The Alchemist's Sanctuary™
Copenhagen, Denmark
Effective Date: 1 October 2025
Introduction
This Legal Notice and Website Disclaimer (the "Notice") constitutes an integral component of the contractual framework governing access to and utilization of the website located at https://www.thealchemistsanctuary.com (the "Website"), operated by The Alchemist's Sanctuary™, a sole proprietorship (Enkeltmandsvirksomhed) duly registered in the Kingdom of Denmark under Central Business Register CVR/VAT: DK40801448, operating from Copenhagen, Denmark within the EU VAT zone. This fulfills statutory disclosure requirements (the "Company," "we," "us," or "our").
The Alchemist's Sanctuary™ is an established creative brand name and identity in continuous use since 2016 across digital, social, and publishing platforms. The name, logo, and related creative assets constitute protected intellectual property under Danish and international copyright and unfair competition law. The domain www.thealchemistsanctuary.com is officially registered with GoDaddy and forms part of the business's intellectual property portfolio, along with verified social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other social media platforms). These collectively represent the official brand presence. The Alchemist's Sanctuary™ covers current and future creative activities, including fine art prints, publishing, digital media, homeware, fashion, and other derivative works produced under the same trade identity. Our artworks are restored and curated from historical archive sources released under Creative Commons CC0 or equivalent rights-free designations. All AI tools are used solely to assist with restoration, research, and communication. Final artworks remain human-directed and original. No customer data or artwork is ever used for AI training, resale, or data-sharing purposes.
This Notice elucidates essential legal particulars pertaining to the Company's identity, intellectual property protections, third-party integrations, operational disclaimers, applicable governing law, accessibility commitments, and avenues for redress. It supplements and must be construed in conjunction with our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Shipping Policy, and Returns & Refunds Policy (collectively, the "Policies"), each incorporated herein by reference.
By accessing the Website or availing yourself of its services, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by this Notice and the Policies. In the event of any conflict between this Notice and the Policies, the specific provisions of the relevant Policy shall prevail. The Company reserves the right to amend this Notice at any time, with revisions posted on the Website and the Effective Date updated accordingly; continued use thereafter shall constitute acceptance.
Article 1: Corporate Identity and Business Particulars
The Website is owned, operated, and maintained by the Company, acting as the data controller and provider of e-commerce services for the sale of curated, print-on-demand art reproductions derived from historical archive sources released under Creative Commons CC0 or equivalent rights-free designations.
1.1 Registration and Jurisdictional Details
1.2 Contact Mechanisms
All communications directed to the Company shall be routed through the aforementioned channels. The registered address is utilized exclusively for legal and fiscal documentation.
Article 2: Intellectual Property Rights and Protections
2.1 Ownership and Scope
The Company asserts exclusive ownership and proprietary rights over all original content on the Website, encompassing but not limited to: curatorial selections of artworks sourced from historical archives and museum collections, carefully restored, curated, and remastered by The Alchemist's Sanctuary™. These works are distributed under Creative Commons CC0 (No Rights Reserved) licenses where applicable. Digital restorations and retouching, metadata annotations, product descriptions, textual narratives, branding elements (including the trademark The Alchemist's Sanctuary™), visual layouts, photographic imagery, and graphical interfaces. Such materials are safeguarded under the Danish Copyright Act (Ophavsretsloven), the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, and the European Union Trade Mark Regulation (EU) 2017/1001.
2.2 Derivative Works Clarifications
While the foundational artworks derive from historical archive sources released under Creative Commons CC0 or equivalent rights-free designations, their specific curation, restoration processes, contextual metadata, and integrated presentation on the Website constitute derivative works entitled to independent copyright protection. Reproduction, distribution, adaptation, public display, or commercialization of any such materials, in whole or in part, is expressly prohibited without the Company's prior written authorization.
2.3 Enforcement and Remedies
Unauthorized exploitation of the Company's intellectual property may precipitate immediate cessation of access, injunctive relief, monetary damages (including statutory and actual losses), and reimbursement of legal expenses. The Company reserves all rights not expressly granted herein. Users are obligated to respect third-party intellectual property rights embedded within the Website content. For licensing inquiries or notices of claimed infringement (e.g., under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act for U.S. users), direct correspondence to admin@thealchemistsanctuary.com.
