1. 1. Introduction Welcome to CGItems. By using this website (including visualitem.com), you agree to these terms. This site is owned and operated by MCA Timber, based in Birmingham, UK .
   2. Nature of Service CGItems is a digital encyclopedia and archival platform for visual arts. Following our 2025 restructure, we no longer operate as a marketplace. No commercial transactions, sales, or paid memberships are processed on this site.

This encyclopedia uses cookies and local storage technology to enhance your research experience. As a dedicated visual arts resource, we prioritize your privacy through a server-independent approach:

Functional Storage: We use local cookies to power your Favorite List and Online Agent Chat history. This data remains exclusively on your device, allowing you to personalize your experience without needing a user account or sharing personal data with us.

Analytical Insights: We use anonymous analytical cookies to understand audience trends and improve our educational content.

User Control: No personal data is collected for registration. You have full control over your experience and can clear your locally saved favorites and chat history at any time by managing your browser cookies.

By using CGItems, you consent to this localized, privacy-focused browsing experience.

Digital Archiving & Fair Use Policy:

• Public Domain & Deceased Artists: For historical and archival purposes, we display limited biographical data and a maximum of 2-4 low-resolution reference images of works by deceased artists. This is intended solely for educational identification and research.

• Modern & Living Artists: For contemporary artists, we only showcase profile avatars and basic information for directory purposes.

• Exclusive Galleries (Future Provision): Full-scale digital galleries or high-resolution showcases for living artists or licensed estates are only hosted upon explicit written agreement and formal partnership with the artist or their legal representatives.

• Site Content: All text, layout, and database structures are the property of CGItems.

• Artworks & Portfolios: Images of artworks displayed in the encyclopedia are the intellectual property of the respective artists or their estates. We host these for educational and archival purposes under “Fair Use” and “Educational Exceptions” of UK Copyright Law.

• User Restrictions: You may not scrape, download in bulk, or commercially exploit any artistic content from this directory.

While we strive to provide the most accurate biographical and historical data, CGItems provides information on an “as is” basis. We are not liable for any historical inaccuracies or technical errors in the artist profiles.

Our site may link to artist portfolios or external websites. We are not responsible for the content or availability of these external platforms.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CGItems and its parent company shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of this encyclopedia.

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Birmingham, UK.

By utilizing the CGItems contact and submission system, you explicitly acknowledge, understand, and agree to the following legally binding terms governed by United Kingdom, United States, and international data protection and intellectual property frameworks:

1. Completely Voluntary Submission & Free Will Any text message, personal identification data, email address, portfolio document (PDF), visual artwork sample (JPG/JPEG), or artistic description transmitted through this form is provided entirely at your own discretion, risk, and 100% voluntary free will. No user registration or formal membership is established or implied by this transmission.

2. Data Transmission, Processing, and Non-Liability To evaluate your inquiry and facilitate a potential response, your name and email address must inherently be transmitted to our communication desk. Neither CGItems nor its parent/affiliated company, MCA Timber Production (mcatimber.com, registered in the United Kingdom), assumes any structural liability, legal responsibility, or obligation to review, respond to, maintain, or secure your submitted data. We accept zero liability for the accidental loss, deletion, or interception of unsolicited communications.

3. Intellectual Property Warranties & Limited Usage License By uploading or transmitting any visual or textual materials, you explicitly warrant that you are the sole creator, legal owner, and 100% copyright holder of all submitted assets, and that your submission does not infringe upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of any third party.

You hereby grant CGItems and MCA Timber Production a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to display, reproduce, adapt, and publish your submitted assets (including images, text descriptions, or extracted video components) solely for the purpose of artist features, portfolio showcases, or editorial articles on cgitems.co.uk, mcatimber.com, or any digital channels directly owned by and affiliated with MCA Timber Production.

4. Indemnification & No Obligation to Publish CGItems and MCA Timber Production retain absolute editorial discretion and are under no legal obligation to publish, credit, or host your artwork. You agree to fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CGItems, MCA Timber Production, and its operators against any legal claims, copyright disputes, or financial demands arising from your submitted content.