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WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last updated: 4 November 2026

§ 1. General Provisions

1. These Terms and Conditions set out the rules for using the ORTER.PL website, available at https://www.orter.pl, hereinafter referred to as the “Website”.

2. The owner and administrator of the Website is Sebastian Pietras, hereinafter referred to as the “Administrator”.

3. The Administrator can be contacted by email at: kontakt@orter.pl.

4. The Website is an independent creative project intended to present creative work, projects, objects and materials associated with ORTER.

5. By using the Website, the User acknowledges that they have read these Terms and Conditions.

§ 2. Nature and Purpose of the Website

1. ORTER.PL is an informational and presentation website.

2. The Website is used in particular to: a) present original projects, objects and collections; b) publish photographs, descriptions, texts and visual materials; c) present the creative process and concepts associated with the ORTER project; d) provide information about artistic and design activities; e) enable contact with the Administrator through a contact form or email.

3. The Website is not an online shop or sales platform.

4. It is not possible to place orders, make payments or conclude sales agreements through the Website.

5. The presentation of objects, projects and collections does not constitute an offer for sale within the meaning of the Polish Civil Code.

6. The information and materials published on the Website are for presentation purposes only and do not constitute a guarantee that any particular object is available.

§ 3. Rules for Using the Website

1. Users undertake to use the Website in accordance with applicable laws, good practices and these Terms and Conditions.

2. Users must not take any action that could disrupt the operation of the Website, compromise its security or prevent other users from accessing it.

3. Users must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the resources, systems or data associated with the operation of the Website.

4. Users undertake not to use any content published on the Website in a manner that infringes copyright or other rights belonging to third parties.

§ 4. Copyright and Intellectual Property

1. Original creative materials presented on ORTER.PL are protected under the provisions of the Polish Act on Copyright and Related Rights, provided that they meet the statutory requirements for copyright protection.

2. Protected materials may include, in particular, designs, photographs, graphics, illustrations, texts, descriptions, visual materials and other original works presented on the Website.

3. Copyright in materials created by the Administrator belongs to the Administrator to the extent provided by applicable law, unless such rights have been validly transferred to another entity.

4. Materials in which copyright or other rights belong to different authors or entities remain the property of their respective rights holders.

5. Copying, distributing, publishing, modifying or otherwise using materials published on the Website without the permission of the relevant rights holder is prohibited, except where permitted under applicable law.

6. Making materials available on the Website does not, by itself, constitute permission for their further use.

§ 5. Contact and Contact Form

1. The Website allows users to contact the Administrator through a contact form or by email at kontakt@orter.pl.

2. The contact form is intended for messages concerning the Website, projects and presented content.

3. Users submitting messages through the contact form should provide accurate information and must not include unlawful content.

4. Sending a message does not constitute entering into an agreement or placing an order.

5. The rules governing the processing of personal data provided in connection with contact are set out in the Privacy Policy.

§ 6. Links to External Websites

1. The Website may contain links to external websites, in particular to ORTER profiles on Instagram and TikTok.

2. External websites operate independently of the Administrator.

3. The Administrator is not responsible for the content, operation or privacy policies of external websites.

4. Use of external websites is subject to the terms and conditions established by their respective operators.

§ 7. Website Availability

1. The Administrator makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the Website operates correctly and remains accessible to users.

2. However, the Administrator does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the Website.

3. Technical interruptions, updates, failures or restrictions in availability may occur due to circumstances beyond the Administrator's control, including the actions of technical service providers.

4. The Administrator reserves the right to modify, temporarily restrict or discontinue the operation of the Website.

§ 8. Liability

1. The Administrator makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information and materials published on the Website are accurate and up to date.

2. However, the Administrator does not guarantee that all information will be complete, current or free from errors at all times.

3. The Administrator is not responsible for the way users make use of the information and materials published on the Website, subject to mandatory provisions of applicable law.

4. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability to the extent that such exclusion or limitation would be prohibited by applicable law.

§ 9. Personal Data Protection and Cookies

1. The rules governing the processing of users' personal data are set out in the Privacy Policy available on the Website.

2. The rules governing the use of cookies and similar technologies are set out in the Cookie Policy.

3. Users may manage their consent preferences regarding optional cookies through the consent settings available on the Website.

§ 10. Amendments to the Terms and Conditions

1. The Administrator reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions, in particular in the event of changes to the Website's functionality, its operation or applicable laws.

