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Manifesto

Saged is a space for slow creativity in Valencia. We believe that art is not a privilege but a practice. That culture lives in small spaces where people meet in a genuine way. That slowing down is not weakness but wisdom.

We are building a community for those who find meaning in the process: in clay, in sound, in conversation, in making things together. Open to all cultures and languages, Saged is a place where you can be yourself.

• Slow creativity — valuing process, not only outcome
• Community — art as a way to connect
• Openness — different languages, cultures, and levels of experience
• Respect — for the space, the materials, and fellow members
• Honesty — transparent governance and fair terms

1. Name and legal status

Asociación Cultural Saged (hereinafter the Association) is registered in the Registro de Asociaciones de la Comunitat Valenciana under number ASINS/46/2026/0756, Conselleria de Justícia, Transparència i Participació, Generalitat Valenciana. The Association operates in accordance with Ley Orgánica 1/2002, de 22 de marzo, reguladora del Derecho de Asociación, and Ley 14/2008, de 18 de noviembre, de Asociaciones de la Comunitat Valenciana. The Association is non-profit (carece de ánimo de lucro).

Registered address: C/ de les Cuines, 8, Ciutat Vella, 46001 Valencia, España.
Contact: hello@saged.club

2. Purposes of the association

Promoting cultural and artistic education; organising creative workshops, concerts, exhibitions and events; building an open multilingual community; supporting cultural practitioners, artists and craftspeople.

3. Membership

Any individual aged 18 or over who shares the purposes of the Association may become a member. Applications are submitted through the official form. The board (Junta Directiva) reviews the application and notifies the applicant of its decision within a reasonable period. Membership takes effect upon confirmation by the board and payment of the first membership fee.

4. Membership fee

The annual membership fee (cuota de socio) is set by the General Assembly (Asamblea General). The fee is non-refundable in the event of voluntary withdrawal from the Association. Failure to pay the fee for more than 6 months is grounds for termination of membership.

5. Member rights

In accordance with Art. 21 of Ley Orgánica 1/2002, members are entitled to:

• participate in the programmes and activities of the Association;
• vote at the General Assembly (one vote per member);
• stand for election to governing bodies;
• receive information about the activities and finances of the Association;
• appeal decisions of the board at the General Assembly.

6. Member obligations

In accordance with Art. 22 of Ley Orgánica 1/2002, members are required to:

• comply with the statutes, internal rules and decisions of the governing bodies;
• pay the membership fee on time;
• take care of the space, equipment and materials;
• treat fellow members and guests with respect;
• refrain from actions that contradict the purposes of the Association or cause it harm.

7. Termination of membership and disciplinary measures

Membership ends: upon written notice from the member; for non-payment of the fee for more than 6 months; for breach of the statutes or causing harm to the Association. Expulsion is carried out by the board, which must notify the member and give them the opportunity to provide an explanation. A decision to expel a member may be appealed at the General Assembly within 30 days.

8. Governance

The Association is governed by the Junta Directiva (board), elected by the General Assembly for a term of 4 years. The General Assembly meets at least once a year. An extraordinary assembly is convened by the board or upon the request of at least 10% of members. Minutes of meetings are available to all members upon request.

9. Personal data protection

Members' personal data are processed by the Association in accordance with Reglamento (UE) 2016/679 (RGPD) and Ley Orgánica 3/2018, de 5 de diciembre, de Protección de Datos Personales y garantía de los derechos digitales (LOPD-GDD). The purpose of processing is to maintain the membership register and communicate Association activities. Data are retained for the duration of membership plus 5 years. Data are not shared with third parties without explicit consent, except as required by law. To exercise rights of access, rectification, erasure or portability: hello@saged.club.

10. Applicable law and jurisdiction

These statutes are governed by the laws of Spain: Ley Orgánica 1/2002, de 22 de marzo; Ley 14/2008, de 18 de noviembre, de Asociaciones de la Comunitat Valenciana. Disputes that cannot be resolved internally within the Association shall be referred to the competent courts of Valencia (Valencia, España).

This document is an English-language summary of the statutes. The legally binding version is the statutes registered in Spanish with the Conselleria de Justícia, Transparència i Participació.