FAQ for Artists

1. Who can register on the platform?

BWORLDART is open to artists who create original works of art.

2. Is registration free?

Yes. Registration is free. You can create your profile, complete your information, and upload artworks without payment.

3. When do my profile and artworks become visible for search and purchase?

Your profile and artworks become publicly visible in the BWORLDART catalog after activating a subscription.

4. What does the subscription include?

The subscription allows you to:

• be visible in the BWORLDART search and catalog
• sell artworks through the platform
• receive payments for sold works
• access your personal dashboard with financial information

5. Subscription fees for artists

• 1 month — €50
• 6 months — €250
• 12 months — €450

6. Can I upload artworks before paying for a subscription?

Yes. You may upload and prepare your artworks before subscribing. However, they will not be visible to buyers and cannot be sold until the subscription is activated.

7. How does a sale work?

1. The buyer pays for the artwork on the BWORLDART platform.
2. The funds are temporarily held by the platform until the buyer confirms receipt.
3. The artist ships the artwork to the buyer according to platform instructions.
4. The buyer has 14 days to confirm receipt and inspect the artwork.
5. After confirmation, the funds are transferred to the artist minus the platform commission.

8. How is shipping organized?

BWORLDART uses three possible delivery models depending on the countries involved and the specifics of the transaction:

8.1. Direct shipping from the artist to the buyer
The artwork is shipped directly to the buyer according to platform instructions.
8.2. Shipping via Austria
The artwork is sent to Austria for inspection and then forwarded to the buyer.
8.3. Shipping with transit via Russia
In certain cases, logistics may involve transit via Russia.

The shipping model is determined individually for each transaction.

9. Who covers shipping costs?

Shipping costs are covered by BWORLDART.

10. Who is responsible for organizing shipping?

BWORLDART coordinates the shipping process and provides instructions regarding packaging and documentation.
The artist is responsible for preparing and securely packaging the artwork according to platform guidelines.

11. Are there packaging requirements?

Yes.
The artist must ensure secure packaging in accordance with international standards for transporting artworks.
The platform provides packaging recommendations and guidance.

12. What commission does the platform charge?

The platform commission is 50% of the final sale price. The remaining 50% is paid to the artist.

13. Is the subscription fee refundable?

If the artist makes sales during the last paid subscription month, that month’s subscription fee is compensated in the form of a one-month subscription extension.

14. When do I receive payment?

Payment is released after:

• delivery of the artwork to the buyer
• the expiration of the 14-day inspection period
• no claims or disputes from the buyer

15. Where can I track my sales and payments?

In your personal dashboard, you can view:

• account balance
• sales history
• commissions
• payouts
• order statuses

16. How are payouts processed?

Payouts are transferred to the bank account specified in your profile, in accordance with platform rules and payment provider requirements.

17. What happens if my subscription expires?

After the subscription expires:

• your artworks become invisible in the public catalog
• sales functionality is disabled
• access to your dashboard remains available

18. Is there a curatorial policy?

Yes. BWORLDART maintains a curatorial policy and reserves the right to refuse or remove artworks that violate platform standards.
The following content is prohibited:

• content that violates applicable laws
• promotion of violence
• extremism
• political propaganda
• pornographic material
• pedophilia
• explicit sexual content
• discriminatory content based on gender, race, religion, nationality, or other protected characteristics

The platform reserves the right to decline artworks that do not align with its curatorial standards and values.

19. Can the platform remove my profile?

Yes.
BWORLDART reserves the right to temporarily suspend or permanently remove an artist’s profile in cases of:

• violation of the curatorial policy
• submission of false or misleading information
• breach of contractual terms
• financial or legal risks

Profile removal is processed once there are no active orders or outstanding obligations.

20. Can I delete my profile?

You may request profile deletion if there are no active orders or financial obligations.

21. Who owns the copyright to the artworks?

All copyrights remain with the artist.
By uploading artworks to the platform, the artist grants BWORLDART the right to use artwork images for promotional and sales-related purposes.

22. Can I sell my artworks outside the platform?

Yes.
Artists retain the right to sell their works independently.
If an artwork listed on the platform is sold elsewhere, the artist must promptly update its status in their dashboard.