Artquest Exchange fosters collaboration and networking in a safe and welcoming community rooted in kindness, cooperation and mutual respect.
Whether you’ve come to ask questions, make new friends, or share what you know, join us in building a community where everyone feels welcome and can participate.
Artquest commits to enforcing and improving the Code of Conduct. It applies to everyone using Artquest Exchange, including our team, external freelance support, and anyone posting on their profile, messaging, or anywhere else.
Engaging with users
No matter where you engage on the network with your peers, we expect all users to treat one another with kindness and respect. We’re all here to learn, and sometimes people make mistakes. If you see something that you think is harmful, please report it so we can act. Each profile has a Report button at the end, or you can email us at artquest@arts.ac.uk.
Unacceptable behaviour
We do not allow harassment nor any content that promotes, encourages, glorifies, or threatens acts of violence. We also do not allow causing or contributing to an atmosphere that excludes or marginalises other members.
Sensitive content and imagery
We do not allow any content that promotes, encourages, provides instruction for, or glorifies suicidal or self-injurious behaviours. We also do not allow content that promotes, encourages, provides instruction for, or glorifies harm or cruelty.
Harmful political content
We do not allow political content that encourages harm to others or that supports, celebrates, or furthers the cause of violent actors and hate organisations. We may, in some places, allow pointed or harsh criticism of political figures, their policies, and governments (including satirical statements) as long as they do not otherwise violate this Code of Conduct.
Misleading information
We do not allow any content that promotes false, harmful, or misleading information that carries the risk of harm to a person or group of people. We also do not allow content that promotes false or misleading information for the purpose of promoting the interests of a political party, government, or ideology.
Fake profiles
We do not allow any profiles that pretend to be someone they’re not. The network works best when populated by individual professional visual artists only, and we will work to make sure no other people become members. If you find a profile that seems not to be an artist, please use the Report button and our team will investigate.
Usernames and profiles
While we encourage users to express themselves in their profiles, all user profiles in their entirety are subject to the Code of Conduct.
Reporting
Every person contributes to building a collaborative, respectful community. If you find unacceptable behaviour you can Report the profile or content to artquest@arts.ac.uk. Our team reviews reports regularly, and users who don’t follow the Code of Conduct in good faith may face account suspension or blocking.
All actions will be taken on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of our team. If you’re not satisfied with one of our decisions, you are welcome to appeal it by contacting us directly. We review each report individually and will respond as quickly as we can.