Terms of Use

Effective Date:  April 1, 2026

Last Revised: April 1, 2026

1. Introduction & Acceptance of Terms

1.1   Welcome to [Your Website URL] (the “Website”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website and any services offered through it. By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

1.2   These Terms take effect as of the date indicated above (“Effective Date”). If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, you must immediately discontinue all use of the Website.

1.3   We reserve the right to change, modify, or update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

2. Definitions

2.1   “Website” means the website located at [Your Website URL], including all pages, subdomains, content, features, and services accessible through it.

2.2   “We,” “Us,” or “Our” refers to [Your Name / Business Name], the owner and operator of the Website.

2.3   “You,” “Your,” or “User” refers to any individual or entity that accesses, browses, or otherwise uses the Website.

2.4   “Content” means all materials displayed on or made available through the Website, including but not limited to text, photographs, designs, graphics, illustrations, logos, icons, images, audio, video, code, software, and branding elements.

2.5   “Services” means any services, features, or functionality offered or made available through the Website, including but not limited to portfolio display, contact forms, and any other interactive or informational features.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1   All Content on the Website — including but not limited to photographs, designs, graphics, illustrations, text, code, logos, and branding — is the exclusive property of [Your Name / Business Name] or its licensors and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2   You may not, without the prior written permission of [Your Name / Business Name]:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish any Content;
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on any Content;
  • Publicly display, perform, or broadcast any Content;
  • Commercially exploit any Content, in whole or in part; or
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

3.3   Portfolio Works. Certain works displayed on the Website may be subject to separate client agreements, licensing arrangements, or third-party intellectual property rights. The display of such works on the Website does not constitute a transfer of rights to you or any other party. Any inquiries regarding the use or licensing of specific portfolio works must be directed to [Your Name / Business Name] in writing.

3.4   All trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos displayed on the Website are the registered or unregistered marks of [Your Name / Business Name] or third parties. Nothing on the Website shall be construed as granting any licence or right to use any trademark without written permission.

4. Permitted Use

4.1   The Website is provided for personal, non-commercial, and informational purposes only. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, you are permitted to:

  • Browse and view the pages and Content of the Website;
  • Bookmark pages for your personal reference; and
  • Share direct links (URLs) to pages of the Website on social media or other platforms, provided that such sharing does not imply endorsement by or affiliation with [Your Name / Business Name].

4.2   You may not frame, embed, mirror, or otherwise incorporate any portion of the Website or its Content into another website, application, or platform without prior written permission.

4.3   Any use of the Website or its Content beyond personal, non-commercial viewing — including but not limited to commercial use, reproduction, or distribution — requires the express written permission of [Your Name / Business Name].

5. Prohibited Conduct

5.1   You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities in connection with the Website:

  • Automated Data Extraction: Using bots, scrapers, crawlers, spiders, or any other automated means to access, collect, harvest, or extract data or Content from the Website;
  • Unauthorized Access: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, its servers, systems, networks, or databases, or interfering with security measures;
  • Malicious Code: Uploading, transmitting, or introducing malware, viruses, trojans, worms, or any other harmful or malicious code;
  • Impersonation: Impersonating any person or entity, or misrepresenting your identity or affiliation with any person or entity;
  • Unlawful Purposes: Using the Website for any purpose that is unlawful, fraudulent, or prohibited by these Terms or by applicable law;
  • Circumventing Security Measures: Circumventing, disabling, or otherwise interfering with any security features or anti-spam measures implemented on the Website, including Cloudflare Turnstile or similar verification tools;
  • Abusive Communications: Submitting false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, or abusive content through contact forms or any other communication channel on the Website;
  • Excessive Submissions: Making excessive, repetitive, or automated submissions through contact forms or other interactive features;
  • Reverse Engineering: Attempting to reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise derive the source code, underlying structure, or architecture of the Website; or
  • Interference: Taking any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on the Website’s infrastructure or that interferes with the proper functioning of the Website.

5.2   Violation of any of the foregoing may result in immediate termination of your access to the Website and may give rise to civil or criminal liability.

