Terms of Service for Artists

Effective Date: November 29, 2025

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your participation as an Artist (“Artist”) on Masters by IPPAWARDS, operated by IPPAWARDS (“IPPAWARDS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By applying, submitting artwork, or using the artist portal at https://masters.ippawards.com/my-account/, you agree to the terms below.

Eligibility and Artist Registration

Eligibility to join Masters by IPPAWARDS begins with having participated in the IPPAWARDS. If you’ve submitted your work to the competition, you’ve already met the first requirement. To become a selling Artist on the platform, you must be at least 18 years old, create a free account, and undergo a brief review by the IPPAWARDS team. Each application is considered with care, and approval is based on the overall fit for our curated collection and the quality of work shared through IPPAWARDS. Approval is at the sole discretion of IPPAWARDS. Once approved, you’ll receive an email confirming your acceptance and access to the Artist Dashboard, where you can begin submitting your photography for consideration.

Artwork Submission and Approval

Artists may upload only original works for which they hold full copyright and necessary rights. Submitted artwork must meet IPPAWARDS’ artistic, technical, and quality standards. IPPAWARDS reserves the right to decline, remove, or disable any artwork for any reason, including but not limited to: quality concerns, rights issues, misleading content, policy violations, or legal risk.

Print Production and Materials

All prints sold through Masters by IPPAWARDS are produced using professional-grade photographic printing processes to ensure accurate and high-quality reproductions. All works are printed Giclée fine art print on Enhanced Matt Art Paper (200 gsm).

Available sizes and options:
Printed area: 8.2″ × 10.9″. Final print size: 16″ × 20″. Overall size (incl. frame): 17.25″ × 20.25″

Materials, finishes, or print vendors may be updated to maintain quality.

Pricing and Profit Share

Retail pricing is determined by IPPAWARDS. Artists receive 50% of the profit on each sale, where profit equals the final sale price minus production costs. Artist earnings become available for payout once the minimum payout threshold is met. IPPAWARDS may update production cost structures or payout schedules but will not alter profit percentages retroactively for completed sales.

Copyright and Licensing

Artists retain full copyright to all submitted works. By submitting artwork, the Artist grants IPPAWARDS a non-exclusive, worldwide license to:

Produce and sell physical prints
Display the artwork on the Platform
Use the artwork, the Artist’s name, and biography for marketing, editorial, and promotional purposes

This license remains active for as long as the artwork is displayed on the Platform and continues for orders already placed before removal.

Order Fulfillment and Customer Service

IPPAWARDS manages the entire fulfillment process, including:

Printing and framing
Packaging and shipping
Returns and replacements
Customer communications and issue resolution

Artists are not responsible for printing, shipping, or customer interactions related to orders.

Payments

Payments are issued via secure methods with PayPal. Payment timing may be monthly or quarterly depending on internal payment cycles and thresholds. Artists are responsible for any applicable income or sales tax obligations in their jurisdiction.

Use of the Platform

Artists agree to use the Platform responsibly and lawfully.

Prohibited actions include:

Uploading infringing, harmful, or unlawful content
Attempting unauthorized access to the Platform
Interfering with or disrupting platform operations
Creating multiple accounts without approval
Fraudulent activity or misrepresentation

IPPAWARDS may suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms.

Termination

Artists may terminate their participation at any time by contacting IPPAWARDS.

IPPAWARDS may suspend or terminate an Artist’s account for:

Breach of these Terms
Submission of infringing or unlawful content
Fraud or misuse of the Platform
Any activity deemed harmful to the Platform or community

Termination does not affect the fulfillment of existing customer orders.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, IPPAWARDS is not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including lost profits or data. IPPAWARDS’ total liability to any Artist will not exceed the total royalties paid to that Artist during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, USA, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Artists outside the United States may be entitled to rights under mandatory local laws.

Contact

Email: support@ippawards.com
Address: IPPAWARDS
228 Park Ave S
PMB 86353
New York, New York 10003-1502