Terms of Use
Last Updated: May 13, 2026 · Docent Mobile App & Web (docentofficial.com)
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Docent (the "Service"), including the mobile application and website at docentofficial.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the Service. Docent is operated by Docent ("we," "us," or "our"), based in San Francisco, California.Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use Docent. If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.Account Registration
- You must provide accurate information when creating an account.
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.
- You are responsible for all activity under your account.
- One account per person. Automated or bot accounts are not permitted.
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
User-Generated Content
You retain ownership of content you create on Docent (reviews, photos, videos, tours). By posting content, you grant Docent a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sublicensable license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute your content within the Service and for promotional purposes.
You represent that you have the right to post any content you submit and that it does not infringe any third party's rights.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Post content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, threatening, or hateful
- Impersonate another person or entity
- Upload copyrighted material you do not have permission to use
- Use the Service for spam, advertising, or commercial solicitation
- Attempt to access other users' accounts or private data
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service's infrastructure
- Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Service without permission
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose
Content Moderation
We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms or that we determine is harmful to the community, without prior notice. We may also restrict or terminate accounts of repeat violators.Intellectual Property
The Docent name, logo, design, and original content (excluding user-generated content) are owned by Docent and protected by copyright and trademark law. You may not use our branding without written permission.Curator Program
Participants in the Docent Curators Program (DCP) are subject to additional program guidelines provided at enrollment. Reimbursements are discretionary and may be modified or discontinued at any time. Curator status may be revoked for inactivity or violation of program guidelines.Paid Tours (Future)
When paid tours become available, purchases are final. Refund policies will be posted at that time. Curators who publish paid tours agree to Docent's commission structure (currently 15%) and payment processing terms via Stripe Connect.Third-Party Links and Venues
Docent contains links to third-party websites (museum sites, ticket vendors). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites. Venue information (hours, admission, exhibits) is provided for convenience and may not always be current.Disclaimers
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
Venue information, exhibit dates, hours, and admission prices are provided for informational purposes. We are not responsible for inaccuracies in venue data. Always verify with the venue directly before visiting.