Terms of Service

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service govern your use of galdent.org and its services. By accessing and using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of our website following the posting of revised terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. It is your responsibility to check our Terms of Service periodically for updates. We provide textile art and traditional craft courses in Portugal, including azulejo tile painting workshops, embroidery and needlework classes, textile dyeing technique sessions, and hand-weaving introduction courses designed for mature creative learners.

User Obligations

Users agree to use our website and services in a lawful and respectful manner. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account information you create on our platform. You agree not to engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of our website, whether intentionally or unintentionally. This includes harassment, abuse, or discrimination of any kind. We require that all participants in our courses conduct themselves professionally and respectfully toward instructors and fellow learners. You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of any information you submit through our website. Misuse of our services or violation of these terms may result in immediate termination of your access without refund or compensation.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, images, course materials, artwork examples, and designs, is the intellectual property of our organization or our content providers. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view this content for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written permission. This includes photographs of azulejo tiles, embroidery patterns, textile dyeing techniques, and weaving instructions provided in our courses. Any unauthorized use of our intellectual property is strictly prohibited. We actively protect our creative materials and may pursue legal action against infringement.

Limitation of Liability

We provide our website and courses on an "as-is" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use our services. This includes damages arising from course materials, techniques learned, or outcomes from textile art projects undertaken. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with our services is cancellation of your course enrollment. We do not guarantee specific artistic outcomes or skill levels achieved through participation in our courses. While we strive to provide high-quality instruction in textile dyeing, hand-weaving, embroidery, and azulejo painting, individual results depend on personal effort and dedication.

Termination of Access

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website and services at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice or liability. Reasons for termination may include violation of these Terms of Service, illegal activity, abuse, or any conduct we deem inappropriate. Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately. Any outstanding course fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in our course policies. We will make reasonable efforts to provide notice of termination via email, though we are not obligated to do so. If your account is terminated, you must cease all use of our website and services. We may also remove or delete your user account and any associated data at our discretion following termination.