These Terms set out the important rules required for the use of Art-Box provided by Be-On, between Be-On CO., Ltd., which operates Art-Box (hereinafter “Be-On”), and the user. To use Art-Box, users must agree to and comply with these terms. Registration is deemed as agreement. Therefore, it is important that users understand the content of these terms. Please read carefully to avoid any issues and enjoy using Art-Box. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via the inquiry form.
Service Provider
Art-Box is provided by the following legal entity.
A corporation established and operated under Japanese law
Corporate number: 9180001117957
Be-On CO., Ltd.
103, Azzurri Ikeshita
1-26-8 Takami Chikusa-ku, Nagoya
Aichi 464-0073
Japan
Please note that we do not provide support by phone. For inquiries, please use the contact form available on the official Art-Box website.
Scope of Availability
With Art Box provided by Be-On CO., Ltd., you can conduct various art-related transactions.
The paid features of Art-Box are currently available in the following countries/regions.
eligible countries/regions:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
※ In countries/regions not listed above, only the free features are available.
※ The list of eligible countries/regions may be added to or changed in the future.
Service Details
This includes some content that is still under development.
Art Box is a comprehensive web application for the arts operated by Be-On CO., Ltd.. After logging in to Art-Box, you can use the following services.
For artists
- Artwork data management
- Online portfolio
- Online contracts
- Simplified submissions
- Preview of exhibition layout
- Recording of exhibition history and pricing
- Sales tools
- Issuance of certificates of authenticity
- Automatic profile updates
- Insights and analytics
For gallery operators
- Discover new artists
- Online contracts
- Rapid materials gathering
- Preview of exhibition layout
- Issuance of certificates of authenticity
- Simplified sales procedures
- Online store
- Virtual gallery
- Visitor trend analysis
- Sales data analysis
For art organization administrators
- Member database management
- Visualization of administrative tasks
- Simplified document creation
- Streamlined document dispatch
- Membership fee management
- Event schedule management
- Online reservations
- Collecting feedback from participants
- Bulletin boards and online forums
- Online store
- Virtual exhibitions
- Sharing and selling teaching materials and resources
For collectors
- Get information from favorite galleries
- Artist information and exhibition overviews
- Reservations and waitlists
- Simplified purchase process
- Create albums of purchased works
- View artworks in virtual space
- Centralized management of owned works
Common items
- Artwork management using QR codes
- Art-Box community
- Easy sharing to social media
We strive to improve the service daily from every perspective to make it more user-friendly. If you have any comments, please feel free to contact us via the inquiry form.
Regarding the Use of Art-Box
To ensure that all users can use Art-Box safely and securely, please follow the basic rules below.
- Through Art-Box, any illegal activity, fraud, infringement of others’ rights, harassment, disruptive behavior, suggesting or encouraging such acts is prohibited.
- In Art-Box, actions that attempt to solicit personal hobbies or private information are prohibited.
- The following actions that compromise the security of the Art-Box service are prohibited.
- Accessing or using the service in unauthorized ways
- Accessing or using the service with false information
- Uploading images or messages containing malware
- Spamming, hacking, or circumventing system protections
Users must comply with the laws and regulations of their country of residence and any other countries or regions that apply to them. Be-On operates the service with due consideration of the laws and regulations of the countries and regions where Art-Box is provided. Note that, due to the nature of applicable laws and regulations, some user-submitted content may not be displayed in certain countries or regions.
Minors
Art-Box is available for minors. However, if a user under the age of 13 uses this service, guardian consent is required. Please handle guardian consent within Qypher, which provides the login functionality.
Account Creation
When a user starts using “Art-Box”, Art-Box registers the QypherID provided by Qypher. Personal data provided by Qypher is not stored within Art-Box. The QypherID is linked to information registered within Art-Box. The handling of this information will be managed in accordance with the “Privacy Policy” separately stipulated by Be-On.
Number of accounts that can be created
In Art-Box, you can create one account per Qypher account.
Management of Registered Information by the User
Users can download their registered information for backup or use with other services. Unnecessary information can also be deleted. After logging into Qypher, please proceed from Dashboard.
Account Cancellation
Users may stop using and cancel Art-Box at any time, except during periods when they are bound by a contract with another party (e.g., a purchase/sale transaction, exhibition agreement, or performance agreement).
Before canceling, please provide the reason for cancellation to help improve Art-Box in the future. This will help us provide a better service.
User Account Suspension
Accounts of users who fall under the following conditions may be suspended by Be-On.
- Users whose account information contains false information
- Users who are deemed to have violated these terms
- Users whose accounts must be suspended by Be-On in accordance with legal requirements or court orders
Be-On will send a warning via email to the relevant user, and if no improvement is seen within 14 days, the account will be suspended. However, in urgent cases, Be-On may freeze the account immediately after sending an email warning. If users object to these actions, they may file an appeal with Be-On within one month after the suspension using the designated form.
User Rights
Users retain the rights afforded under the Consumer Contract Act and other applicable laws, and these Terms do not limit those statutory rights.Regarding Intellectual Property Rights
Be-On respects users' creativity and intellectual property. At the same time, content and services provided by Art-Box are also protected by rights. This section explains how users may use content within Art-Box and what to be cautious of.
Content submitted by users
- User rights:
Users retain all rights to the images and text they post on Art-Box. User creations should be shared under their names and treated with respect. - Permission:
By posting images or text to Art-Box, the user grants Be-On permission to display the user’s images and text on the platform, and to use, adapt, and publicly transmit them for Art-Box’s promotion and marketing purposes. This permission is limited to (a) publishing the user’s images or text via Art-Box, and (b) capturing the published state as images or video and using it for Art-Box’s promotion and marketing. - Users agree that neither they nor any third party will assert moral rights in relation to images or text they post, with respect to Be-On’s use as set forth above.
