Code of Ethics and Conduct

@ESRAC.ART Code of Ethics and Conduct

Introduction

@ESRAC.ART is an international art ecosystem operated by César Ramos (@ESRAC). We are dedicated to connecting artists and collectors through ethical, transparent, and audited practices. Our community is built on the pillars of integrity, authenticity, and mutual respect.

This Code applies to all participants—artists, collectors, and art lovers. By engaging with the platform, you commit to these principles.

1. Core Principles

  • Integrity: All interactions must be honest, transparent, and professionally conducted.
  • Authenticity: We have zero tolerance for forgery. Artists guarantee originality; collectors value the verified provenance.
  • Respect: Professionalism is mandatory. Harassment or abusive behavior will result in immediate termination of access.
  • Confidentiality: Transactional and personal data are protected under our Data Protection Policy and LGPD/GDPR standards.
  • Fairness: Bidding and negotiations must be conducted without manipulation or bad faith.

2. Standards for Artists

Artists (including @ESRAC and curated partners) commit to:

  • Guarantee Authorship: Ensure every work presented is original and its authorship is undisputed.
  • Technical Accuracy: Provide precise descriptions (materials, dimensions, techniques, and condition reports).
  • Moral Rights: Respect copyright and the enduring moral rights of all creators.
  • Provenance Integrity: Cooperate with the platform to ensure certificates of authenticity and resale royalty records are accurate.
  • Professional Delivery: Ensure artworks are packed to museum standards and dispatched as described.

3. Standards for Collectors and Buyers

Buyers and art lovers commit to:

  • Serious Engagement: Participate in auctions and negotiations with the intent and capacity to honor commitments.
  • Binding Bids: Acknowledge that a winning bid is a legal and ethical commitment to purchase.
  • No Manipulation: Abstain from shill bidding, price manipulation, or fraudulent offers.
  • Legal Compliance: Adhere to all international laws regarding customs, taxes, and the protection of cultural heritage.
  • Respect for Authorship: Acknowledge the artist’s moral rights, including the right to object to any modification or misuse of the work.

4. General Platform Standards

All participants agree to:

  • Zero Tolerance: No discrimination, harassment, or hate speech based on race, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
  • Financial Integrity: Avoid any involvement in fraud, money laundering, or illicit financial activities. @ESRAC.ART reserves the right to request proof of funds or identity for high-value transactions to ensure compliance with auditing standards.
  • Privacy Compliance: Respect the data of other members and avoid unauthorized external sharing of internal platform information.

5. Compliance and Enforcement

Breaches of this Code are taken seriously and may result in:

  1. Formal warnings and notices.
  2. Temporary suspension from auctions and community features.
  3. Permanent ban and account termination.
  4. Legal action and reporting to authorities in cases of fraud or illicit activity.

6. Reporting Violations

Users should report any unethical behavior directly to César Ramos (@ESRAC) via dm@esrac.art.

  • All reports are handled with strict confidentiality.
  • Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation within the community.

7. Final Provisions

This Code is a living document, evolving with the needs of the art market and legal requirements. Your continued use of @ESRAC.ART signifies full and ongoing acceptance of these ethical standards.

Author: César Ramos (@ESRAC) @ESRAC.ART | Code of Ethics and Conduct | Version 1.3 | 03/02/2026