Donation Acceptance Policy

Status

Adopted

Effective date

2026-08-10

Version

1.0.0

Source commit

8fc9554267b1e1dc82abc4f422151e3ebbc90723

Authority

Founder and editor operating policy

Provisions

1. AB5D may decline a donation that falls outside the collection mandate, carries unclear title, creates disproportionate custody or preservation risk, or imposes incompatible restrictions.
2. Acceptance does not imply endorsement of the donor, artist, marketplace, or valuation.
3. Credit lines are agreed before accession. Anonymous credit may be used when operationally and legally appropriate.
4. Donors do not receive curatorial control, governance rights, tax advice, or a valuation from AB5D by reason of a gift.
5. Restricted gifts require a written public summary of material restrictions before acceptance.
6. A donation is not represented as accepted until custody and acceptance are independently confirmed.