1. Program Terms
1.1 Residency & Workshop Participation
- License-Based Access
All residency and workshop participation is provided via revocable program participation licenses, not leases. No landlord–tenant relationship is created. - Resident Advisors & Homeowners
Homeowners retain full ownership and legal responsibility for their property, while hosting under a cooperative agreement. - Student Members
Enrollment grants access to instructor‑led educational workshops under 17 U.S.C. § 110(1). You can review the full Student Member Terms.
1.2 Financial Participation
- Residency Contributions cover utilities, maintenance, and shared resources (not rent). Large renovations may be reimbursed over time based on program funds and contributions.
- Sliding-Scale Tuition for workshops supports accessibility; no one is turned away for lack of funds.
- Fiscal Sponsorship (Model C) is offered for community arts initiatives aligned with our mission. Through this structure, we provide administrative support and nonprofit oversight while allowing independent organizers to lead their own projects.
- What is Model C Fiscal Sponsorship?
Under Model C fiscal sponsorship, an independent project operates as its own entity but receives charitable grants to support activities that further our shared mission. Projects are not programs of Sentient Meat and maintain their own leadership and decision-making authority. Sentient Meat’s role is to:- receive tax-deductible donations on behalf of the sponsored project
- ensure funds are used for charitable purposes
- provide limited administrative support
- distribute funds through a grant agreement
- Financial Oversight
All donations made for sponsored projects are legally held by Sentient Meat. Funds are distributed to the project through restricted grants based on a written fiscal sponsorship agreement and approved project budget.Sentient Meat retains final authority over charitable funds to ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations. - Project Responsibilities
Sponsored projects agree to use funds solely for charitable purposes, provide basic financial reporting, comply with applicable laws and safety requirements, and credit Sentient Meat as fiscal sponsor where appropriate.Projects remain responsible for their own operations, contracts, insurance, and event management. - Eligibility
We consider fiscal sponsorship for projects that advance arts education or community culture, support emerging artists, align with our safer spaces and community values, and have clear leadership and a defined project scope.If you are interested in fiscal sponsorship, contact us with your project description, timeline, budget, and organizing team information. Our board reviews requests periodically.
1.3 Policies & Agreements
- Safer Spaces Policy: All program participants must abide by our Safer Spaces Policy.
- Liability Waivers: Certain events or activities may require signed waivers.
2. Privacy Policy
2.1 Information We Collect
- Personal Data: Names, emails, phone numbers for program sign‑in, emergency contacts, and contribution tracking.
- Usage Data: Attendance rosters (stored anonymously or with minimal identifiers).
2.2 How We Use & Protect Your Data
- We use data to administer programs, maintain legal compliance, and communicate with you.
- We retain donation and financial records as required by law for nonprofit accounting.
- We never sell or share personal data for marketing.
- Data is stored securely; only authorized staff and board members have access.
2.3 Third-Party Services
- Donations are processed via PayPal; email confirmations and receipts are managed by PayPal’s secure system.
- Program sign‑ups may use Google Forms or Airtable—please see their privacy policies for details.
2.4 Your Rights
You may request deletion of your data (except records we must retain for legal or tax purposes) by contacting us.
3. Accessibility Statement
Sentient Meat is committed to making our website and physical spaces as accessible as possible. We strive to:
- Provide alt text on images and logical heading structure for screen readers.
- Maintain clear, high‑contrast typography and simple layouts.
- Improve physical accessibility at residency and event sites; please contact us ahead of your visit to discuss accommodations.
If you encounter any barriers, please let us know so we can address them promptly.
4. Legal Disclaimers
- Non-Tenancy: Participation in any Sentient Meat program does not create tenancy or property rights.
- Insurance: Program participants and homeowners are responsible for their own insurance; Sentient Meat does not provide property or liability coverage.
- Governing Law: This site and all program agreements are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.
- Dispute Resolution: We encourage mediation for any disputes before pursuing legal action.
- Copyright: Artists retain ownership of their work unless otherwise agreed in writing. All website content, text, and visual materials are the property of Sentient Meat or contributing artists and may not be reproduced or used in AI training without permission.
- Media & Photography: Events and programs may be photographed or recorded for documentation or promotional purposes. Participants who do not wish to appear in media may notify organizers when registering or upon arrival, Sentient Meat will make reasonable efforts to honor these requests. Participants may not commercially reproduce or distribute media from events without permission from the organization and involved artists.
