Terms of Service

Patronage is a discovery platform connecting artists with patrons, partners, and opportunities in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. We provide the space — the relationships formed here belong to you.

Access and permissions vary by role:

• ArtistsControl their own portfolio, bio, and available works. Artists can receive enquiries from patrons and reply to messages, but cannot initiate conversations.
• PatronsCan browse artist profiles, follow artists, send enquiries about available works, and build a personal taste profile.
• PartnersCan submit opportunities for review and browse the verified artist directory. Partners may also send enquiries to artists.

All accounts are subject to review. We reserve the right to change or remove access at any time.

Artists retain 100% ownership and copyright of all images and content they upload to Patronage. By uploading, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive licence to display your work on the platform. We will never sell, license, or redistribute your work to third parties without your explicit consent.

Do not upload work you do not own or have the right to display.

Patronage is a discovery platform, not an escrow or payment service. Any sales, commissions, or financial agreements negotiated through our messaging system are private arrangements between the individuals involved. We are not a party to those transactions and accept no liability for disputes arising from them.

We strongly encourage both parties to agree on terms in writing before exchanging funds or artwork.

By using Patronage, you agree not to:

• Send unsolicited commercial messages (spam) to other users
• Scrape, harvest, or use artist contact details or profile data for commercial purposes without consent
• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity or role
• Upload content that is unlawful, defamatory, or infringes a third party’s rights
• Attempt to circumvent any security or access controls on the platform

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Significant changes will be communicated via email where possible.

Questions about these terms? hello@patronage.nz