Business operations managed by Differson LLC.