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Legal Notice (France – portfolio site)

Last updated: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Site: [site name / domain]

1) Publisher / Site Owner

In accordance with French Law No. 2004-575 of 21 June 2004 on confidence in the digital economy (“LCEN”), the website [site name] is published by:

  • Full name: [First name Last name]

  • Address: [Street, Postcode, City, Country]

  • Email: [contact@email.tld]

  • Phone: [optional]

  • Status: [Film student at … / Sole trader – SIREN/SIRET …]

  • VAT: [Not applicable / VAT No. …]

Publication director: [First name Last name]
Editorial lead (if any): [First name Last name]

If the site is strictly non-commercial and you are a private individual, French LCEN allows public anonymity provided the host holds your identity. This template assumes transparency by default.

2) Hosting Provider

[Hosting company name] ([legal form])
Address: [full postal address] – Phone: [number] – Website: [URL]

3) Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on [site name] (texts, photos, videos, frames, stills, visuals, logos, layout, code) is protected by copyright and related rights and is the exclusive property of [First name Last name] or used under specific licences/authorisations.

  • Any reproduction, representation, adaptation, distribution or use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited.

  • Any third-party footage/excerpts shown for portfolio/demonstration may be subject to rights held by their respective owners. For permissions or notices, contact [email].

Credits: [List music, typefaces, icons, stock, libraries—include authors and licences.]

4) Personal Data

Personal data is processed as described in the Privacy Policy available on the site.
Controller contact: [email].

5) Liability

The publisher endeavours to ensure accuracy, availability and security of the site but cannot be held liable for errors, omissions, interruptions, or any damages resulting from its use.
The site may contain links to third-party resources; the publisher has no control over their content and disclaims any responsibility for them.

6) Notice & Takedown

Rights holders may request removal or modification of content by emailing [email], specifying the exact URL and providing supporting documents.

7) Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Legal Notices are governed by French law. In case of dispute and failing amicable resolution, the courts of [city/region] shall have jurisdiction.

8) Contact

Email: [email] – Phone: [optional]