LEGAL NOTICE AND TERMS OF USE

chugwaterstudios.com

I. General Information

In accordance with applicable German law, in particular the Telemediengesetz (TMG) and the Telekommunikation-Telemedien-Datenschutz-Gesetz (TTDSG), the following information is provided about this website:

The website chugwaterstudios.com (hereinafter “Website”) is owned and operated by:

  • Matthew van Rensburg (operating as Chugwater Studios)
  • Pegnitzstr. 5, 80638 München, Germany
  • Phone: +491784785730
  • Email: privacy@chugwaterstudios.com
  • VAT: Exempt from VAT in accordance with § 19 UStG (Kleinunternehmerregelung).

II. Terms and Conditions of Use

The Website

These Terms and Conditions of Use (hereinafter “Terms”) govern access to and use of the Website. The Website includes its visual interfaces, navigation structure, all integrated content (including images, text, audio, video and software), and any online services or resources offered to Users.

Chugwater Studios reserves the right to modify, at any time and without prior notice, the appearance, configuration, content and services of the Website. The User acknowledges and accepts that Chugwater Studios may at any time interrupt, disable or remove any element of the Website or access to it.

Access to the Website is free of charge. The User does not need to provide any consideration to enjoy it, other than the cost of internet connection through their own service provider. Certain content or services may require prior registration or subscription.

The User

Accessing, browsing and using the Website confers the status of User, and implies full acceptance of these Terms from the moment navigation begins. Users are advised to read these Terms each time they visit the Website.

The User is responsible for making lawful and appropriate use of the Website. This responsibility includes:

  • Using the information, content and services in a manner consistent with these Terms, applicable law, public order and morality, and without infringing the rights of third parties.
  • Ensuring the accuracy and lawfulness of any information submitted through forms on the Website, and notifying Chugwater Studios immediately of any unauthorised use of submitted data.

Mere access to the Website does not establish any commercial relationship between Chugwater Studios and the User. The Website is accessible to all persons regardless of age.

III. Disclaimer of Warranties and Liability

Chugwater Studios does not guarantee the continuity, availability or usefulness of the Website or its content. While every effort is made to ensure the Website functions correctly, Chugwater Studios does not warrant that access will be uninterrupted or error-free.

Chugwater Studios shall not be liable for any loss, damage or harm of any kind arising from accessing, browsing or using the Website, including damage to computer systems or harm caused by viruses or malicious software. Chugwater Studios is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use of the Website, or for any telecommunications failures or interruptions.

IV. Links Policy

The Website may include links, banners or other elements providing access to third-party websites not owned or operated by Chugwater Studios. These links are provided solely to facilitate access to information available on the internet and do not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of those websites.

Chugwater Studios does not review, approve or take responsibility for the content, products or services of any linked third-party website, and assumes no liability for any damage arising from access to or use of such websites.

Any third party wishing to link to this Website must observe the following:

  • No reproduction — in whole or in part — of any content or services of the Website is permitted without the express authorisation of Chugwater Studios.
  • No false, inaccurate or misleading statements about the Website or its content are permitted.
  • The establishment of a hyperlink does not imply any relationship between Chugwater Studios and the owner of the linking website.

V. Intellectual and Industrial Property

Chugwater Studios owns or holds all intellectual and industrial property rights in the Website and its content, including without limitation: images, illustrations, text, audio, video, software, trademarks, logos, colour combinations, design, navigation structure and computer programmes required for its operation. These works are protected under applicable German and European intellectual property law, as well as relevant international treaties.

All rights reserved. Reproduction, distribution or public communication of any part of the Website’s content for commercial purposes, in any format or by any technical means, is strictly prohibited without the express authorisation of Chugwater Studios.

Users may view, print, copy and store Website content on their own devices exclusively for personal, non-commercial use. Users may not remove, alter or circumvent any protection mechanism or security system installed on the Website.

If a User or third party believes that any content on the Website infringes intellectual property rights, they should notify Chugwater Studios immediately using the contact details provided in Section I.

VI. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

Chugwater Studios reserves the right to bring civil or criminal proceedings as it deems necessary in the event of misuse of the Website or breach of these Terms.

The relationship between the User and Chugwater Studios is governed by German law. Any disputes arising in connection with the interpretation or application of these Terms shall be submitted to the competent courts of Munich (München), Germany, unless mandatory consumer protection law provides otherwise.

This Legal Notice was last updated on 21 April 2026.

Chugwater Studios — Matthew van Rensburg — privacy@chugwaterstudios.com