ARTELLIUM TRUST & LEGAL ARCHITECTURE

Policies & Collector Guarantees

Protecting African artistic heritage, ensuring immutable provenance, and safeguarding every fine art transaction with WEMA Bank secured corporate settlement.

IMMUTABLE GUARANTEE

Terms of Provenance & Authenticity

#provenance

"Every masterpiece listed on ARTELLIUM is backed by verifiable physical and digital certificates of authenticity."

1. Curatorial & Studio Verification

Every artwork on ARTELLIUM undergoes verification by accredited regional African curators and master ateliers. Physical works are inspected for medium accuracy, structural integrity, and verified studio origin before being approved for marketplace listing or live auction.

2. Dual Certificate of Authenticity (CoA)

Upon acquisition, each collector receives both a high-security physical Certificate of Authenticity—hand-signed with archival ink by the master creator and platform curator—and an immutable digital provenance certificate cryptographically bound to the artwork ID.

3. Historical Ledger Registration

All transacted masterworks are permanently cataloged in the Artellium Historical Provenance Ledger, establishing an unbreakable chain of custody that protects long-term collector value and museum resale legitimacy.

Enforced across all African regional hubs & international consignments.Last Revised: 2026

100% CAPITAL SECURITY

WEMA Bank Secured Settlement & Direct Banking Policy

#wema-banking

"Collector acquisition funds are processed and settled directly into the Artellium Global Marketplace Corporate Account with Wema Bank PLC."

1. Corporate Banking & Fiduciary Structure

All marketplace transactions, buyouts, and live auction lot settlements are routed directly to Artellium Global Marketplace Ltd corporate accounts held at Wema Bank PLC (Account No: 0123456789, Sort Code: 035150103, AlatPay Gateway by Wema). All funds are protected under Nigerian banking and international commercial trade regulations.

2. Instant Payment Verification & Direct Inflow

Direct bank transfers, AlatPay merchant payments, and verified card checkouts are verified in real time. Upon settlement confirmation, the acquiring collector is immediately issued an official corporate payment voucher alongside the permanent Digital Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

3. Transparent Commission Structure & Artist Net Disbursement

Under our curatorial charter, creator net earnings are disbursed directly into the master artist verified local or international bank account under verified fiduciary settlement protocol, while the platform commission covers curation, archival provenance cataloging, and digital certificate custody.

Enforced across all African regional hubs & international consignments.Last Revised: 2026

MUSEUM-GRADE ASSURANCE

Authenticity Guarantee & Consignment Policy

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"Verified consignment terms, studio physical inspections, and certified collector ownership transfer."

1. Master Studio Consignment Protocol

All original oil canvases, bronze castings, terracotta sculptures, and mixed media works listed on Artellium are consigned directly by verified African master artists or accredited artist estates under binding consignment covenants.

2. Curatorial Inspection & Condition Reporting

Prior to marketplace accreditation, every consignment is evaluated for archival conservation quality, medium purity, and physical stability by regional curatorial partners across the continent.

3. Digital & Physical Ownership Transfer

Once payment is confirmed through our Wema Bank corporate gateway, full legal and artistic title is irrevocably transferred to the collector, accompanied by physical and digital certificates of authenticity.

Enforced across all African regional hubs & international consignments.Last Revised: 2026

COLLECTOR PROTECTION

Refunds & Dispute Resolution Policy

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"Clear, fair refund protocols for material discrepancies or unverified authenticity claims."

1. Eligibility for Full Refund

A collector is entitled to a 100% refund if: (a) the physical dimensions, medium, or signature materially differ from the catalog listing; or (b) an accredited curatorial panel challenges the authenticity of the piece.

2. Dispute Filing Procedure

To initiate an inspection dispute, the collector must notify Artellium Curatorial Support within 7 calendar days of receipt via support@artellium.com, submitting high-resolution photographs of the seals and artwork condition.

3. Resolution & Direct Bank Refund

Upon dispute approval, Artellium initiates a complete 100% direct bank refund to the collector account from our WEMA Bank corporate settlement ledger.

Enforced across all African regional hubs & international consignments.Last Revised: 2026

COLLECTOR CONFIDENTIALITY

Privacy Policy & Data Protection

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"Strict confidentiality of high-net-worth collector identities, bidding privacy, and bank-grade data encryption."

1. Collector Anonymity & Bourse Discretion

We honor the tradition of fine art discretion. Private buyout offers and auction bids may be submitted under anonymous collector pseudonyms. Your legal identity and residential delivery address are strictly concealed from third parties and competing bidders.

2. Payment Tokenization & PCI Compliance

Artellium never stores raw credit card numbers, CVVs, or online banking passwords on our servers. All financial transactions are tokenized with 256-bit SSL encryption through PCI-DSS Level 1 certified processors.

3. Zero Data Monetization

We will never sell, rent, or lease collector or artist data to external marketing brokers. Information collected is used solely for order fulfillment, provenance verification, certificate issuance, and compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) fine art regulations.

Enforced across all African regional hubs & international consignments.Last Revised: 2026

ETHICAL MARKETPLACE

Artist & Seller Code of Conduct

#seller-conduct

"Standards of excellence, intellectual property protection, and authenticity obligations for verified creators."

1. Originality & Authorship Guarantee

Sellers must be the direct creators or legally authorized estate representatives of the artworks listed. The upload of plagiarized work, unauthorized AI copies disguised as physical paintings, or forged heritage antiquities results in immediate lifetime ban and legal referral.

2. Listing Accuracy & Studio Timelines

Artists are required to maintain accurate inventory status, ship sold works within 3 business days of sale confirmation, and use only Artellium-approved conservation materials for crate packaging.

3. Fair Pricing & Commission Compliance

Artworks listed on Artellium must reflect fair global gallery pricing. Off-platform transaction circumvention intended to bypass verified settlement protection or platform commission is strictly prohibited.

Enforced across all African regional hubs & international consignments.Last Revised: 2026

LEGAL & CURATORIAL LIAISON

Have Specific Provenance or Settlement Questions?

Our Curatorial Governance Board is available to assist collectors, institutional galleries, and master ateliers with customized consignment agreements, consular export permits, and private vault arrangements.

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