Legal Notices & Privacy Policy

For compliance reasons as we work with our web hosting provider(s) and with various third-party applications (such as, our Communications vendor) we find it necessary to post these Legal Notices and our Privacy Policy.

 

Legal Notices

Terms, Conditions, and Disclaimers

Introduction

Welcome to Otto’s Fine Art Academy LLC, also known as Otto’s Art Academy (hereafter referred to as "This Site").  By continuing to access or use This Site, you acknowledge that you are agreeing to comply with all applicable legal notices.

General Terms of Use

  • Acceptance of Terms: By using This Site, you agree to be bound by these legal notices, as well as any additional terms and policies presented throughout This Site. If you do not agree with these terms, your sole recourse is to discontinue use of This Site.
  • Modifications: We reserve the right to update, modify, or remove any part of these notices at any time, without prior notice. Your continued use of This Site after changes are made constitutes acceptance of those changes.
  • Site Access: We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to access and use This Site for general reference and as a potential or existing customer of Otto’s Fine Art Academy LLC, subject to these terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

Intellectual Property

  • Copyright: All content on This Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, and video, is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the site operator and owner, or its licensors, unless otherwise indicated. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, or otherwise use any content without express written permission.
  • Trademarks: All trademarks, service marks, and trade names displayed on This Site are the property of their respective owners. Use of any marks without prior written authorization is strictly prohibited.
  • User-Generated Content: By submitting content (such as comments, reviews, or other materials) to This Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content in any medium.

Disclaimer of Warranties

  • Website Content: While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any content found on This Site. All information is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
  • Third-Party Links: This Site may contain links to external sites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites and do not endorse or guarantee their services.
  • Technical Issues: While we strive to provide a spam and phishing free accurate and continuously available website, we do not warrant that this site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components that are injected into This Site. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and safeguards to satisfy your own requirements for data protection and safety.

Limitation of Liability

  • Under no circumstances shall we, our owner, employees, agents, licensors, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of, or inability to use, This Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • This limitation applies to all causes of action, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.

Indemnification

  • You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the site operator and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of This Site, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of any rights of another.

Privacy Policy

  • Collection of Information: We may collect personal information when you interact with This Site, including name, email address, IP address, and browsing behavior. Any such collection of data will be for our own internal use (such as to communicate with you if you subscribe our communications, or to improve This Website, but in all cases, data collected, if any, will NOT be sold or provided to any third-party.
  • Cookies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver a customized user experience and gather analytics about website usage. You may manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
  • Third-Party Services: Our site may integrate with third-party services, such as payment processors or analytics providers. Your use of these services is subject to the privacy policies and terms of those third parties.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

  • These legal notices and any disputes arising from your use of This Site are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the site operator is headquartered, without regard to conflict of law principles (Wisconsin, USA).
  • Any legal action or proceeding arising out of, or related to, your use of This Site shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.

Severability

If any provision of these legal notices is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these legal notices, please contact us via the Contact Us form provided on This Site, or by emailing one of our designated addresses.

Additional Notices

  • Children’s Privacy: This Site is not intended for use by children under the age of thirteen (13). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age.
  • Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to all users. Please let us know if you have any accessibility issues so we can address them promptly.
  • Entire Agreement: These legal notices, together with any policies posted elsewhere on This Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and the site operator regarding your use of This Site.

Effective Date

These legal notices have been updated and posted on 8/7/2025. We encourage you to review this page regularly for any updates or changes.

Thank you for visiting This Site and taking the time to read our legal notices. Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated as we work to provide a secure, fair, and compliant online environment for all users.