1. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, including but not limited to artwork, designs, text, images, and digital downloads, displayed on this website is the property of Alude Arts unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of any content without prior written permission is strictly prohibited. For licensing inquiries or collaborations, please contact info@aludearts.co.za
Terms of Use
2. License for Digital Products
If you purchase or download digital content, you receive a personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive license. You may not resell, redistribute, or alter the digital files.
3. DMCA & Copyright Infringement
We respect copyright laws and expect users to do the same. If you believe any content on this site infringes your copyright, please email [Insert Contact Email] with the details.
4. Watermark & Security Measures
To protect our intellectual property, we may use watermarks and disable right-clicking on images. Unauthorized removal of watermarks is a violation of these Terms.
5. Legal Action
We reserve the right to take legal action against any unauthorized use of our intellectual property.
Digital Licensing Agreement
This Digital Licensing Agreement (“Agreement”) is between Alude Arts (“Licensor”) and the purchaser (“Licensee”). By purchasing or downloading digital content from Alude Arts, you agree to the following:
1. Grant of License
Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the purchased digital content for personal or agreed-upon commercial use.
2. Restrictions
Licensee may NOT:
- Resell, redistribute, or sublicense the digital content.
- Modify the artwork without prior written consent.
- Use the content in a way that infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property laws.
3. Enforcement
Unauthorized use of Alude Arts’ digital content may result in legal action, including financial penalties.
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
We are committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of your Personal Information. In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, we have designated an individual responsible for ensuring compliance with our privacy policy and data protection practices.
2. Identifying Purposes
We collect, use, and disclose Personal Information to provide you with the products or services you have requested and to offer additional products and services that may be relevant to you. The specific purposes for collecting Personal Information will be communicated before or at the time of collection. In some cases, where the purpose is obvious (e.g., processing an order), your consent may be implied.
3. Consent
Your knowledge and consent are required for the collection, use, or disclosure of Personal Information, except where required or permitted by South African law. Providing your Personal Information is always your choice, but refusal may limit our ability to offer services. We will never require consent as a condition for service unless such information is necessary to provide the service.
4. Limiting Collection
We will only collect Personal Information necessary for the purposes identified. With your consent, we may collect this information through various means, including in person, over the phone, or via digital communication channels such as email and our website.
5. Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention
Your Personal Information will only be used or disclosed for the purpose for which it was collected unless:
- You provide additional consent.
- It is required or permitted by POPIA or other applicable laws.
We will retain Personal Information only as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose or as required by South African law. If applicable, we may disclose information to trusted third parties who assist in providing our services (e.g., payment processors), ensuring they comply with privacy regulations.
6. Accuracy
We strive to keep your Personal Information accurate, complete, and up to date for the purposes for which it is used. You have the right to request corrections to your data if inaccuracies are identified.
7. Safeguarding Customer Information
We employ reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These safeguards are aligned with the requirements of POPIA and depend on the sensitivity of the information collected.
8. Openness
We are transparent about our policies and procedures related to Personal Information. Upon request, we will provide further details on how we manage and protect your data.
9. Customer Access
You have the right to access your Personal Information and know how it has been used and disclosed. You may request corrections, updates, or deletion of your information as permitted under POPIA. However, in certain cases, we may restrict disclosure due to legal, security, or proprietary concerns.
10. Handling Customer Complaints and Suggestions
If you have any concerns, complaints, or questions about how your Personal Information is handled, please contact us at:
[Insert Contact Information]
Additional Information
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device that improve website functionality. We may use cookies for a customized online experience. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can modify your settings to decline them. Note that disabling cookies may affect website performance.
Other Websites
Our website may contain third-party links not governed by this Privacy Policy. While we aim to link only to reputable sites, we do not control their data practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
16. Questions or Concerns
Please send all questions, comments and feedback to us at [Email Address].
