DISCLAIMER

1. Introduction

The History of Art Academy ("the Academy", "we", "our" or "us") endeavours to ensure that all information published on its Website and presented during its educational programmes is accurate, carefully researched and up to date.

The Academy is committed to the highest standards of scholarly integrity and educational quality. Nevertheless, the information provided on the Website and during Courses is intended solely for general educational purposes.

Nothing contained on the Website or presented during a Course should be interpreted as legal, financial, investment, conservation or professional advice.

2. Educational Purpose

The Academy offers independent educational programmes designed to foster the appreciation and understanding of art, architecture, museums, collecting and cultural heritage.

Lectures, seminars, educational visits and Course materials reflect scholarly research, professional experience and informed academic interpretation.

Art historical scholarship continually evolves through new research, conservation projects, archival discoveries and changing academic perspectives.

Accordingly, interpretations, attributions, dates and scholarly opinions discussed during Courses may develop over time.

3. Accuracy of Information

The Academy makes every reasonable effort to ensure that information published on its Website and presented during Courses is accurate at the time of publication.

However, no warranty or representation is made that all information is complete, entirely free from error or continuously up to date.

The Academy reserves the right to revise, update or correct information at any time without prior notice.

4. Works of Art and Exhibitions

Museums, galleries and cultural institutions regularly rotate collections, lend artworks to other institutions, undertake conservation projects or temporarily close galleries.

Consequently, the Academy cannot guarantee that a particular artwork, exhibition, gallery or object will be available for viewing during a Course.

Where changes occur, the Academy will endeavour to provide suitable alternatives while preserving the educational objectives of the programme.

5. External Venues

Many Courses take place in museums, galleries, churches, historic buildings, hotels, cafés and other venues operated by independent organisations.

The Academy is not responsible for the management, policies, opening hours, admission requirements or operational decisions of such venues.

Participants remain subject to the rules and visitor regulations established by each venue.

6. External Websites

The Academy's Website may include links to external websites operated by museums, galleries, universities, cultural organisations or other third parties.

Such links are provided solely for the convenience of visitors and do not constitute endorsement by the Academy.

The Academy accepts no responsibility for the content, availability, privacy practices or accuracy of information published on external websites.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Academy shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss arising from:

  • reliance upon information published on the Website;
  • participation in Courses;
  • changes to Course programmes;
  • museum or gallery closures;
  • technical interruptions affecting the Website;
  • acts or omissions of third-party venues or service providers.

Nothing contained in this Disclaimer excludes liability where such exclusion would be unlawful under applicable legislation.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all text, educational content, Course materials, photographs, graphics, logos and other material published by the Academy remain protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property laws.

No material may be reproduced, distributed, translated, adapted or commercially exploited without the Academy's prior written permission.

9. Changes to this Disclaimer

The Academy reserves the right to amend this Disclaimer at any time.

The most current version will always be published on the Academy's Website.

The "Last Updated" date indicates when this Disclaimer was most recently revised.

10. Contact

Questions concerning this Disclaimer may be directed to the Academy using the contact information published on the Website.

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Accessibility Statement

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Our Commitment

The History of Art Academy is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming and respectful learning environment in which participants can engage with art, architecture and cultural heritage with confidence and enjoyment.

We believe that the study of art should be as accessible as reasonably possible and strive to ensure that our educational programmes and digital services are designed with inclusivity in mind.

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. As the Academy develops, we will continue to review and improve both our Website and our educational programmes wherever reasonably practicable.

Website Accessibility

The Academy is committed to providing a Website that is accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of technology or ability.

When designing and maintaining our Website, we seek to follow recognised accessibility principles and established best practices, including, where appropriate, the internationally recognised Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Where reasonably practicable, the Academy aims to provide:

  • clear and consistent navigation;
  • logical page structure;
  • readable typography;
  • sufficient colour contrast;
  • meaningful headings;
  • descriptive alternative text for images where appropriate;
  • keyboard accessibility for essential functions;
  • compatibility with modern browsers and assistive technologies.

We recognise that accessibility is an evolving process and are committed to continual improvement.

Educational Programmes

The Academy offers educational programmes in a wide variety of locations, including:

  • museums;
  • galleries;
  • churches;
  • historic houses;
  • libraries;
  • auction houses;
  • cafés;
  • hotels;
  • public spaces; and
  • other culturally significant venues.

Each Course is designed to provide an engaging and intellectually rewarding learning experience while respecting the individual characteristics of each location.

Historic Buildings and Cultural Venues

Many Courses take place within historic buildings that were constructed long before modern accessibility standards were introduced.

As a result, some venues may present physical limitations, including:

  • steps;
  • staircases;
  • uneven flooring;
  • cobbled streets;
  • narrow passageways;
  • limited lift access;
  • restricted wheelchair access;
  • limited seating.

