Terms of Service

By using our courses, you agree to follow studio conduct, respect intellectual property, and comply with all applicable laws and these Terms.

These Terms govern access to and use of Stormcoast oil painting courses, critiques, downloads, and related services. If you do not agree, do not use the services.

Use of Content

• Course materials are licensed for personal, non-commercial study only and may not be redistributed, sold, or shared.
• Any reference photos, brushes, or templates supplied remain the property of their respective owners.
• Live critique sessions may be recorded for educational use and quality assurance.
• Derivative works created through the coursework should credit the course where reasonably practical.

Accounts & Eligibility

• You must be at least 16 years old or have verifiable parental consent.
• You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials and all activity under your account.
• We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations, fraud, or security risks.

Payments & Access

• Access is granted per course or subscription as stated at checkout.
• Taxes may apply depending on your location and will be shown at checkout when applicable.
• Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled; cancel any time to avoid future charges.
• We may update pricing; changes apply to new purchases or renewals with prior notice.

Refunds

• Refunds are evaluated case by case based on delivered content and progress.
• Downloaded materials or fully consumed sessions may be non-refundable.
• Where required by law, additional consumer rights may apply.

Conduct

• Maintain constructive, respectful communication in critiques and community spaces.
• Submit your own work for feedback and disclose any collaborations.
• No harassment, hate speech, spam, or unauthorized advertising.

Intellectual Property

• All course content, recordings, and site assets are protected by copyright and other rights.
• You receive a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license for personal study.
• Do not remove attributions, watermarks, or proprietary notices.

Acceptable Use

• No reverse engineering, scraping, or circumventing technical protections.
• No uploading malicious code or content infringing third-party rights.
• No use of materials to train AI models without explicit written permission.

Availability & Changes

• We may modify, pause, or discontinue features to improve quality or comply with law.
• Downtime may occur for maintenance; we aim to minimize disruptions.
• Material changes to these Terms will be posted here with an updated effective date.

Privacy

• We process personal data in accordance with our privacy practices and applicable law.
• Basic analytics and essential cookies may be used to operate and improve the site.

Disclaimer & Liability

• Courses are provided “as is” for educational purposes; results vary by student.
• To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim implied warranties.
• Our aggregate liability for claims related to the services is limited to fees paid in the last 6 months.

Governing Law & Disputes

• These Terms are governed by the laws applicable at our principal place of business.
• Parties agree to attempt informal resolution before formal proceedings.

Contact

Questions about these Terms: [email protected]

Effective Date

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