General Terms and Conditions

 

1. Definitions

In these General Terms and Conditions:

  • The Art Beat Club: the tradename of Marenthe Otten, gevestigd aan Oude Molstraat 32D, 2513 BB The Hague, the Netherlands, registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 27359182, VAT number NL001890474B92.

  • Student: any natural person who purchases a course, training, program, or Membership.

  • Agreement: any agreement between The Art Beat Club and the Student.

2. Applicability

These General Terms and Conditions apply to all Agreements between The Art Beat Club and the Student.

By purchasing any course, training, program, or Membership, the Student confirms to have read and accepted these Terms.

Any general terms and conditions of the Student are explicitly rejected and shall not apply.

3. Formation of the Agreement

An Agreement is concluded at the moment the Student completes a purchase via theartbeatclub.com and The Art Beat Club confirms the order.

Each renewal of a Membership constitutes a new Agreement.

4. Prices and Payment

All prices are stated in euros (€) and include VAT (21%), unless stated otherwise.

If an automatic payment fails, The Art Beat Club will make a second attempt within 7 days or issue an invoice with a specified due date.

If payment is not received after repeated attempts, The Art Beat Club reserves the right to:

  • suspend access to the course or Membership

  • terminate the Agreement

  • take further legal steps to collect outstanding fees

5. Right of Withdrawal (Cooling-Off Period)

For digital products and online courses, the following applies:

By purchasing a course or Membership and gaining immediate access to digital content, the Student explicitly agrees to waive the statutory right of withdrawal (herroepingsrecht), in accordance with applicable EU consumer law.

Exception:

For Art Journal Skool and Creative Espresso, a 14-day cooling-off period applies. The Student may request a refund within 14 days by emailing hallo@marenthe.nl.

Refunds will be processed:

  • within 30 days (standard methods)

  • within 130 days (credit card payments)

After this period, no refunds will be granted.

6. No Refund Policy

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all purchases are final.

No refunds will be issued for:

  • online courses

  • programs

  • Memberships

  • digital content

This includes, but is not limited to:

21-Day Art Manifestation, 12 Holy Nights, The Traveling Sketchbook Series (Paris, Berlin, Barcelona), The Artist’s Table, Paper, Perfume & Petticoats, and Handletter Hero.

7. Access and Use

Upon full payment, the Student receives a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to access and use the materials.

The Student is strictly prohibited from:

  • sharing login details

  • copying, reproducing, or distributing materials

  • reselling or sublicensing content

8. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights remain exclusively with The Art Beat Club.

No part of the content may be used for commercial purposes without prior written consent.

9. Community Guidelines

The Art Beat Club may offer access to community spaces.

By participating, the Student agrees to follow the engagement rules set within the community.

The Art Beat Club reserves the right to:

  • remove posts

  • restrict access

  • remove participants

This does not entitle the Student to any refund.

10. Performance of the Agreement

The Art Beat Club will perform the Agreement to the best of its ability (best efforts obligation).

The Art Beat Club provides educational and inspirational content. Results may vary depending on the Student’s effort, engagement, and personal circumstances.

No guarantees are given regarding specific outcomes or results.

11. Termination

The Art Beat Club may terminate or suspend the Agreement if the Student:

  • fails to meet payment obligations

  • violates these Terms

  • behaves in a way that disrupts the program or community

In such cases, no refund will be issued.

12. Liability

The Art Beat Club is not liable for:

  • indirect or consequential damages

  • loss of income or results

  • technical issues beyond its control

Liability, if any, is limited to the amount paid by the Student.

All liability is limited to the extent permitted by applicable law.

13. Privacy & Data Protection

The Art Beat Club processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data collected may include:

  • name

  • email address

  • payment details

This data is used solely for the performance of the Agreement.

Processors used include:

  • Squarespace

  • Kit

  • Membirds

  • Plug & Pay

Data will not be shared with third parties unless required by law or necessary for service delivery.

For questions: hallo@marenthe.nl

14. Lifetime Access

Where “lifetime access” is offered, this means access for the lifetime of the course or platform, as long as The Art Beat Club remains operational.

Access may end or be modified in cases including:

  • business closure, sale, or restructuring

  • illness, incapacity, or death of the owner

  • technological limitations or failures

  • legal or regulatory changes

  • third-party platform issues

15. Complaints

Complaints must be submitted in writing to hallo@marenthe.nl within 7 days after the issue arises.

Submitting a complaint does not suspend payment obligations.

Complaints do not entitle the Student to refunds, discounts, or compensation.

16. Applicable Law

All Agreements are governed by Dutch law.

Any disputes shall be submitted to the competent court in The Hague, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.


This policy was last updated on April 8, 2026.