The Hidden Page ("THP")

These Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the The Hiden Page (“THP”) website and any related online services (the "Website"). By browsing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and accept these Terms.

1. Scope and Definitions

These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the Website. Additional terms may apply to certain services (e.g., newsletters, accounts, purchases). Where you place an order, the "Terms and Conditions of Sale" (if published) govern the transaction and prevail in case of conflict with these Terms.

2. Publisher Information (Legal Notice)

In accordance with the applicable rules on information society services (including Book XII of the Belgian Code of Economic Law and Directive 2000/31/EC), the following information is made available to users:

• Website publisher / service provider: Corpat, a Belgian company bv, registered with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (BCE/KBO) under number BE 1030.477.223

• Registered office: Oude Molenstraat 3, 8550 Zwevegem. Belgium.

• VAT number: BE 1030.477.223

• Email: Info@thehiddenpage.fr.

Hosting

The Website is hosted by:

• Wix.com Ltd., 40 Namal Tel Aviv St., Tel Aviv 6350671, Israel. 

• Squarespace Ireland Limited

  Squarespace House

  Ship Street Great

  Dublin 8, Ireland

  D08 N12C [HOSTING PROVIDER WEBSITE]

3. Access, Availability and Security

Access to the Website is generally available to any user with an internet connection. THP may suspend, withdraw or restrict the availability of all or any part of the Website for business and operational reasons (including maintenance, security, and upgrades). While THP seeks to ensure reasonable availability, the Website is provided "as is" and "as available".

You are responsible for (i) ensuring that any person who accesses the Website through your internet connection is aware of these Terms and (ii) taking appropriate measures to protect your devices and credentials. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, servers, or data, or interfere with the Website’s proper functioning.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, THP and/or its licensors own all intellectual property rights in the Website and in the materials published on it (including texts, descriptions, photographs, images, graphics, logos, design elements, and database content). All such rights are reserved.

You may view, download and print pages from the Website for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not modify any materials and you retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Any other use (including reproduction, distribution, public communication, scraping, systematic extraction, republication, or commercial exploitation) requires THP’s prior written consent, unless permitted by mandatory law.

Where the Website provides sharing features, you may share links or previews for personal purposes. Any commercial reuse of THP content or listings (including on commercial websites or marketplaces) is prohibited without THP’s written permission.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Website:

• in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations;

• to transmit or procure the sending of unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material (spam);

• to upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code;

• to infringe the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of THP or any third party;

• to harvest data from the Website by automated means (including scraping) except where explicitly authorised by THP in writing.

THP may suspend or block access to the Website where it reasonably believes that you have breached these Terms or applicable law.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Such links are provided for convenience only. THP does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, policies or practices. Access to third-party websites is at your own risk.

7. Accuracy of Information and Listings

THP endeavours to present accurate and up-to-date information, including descriptions and images of works offered for sale. However, the Website may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. Images are for illustration; colours and appearance may vary by device. Except where mandatory consumer law provides otherwise, THP may correct errors and update information at any time without notice.

Some editorial content on the Website (including book descriptions, dossiers, articles and condition reports) may be generated or assisted by artificial intelligence tools and then reviewed by THP. While THP applies reasonable editorial checks, such content may contain inadvertent errors or omissions and is provided for informational purposes only. In case of inconsistency, the photographs and the information expressly confirmed by THP (and, where applicable, the Terms and Conditions of Sale) shall prevail.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, THP shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Website, including indirect or consequential losses, loss of profits, loss of business, or loss of data. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded under mandatory law (including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud).

9. Data Protection and Cookies

Personal data is processed in accordance with the THP Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy (where applicable). Please read those policies for information about how THP collects, uses and shares personal data and how cookie preferences can be managed.

10. Changes to These Terms

THP may amend these Terms at any time by publishing an updated version on the Website. Changes take effect upon publication. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Belgium, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protection rules that may apply in your country of habitual residence within the European Economic Area. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the judicial district where THP has its registered office, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact: info@thehiddenpage.fr.