- Sharing by Others:
Images and text posted by a user on Art-Box may be shared by other users for non-commercial introduction, recommendation, or invitation purposes, provided that such sharing includes a link to the corresponding page on Art-Box, including via external services such as social media. However, reproducing such content and presenting it as one's own work, using such content to obtain monetary profit for oneself (including selling unauthorized reproductions or repurposing it into advertisements for other products or services), or using it in a manner that, against the poster's wishes, damages their honor or credibility, is prohibited. For the avoidance of doubt, this does not include calling on third parties to purchase or attend the posted work or event.
Content provided by Art-Box
- Be-On's rights:
Images, text, designs, logos, and other content provided on Art-Box are owned by Be-On or its licensors. These contents may not be reproduced, distributed, or published without permission from Be-On. - Usage restrictions:
Users may enjoy Be-On's content within Art-Box, including for personal and educational purposes. Commercial use outside Art-Box or redistribution, including integration into other services, is not allowed without explicit permission from Be-On. For the avoidance of doubt, using Art-Box's sharing feature, or posting or sharing to social media or other services in a form that includes the appearance of the page, for the purpose of introducing one's own page or content posted by another user, does not constitute redistribution under the preceding paragraph.
Why distinction matters
By clearly distinguishing this, user content is properly respected, and Be-On's content is also protected, helping maintain Art-Box as a respectful and safe space for all.
Important notes
- Copyright infringement:
Using or copying someone else’s images or text without permission is considered copyright infringement. Always maintain originality and respect others’ copyrights. By posting, the user understands that they assume responsibility for the images or text, and if any third party brings a claim (e.g., for rights infringement), the user will resolve it at their own responsibility and Be-On shall bear no liability. - Reporting and response:
If you feel your images or text are being misused on Art-Box, please contact Be-On through the inquiry form. We will respond promptly and take appropriate measures.
Available Currencies and Payments
Available currencies: JPY, EUR, GBP, AUD, NZD, CAD, SGD, NOK, CHF, ISK, DKK, SEK, CZK, HUF, PLN, RON, BGN
If your card is issued in a foreign currency, the actual billing amount will be converted based on your card issuer’s exchange rate.
Multilingual Support
Art-Box is available in multiple languages including Japanese and English. In case of any discrepancy in interpretation, the Japanese version shall take precedence.
Information provided by users may be displayed only in the language in which it was provided.
Special Provisions for Specific Regions
Considering the laws, tax systems, and regulations of specific countries or regions, Be-On may set region-specific terms of use for Art-Box. Users in the relevant regions are required to comply with these special provisions.
Prohibited Conduct
Users must not engage in any of the following when using Art-Box.
- Acts that infringe (or may infringe) the intellectual property rights (copyrights, patents, utility models, design rights, trademarks, etc.), privacy, or other rights or interests of Be-On or any third party.
- Acts that are contrary to public order or morality, or providing such information to third parties, or acts likely to do so.
- Criminal acts, acts that lead to criminal conduct, acts in violation of laws or regulations, or acts likely to do so.
- Providing information that is false or likely to be false
- Acts that defame or damage the honor or credit of Be-On or any third party, or are likely to do so
- Placing an excessive load on Art-Box’s infrastructure; rendering Be-On’s provision of Art-Box impossible; otherwise interfering with or obstructing Be-On’s provision or operation of Art-Box; or acts likely to do so
- Using or distributing computer viruses or other harmful programs through or in connection with Art-Box, or acts likely to do so
- Any other conduct that Be-On reasonably deems inappropriate.
Service Interruptions due to Inspection and Maintenance
Be-On may suspend the Art-Box service for inspection and maintenance to ensure better and safer use by users. If a suspension is necessary, except in emergencies, we will, where possible, announce in advance on Art-Box News the date and time of the suspension and the scope of impact. Be-On is not liable for any damages incurred by users due to service interruptions.
Force Majeure
In the event that the provision of Art-Box is temporarily interrupted or suspended due to natural disasters, war, riots, government orders, major infrastructure failures, or other causes beyond Be-On's reasonable control (force majeure), Be-On shall not be held liable.
Disclaimer
- Be-On does not guarantee that Art-Box will meet user requirements, be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or free of errors.
- Be-On does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information obtained through Art-Box.
- Except where otherwise required by law, Be-On shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the user’s use of Art-Box.
Dispute Resolution and Mutual Commitment
Be-On does its best to ensure all users can use Art-Box with peace of mind. However, disagreements may sometimes arise. If that happens, let’s first try to resolve it through mutual discussion. If an issue arises, please contact Be-On directly through the inquiry form, and we will work together to find a solution.
If the issue cannot be resolved through discussion
- Any issues will be addressed in accordance with Japanese law.
- Translations of these Terms of Use are provided for convenience only; the Japanese version shall prevail and have legal force.
- In the event of a dispute, the court in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, where Be-On's head office is located, shall be used.
Be-On's commitment
Be-On promises to resolve issues fairly and transparently when users use Art-Box.
Be-On respects user rights and handles any disputes with fairness.
Changes and Notifications
Be-On may modify these terms of use at any time as necessary.
- In the event of changes, Be-On will make every effort to post the details in advance on Art-Box News and notify users .
- The revision history will be clearly stated at the end of these terms.
- The effective date of the revised terms will be clearly indicated at the end of this agreement.
- If there are significant changes, Be-On will notify users by email.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us using the contact details below or via the inquiry form.
Be-On CO., Ltd.
103, Azzurri Ikeshita
1-26-8 Takami Chikusa-ku, Nagoya
Aichi 464-0073
Japan
Please note that we do not provide support by phone. For inquiries, please use the contact form available on the official Art-Box website.
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