Terms and Conditions

 1. Introduction

Welcome to www.artworldhappiness.com ("Website"), operated by the Academy of Art World Happiness and The Ministry of Art Ltd. ("Company", "We", "Us", "Our"). These Terms and Conditions ("T&C") govern your use of our website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these T&C. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.

The following terminology applies to these T&C, Privacy Policy, and all related agreements: "Client", "User", "You", and "Your" refer to you, the person accessing this website. "Company", "We", "Us", and "Our" refer to the Academy of Art World Happiness.

 2. Legal Compliance

The website www.artworldhappiness.com complies with:

- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union.

- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California, US.

- Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) for users in Canada.

- Consumer protection laws in accordance with relevant jurisdictional laws.

 3. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect personal information in compliance with the GDPR for EU users, CCPA for California users, and other applicable international privacy laws.

By using www.artworldhappiness.com, you consent to our data collection and processing policies. Where applicable, we ensure adequate safeguards for cross-border data transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) and other approved mechanisms. 

 4. Use of the Website

 4.1 Eligibility

By using this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or that you have parental consent to use the site.

 4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the website for any unlawful or unauthorized purposes, including but not limited to violating any international, national, or regional laws (including GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, etc.).

 5. Consumer Rights

 5.1 EU Consumer Rights

If you are an EU resident, you are entitled to certain rights under the EU Consumer Rights Directive, including the right to withdraw from purchases within 14 days. Detailed information can be found on our Returns and Cancellations page.

 5.2 Non-EU Consumer Rights

Users from other regions may have different consumer rights. The Academy of Art World Happiness complies with local consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction. For region-specific details, please visit our Returns and Cancellations page.

 6. Payments and Subscriptions

Payments and subscriptions for services or products provided through www.artworldhappiness.com are governed by our billing policies. You will be informed of any changes to fees or subscription terms in line with our Payment Policy. Refunds will be issued in compliance with both EU and non-EU consumer protection regulations.

 7. Intellectual Property

All content, design, text, graphics, and other materials on www.artworldhappiness.com are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws globally. You may not copy, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written permission from us or the respective copyright holder.

 8. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, the Academy of Art World Happiness excludes liability for:

- Losses or damages arising from your use of, or reliance on, www.artworldhappiness.com.

- Interruptions or errors in the website's operation.

Where applicable, local laws may require limitations on liability to be more restricted, and we comply with these legal obligations in such cases.

  9. Data Protection and Transfers

We adhere to international data protection standards when processing personal data. For EU residents, data processing is in line with the GDPR; for California residents, the CCPA applies. Cross-border data transfers are managed through compliant mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) or the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

 10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

 10.1 Hong Kong Residents

For users who are residents of Hong Kong, any disputes arising out of or in connection with these T&C, including any non-contractual obligations, shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hong Kong.

 10.2 Non-Hong Kong Residents

For users outside of Hong Kong, while these T&C are governed by the laws of Hong Kong, you may have rights and remedies under your local consumer protection laws. Disputes may be handled through arbitration, or, where required, resolved in the relevant local courts as permitted by your local laws.

 11. Amendments

We may update these T&C periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or services. Any updates will be posted on the website, and your continued use of www.artworldhappiness.com following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised T&C.

 12. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Academy of Art World Happiness 

a subsidiary of The Ministry of Art Ltd

340 Queen’s Road Central, Suite 2006

Sheung Wan, S.A.R. Hong Kong

+852 34890529