WEBSITE TERMS OF USE
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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