A. Privacy Policy
The website https://in-el.gr/ (hereinafter referred to as “the website” or “the online space”) is owned and managed by the non-profit civil company named “Greek Language Institute” (INEL), whose main goal is to expand scientifically documented multilingual educational material, as well as the systematic organization of seminars for the training of educators on this material, with an emphasis on keeping them thoroughly informed about adjustments achieved by certified international organizations in the field of foreign language teaching, in combination with the latest findings of Applied Linguistics. In addition to the above, INEL has set further goals, including conducting studies, participating in research programs, collaborating with universities and other entities, organizing conferences, seminars, lectures, cultural activities, and other events. Supporting schools, educational institutions, and all kinds of educational centers in terms of curriculum organization per year and level, as well as promoting their work in special sections of INEL, are additional goals complementing its planned actions.
When visitors/users visit this website or provide us with information through it, they acknowledge and agree that they have read, understood, and unconditionally accepted the practices described in this privacy policy. They also accept any specific rules or terms of use that may have been registered in specific sections of the website. Therefore, they are advised to check the website’s content for possible changes. In case of disagreement, they must refrain from using the online space and its content (as defined under section E).
INEL reserves the right to modify the content of the website and the terms of use at any time without prior notice, by posting them on the website. Changes to the policy do not affect data entered according to a previous version of this policy. This Privacy Policy applies only to the website https://in-el.gr/ and not to websites of other organizations, companies, partners, entities, associations with which we may be affiliated or linked. Moreover, this Privacy Policy applies to online interactions between the visitor/user and INEL.
B. Intellectual Property Rights
Except for expressly stated exceptions (third-party intellectual property rights, collaborators, and entities), the services and content of the website, including images, graphics, photos, designs, texts, provided services, and all files on this website, are intellectual property, registered trademarks, logos, names, and distinguishing features of the website and are protected by relevant laws on trademarks and intellectual property, the provisions of Greek law, European law, and international conventions. Therefore, none of them may be sold, copied, modified, reproduced, republished, “uploaded,” transmitted, or distributed in any way, except for the case of saving a single copy of part of the content on a personal computer for personal and non-commercial use, without removing the source reference from the website, and without infringing intellectual property rights. Any other use requires written permission from the owner or the intellectual property rights holder.
Services mentioned on the website that carry the logos of corresponding organizations, companies, partners, and entities are their intellectual and industrial property, and these entities bear the relevant responsibility.
C. Visitor/User Responsibility
The visitor/user of the website’s pages and services assumes responsibility for any damage caused to the website from improper or unlawful use of the related services.
D. Limitation of Liability of https://in-el.gr/ regarding the use of the website – Disclaimer
The content (as defined under section E) of the website is provided “as is,” and INEL makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, timeliness, non-infringement, or fitness of the content for any use, application, or purpose.
The use of the website involves using a medium (Internet) that is outside the jurisdiction and control of the website. Therefore, the website, under any circumstances, including negligence, is not responsible for any damage suffered by the visitor/user from the pages, services, choices, and content of the website that they engage with voluntarily, with knowledge of these terms, and therefore at their own risk. Furthermore, INEL does not guarantee that the pages, services, choices, and content will be provided without interruption, without errors, that errors will be corrected, or that all inquiries will be answered unless a contract has been signed between INEL and the relevant entity. Similarly, https://in-el.gr/ does not guarantee that the website or any other associated websites or servers through which content is made available to visitors/users are free from “viruses” or other harmful components. Any costs of repairs or services are borne by the visitor/user, and in no case by the website.
E. Content
Additionally, the content of the website, such as articles or studies published, texts, graphics, images, and information presented by its authors, collaborators, or third parties, as well as any other material included on the website, is intended exclusively for informational purposes.
It is clarified that mutual obligations between INEL and the relevant entity after submitting the electronic contact form by this entity to INEL via the website are regulated through specific agreements between INEL and the relevant entity.
F. Links to Other Sites
The website does not control the availability, content, personal data protection policies, quality, and completeness of services of other websites and pages to which it may refer through “links,” hyperlinks, or other websites that may provide links to this website. For any issues encountered during visits or use of these sites, the visitor/user should contact the respective websites and pages directly, which are responsible for the provision of their services. The website should not be considered to endorse or accept the content or services of the websites and pages it refers to, nor is it connected to them in any way. Consequently, the visitor/user acknowledges and agrees that the website is not responsible for the availability of third-party websites and is not liable or accountable for the content, advertising, products, or other materials found or available through these websites.
G. Newsletters
The newsletters received by visitors/users upon their subscription to the mailing lists are the intellectual property of the website and are thus protected by the relevant provisions of Greek law and international conventions. The website reserves the right to reject the subscription of an individual to its mailing lists or to remove them from these lists.
H. General Terms and Conditions of Use
The use of this website is provided by INEL according to the following terms and conditions.
- The visitor/user agrees to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others, nor limits or prevents anyone else from using or enjoying the website. Messages that contain one or more of the following properties are strictly prohibited:
• Illegal, harmful, or damaging content, such as defamatory, abusive, violent, obscene, pornographic, or violating the personal privacy and data of others.
• Content that harms minors.
• Content contrary to public morals or public order.
• Spam (unsolicited commercial communication – advertising).
• Direct or indirect commercial advertisements or promotional activities of individuals, products, or services.
• Offensive or derogatory references to individuals or legal entities or protected trademarks, infringement of privacy, impersonation, or false claims about the user’s identity.
• Posting links to illegal software or methods of bypassing software protection or any content that violates intellectual property rights.
• Harmful material (viruses, etc.).
• Links to other websites with illegal or harmful content.
I. Damages – Indemnification
The visitor/user understands and agrees that they are solely responsible for indemnifying the website and its partners for any legal disputes that may arise between them and third parties due to content that they have submitted for posting, publishing, or any other transmission through the website’s services.
J. Applicable Law and Miscellaneous Terms
The above terms and conditions for the use of the website, as well as any modification, change, or alteration of them, are governed by and supplemented by Greek law, European Union law, and the relevant international conventions. Any provision of the above terms that becomes contrary to the law automatically ceases to be valid and is removed from this document without affecting the validity of the other terms.
This constitutes the entire agreement between the website and the visitor/user of the pages and services, binding only them. No modification of these terms will be considered or form part of this agreement unless it is made in writing and incorporated into it.
If the terms and conditions are not fully accepted, the use of this website must be terminated immediately.