Disclaimer

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

This website, www.puntocieco.it (hereinafter the “Website”), is made available to users by Giuseppe Foglia, creator and owner of the Punto Cieco project, under the terms and conditions set out below (the “Terms”)

Access to and use of the Website imply acknowledgment and acceptance of these Terms.

Acceptance of the Terms

By accessing and browsing the Website, the user acknowledges having read and understood these Terms.
If the user does not agree, in whole or in part, with these Terms, they are invited to refrain from using the Website.

Modification or suspension of the Website

Giuseppe Foglia reserves the right, at his sole discretion and at any time, to modify, suspend, or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Website or any part thereof, without prior notice and without liability towards users.

Amendments to the Terms

These Terms may be updated or amended at any time.
Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect from the date of publication.
Continued use of the Website following such publication constitutes acceptance of the amended Terms.

Contact details

For any information or request relating to the Website or these Terms, please contact:📧 info@puntocieco.it

Electronic communications

By communicating with the Website owner via email or contact forms, the user agrees to receive communications in electronic form and acknowledges their legal validity to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Compliance with applicable laws

Users undertake to use the Website in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to those concerning intellectual property, copyright, trademarks, and personal data protection.

Intellectual property and copyright

All content on the Website—including, by way of example and not limitation, texts, images, photographs, posters, videos, graphics, layout, concepts, logos, and visual materials (collectively, the “Intellectual Property”)—is protected by Italian and European copyright and industrial property laws.

Photographs and posters

Unless otherwise stated:

  • all photographs and posters displayed on the Website are the exclusive intellectual property of Giuseppe Foglia
  • all rights are reserved

Any reproduction, copying, downloading, modification, distribution, publication, public display, or commercial use, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without the prior written authorisation of the rights holder.

Venetian masks and mask-makers’ rights

The Venetian masks featured in the Punto Cieco project are original works created by Venetian master mask-makers.

  • The rights to the masks remain the property of their respective creators.
  • The use of the masks within the Punto Cieco project is based on a licence granted by the mask-makers exclusively for this artistic and cultural project.


Any unauthorised use of the masks or their images outside the context of the Punto Cieco project is expressly prohibited.

Any reference to pre-existing cinematic, artistic, or cultural works is intended solely as quotation or artistic reinterpretation and does not imply affiliation, endorsement, or official collaboration with the respective rights holders.

Artistic content and nudity

The Website hosts artistic content that may include nudity, presented exclusively within a cultural, expressive, and non-pornographic context.

By accessing the Website, users acknowledge the nature of the content and confirm that they do so voluntarily.
The Website is intended for an informed adult audience.

Limited licence of use

Users are granted a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable licence to view the content of the Website solely for personal and non-commercial purposes, provided that copyright notices or other ownership notices are not removed or altered.

Prohibited activities

Users are expressly prohibited from:

  • copying or downloading content for public or commercial use;
  • creating derivative works
  • reselling, licensing, or commercially exploiting any content
  • using trademarks, logos, or distinctive signs displayed on the Website
  • engaging in framing, scraping, reverse engineering, or any unauthorised technological use

Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

Copyright infringement

Giuseppe Foglia actively protects his intellectual property rights.
In the event of unauthorised use or infringement, appropriate legal action may be taken.

Anyone who believes that content on the Website infringes their copyright may submit a reasoned notice to: 📧 info@puntocieco.it

Limitation of liability

The Website is provided “as is” and “as available”.
Giuseppe Foglia makes no warranties that the Website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from malfunctions, nor that the content will always be complete or up to date.

In no event shall the Website owner be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including loss of data, loss of profits, or reputational damage arising from the use of or inability to use the Website.

Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Giuseppe Foglia from any claims, damages, costs, or liabilities arising from improper use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Purchase of posters and limited editions

Any posters, prints, or limited editions purchased through the Website are intended for personal use only.
Resale, commercial display, or any form of economic exploitation is prohibited without the prior written consent of the project owner.

Where applicable, pursuant to Italian Legislative Decree no. 206/2005 (Consumer Code), consumer users have the right to withdraw from the purchase within 14 days, except in cases excluded by law (such as personalised works or limited editions).

Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by Italian law.
Any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Rome, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protection rights.

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