Article 3: Integration with Third-Party Services
3.1 Identified Third-Party Providers
The Website and associated Services rely upon vetted third-party platforms and processors to deliver core functionalities, each operating under independent terms of service and privacy policies. Such integrations are governed by data processing agreements ("DPAs") compliant with Article 28 of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"), ensuring subprocessors adhere to equivalent security and confidentiality standards.
Exemplary Providers Third-Party Service Providers
3.2 Disclaimers of Responsibility
The Company exercises no direct control over the performance, availability, data practices, or operational integrity of these third-party services. We disclaim all liability for any delays, errors, inaccuracies, service interruptions, data breaches, or non-compliance attributable to such providers, to the fullest extent permitted by law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we implement reasonable measures to vet providers and monitor compliance with GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC), and Danish data protection statutes. Users are advised to review third-party policies independently.
Article 4: Disclaimers and Limitations
4.1 "As Is" Provision and Warranties
The Website, Services, and all content therein are furnished on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any express or implied warranties of any kind, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, or uninterrupted operation. To the maximum extent permissible under applicable law, including Section 4 of the Danish Sale of Goods Act (Købeloven), the Company disclaims all representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, currency, or reliability of Website content.
4.2 Operational Risks
We do not warrant against interruptions, defects, viruses, cyber attacks, climate events or other harmful components; nor do we guarantee compatibility with all devices, browsers, or operating systems. The Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from technical malfunctions, internet or telecommunications failures, third-party disruptions, or force majeure events (as defined in our Terms of Service), including but not limited to acts of God, pandemics, labor disputes, governmental interventions, or cyber incidents.
4.3 Content Disclaimers
Certain materials on the Website—such as historical artwork descriptions or cultural annotations—serve educational, inspirational, or heritage purposes and may incorporate archival interpretations. While curated with diligence, we disclaim guarantees of absolute factual precision or endorsement of depicted ideologies. Users assume responsibility for verifying content suitability and accuracy for their intended use.
Article 5: Governing Law and Jurisdiction
5.1 Applicable Law
This Notice, the Policies, and any disputes arising therefrom or in connection with the Website shall be governed by, construed, and interpreted in accordance with the substantive laws of the Kingdom of Denmark, excluding its principles of private international law and without application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG, 1980).
5.2 Jurisdictional Competence
Subject to mandatory consumer protections, all legal proceedings shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Copenhagen, Denmark. European Union consumers retain inviolable rights under Directive 2011/83/EU (Consumer Rights Directive), Directive 2019/771 (Sale of Goods Directive), and equivalent national implementations, including access to alternative dispute resolution via the EU Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.
Article 6: Accessibility Commitments
The Company endeavors to render the Website accessible to users with disabilities, aspiring to conformance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, as promulgated by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). This includes provisions for perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust content.
Notwithstanding our best efforts, occasional limitations may arise due to third-party integrations or evolving technologies. If you encounter barriers to accessibility—such as incompatible screen readers, keyboard navigation issues, or alternative text deficiencies—please notify support@thealchemistsanctuary.com with details of the concern and your assistive technology. We commit to addressing reported issues in a timely manner and providing reasonable accommodations where feasible. Feedback on accessibility is welcomed and informs ongoing enhancements.
Article 7: Contact for Legal Matters and Redress
7.1 Designated Contact
For any legal inquiries, complaints, notices of intellectual property infringement (e.g., DMCA takedown requests), data protection concerns, or disputes under this Notice:
7.2 Response Protocols
We aspire to acknowledge receipt within five (5) to seven (7) business days and resolve substantive matters expeditiously, in compliance with GDPR Article 12 timelines where applicable. All notices must include comprehensive particulars, including your contact information, a detailed description of the issue, and supporting evidence. The Company may require verification of identity for sensitive requests. For escalated data protection grievances, recourse lies with the Danish Data Protection Agency (Datatilsynet) at datatilsynet.dk.
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