These characteristics are often an inherent part of the historic environment and lie outside the Academy's control.

The Academy cannot alter the architectural features or visitor regulations of independently operated museums, galleries or historic sites.

Walking Courses

Some Courses include educational walks between museums, galleries or other venues as an integral part of the learning experience.

Walking distances, terrain and the duration of standing may vary depending on the subject matter and location.

Participants are encouraged to review the Course description carefully before booking and to contact the Academy if they have any questions regarding mobility or accessibility.

Individual Support

The Academy warmly welcomes enquiries from participants who have accessibility requirements or who would like additional information before booking.

Where reasonably practicable, we will endeavour to:

  • provide further information regarding Course venues;
  • discuss walking distances and physical requirements;
  • advise on accessibility features known to us;
  • identify seating opportunities where available;
  • make reasonable adjustments within the Academy's control;
  • coordinate, where appropriate, with participating venues.

While every effort will be made to assist participants, certain adjustments may not be possible due to the historic nature of individual buildings or the operational policies of independent venues.

Digital Accessibility

The Academy is committed to ensuring that digital content remains clear, accessible and easy to navigate.

We regularly review our Website and welcome suggestions that may help us improve accessibility for all visitors.

Should you experience difficulty accessing any part of our Website, we encourage you to contact us so that we may provide the information in an alternative format where reasonably possible.

Feedback

Accessibility is an ongoing process of learning and improvement.

The Academy welcomes constructive feedback regarding both its Website and its educational programmes.

Comments and suggestions help us identify opportunities to improve accessibility and ensure that our educational activities remain welcoming to the widest possible audience.

Contact

If you have questions regarding accessibility, require additional information before booking, or wish to discuss your individual requirements, please contact the Academy using the contact information published on our Website.

The Academy will always endeavour to respond thoughtfully and promptly.

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Website:

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Continuous Improvement

The History of Art Academy regards accessibility as an integral part of its educational mission.

As the Academy grows and new educational programmes are developed, we remain committed to reviewing our practices, embracing recognised accessibility standards and fostering an inclusive environment in which the study of art, architecture and cultural heritage may be enjoyed by all.


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Imprint

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Da du in Österreich tätig bist, fehlen mir noch einige Angaben, ohne die ich kein rechtlich korrektes Impressum verfassen darf.

Ich benötige:

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  2. Geschäftsadresse
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  3. E-Mail-Adresse 
  4. Telefonnummer (optional, aber empfehlenswert) 
  5. Unternehmensform
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    • Einzelunternehmen 
    • GmbH 
    • Verein 
  6. Falls vorhanden: 
    • Firmenbuchnummer 
    • UID-Nummer (VAT) 
    • Gewerbebehörde 
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Copyright & Intellectual Property Notice

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Last Updated: July 2026

Our Intellectual Property

The educational programmes, scholarly content and creative works developed by the History of Art Academy reflect substantial academic research, professional expertise and original intellectual effort.

Unless otherwise stated, all content published by the Academy is protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property laws.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • lectures;
  • seminar materials;
  • course notes;
  • educational texts;
  • essays;
  • presentations;
  • original research;
  • illustrations;
  • photographs owned by the Academy;
  • graphic design;
  • logos;
  • branding;
  • website content;
  • educational resources;
  • downloadable materials.

All intellectual property rights remain vested in the History of Art Academy or the respective copyright holder.

Permitted Use

Participants and Website visitors are welcome to use Academy materials for their own personal, non-commercial educational purposes.

Unless otherwise indicated, you may:

  • read Website content;
  • attend Courses;
  • download materials expressly made available by the Academy;
  • print materials for your own personal study;
  • cite Academy content for academic purposes, provided appropriate acknowledgement is given.

Restrictions

Without the Academy's prior written permission, you may not:

  • reproduce Academy materials;
  • distribute Course materials;
  • upload Academy content to third-party platforms;
  • publish lectures or presentations;
  • record Courses for commercial purposes;
  • modify Academy materials;
  • create derivative works;
  • use Academy branding;
  • reproduce logos;
  • sell Academy materials;
  • use Academy content for commercial teaching or training.

These restrictions apply irrespective of the medium in which the material is reproduced.

Course Materials

Course materials are supplied exclusively for the personal educational use of registered participants.

Participation in a Course does not transfer ownership of any intellectual property rights.

Participants may not share digital or printed Course materials with third parties unless expressly authorised by the Academy.

Photography During Courses

Participants remain responsible for complying with all photography regulations imposed by museums, galleries and other venues.

Where photography is permitted, photographs taken during Courses are intended for personal use only unless otherwise authorised.

Photographs of Course materials, presentations or educational resources may not be reproduced commercially without prior written permission.

Academy Name and Branding

The names:

History of Art Academy

together with the Academy's logo, visual identity, graphic elements and branding are valuable intellectual property of the Academy.

