Quantum Hive Studios – Deep Legal Detail
1. Age Restriction Policy
This website is intended for individuals aged 18 and over. By using this site, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.
• Footer statement: '18+ Only: This website is intended for adults aged 18 and over. By using this site, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.'
• Required checkbox on all forms: 'I confirm that I am 18 years of age or older and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.'
• Member area enforcement: Age verification via birthdate field; under-18 users are blocked.
• Logging: All confirmations are logged to demonstrate compliance.
2. Art as Therapy Disclaimer
The content provided on this website is for creative and expressive purposes only and should not be interpreted as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact a licensed healthcare provider or call 988 in the U.S. Full disclaimers are linked from the footer and Art as Therapy pages.
3. Breach Notification Procedure
In the event of a data breach:
• Users will be notified within 72 hours if GDPR applies, and as soon as reasonably possible under CCPA.
• Notifications will be sent via email and/or posted on the site.
• The notice will include the nature of the breach, affected data, and steps users should take.
4. Intellectual Property – Collaborative & AI Works
For works co-created with collaborators or generated using AI tools:
• Rights will be explicitly defined in collaboration agreements.
• AI-assisted works will be clearly disclosed.
• Commercial and non-commercial usage rights will be specified for each work.
5. Parental Removal Policy
If a parent or legal guardian becomes aware that a minor has submitted personal data:
• They may contact us at contact@quantumhivestudios.com.
• We will delete the data and confirm the deletion via email.
6. Data Storage & Deletion Schedule
• Inactive member accounts are deleted after 24 months.
• Personal information is deleted upon verified request.
• Deletion is confirmed through follow-up communication.
7. Tracking & Advertising Opt-Out
• Users can opt out of personalized advertising through links provided in the Privacy Policy.
• Instructions for enabling 'Do Not Track' are also provided.
• Links to third-party opt-out tools (Google, Facebook, etc.) are included.
8. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate this website:
• Payment Processing: PayPal, Wix Payments – PCI-DSS compliant.
• Email & Communications: Gmail (Google Workspace), ProtonMail – TLS encryption, GDPR/CCPA compliant.
• Hosting: Wix – ISO 27001 certified.
• Email Marketing: Mailchimp – GDPR-compliant.
9. AI-Assisted Text Content Disclosure
Certain website text and descriptions may be partially generated or refined using AI tools, including, but not limited to, page copy, descriptions, and meta content. All final content is reviewed, edited, and approved by Quantum Hive Studios prior to publication. The purpose of these tools is to assist with clarity and readability, not to replace human authorship.