2. The current version of the Terms and Conditions is published on the Website.

3. Amendments take effect upon publication of the updated version, unless the amendment itself provides otherwise.

§ 11. Final Provisions

1. Matters not covered by these Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the relevant provisions of Polish law.

2. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions proves invalid or unenforceable, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.

3. The Terms and Conditions are available free of charge on the Website in a format that allows them to be read and saved.

§ 12. Contact

1. For matters concerning these Terms and Conditions, privacy or the processing of personal data, the Administrator can be contacted by email at: kontakt@orter.pl.

Last updated: 4 November 2026

§ 1. General Information

1. This Privacy Policy sets out the rules governing the processing of personal data of users of the ORTER.PL website, available at https://www.orter.pl.

2. The data controller is Sebastian Pietras, hereinafter referred to as the “Administrator”.

3. The Administrator can be contacted regarding personal data protection matters by email at: kontakt@orter.pl.

4. The Administrator makes every effort to ensure that personal data is processed in accordance with applicable laws, in particular Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

§ 2. Scope and Purposes of Data Processing

1. The Administrator may process users' personal data in the following circumstances:

2.1. Contact via the Contact Form or Email

2. When a message is sent through the contact form or directly to kontakt@orter.pl, the Administrator may process: a) the email address; b) the name or other identifying information, if provided by the user; c) the content of the message; d) any other information voluntarily provided by the user.

3. This data is processed for the purpose of responding to the message, conducting correspondence and handling the matter to which the message relates.

4. The legal basis for processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, namely the Administrator's legitimate interest in conducting correspondence and responding to received messages.

2.2. Technical Data and Information about Website Usage

5. When using the Website, technical data may be collected automatically, including: a) the IP address; b) information about the web browser; c) information about the device and operating system; d) data relating to activity on the Website; e) information stored in cookies or similar technologies.

6. This data may be processed to ensure the proper functioning and security of the Website, diagnose technical issues and, where the user has given the required consent, provide additional features that require such consent.

7. The legal basis for processing data necessary to ensure the security and proper functioning of the Website is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Where data is processed on the basis of consent, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

§ 3. Recipients of Data

1. Personal data may be transferred to entities cooperating with the Administrator to the extent necessary to ensure the operation of the Website and handle user enquiries.

2. Such entities include, in particular: a) Wix.com Ltd. and entities within the Wix group, the provider of the platform on which the Website is hosted, supplying its technical infrastructure, hosting and contact form functionality; b) Google, the provider of Google Workspace, which is used to operate the kontakt@orter.pl email account through the Gmail interface; c) Wix, the entity through which the Google Workspace subscription was purchased and is managed, acting as an intermediary in the purchase and management of the subscription; d) other providers of technical or IT services, where their involvement is necessary for the proper functioning of the Website.

3. Google provides the email infrastructure and handles electronic messages as part of Google Workspace. Wix acts as an intermediary in the purchase and management of the subscription to this service.

4. Data is not sold to other entities or shared for marketing purposes without an appropriate legal basis.

§ 4. Transfers of Data outside the European Economic Area

1. Due to the use of technology providers such as Wix and Google, personal data may also be processed or stored outside the European Economic Area.

2. Where data is transferred outside the EEA, safeguards provided for under the GDPR are applied, in particular adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses, where required.

3. Detailed information about the data processing practices of these providers can be found in their respective privacy documents.

§ 5. Data Retention Period

1. Personal data is stored for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected.

2. In particular: a) correspondence data is stored for the time necessary to handle the message and related matter, and subsequently for a period justified by any need to establish, exercise or defend legal claims; b) technical data is stored for periods determined by technical and security requirements and by the settings of service providers; c) data relating to cookie consent is stored in accordance with the operating rules of the consent management mechanism used.

3. After the relevant retention periods have expired, data is deleted or anonymised unless further storage is required by law.

§ 6. Rights of Data Subjects

1. Individuals whose personal data is processed have the rights provided for under the GDPR, in particular: a) the right of access to personal data; b) the right to obtain a copy of the data; c) the right to rectification; d) the right to erasure, where the conditions set out in the law are met; e) the right to restriction of processing; f) the right to data portability, where applicable; g) the right to object to processing based on the Administrator's legitimate interests; h) the right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal.

2. To exercise these rights, please contact the Administrator at kontakt@orter.pl.

3. Individuals whose data is processed also have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (Polish: Prezes Urzędu Ochrony Danych Osobowych) if they believe that their personal data is being processed in violation of applicable law.

