Terms
of Use

Saint Reverie ("the Platform") is operated by Studio Oceans, a South African creative studio. The Platform provides an online cultural ecosystem including an editorial archive, creator directory, open calls, an artefacts shop, and community tools.

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of saintreverie.co.za and all associated services. By creating an account, submitting work, or otherwise using the Platform, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.

When you register on Saint Reverie, you are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• All activity that occurs under your account
• Providing accurate and truthful information in your profile
• Notifying us immediately at hello@saintreverie.co.za of any unauthorised use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, contain fraudulent or misleading information, or engage in behaviour harmful to the community.

All editorial content, curatorial writing, design, branding, platform architecture, and photography produced by Saint Reverie and Studio Oceans is protected by South African copyright law and international intellectual property conventions.

© 2026 Saint Reverie / Studio Oceans. All rights reserved.

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or create derivative works from Saint Reverie editorial content without prior written consent. Brief quotation with clear attribution for journalistic or educational purposes is permitted.

Creators retain full ownership of all original works, images, writing, audio, and other creative content they submit or publish on the Platform.

By submitting or publishing content on Saint Reverie, you grant Studio Oceans a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to:

• Display your work on the Platform and in associated digital channels (website, social media, newsletters)
• Use your name and work for promotional purposes related to Saint Reverie, including brand partnerships, press features, and audience development
• Archive your work as part of the Saint Reverie cultural record

This licence does not grant us the right to sell your work, alter it in a way that misrepresents your practice, or sub-licence it to third parties without your consent. You can request removal of your content at any time by contacting hello@saintreverie.co.za.

By submitting content, you confirm that you own or have the right to share it, and that it does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party.

Submitting work to an open call does not guarantee selection, publication, or compensation unless explicitly stated in the open call brief. Saint Reverie reserves the right to accept or decline any submission at its discretion.

Submission to an open call does not transfer ownership of your work. If your submission is selected, specific terms of engagement (including any compensation, credit, or licensing arrangements) will be communicated directly.

You agree not to:

• Upload or share content that infringes third-party intellectual property rights
• Impersonate another person or organisation
• Use the Platform for spam, unsolicited solicitation, or commercial advertising without consent
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Platform or another user's account
• Engage in harassment, hate speech, or conduct that demeans or targets individuals or groups
• Use automated bots or scrapers to extract Platform data
• Submit false, misleading, or fabricated information in any form

Purchases made through the Artefacts Shop are subject to separate purchase terms communicated at checkout, including edition details, delivery, and return policies. All sales are final unless the item received is materially different from what was described.

The Platform may contain links to external websites or creator portfolios. These are provided for convenience only. Saint Reverie is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party sites.

The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available." Saint Reverie makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the availability, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose of any content or service on the Platform.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Platform at any time without prior notice.

To the maximum extent permitted by South African law, Studio Oceans and Saint Reverie shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Platform, including loss of data, revenue, or reputation.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from use of the Platform shall not exceed the amount, if any, paid by you to Saint Reverie in the 12 months preceding the claim.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

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

For any questions regarding these Terms:
hello@saintreverie.co.za