They may not be copied, imitated or used in any manner likely to create confusion regarding affiliation, sponsorship or endorsement.

Third-Party Copyright

Many works of art discussed during Courses remain protected by copyright belonging to museums, artists, photographers, estates or other rights holders.

The Academy fully respects these rights.

Nothing contained in the Academy's Website or educational programmes should be interpreted as transferring ownership of third-party intellectual property.

Participants are responsible for complying with all copyright restrictions imposed by museums, galleries and other institutions.

Fair Use and Academic Citation

The Academy actively encourages scholarly discussion and academic research.

Reasonable quotation and academic citation of Academy publications are welcomed, provided they comply with applicable copyright legislation and appropriate acknowledgement is given.

Requests for Permission

Requests concerning the reproduction, licensing, translation or other use of Academy materials should be submitted in writing using the contact details published on the Academy's Website.

Permission requests are considered individually.

Infringement

The Academy takes the protection of its intellectual property seriously.

If you believe that material published by the Academy infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please contact the Academy with sufficient information to enable the matter to be investigated promptly.

Similarly, where the Academy becomes aware of unauthorised use of its own intellectual property, it reserves the right to take appropriate action to protect its rights.

Changes to this Notice

The Academy may revise this Copyright & Intellectual Property Notice from time to time.

The most current version will always be published on the Academy's Website.

Contact

Questions concerning copyright, licensing or intellectual property may be directed to the Academy using the contact details published on the Website.

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Website Terms of Use

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Last Updated: July 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the official website of the History of Art Academy ("the Academy", "we", "our" or "us").

These Website Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue use of the Website.

2. Purpose of the Website

The Website is intended to provide information about the Academy, its educational programmes, publications, events and related activities.

Information published on the Website is provided for general informational and educational purposes.

Nothing contained on the Website constitutes a contractual offer except where expressly stated.

Bookings for Courses remain subject to the Academy's separate Terms & Conditions.

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content appearing on the Website is the intellectual property of the History of Art Academy or is used under licence.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • written content;
  • articles;
  • educational texts;
  • course descriptions;
  • photographs owned by the Academy;
  • graphic design;
  • logos;
  • icons;
  • illustrations;
  • downloadable resources;
  • page layout;
  • branding;
  • visual identity.

All rights are reserved.

4. Permitted Use

Visitors may access and use the Website for personal, educational and non-commercial purposes.

You may:

  • browse the Website;
  • print individual pages for personal reference;
  • download materials where expressly permitted;
  • share links to publicly available pages.

Nothing in these Terms grants ownership of any intellectual property.

5. Prohibited Use

Without the Academy's prior written permission, you may not:

  • reproduce substantial portions of the Website;
  • copy educational content;
  • republish Website material;
  • commercially exploit Website content;
  • remove copyright notices;
  • frame or mirror the Website;
  • create derivative works;
  • use automated systems to harvest Website content;
  • interfere with Website security;
  • introduce malicious software.

6. Accuracy of Information

The Academy endeavours to ensure that information published on the Website is accurate and current.

However, information relating to Courses, instructors, venues, dates, fees or educational programmes may change without notice.

The Academy does not guarantee that every page of the Website will always be complete, current or free from error.

7. Availability of the Website

The Academy seeks to ensure that the Website remains available and operates efficiently.

However, uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed.

The Website may occasionally become unavailable due to:

  • maintenance;
  • software updates;
  • technical difficulties;
  • security measures;
  • circumstances beyond the Academy's reasonable control.

The Academy shall not be liable for temporary interruptions in availability.

8. External Links

The Website may include links to museums, galleries, universities, libraries, publishers or other third-party organisations.

Such links are provided for convenience and educational interest only.

The Academy does not control external websites and accepts no responsibility for their content, availability or privacy practices.

Visitors access external websites at their own discretion.

9. User Conduct

Visitors agree to use the Website lawfully and respectfully.

Users shall not:

  • attempt unauthorised access;
  • interfere with Website functionality;
  • upload malicious software;
  • misuse contact forms;
  • impersonate another person;
  • infringe intellectual property rights.

The Academy reserves the right to restrict access where misuse is suspected.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Academy shall not be liable for loss or damage arising from:

  • reliance upon Website content;
  • technical interruptions;
  • software errors;
  • viruses introduced by third parties;
  • external websites;
  • temporary unavailability.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where such exclusion would be unlawful.

11. Privacy

Use of the Website is also governed by the Academy's:

  • Privacy Notice;
  • Cookie Notice.

Visitors are encouraged to read these documents before using the Website.

12. Amendments

The Academy may revise these Website Terms of Use from time to time.

The latest version will always be published on the Website.

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Austria.

Any dispute arising from the use of the Website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Vienna, Austria, unless mandatory consumer protection legislation provides otherwise.

14. Contact

Questions regarding these Website Terms of Use may be directed to the Academy using the contact details published on the Website.

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