‍ ‍Terms of Use

Last updated: 5/16/2026

Welcome to the official website of Richard L. Tuck Fine Art (“the Site”) richardltuck-artist.com. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, you may not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By viewing, browsing, or interacting with this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All artwork, images, text, metadata, design elements, and other materials on this Site (collectively, “Content”) are the exclusive property of Richard L. Tuck or are used with permission.

  • All artwork is protected by U.S. and international copyright law.

  • No rights or licenses are granted to visitors except as expressly stated in these Terms.

  • Any unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.

3. Permitted Use of the Site

You may:

  • View the Site for personal, non‑commercial purposes

  • Share links to public pages of the Site

  • Reference the artist’s work for educational or scholarly purposes with proper attribution

You may not:

  • Download, copy, reproduce, print, or distribute artwork images

  • Use images for AI training, datasets, machine learning, or derivative generation

  • Modify, crop, recolor, or alter any artwork or image

  • Use the Content for commercial purposes without written permission

  • Remove copyright notices or metadata

  • Use automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) to extract images or text

4. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Interfere with the security or functionality of the Site

  • Attempt unauthorized access to servers, systems, or data

  • Upload or transmit malicious code

  • Use the Site in any way that infringes on the rights of the artist or third parties

  • Misrepresent the artist’s work, biography, or statements

5. Image Usage Restrictions

All artwork images on this Site are presented for viewing only.

You may not:

  • Save or download images

  • Use images on social media without explicit permission

  • Use images in AI image generators, training models, or datasets

  • Use images in publications, exhibitions, or promotional materials without written consent

To request licensed use of an image, please contact the artist directly (see Section 12).

6. Accessibility

This Site is designed with accessibility in mind. If you encounter barriers or require alternative formats, please reach out so improvements can be made.

7. Third‑Party Links

This Site may contain links to third‑party websites. These are provided for convenience only. The artist is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external sites.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its Content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The artist does not guarantee:

  • uninterrupted or error‑free operation

  • accuracy or completeness of information

  • compatibility with your devices or software

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Richard L. Tuck shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

  • use or inability to use the Site

  • reliance on information provided on the Site

  • unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

  • any other matter relating to the Site

10. Changes to These Terms

The artist may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles.

12. Contact Information

For permissions, licensing, accessibility requests, or general inquiries: richardltuck@outlook.com

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5/17/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Richard L. Tuck Fine Art (“we,” “us,” or “the Site”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or interact with this website. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may choose to provide personal information when:

  • Submitting a contact form

  • Signing up for a newsletter

  • Requesting information about artwork or licensing

  • Communicating directly with the artist

This information may include your name, email address, and any message you choose to send.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages viewed and time spent on the Site

  • General location (city/state level)

  • Traffic patterns and usage analytics

This data is used to understand how visitors engage with the Site and to improve performance and accessibility.

1.3 Cookies & Similar Technologies

The Site may use cookies or similar tools to:

  • Maintain basic site functionality

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze site traffic

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function as intended.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide updates or newsletters (only if you opt in)

  • Improve site performance and visitor experience

  • Maintain security and prevent misuse

  • Support archival, educational, and curatorial functions of the Site

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Squarespace and related tools that support website hosting, analytics, and email delivery

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or court order

  • Security: To protect the rights, safety, or property of the artist or visitors

We do not share personal information for advertising or marketing by third parties.

4. Image & Content Protection

All artwork and images on this Site are protected by copyright. Analytics data may track how images are viewed, but no biometric, facial recognition, or personal identification data is collected from artwork images.

Visitors may not download, reuse, or repurpose images without written permission. (See Terms of Use for full details.)

5. Email & Newsletter Communications

If you subscribe to updates:

  • You will receive occasional emails related to exhibitions, new work, or announcements

  • You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email

  • Your email address will not be shared with third parties

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure hosting through Squarespace

  • HTTPS encryption

  • Limited access to personal data

  • Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

8. Third‑Party Links

The Site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third‑party sites.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections or deletion

  • Withdraw consent for communications

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

For privacy questions, data requests, or general inquiries:

Richard L. Tuck Fine Art Email: richardltuck@outlook.com

Squarespace (the webhost provider for richardltuck-artist.com) collects these data. By contractual agreement the website richardltuck-artist.com with full intent conforms to its website terms and policy.

This website collects personal information to power our site analytics, including:

Information about your browser, network, and device

Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website

Your IP address

This information may also include details about your use of this website, including:

Clicks

Internal links

Pages visited

Scrolling

Searches

Timestamps

We (richardltuck-artist.com) provide this information to Squarespace, our website analytics provider, to learn about site traffic and activity.

This website uses cookies and similar technologies, which are small files or pieces of text that download to a device when a visitor accesses a website or app. For information about viewing the cookies dropped on your device, visit the cookies Squarespace uses.

These necessary and required cookies are always used, which allow Squarespace, our hosting platform, to securely serve this website to you.

These analytics and performance cookies are used on this website, as described below, only when you acknowledge our cookie banner. This website uses analytics and performance cookies to view site traffic, activity, and other data.

Blog Comments

This website includes commenting functionality on some pages which enables you to post a comment. This website collects personal information when you post a comment, including:

Your name (which will be displayed as part of your posted comment)

Your email address (optional, to let you know if someone replies to your comment)

Your website URL (optional)

This website includes “likes” functionality on some blog posts which enables you to “like” a post. This website collects personal information when you like a post to try to prevent the same person from liking the same post during the same visit, including:

Information about your browser, network and device

Details about the web page or content you shared or proposed to share

Your IP address

For Website visitors

This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace collects personal information when you visit this website, including:

Information about your browser, network and device

Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website

Web pages you view while on this website

Your IP address

Squarespace needs the data to run this website, and to protect and improve its platform and services. You can read more about how Squarespace uses your data (site usage information of end users) for its own purposes in their Privacy Policy.

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