Euractiv Headquarters: International Press Center, Boulevard Charlemagne 1 box 1, 1000 Brussels
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Euractiv Media BV (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the following websites with their newsletters (collectively called the “Service”): www.euractiv.com and its (sub-) domains: jobs.euractiv.com, pr.euractiv.com, agenda.euractiv.com, events.euractiv.com, www.euractiv.fr, www.euractiv.de, ei.euractiv.com. Euractiv Media BV (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates www.euractiv.com, www.euractiv.fr , www.euractiv.de , www.euractiv.es, with their subscription and/or registration, collectively being part of the “Service”.
Access to and use of euractiv.com, its newsletters and services is provided by EURACTIV Media BV (‘EURACTIV’). EURACTIV may, at its discretion, change these Terms and Conditions (‘terms’). If you (‘user’) do not agree to be bound by these terms, you should not use the website or subscribe to its newsletters.
The terms and conditions apply to users regardless of the means of accessing the website. These include but are not limited to: web, mobile phone, smartphone and RSS feed.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Content of the Website
(a) The contents contained on the website are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter.
(b) Euractiv does not accept any responsibility for any loss which may arise from reliance on the contents contained on the website.
(c) This website, its contents and services, are provided ‘AS IS’ and ‘AS AVAILABLE’ without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
(d) User agrees to use the website and its contents only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the website and its contents. Prohibited behaviour includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene, untrue or offensive content or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within Euractiv.
Copyright and Trademarks
(a) All copyright, trademarks, design rights, patents and other intellectual property rights (registered or unregistered) on the website and all contents (including all applications) located on the website shall remain vested in Euractiv or its licensors.
(b) The names, images and logos identifying Euractiv or third parties and their products and services are subject to copyright, design rights and trademarks of Euractiv and/or third parties. Nothing contained in these terms shall be construed as conferring any licence or right to use any trademark, design right or copyright of Euractiv or any third party.
(c) Photographs have the copyright of the source credited in the text under them.
Use of the Website
(a) Permission is given for the downloading and temporary storage of the website for the purpose of viewing on a personal computer.
(b) The contents of the website are protected by copyright under international conventions and, apart from the permission stated, the reproduction, permanent storage, or retransmission of the contents is prohibited without prior written consent of Euractiv.
(c) Without the consent of Euractiv, it is forbidden to change, reproduce, sell or distribute its content (including archived content).
Third Party Content and Websites
(a) Some contents (including links, letters to the editor, blog posts and comments to articles) of the website are supplied by a third party and may lead to other websites, including those operated and maintained by third parties (‘Third Party Content’).
(b) Euractiv includes Third Party Content solely as a convenience to its users, and the presence of such contents does not imply Euractiv’s responsibility for them, for the linked website or an endorsement of the contents or the linked website or its operator.
(c)Euractiv reserves the right to refuse Third Party Content in case it is considered not civic or distasteful. Euractiv is not bound to explain refusal.
(d) Advertising in Third Party Content is not allowed unless prior written approval of Euractiv has been given.
(e) By sharing any Third-Party Content (including any text, photograph, graphics or video) with Euractiv the user grants to Euractiv, free of charge, permission to use the material in any way it wants (including modifying and adapting it for operational and editorial reasons) for Euractiv services. In certain circumstance Euractiv can share the users contribution with third parties.
(g) Address Third Party Content to the editor at digital@euractiv.com.
Privacy Protection
User’s personal information will be protected in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) EU 2016/679 and our Privacy Policy.
Newsletters
A user who no longer wishes to receive Euractiv’s newsletters may opt-out by clicking on an unsubscribe link on the bottom of a newsletter and following the link.
Force Majeure
Euractiv will not be liable or deemed to be in default for any delay or failure in performance or interruption of the delivery of any content resulting from any cause beyond its control, including but not limited to failure of electronic or mechanical equipment or communication lines, telephone or other problems, computer viruses, unauthorized access, theft, operator errors, severe weather, earthquakes or natural disasters, strikes or other labour problems, wars, or governmental restrictions.
Indemnity
Users agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Euractiv, its partners, clients, employees, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, penalties, settlements, judgments, fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from (i) any Content that the user or anyone may submit, post or transmit to the website (including Third Party Content); (ii) the user’s use of the Euractiv services; (iii) the user’s violation of these Terms; and (iv) any violation or failure by user to comply with all laws and regulations in connection with the Services.
Jurisdiction
(a) These terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with Belgian law which shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes. Any dispute that cannot be settled amicably must be brought before the competent court of the district of Brussels.
(b) If any provision of this agreement is held by a court of jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
(c) Any cause of action of the user with respect to these terms must be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction within one year after the cause of action has arisen, or such cause will be barred, invalid, and void.
(d) In no event will any liability of the provider arising out of any kind of legal claim in any way connected with the Site Services or breach of these terms by the provider exceed the amount, if any, paid by the user to the provider in respect of the particular service to which the claim relates.
COMMERCIAL CONDITIONS
More information regarding the general sales conditions applicable to the sale of advertisements can be found under the Commercial Conditions.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
More information regarding the general conditions applicable to the sale of subscriptions by Mediahuis Group can be found under Subscription Conditions.
CONTACT
Address your feedback to digital@euractiv.com.
Brussels Network Office
Euractiv Media BV
International Press Center
Boulevard Charlemagne 1 box 1
1000 Bruxelles