Terms of Service
Welcome to The Art of Design website (the “Site”).
By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.
1. Purpose of the Site
This Site presents information about the book The Art of Design by Tomas De Bruyne, including its philosophy, events, launch details, and related content published by Pelckmans Uitgeverij.
The Site also allows visitors to pre-order the book.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including text, images, graphics, layouts, logos, design elements, and creative expressions — is the intellectual property of Tomas De Bruyne unless otherwise stated.
3. Pre-Orders & Payments
Pre-orders submitted through this Site are processed via external payment partners (e.g., Stripe).
By placing a pre-order, you agree to the payment terms of the external provider.
Pre-order payments are final unless required by applicable consumer law.
Delivery timelines will be communicated by the publisher or distributor.
Any updates regarding shipping or availability will be sent to the email provided during checkout.
4. Accuracy of Information
We aim to present accurate and updated information on this Site.
However, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free.
Content may change without notice — including book details, launch events, availability, or pricing.
5. External Links
This Site may contain links to third-party platforms such as social media, event partners, or payment processors.
We are not responsible for:
the content or policies of any third-party websites
their security, accuracy, or availability
Accessing external links is at your own discretion.
6. User Conduct
When using the Site, you agree not to:
interfere with the operation or security of the Site
attempt unauthorized access to servers, databases, or back-end systems
use the Site for fraudulent, misleading, or unlawful purposes
transmit harmful code (viruses, malware, bots, etc.)
Any misuse may result in access restrictions.
7. Privacy & Data Use
Any personal information submitted through this Site (e.g., contact form, pre-order, email subscription) is handled with respect and confidentiality.
Personal data may be used to:
process your pre-order
respond to your inquiries
send updates related to the book or launch events
We never sell your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
For full privacy details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
8. Disclaimer of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any:
interruptions in Site availability
technical issues
inaccuracies in content
loss of data
indirect or consequential damages arising from the use of this Site
Use of the Site is at your own risk.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms occasionally to reflect new services, policies, or legal requirements.
The effective date above indicates the most recent revision.
Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
10. Contact
For questions about these Terms, the book, or any part of the Site, please contact:
Tomas De Bruyne
📧 info@tomasdebruyne.com
🌍 www.tomasdebruyne.com
📍 Bruges, Belgium