Terms, Privacy & Copyright

1. Privacy Policy

At Tjep., we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws in the European Union and The Netherlands.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our Site:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, postal address, or other contact details you provide when inquiring about our projects, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us.

• Usage Data: Information about your visits to the Site, such as IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent, and referring/exit pages, collected via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).

• Non-Personal Data: Aggregated data that does not identify you personally, such as site traffic statistics.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health or financial information) unless explicitly provided by you in the context of a specific project collaboration.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our design projects, exhibitions, and services.

• To send you newsletters or updates if you opt-in (you can unsubscribe at any time).

• To improve the Site's functionality, analyze usage trends, and enhance user experience.

• To comply with legal obligations, such as record-keeping for contractual purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent. Data may be shared with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting or email services) who are contractually bound to protect it, or as required by law.

Cookies and Tracking

This Site uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Essential cookies are necessary for the Site to function; analytics cookies help us understand usage patterns. By using the Site, you consent to cookie use unless you disable them.

Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law (e.g., up to 7 years for contractual records). Upon request, we will delete your data in accordance with GDPR rights.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

• Restrict processing or object to it.

• Withdraw consent at any time.

• Lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

To exercise these rights, contact us at goodnews@tjep.com. We respond within one month.

International Transfers

As a Netherlands-based entity, data is primarily processed within the EU/EEA. Any transfers outside (e.g., to U.S.-based analytics providers) use Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure equivalent protection.

2. Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

Your use of the Site constitutes acceptance of these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.

Use of the Site

• The Site is for informational purposes only, showcasing Tjep.'s design projects, portfolio, and related content.

• You may not use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in a way that infringes our rights or those of others.

• You must be at least 18 years old to submit personal data or enter into any agreements via the Site.

Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including text, images, designs, logos, and multimedia (collectively, "Content"), is owned by Tjep. or its licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. See the Copyright section below for details.

User Conduct and Submissions

• Any content you submit (e.g., via contact forms) grants us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use it for responding to you and improving our services.

• You agree not to: upload viruses or harmful code; harass others; or impersonate any person or entity.

• We are not responsible for user-submitted content and reserve the right to remove it at our discretion.

Links to Third-Party Sites

The Site may contain links to external websites. We do not endorse or control these sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and Content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tjep. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site. Our total liability shall not exceed €100.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time without notice if you violate these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of The Netherlands, with exclusive jurisdiction in the courts of Amsterdam.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

3. Copyright

Ownership

All Content on the Site is protected by international copyright laws and belongs to Tjep. or its licensors. © 2026 TJEP® All Rights Reserved. "TJEP" is a registered trademark.

Permitted Use

You may view, download, or print Content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright notices. Any other use, including reproduction, distribution, modification, or public display, requires our prior written consent.

Infringement Claims

If you believe Content on the Site infringes your copyright, please notify us in writing at goodnews@tjep.com with details of the alleged infringement (e.g., description of the work, location on Site, your contact info, and a statement of good faith). We will respond promptly in accordance with the Dutch Copyright Act and EU directives.

Fair Use

Nothing in this notice limits your rights under fair use or fair dealing principles as recognized by applicable law.