Network Maintenance (2025) is a work of art by Jonas Lund, hereinafter referred to as Artist.
Each Network Maintenance Interface (hereinafter referred to as Device) functions as a physical and digital node in a distributed networked artwork. Ownership of a Device entails participation in this collective system of interdependence, care, and responsibility.
1.1 Each Device is a unique physical object signed and numbered by Artist on its reverse side.
1.2 Upon purchase, Owner must register ownership by notifying Artist or the representing Gallery.
1.3 Ownership of a Device constitutes acceptance of all terms herein described.
1.4 Any transfer or resale of the Device requires the new Owner to notify Artist or Gallery within 30 days to ensure the integrity and continuity of the Network.
2.1 Each Device must remain connected to a stable Wi-Fi network with continuous access to power.
2.2 Upon arrival at its destination, the Device must be installed and connected to the local Wi-Fi network as soon as possible. Detailed connection instructions will accompany each work.
2.3 Being connected to the Network is a condition of ownership.
2.4 The Device exchanges anonymized data with the Network to maintain collective functionality and visualize system health.
2.5 Artist may update the Device's software remotely. Owner agrees to allow such updates.
3.1 Owner must interact regularly with the Device as indicated by its display patterns and control interface.
3.2 Lack of interaction or disconnection will result in visible degradation of the Device's display states and may negatively affect the overall Network.
3.3 This degradation is not a defect but an intentional and aesthetic function of the work.
3.4 The vitality of the Network depends on the cumulative engagement of all Owners.
4.1 Each Device consists of custom PLA housing, electronic components, display, and firmware.
4.2 Hardware carries a two-year limited warranty covering defects in materials or workmanship.
4.3 Repairs within the warranty period are handled by Artist or Gallery.
4.4 After the warranty period, repairs may be offered at additional cost, determined upon inspection.
4.5 Any modification or unauthorized repair voids the warranty.
4.6 Software is guaranteed to be maintained for a minimum of ten (10) years, with no planned discontinuation thereafter.
5.1 The Network will remain operational for a minimum of ten (10) years from the date of first activation.
5.2 The Network may continue indefinitely as long as a sufficient number of Devices remain active.
5.3 Should the number of active Devices fall below a functional threshold, the Network may enter a dormant state until reactivation conditions are met.
6.1 Owner agrees to keep the Device installed and visibly active whenever possible.
6.2 Prolonged storage or concealment constitutes neglect and may affect both individual and collective system performance.
7.1 Artist retains all intellectual property and moral rights related to the design, software, and network architecture of Network Maintenance.
7.2 Ownership of a Device does not confer any rights to reproduce, modify, or commercially exploit the software or system.
8.1 Upon resale or transfer, Owner must provide new Owner with a copy of these Terms of Ownership.
8.2 The new Owner inherits all obligations, responsibilities, and aesthetic consequences of the Device's prior care history.
8.3 These terms apply to each successive Owner of the work.
9.1 The Device is an artwork, not a consumer product.
9.2 Artist shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential effects arising from participation in the Network, including but not limited to fluctuations in connectivity, system behavior, or collective degradation.