Listing Policies

Overview

Art Up India is committed to connecting our valued artists and gallery partners with collectors across India and the world. Our Listing Policies are designed to help you succeed on our platform, protect your works, and maintain the trust of our collector community.

For any questions, please contact us at info@artupindia.com

General Guidelines

Please follow these policies to keep your account in good standing:

Authenticity All works listed must be original and authentic. Any plagiarised, stolen, or fake listings will result in immediate action on your account. You are required to accept returns and offer a full refund if a sold work proves inauthentic.

Right to List You must be the owner of the artwork or hold valid documentation confirming your right to sell it, such as a consignment agreement. Listing a work you do not have the right to sell is strictly not permitted.

Cataloguing Accurately describe each work you list, including artist name, title, date of creation, medium, dimensions, edition details, certificate of authenticity, condition and availability. Create one listing per artwork only.

Copyright Compliance Art Up India complies fully with Indian Copyright Act, 1957. All users are required to adhere to this policy.

What Can Be Listed

The following types of artworks are permitted on Art Up India:

• Unique and original works
• Limited edition, open edition or unknown edition works
• Artist books and monographs
• Digital artworks and prints
• Traditional Indian art forms,  Madhubani, Warli, Tanjore, Pattachitra and more
• Contemporary and modern Indian artworks
• Out of print posters by artists recognised for working in the medium

What Cannot Be Listed

The following are strictly not permitted on Art Up India:

• Any work created without the authorisation of the artist or their estate
• Any work that infringes on an artist’s copyright under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957
• Ephemera such as signatures, doodles, letters, postcards or flyers
• Pages or plates removed from books, periodicals or magazines
• Merchandise reproducing art such as keychains, clothing or kitchenware
• Reproductions, replicas or museum copies
• Plagiarised or counterfeit artworks

Restricted Materials

In compliance with Indian law, the following may not be listed:

• Drugs, alcohol or tobacco related products
• Explosives, weapons or firearms
• Hazardous or toxic materials
• Indian currency, lottery tickets or gambling equipment
• Bodily fluids or human body parts
• Live animals
• Artworks containing materials from species protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
• Third party identification documents or sensitive personal or financial information
• Any content that violates the Information Technology Act, 2000
• Any content that promotes hate, communal disharmony or violence

Image Requirements

High quality images increase your chances of selling. Please follow these guidelines:

• Upload high resolution images of 1000×1000 pixels or larger
• Images must accurately represent the listed artwork
• Do not use images with watermarks, overlaid text or branding
• You may correct colour or remove glare using editing tools, but do not alter inscriptions, edition details or condition issues
• Do not use images taken from other websites without permission
• Installation shots may be included alongside artwork images

The Art Up India Promise

Art Up India is the safest place to buy and sell the art you love.

Verified Sellers We partner only with verified artists, galleries and institutions to maintain the integrity of every listing on our platform.

Dedicated Support Our team is always available to answer your questions and assist with any purchase or listing needs. info@artupindia.com

Failure to comply with these policies will be considered a breach of Art Up India’s General Terms and Conditions and may result in suspension or removal of your account.