Terms of Use
Last Updated: September 2026
Welcome to AARfoundation.com, the website of Asian Art Research Foundation (“AARF”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
1. Purpose of the Website
AARF provides information relating to Asian art, research, exhibitions, artworks, authentication, preservation, curatorial activities, art investment advisory and other related services and initiatives.
Information presented on this website is intended for general informational, research and commercial purposes as applicable to the relevant service or artwork.
2. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the website design, text, graphics, logos, research materials and other original content on this website are the property of AARF or are used with appropriate permission.
Users may not reproduce, distribute, modify, commercially exploit or create derivative works from our original website content without prior written permission from AARF.
Artwork images, artist information and historical material may be subject to separate copyright, ownership, licensing or usage restrictions.
3. Artwork Information
AARF makes reasonable efforts to research and present information relating to artworks, including available details regarding the artist, period, medium, provenance, condition and other relevant characteristics.
Information may be based on available research, documentation, historical records, expert opinion, provenance materials and other sources available to AARF.
Descriptions, dimensions, colours and visual representations may vary slightly due to photography, display settings, restoration history or other factors.
Users are encouraged to review all available artwork information and contact AARF directly before making a significant purchase or acquisition decision.
4. Authenticity and Provenance
AARF undertakes research and review processes before presenting or offering artworks through its platform.
Where applicable, artworks may be sourced directly from recognised artists, auction houses, galleries, collectors or other established sources. AARF reviews available provenance, documentation and relevant information before an artwork is published or offered.
Any representation regarding authenticity is based on the research, documentation and information reasonably available to AARF at the relevant time.
The specific documentation and authenticity information available for an artwork may vary. Buyers are encouraged to review the information provided for the individual artwork and contact AARF with any questions before completing a purchase.
5. Art Investment Advisory
Information or advisory services provided by AARF in relation to art, collecting, market research or artwork acquisition are based on research, professional assessment and information available at the relevant time.
Art markets may change, and the value of an artwork can increase or decrease. Past performance, historical appreciation or market information does not guarantee future financial results.
Unless expressly agreed in writing, AARF does not guarantee investment returns, appreciation, resale value or future market performance of any artwork.
Clients should seek independent financial, legal or tax advice where appropriate before making significant investment decisions.
6. Purchases and Availability
Artwork availability is subject to change. An artwork displayed on the website may be sold, reserved, withdrawn or otherwise become unavailable without prior notice.
AARF reserves the right to correct errors relating to pricing, descriptions, availability or other information.
A purchase or transaction may be subject to additional terms, verification procedures, payment requirements and shipping arrangements.
7. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only. AARF does not control or necessarily endorse the content, services or policies of third-party websites.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, AARF shall not be responsible for indirect, incidental or consequential losses arising from the use of this website or reliance on general information published on it.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude liability where such exclusion is not permitted under applicable law.
9. Changes to the Website and Terms
AARF may modify, update, suspend or discontinue any part of the website or its content without prior notice.
These Terms of Use may also be updated from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with applicable laws of India, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
11. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
Asian Art Research Foundation
Website: AARfoundation.com
Email: info@aarfoundation.com
