SALTmodels Terms of Use Policy

Last Updated: September 21, 2025

This Website Use Policy governs your access to and use of the SALTmodels website, a service of Studio Art Lab, a registered trademark and DBA of CO2 Consulting Group, Inc., incorporated in North Carolina in 1999, and any related services or content provided by SALTmodels ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with this policy and all applicable laws.

1. Purpose of the Website

The SALTmodels website serves as a platform to:

• Showcase our in-house talent network and their portfolios.
• Provide information about our services for commercial and advertising project fulfillment.
• Facilitate communication between SALTmodels, talent network members, clients, and website visitors.
• Allow talent to apply to join our network and clients to inquire about services.

2. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with this policy. You may not:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, our systems, or user accounts.
• Upload, share, or distribute content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or harmful.
• Engage in activities that disrupt or impair the website's functionality, such as introducing viruses, malware, or excessive automated traffic (e.g., bots).
• Use the website to collect or harvest personal information about others without their consent.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when interacting with the website.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Ownership

All content on the website, including text, images, logos, designs, and software, is owned by SALTmodels or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Talent Content

Talent network members may submit portfolios, images, or other content to be displayed on the website. By submitting such content, you:

• Grant SALTmodels a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute the content for promotional and project-related purposes.
• Represent that you own or have the necessary rights to the content and that it does not infringe on third-party rights.
• Acknowledge that SALTmodels may remove or modify your content at its discretion.

3.3 Restrictions

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on the website without our prior written consent, except as permitted by law.

4. User Accounts

Certain features of the website (e.g., talent profile management) may require creating an account. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and up-to-date information during registration.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account through the contact form on our website.

5. Talent Network Participation

By applying to or participating in our in-house talent network, you agree to:

• Provide truthful and accurate information about your identity, experience, and attributes.
• Comply with project-specific requirements communicated by SALTmodels or clients.
• Allow SALTmodels to share your portfolio and relevant information with clients for casting purposes, subject to our Privacy Policy.

6. Client Interactions

Clients using our website to inquire about services or project fulfillment agree to:

• Provide accurate information about project requirements and business details.
• Respect the intellectual property and privacy rights of talent network members.
• Comply with any agreements or terms provided by SALTmodels for project fulfillment.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SALTmodels is not liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website.
• Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in website content.
• Interruptions or unavailability of the website due to technical issues or maintenance.
• Losses resulting from unauthorized access to your account, unless caused by our negligence.

8. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website at our discretion, including for violations of this policy, suspected fraudulent activity, or misuse of the website.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The website may include links to third-party websites or services. SALTmodels is not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of these third parties. Use them at your own risk.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Website Use Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Governing Law

This Website Use Policy is governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising from this policy or your use of the website will be resolved in the courts of North Carolina.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Website Use Policy, please use the contact form on our website.