Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: November 17, 2024

Welcome to the European Hydrogen Academy (HyAcademy.EU). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you accept these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Use of Services

You agree to use the HyAcademy website and services solely for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of our services. Unauthorized use or misuse may result in the termination of access.

3. Intellectual Property

All content, materials, and intellectual property on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, are the property of the European Hydrogen Academy or its licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit any content without written permission.

4. User Content and Conduct

  • User Content: By submitting content to our site (e.g., comments, suggestions), you grant HyAcademy a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, and display such content in connection with our services.
  • Conduct: You agree not to engage in prohibited activities, such as uploading harmful content, violating intellectual property rights, or interfering with our site’s operation.

5. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

6. Disclaimers

  • Accuracy of Information: While we strive to ensure that information on our website is accurate and up-to-date, we make no guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content.
  • No Warranty: The services and information provided by HyAcademy are on an “as-is” basis without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, HyAcademy and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use our website or services.

8. Links to Third-Party Sites

HyAcademy may include links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience, and we are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third-party sites.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of our services after changes constitute acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Applicable Jurisdiction, e.g., the EU]. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in this jurisdiction.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms and Conditions or if required by law.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

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Privacy Policy

HyAcademy.EU is a project led by the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (VŠCHT). This project is funded by the European Union and the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) of Switzerland. 

Data Controller
The data controller for this project is: University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (VŠCHT)
Technická 5
166 28 Praha 6 - Dejvice
Czech RepublicEmail: info@vscht.cz
Phone: +420 220 444 444
 
Data We Collect
We collect the following personal data:
-    Name
-    Email address
-    Professional affiliation
-    Country of residence
 
Purpose of Data Collection
We collect this data to:
-    Communicate with potential partners
-    Facilitate project-related activities
-    Provide updates about the HyAcademy.EU project
 
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on your consent and our legitimate interests in managing and promoting the HyAcademy.EU project.
 
Data Sharing
Your data will only be shared with consortium partners as necessary for project-related activities. We do not sell or share your data with third parties outside of the project consortium.

Data Retention
We will retain your data for the duration of the HyAcademy.EU project. Upon completion of the project, all GDPR-relevant data will be deleted, unless you have explicitly consented to further retention. 
Your Rights Under GDPR, you have the right to:
-    Access your personal data
-    Rectify inaccurate personal data
-    Erase your personal data
-    Restrict processing of your personal data
-    Object to processing of your personal data
-    Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at gdpr@vscht.cz 
 
Data Protection Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
 
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at gdpr@vscht.cz. For VŠCHT\\\'s full privacy policy, please visit: https://www.vscht.cz/privacy-policy. This privacy policy provides a comprehensive overview of our data practices and complies with GDPR requirements. It includes information about the data controller, types of data collected, purpose of collection, legal basis for processing, data sharing practices, retention period, data subject rights, and contact information. You may need to further customize this template based on your specific project needs and consult with a legal expert to ensure full compliance with GDPR and any other applicable regulations.

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Imprint

Authorised Representative of HyAcdemy.EU platform: 

Prof. Robert Steinberger-Wilckens | Email: robert.steinberger-wilckens@vscht.cz
Prof. Karl Bouzek | Email: karel.bouzek@vscht.cz

Website Editor, realisation and operation:
Yousif Al-Sagheer | Email: admin_ya@hyacademy.eu
Bilal OUTIRBA | Email: bilal.outirba@ulb.be

Concept, design and online editing
Rasuta Tech | Email: emilia@rasutatech.com

Copyright
All contents of this website (in particular texts, images and graphics) are protected by copyright. The respective authors of the images are named.

Disclaimer
Despite careful efforts to assure correctness, completeness, and current relevance of the homepage and webpages, HyAcademy.EU cannot accept any liability for the information provided. We also cannot accept any liability for the correctness of information and content provided by other web pages we have linked to.