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.

History of Art Academy

Website:

www.historyofartacademy.com

COPYRIGHT & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY NOTICE

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.

History of Art Academy

Website:

www.historyofartacademy.com


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Last Updated: July 2026

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