6. Contact Form & Communications

6.1   The Website may provide a contact form or other means for you to submit inquiries or communications. Any personal information submitted through such forms is collected and processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

6.2   [Your Name / Business Name] is under no obligation to respond to every inquiry received through the Website. We will endeavour to respond to legitimate inquiries in a timely manner but make no guarantee regarding response times.

6.3   Unsolicited commercial messages, spam, promotional materials, or solicitations submitted through the contact form or any other channel on the Website are strictly prohibited.

6.4   [Your Name / Business Name] reserves the right to block, filter, or refuse communications from any sender who engages in abusive, threatening, harassing, or otherwise inappropriate conduct.

7. Third-Party Links & Services

7.1   The Website may contain hyperlinks to websites, platforms, or resources operated by third parties, or may embed or display content from third-party sources. These links and embedded content are provided for your convenience and reference only.

7.2   [Your Name / Business Name] does not endorse, control, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy practices, terms of use, products, services, or opinions of any third-party websites or resources.

7.3   You acknowledge and agree that you access third-party links and services entirely at your own risk and that [Your Name / Business Name] shall have no liability arising from your use of or reliance on any third-party content or services.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

8.1   THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.2   Without limiting the foregoing, [Your Name / Business Name] makes no warranty or representation that:

  • The Website or its Content will be accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free;
  • The Website will be available without interruption, delay, or defect;
  • The Website or its servers are free of viruses or other harmful components; or
  • The results obtained from using the Website will meet your requirements or expectations.

8.3   Portfolio Works. Portfolio works and project showcases displayed on the Website are presented for demonstration and informational purposes only. They may not reflect current availability, pricing, scope, or terms of engagement. Nothing on the Website constitutes an offer or commitment to provide similar services at similar terms.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1   TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, [YOUR NAME / BUSINESS NAME] AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

  • Your access to, use of, or inability to use the Website;
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on or linked from the Website;
  • Any Content obtained from the Website; or
  • Unauthorized access to, use of, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

9.2   IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF [YOUR NAME / BUSINESS NAME] TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF THE WEBSITE EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, TO [YOUR NAME / BUSINESS NAME] IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY.

9.3   The limitations set forth in this Section 9 shall apply regardless of the legal theory upon which any claim is based, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, warranty, or otherwise, even if [Your Name / Business Name] has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

10.1   You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [Your Name / Business Name] and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

  • Your use of or access to the Website;
  • Your violation of any provision of these Terms;
  • Your violation of any applicable law or regulation;
  • Your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any third party; or
  • Any content or information you submit, post, or transmit through the Website.

10.2   This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of these Terms and your use of the Website.

11. Modifications to Terms

11.1   [Your Name / Business Name] reserves the right to revise, amend, update, or otherwise modify these Terms at any time and at its sole discretion.

11.2   Any changes to these Terms will take effect immediately upon posting on the Website with a revised Effective Date. The “Last Revised” date at the top of this document will be updated accordingly.

11.3   Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to such changes. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website.

11.4   You are encouraged to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates or changes.

12. Termination

12.1   [Your Name / Business Name] may, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Website at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these Terms.

12.2   Upon termination, your right to access and use the Website shall immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to Sections 3 (Intellectual Property Rights), 8 (Disclaimer of Warranties), 9 (Limitation of Liability), 10 (Indemnification), and 13 (Governing Law & Dispute Resolution).

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

13.1   Governing Law. These Terms and any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2   Jurisdiction. You agree that any legal action, suit, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be brought exclusively in the courts of competent jurisdiction located in the Province of Ontario, Canada, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

13.3   Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, it shall be severed from these Terms. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.

13.4   Waiver. The failure of [Your Name / Business Name] to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be effective only if made in writing and signed by [Your Name / Business Name].

14. Entire Agreement

14.1   These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and [Your Name / Business Name] with respect to your use of the Website.

14.2   These Terms supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties, and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us using the information below:

Name / Business Name: Petre Maierean

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://petresfineart.com/

Important Notice

This document is provided as a template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is strongly recommended that you consult a qualified legal professional before publishing this document to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws, including Canadian privacy legislation (such as PIPEDA), consumer protection statutes, and any industry-specific regulations that may apply to your business or professional practice.

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