Okay, so I kinda have to make some legal statements here... let's try to do this as painlessly as possible:
1. Terms of Use
You are reading my website, my blog, and taking my classes at your own risk. I'm pretty sure nothing I've said is fatal but let's be clear, you are reading and watching of your own free will.
2. Copyright and Intellectual Property
All materials on MarkerNovice.com, VanillaArts.com, MarkerPainting.com, ColoredPencilPlus.com, and on the Teachable and Patreon platforms are the property of Amy Shulke and Vanilla Arts Company. You may not reprint, publish, or otherwise distribute materials without written permission.
Class materials and techniques are also protected. Please do not reprint, publish, or summarize course concepts and techniques which have been hidden behind Vanilla Arts Company paywalls.
Class materials and techniques are also protected. DO NOT reprint, publish, or summarize course concepts and techniques which have been hidden behind Vanilla Arts Company paywalls.
You DO NOT have the right to reproduce, sell, share, or teach Vanilla Arts Company materials in any type of workshop, seminar, class, talk, or workshop- neither live nor online without prior express written permission.
You DO NOT have the right to syndicate a post without prior express written permission.
3. Hold Harmless
Information provided on MarkerNovice.com, VanillaArts.com, MarkerPainting.com, ColoredPencilPlus.com, and on the Teachable and Patreon platforms are for entertainment purposes. I am not providing medical, legal, nutritional, or geo-political advice. Use the information at your own risk.
4. Privacy
I do not sell your information. Actually, I'm not even sure who I'd sell it to. When you submit your name and email address to me, I send you periodic updates, that's it. And I do not send spam. I do not have time to send spam.
For classes where credit card information is required, the card numbers are held by the processing company (Wordpress, Teachable, Patreon, etc). I do not have access to, nor do I retain, personal credit card information.
5. Reserved Rights
Uhm, yeah. MarkerNovice.com, VanillaArts.com, MarkerPainting.com, ColoredPencilPlus.com are my property and as such, I reserve the right to change or close them at any time.
I monitor comment areas and discussion boards. I will remove inappropriate comments and will ban those who do not contribute to a pleasant atmosphere.
"Forever Access" classes are not literally forever the way the universe is. "Forever" implies the life of the website which is solely at my discretion.
6. Advertisements, Sponsors, and Associates
I would consider sponsorship but only if it's a product I can test and fully stand behind. I have no sponsors to date and have never pursued any sponsorship programs. Inquiries to info@vanillaarts.com.
Vanilla Arts Co. LLC and its Marker Novice site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Vanilla Arts Co LLC also participates in affiliate programs with Dick Blick, Ranger Inc, ShareASale, and other sites. Vanilla Arts Co. LLC and Marker Novice is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies.
7. Correspondence
Comments, emails, letters, messages, tweets, or even a thumbs up as you pass me on the street may be used as topics for positive discussion in classes or on the blog.
Submitted project photos may be used as samples, examples, or lesson demonstrations in either a class or in a newsletter. I also like to share your amazing artwork on my websites. Wherever possible, I give submitter's credit (first name, sometimes last initial). I'm sorry but I can not watermark your artwork for you, nor can I fix bad photography.
Project critiques are always gentle suggestions and are meant to be positive experiences. I will not give out harsh criticisms nor will I allow other students to leave cruel or cutting comments. I reserve the right to remove unproductive comments at will.
If you do not want me to cheer about your artwork and share it as inspiration to other students and readers, please do not send it to me.
Last updated: March 27, 2020
