1. Definitions
- Website — the internet resource available at affstudio.org, including its pages, subpages, and any content published on it.
- Administration / Operator — the person(s) and/or entity(ies) responsible for operating the Website (the “Administration”).
- User — any legally capable individual who accesses and uses the Website.
- Content — any materials размещённые/posted on the Website, including text, articles, graphics, images, illustrations, design elements, logos, audio/video, code, databases, and other materials.
2. Subject of the Agreement
2.1. This User Agreement (the “Agreement”) sets out the rules and conditions for using the Website and accessing its Content.
2.2. The Website is informational. The Administration does not sell goods or services via the Website at this time, and no paid subscriptions, paid accounts, or checkout functionality are offered (unless explicitly introduced and published later under updated terms).
3. Acceptance of the Agreement
3.1. By accessing, browsing, or using the Website in any way, the User confirms that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.
3.2. If the User does not agree with any part of this Agreement, the User must stop using the Website immediately.
4. Changes to the Agreement
4.1. The Administration may update this Agreement at any time without prior notice. The new version becomes effective from the moment it is published on the Website.
4.2. Continued use of the Website after an update means acceptance of the updated Agreement.
5. Website Access and Availability
5.1. The Website is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis.
5.2. The Administration may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website, its structure, or Content at any time, including limiting access to specific sections.
6. User Conduct
6.1. The User agrees to use the Website lawfully and responsibly.
6.2. The User must not:
- disrupt or attempt to disrupt the Website’s normal operation;
- attempt unauthorized access to the Website, servers, databases, or admin areas;
- use automated tools (bots, scrapers, parsers, crawlers) to extract or harvest Content or data, except where expressly permitted by the Administration or by applicable law;
- upload, transmit, or distribute malicious code or harmful content via the Website or through its forms/comments (if available).
7. Registration and Accounts (If Applicable)
7.1. The Website may (now or in the future) provide optional features requiring registration (e.g., comments, newsletters, personal accounts). If such features exist, the User agrees to provide accurate and up-to-date information where required.
7.2. If the Website provides login credentials or account access, the User is responsible for keeping them confidential and for all actions taken under their account.
8. Intellectual Property
8.1. Unless otherwise stated, all Content on the Website is protected by intellectual property laws and belongs to the Administration and/or the respective rights holders.
8.2. The User may view and use Content only within the normal functionality of the Website for personal, non-exclusive use.
8.3. Copying, reproducing, distributing, publishing, adapting, translating, or otherwise using Website Content (in whole or in part) is prohibited without prior permission from the rights holder, except where allowed by applicable law (e.g., lawful quotation with attribution).
8.4. For rules on quoting and attribution, the User must also follow the Website’s published copyright rules (if available on the Website).
9. Third-Party Links
9.1. The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. The Administration does not control them and is not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.
10. No Sales / No Payments
10.1. The Website does not currently provide paid services, subscriptions, or paid digital goods. Therefore, provisions regarding payment, refunds, billing, or auto-renewal do not apply at this time.
10.2. If paid features are introduced in the future, the Administration will publish additional terms and/or an updated version of this Agreement before such features become available.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
11.1. The Content is provided for general informational purposes. The Administration does not guarantee that the Content is complete, accurate, or suitable for any particular purpose.
11.2. The User uses the Website and Content at their own risk.
12. Limitation of Liability
12.1. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Administration is not liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, lost profits, or business interruption arising from the use of (or inability to use) the Website or Content.
12.2. Nothing in this Agreement limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by mandatory applicable law.
13. Privacy and Cookies
13.1. The Website may collect certain technical data (e.g., IP address, device/browser data, cookies) for security and analytics purposes.
13.2. Where required by law, the Website may request consent for cookie usage. If the Website publishes a Privacy Policy, it will form part of this Agreement.
14. Governing Law and Disputes
14.1. This Agreement is governed by the laws applicable to the Administration/Operator, unless mandatory law in the User’s jurisdiction requires otherwise.
14.2. The Administration encourages resolving disputes through good-faith negotiations before initiating formal proceedings.
15. Contact
Questions, notices, and requests related to this Agreement may be sent via the contact methods published on the Website.