§ 7. Voluntary Provision of Data

1. Providing personal data through the contact form is voluntary, but may be necessary for the Administrator to respond to a message.

2. Users are not required to provide additional information that is not necessary to handle their enquiry.

§ 8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

1. The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure its proper functioning and security. Depending on the features used, additional technologies requiring user consent may also be employed.

2. Detailed information about the use of cookies and consent management is provided in the ORTER.PL Cookie Policy.

§ 9. Links to External Websites

1. The Website may contain links to external websites, in particular to ORTER profiles on Instagram and TikTok.

2. After visiting an external website, users are subject to the privacy rules established by its operator.

3. The Administrator is not responsible for the way external websites process personal data.

§ 10. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

1. The Administrator does not make decisions concerning users based solely on automated processing of personal data where such decisions produce legal effects or similarly significantly affect them.

2. The Administrator does not independently carry out user profiling within the meaning of the GDPR.

§ 11. Data Security

1. The Administrator takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

2. This also includes the use of security measures and technical solutions provided by the suppliers of the Website's infrastructure and email services.

§ 12. Changes to the Privacy Policy

1. The Administrator reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy, in particular in the event of changes to applicable laws, the operation of the Website or the services used.

2. The current version of the document is published on the Website.

COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: 4 November 2026

§ 1. General Information

1. This Cookie Policy sets out the rules governing the use of cookies and similar technologies on the ORTER.PL website, available at https://www.orter.pl.

2. The Administrator of the Website is Sebastian Pietras.

3. The Administrator can be contacted at: kontakt@orter.pl.

4. The Website uses the Wix platform, which provides its hosting, technical infrastructure and support for its available features.

§ 2. What Are Cookies?

1. Cookies are small text files stored on a user's device, such as a computer, tablet or mobile phone.

2. They enable, among other things, the proper functioning of a website, session management, security and the storage of selected preferences.

3. Cookies may be stored by the Website itself or by third-party service providers used in connection with its operation.

4. The Website may also use similar technologies that enable information to be stored on a user's device or accessed from it.

§ 3. Cookies Used on the Website

1. The Website uses cookies that are necessary for its proper functioning.

2. These cookies may be used in particular for: a) ensuring the security of the Website; b) displaying its content correctly; c) maintaining user sessions; d) supporting the basic functions of the Wix platform; e) remembering settings relating to the cookie consent mechanism.

3. Cookies that are necessary for the operation of the Website may be used without the user's consent where their use is essential for the transmission of a communication or for providing a service requested by the user.

4. The Website may also use additional cookies or similar technologies if relevant features or external services are implemented. Their use is subject to applicable laws, including obtaining the user's consent where required.

5. The Administrator does not declare the use of specific analytics or marketing tools unless they have been implemented on the Website.

§ 4. External Service Providers

1. The Website uses the infrastructure of the Wix platform. For this reason, Wix may use cookies and similar technologies necessary to ensure the operation, security and functionality of the Website.

2. The Website may contain links to external services, in particular Instagram and TikTok.

3. Visiting external services may involve the use of cookies operated by their respective providers.

4. The Administrator has no full control over the technologies used by external providers. Detailed rules governing their use are set out in the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant providers.

§ 5. Managing Consent

1. Users may set their cookie preferences through the consent mechanism available on the Website.

2. This mechanism may allow users to accept, reject or individually configure optional cookie categories.

3. Cookies requiring user consent are used only after such consent has been obtained.

4. Users may withdraw their consent or change their preferences through the available cookie settings.

5. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of cookie use before such withdrawal.

6. Cookies necessary for the operation of the Website may be used without user consent where they meet the conditions set out in applicable laws.

§ 6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

1. Users may also manage cookies through their web browser settings.

2. Depending on the browser used, it may be possible to: a) delete stored cookies; b) block cookies from being stored; c) restrict the use of cookies by selected websites; d) receive notifications when a website attempts to store cookies.

3. Restricting the use of cookies may affect the proper functioning of certain features of the Website.

§ 7. Legal Basis for the Use of Cookies

1. The use of cookies and similar technologies is governed by applicable laws, in particular the Polish Electronic Communications Law of 12 July 2024 and the GDPR.

2. The storage of information on a user's device or access to information already stored is carried out in accordance with the rules set out in applicable laws.

3. Where user consent is required, optional cookies are used only after such consent has been obtained.

§ 8. Changes to the Cookie Policy

1. The Administrator reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy, in particular in the event of technological changes, changes to the services used or amendments to applicable laws.

2. The current version of the document is published on the Website.

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