Terms of Service

Six Minutes Past Nine Ltd
Last updated: 12/02/2026

1. Overview

This website is operated by Six Minutes Past Nine Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of:

• sixminutespastnine.com
• Six Minutes Commons (currently hosted via Substack or successor platform)
• Any related Studio Cycle or Lab platforms (including, but not limited to, Discord or third-party environments)
• Associated project sites (e.g. plasticprognosticate.com and other future project domains)

By accessing or using any part of these sites or participating in any of our surfaces (Commons, Studio Cycles, Labs), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our sites or participate in our activities.

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Structure of Six Minutes

Six Minutes Past Nine operates across distinct but related surfaces:

• Commons – A non-recruiting, non-membership publishing surface for reflection, contribution, and discourse.
• Studio Cycles – Time-limited, facilitated programmes operating under defined terms and participation agreements.
• Labs – Structured research and development initiatives.
• Project Sites – Canonical publication spaces for specific projects and outputs.

Each surface may have additional guidelines or participation terms. Where applicable, those supplement (but do not replace) these Terms.

3. Eligibility

By using this site or participating in any Six Minutes activity, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years old, or
• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements under UK law.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated:

• All content on sixminutespastnine.com and related project sites is owned by or licensed to Six Minutes Past Nine Ltd.
• Contributors retain copyright in their original submissions unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing.
• By submitting material to the Commons or other surfaces, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to publish, archive, distribute, and promote the material in connection with Six Minutes activities.

We do not claim ownership of your work. However, submission does not guarantee publication.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit our site content without written permission.

5. Submissions and Contributions

If you submit writing, proposals, commentary, or other materials to us:

• Submission does not create a contract, partnership, employment, or commissioning relationship.
• We are under no obligation to publish, respond to, or provide feedback.
• We may edit for clarity, formatting, or length while maintaining the integrity of the work.
• We may remove published content at our discretion.

The Commons is not a membership platform and does not guarantee progression into Studio Cycles or Labs.

You confirm that:

• You own the rights to the material submitted.
• Your submission does not infringe the rights of others.
• Your submission is not unlawful, defamatory, or malicious.

6. Curatorial Discretion

Six Minutes Past Nine maintains full editorial and curatorial discretion across all surfaces.

We reserve the right to:

• Accept or decline submissions without explanation.
• Close, suspend, or restructure any surface.
• Invite, limit, or discontinue participation at any stage.

Participation in one surface does not guarantee access to another.

7. Studio Cycles and Labs

Studio Cycles and Labs may involve:

• Facilitated sessions
• Time-limited participation
• Third-party platforms (e.g., Discord)
• Paid or funded places

Where fees apply, separate terms will govern payment, refunds, and participation.

We reserve the right to remove participants from Studio Cycles or Labs where conduct undermines the integrity of the programme.

8. Payments (If Applicable)

Where products, publications, tickets, or programme fees are offered:

• Prices are subject to change.
• We may refuse or cancel orders at our discretion.
• You agree to provide accurate billing information.
• Refunds (if available) will be governed by separate policy documentation.

We are not a retail platform; availability of products or programmes may be limited.

9. Third-Party Platforms and Links

We may use third-party platforms including (but not limited to):

• Substack
• Discord
• Payment processors
• External project sites

Your use of those services is governed by their own terms.

We are not responsible for the policies, uptime, or data handling practices of third-party providers.

10. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use our sites for unlawful purposes.
• Harass, intimidate, or defame others.
• Upload malicious code.
• Misrepresent your identity.
• Scrape, crawl, or extract data without permission.
• Undermine the integrity of Studio Cycles or Labs.

We may suspend or terminate access for violations.

11. Accuracy of Information

Content published through Six Minutes reflects artistic, speculative, and critical discourse. It is provided for informational and cultural purposes only.

We do not guarantee completeness, accuracy, or timeliness.

Historical and speculative content should not be relied upon as factual guidance.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

All services and content are provided “as is” and “as available”.

We do not guarantee:

• Continuous availability
• Error-free performance
• Suitability for any particular purpose

Your use of our sites and surfaces is at your own risk.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by UK law:

Six Minutes Past Nine Ltd, its directors, collaborators, contractors, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

• Indirect or consequential loss
• Loss of profits or revenue
• Loss of data
• Reputational damage

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where it would be unlawful to do so.

14. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Six Minutes Past Nine Ltd from claims arising from:

• Your breach of these Terms
• Your submitted content
• Your misuse of our platforms

15. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access at any time where:

• These Terms are breached
• Conduct undermines programme integrity
• Legal or operational reasons require closure

Obligations incurred prior to termination remain in effect.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of UK courts.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. The most current version will always be available on this page.

Continued use of our sites constitutes acceptance of any changes.

18. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms:

info@sixminutespastnine.com
Six Minutes Past Nine Ltd
Registered Company Number 14807341
United Kingdom