Welcome to the AUDIT2MEASURE Knowledge Exchange Space. By accessing and using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Website. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using our Website, you agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms or guidelines that may apply to specific sections of the Website. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Website.
2. Eligibility
By using the Website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or, if you are under 18, you are accessing the Website with the consent of a parent or guardian.
3. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes to these Terms will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. You are encouraged to review these Terms periodically.
4. Use of the Website
a. License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.
b. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Engage in any conduct that is harmful, fraudulent, deceptive, or illegal
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, its systems, or networks
- Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code into the Website
- Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Website without prior written consent from us
- Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the proper functioning of the Website
5. Intellectual Property
a. Ownership
All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the exclusive property of AUDIT2MEASURE or its partners and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. When content is not property of AUDIT2MEASURE or its partners, the authors will be explicitly and visibly disclosed.
b. Limited Use
You may view, download, and print content from the Website for personal, non-commercial use only. You must not modify, reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content for commercial purposes without obtaining prior written consent from us.
c. Trademarks
All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the Website are the property of AUDIT2MEASURE or third-party licensors. You may not use any trademark or logo without prior written permission from the trademark owner.
6. Disclaimers
a. No Warranties
The Website and all content provided through it are offered on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We make no warranties, either express or implied, regarding the operation of the Website or the information, content, or materials available on it. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties.
b. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only, and we have no control over the content or practices of third-party websites. We are not responsible for any damages or losses resulting from your use of third-party websites.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, AUDIT2MEASURE, its partners, and all the employees working for the project will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation of liability applies to damages arising from:
- Your use of the Website
- Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in the content on the Website
Unauthorized access to or use of our servers and any personal - information stored on them
- Bugs, viruses, or other harmful code transmitted to or through the Website by a third party
In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain damages, our liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AUDIT2MEASURE, its partners, and all the employees working for the project from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website, without notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to your violation of these Terms. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive will remain in effect, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the European Union, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website will be resolved through good faith negotiation. If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the Netherlands.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and AUDIT2MEASURE regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy
Email: info@ieecp.org
