Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service govern your use of portes-intelligentes.org and its services. By accessing and using our website dedicated to drawing and creative arts education in the UK, you agree to be bound by these terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you are prohibited from using our services. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of our platform constitutes acceptance of any changes. Your use of our site is also subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. We provide educational resources on sketching fundamentals, watercolor landscapes, art journaling, and local art class directories to help you develop your creative skills at home. These terms apply to all users, whether registered members or casual visitors.

User Obligations and Responsibilities

When using our platform, you agree to use it only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment. Prohibited behaviour includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our community. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account information and password you may have. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to refuse service or access to our platform at any time without notice if you breach these terms. Users must respect intellectual property rights and not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems. You acknowledge that the educational content is provided for personal, non-commercial use only.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our platform, including text, graphics, images, illustrations, artwork tutorials, watercolor guides, art journaling templates, and sketching demonstrations, is the property of portes-intelligentes.org or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, or modify any content without prior written permission. The compilation, assembly, and arrangement of all content on this site is the exclusive property of our organisation. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable licence to access and use our educational materials for personal learning purposes only. You may not use our content for commercial purposes or redistribute it to third parties. Attribution must be provided when sharing content publicly. Our local art class directory information is curated and maintained by us, and unauthorised reproduction or resale is strictly prohibited.

Limitation of Liability

Our website and all content, materials, and information provided are on an "as is" basis. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use our services. This includes loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business opportunity, or loss of data. The total liability of our organisation for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. We provide our art education resources and local class directories in good faith but cannot guarantee accuracy of all third-party information.

Termination of Service

We may terminate or suspend your access to our platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including if you breach the Terms of Service. Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease. You may request termination of your account at any time by ceasing to use the platform. Upon termination, all provisions of these terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including our intellectual property rights and limitation of liability clauses. We are not responsible for any loss of data or content resulting from termination of service. If your account is suspended due to violation of these terms, you may not attempt to create new accounts to circumvent the suspension. We reserve the right to delete inactive accounts after a specified period. Your termination does not relieve you of any obligations incurred prior to termination. We may continue to enforce our rights against you for any violations of these terms.

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. By using our platform, you consent to the jurisdiction of the UK courts. We may update these terms from time to time, and we encourage you to review them periodically to stay informed of any changes. Your continued use of our services following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.