LEGAL NOTICE
01.- Introduction
General Terms of Use of the Website
This document aims to establish and regulate the terms of use of the Website (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Site’), which includes all pages and content owned by including the ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OF FISHING ENTERPRISES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION (hereinafter referred to as EUROPECHE, accessible through the domain and its subdomains.
The use of the Site confers the status of user and implies acceptance of all the conditions included in this Legal Notice. Users agree to carefully read this Legal Notice each time they intend to use the Site, as it and its terms of use may be modified.
02.- Ownership of the Website
The owner of this Site is EUROPECHE, with VAT number 1009.811.570 and registered address at Avenue des Nerviens 85 (8th floor) 1040 Brussels – Belgium;
email: europeche@europeche.org / etf@etf-europe.org
03.- Intellectual and Industrial Property
The intellectual property rights of this Site are owned by EUROPECHE or third parties from whom authorization has been obtained when necessary.
The unauthorized reproduction, distribution, commercialization, or transformation, in whole or in part, of the content of the Site, unless for personal and private use, constitutes an infringement of the intellectual property rights of EUROPECHE . Similarly, all trademarks or distinctive signs contained on the Site are protected by law. The unauthorized use of the information contained on this Site and any damages to the intellectual and industrial property rights of EUROPECHE may lead to the exercise of legally appropriate actions and, if applicable, liabilities arising from such actions.
04.- Disclaimer of Liability
The content, programs, information, and/or advice expressed on this Site should be understood as merely indicative. EUROPECHE is not responsible in any way for the effectiveness or accuracy of the same, being exempt from any contractual or extra-contractual liability with Users who make use of them, as it is up to the Users to determine their appropriateness.
This Site may allow the publication of content provided by third parties or companies. EUROPECHE is not responsible for the truthfulness or accuracy of such content and is exempt from any contractual or extra-contractual liability with Users who make use of it. EUROPECHE reserves the right to modify the content of the Site without prior notice and without any limitation.
Likewise, it declines any responsibility for potential damages caused by the lack of availability and/or continuity of the Site and the services offered on it. EUROPECHE does not guarantee the absence of viruses or other elements on the Site that may cause alterations to Users’ computer systems. It is exempt from any liability for damages caused by viruses or other elements in the system.
EUROPECHE declines responsibility for services that may be provided on the Site by third parties or for services and/or information provided on other linked websites. It does not control or supervise third-party websites. Users are advised to act with caution and review the legal terms of these websites.
Users submitting any type of information to EUROPECHE ASSOCIATION are responsible for ensuring that such information is truthful and does not violate third-party rights or current legislation.
05.- Terms of Use of the Site for Users
Access to this Site is free, except for connection costs via the telecommunications network provided by the access provider contracted by the Users.
EUROPECHE ASSOCIATION currently has no effective knowledge of any activity or information it links or recommends being unlawful or damaging to the property or rights of third parties subject to compensation. If EUROPECHE becomes aware that any link is unlawful, it will act diligently to remove or disable the corresponding link. In this regard, no competent authority has declared the illegality of the data, ordered its removal, or disabled access to them.
The use of the Site for purposes harmful to EUROPECHE or third parties is expressly prohibited, as is any activity that may overload, damage, or disable EEUROPECHE networks, servers, hardware, or software. If a user becomes aware that any linked websites contain unlawful or harmful content, we would appreciate being notified to take appropriate action.
06.- Forums, Comments, and Opinions
If forums, comments, and opinion sections are enabled, any contributions from third parties are made under their sole responsibility. Participants agree to use these sections in accordance with the law, the general terms in this Legal Notice, and generally accepted moral and ethical standards.
Participants in the forums agree to indemnify EUROPECHE for any damage caused by the use of these sections in violation of these terms or applicable law. EUROPECHE is not responsible for the truthfulness or accuracy of the opinions expressed in the forums and is exempt from any contractual or extra-contractual liability to users or companies making use of them.
The submission of content or opinions that violate applicable law or third-party rights is prohibited. EUROPECHE reserves the right to take any legal actions deemed appropriate, as well as the right to accept or remove any opinion or user without prior notice and without justification or compensation of any kind. It also reserves the right to modify opinions to adapt them to specific forum characteristics and to assign them to the section deemed most appropriate. If you believe any content or information on this Site violates legitimate rights or current law, we encourage you to contact EUROPECHE to take appropriate measures.
07.- Legislation
This Legal Notice is governed in all respects by European laws.
08.- Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or recommendations regarding these terms, please contact us at the following email address: europeche@europeche.org / etf@etf-europe.org