Version 1.0 — Last updated: April 2026
By accessing, registering for, or using the Monochive platform ("Platform"), you ("User", "you", or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree, you must not use the Platform. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Monochive ("we", "us", or "our").
Platform — The Monochive website, application, and all associated services.
Photographer — A user who uploads, manages, and licenses photography through the Platform.
Collaborator — A user who browses, requests, purchases, and downloads licensed photography.
Content — All photographs, images, and associated materials uploaded to the Platform.
Licence Agreement — The agreement governing the use of licensed photographs, as defined by each Photographer.
Transaction — Any purchase, invoice, or licensing of photographs through the Platform.
Monochive operates solely as a facilitator and platform. Monochive is not:
Users are solely responsible for verifying rights, ensuring legal compliance, and performing due diligence before entering into any Transaction.
You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Platform. You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account. You are responsible for:
Monochive reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts at any time for violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, non-payment, or misuse of the Platform.
All images uploaded to Monochive remain the intellectual property of the Photographer. Monochive does not claim ownership of any Content. By uploading Content, Photographers grant Monochive a limited, non-exclusive licence to:
When a Collaborator purchases a licence, the Licence Agreement as defined by the Photographer governs the permitted use. Collaborators may not resell, sub-license, or redistribute Content beyond what is explicitly permitted in the Licence Agreement.
Image pricing is set by each Photographer. Payments are processed through Stripe. Monochive:
All sales are final unless otherwise agreed by the Photographer. Users are solely responsible for their own tax obligations, including GST, VAT, or any applicable sales tax.
Users may not:
Monochive reserves the right to remove Content and terminate accounts that violate these standards, but has no obligation to monitor user activity.
The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. Monochive does not guarantee:
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Monochive is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including loss of data, revenue, or business opportunity. Our total liability is limited to the lesser of platform fees received from you in the preceding 12 months, or $100 AUD.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Monochive from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
Monochive implements reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, we cannot guarantee complete data security. Users are solely responsible for maintaining their own backups of Content. Monochive is not responsible for data loss due to technical failures, security breaches, account termination, or any other cause.
You may close your account at any time by contacting support. Monochive may suspend or terminate your account immediately and without notice if you violate these Terms. Upon termination:
Upon account deletion, your personal information, unlicensed projects, and uploaded images will be removed within 30 days. However:
This retention is necessary to protect the rights of Collaborators who have paid for and received licences, and to maintain a verifiable record of all completed Transactions.
Disputes between Users (including between Photographers and Collaborators) must be resolved directly between those parties. Monochive is not obligated to mediate or resolve any dispute. Any dispute with Monochive shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules. You agree to waive any right to participate in a class action.
Monochive may modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately for new users. Existing users will be given 30 days' notice of material changes. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Monochive is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Platform — in whole or in part — at any time and without prior notice or liability. While we will make reasonable efforts to communicate significant changes in advance, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service. Users are responsible for maintaining their own copies of any Content uploaded to the Platform.
These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any legal proceedings shall be conducted in the courts of Victoria, Australia.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Monochive. If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force. No waiver of any provision shall constitute a continuing waiver. You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our consent.
For questions about these Terms, contact support@monochive.com
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