Terms of Service TOS

Last updated: 17.01.2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the FUSE project website (the “Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.


1. About the Project

The Website is operated within the framework of the FUSE – Food Unity and Skills Empowerment project, a project co-funded by the European Union under the ESF+ Social Innovation programme.

The Website is provided for information, communication, dissemination, and educational purposes only and does not constitute a commercial service.


2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this Website, you confirm that:

  • You have read and understood these Terms

  • You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations

  • You will use the Website in a lawful and respectful manner

If you are accessing the Website on behalf of an organisation, you confirm that you are authorised to accept these Terms on its behalf.


3. Access to the Website

  • Access to the Website is provided free of charge

  • We aim to keep the Website available at all times, but uninterrupted access is not guaranteed

  • We reserve the right to suspend, restrict or terminate access to the Website temporarily or permanently without prior notice


4. Use of Website Content

4.1 Intellectual Property

Unless stated otherwise, all content on the Website (including text, images, graphics, videos, documents, logos, and layout) is:

  • Owned by the FUSE project consortium or

  • Used with permission from third parties

Content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Permitted Use

You may:

  • View and download content for personal, educational, research, or non-commercial use

  • Share links to the Website, provided the source is clearly acknowledged

4.3 Prohibited Use

You must not:

  • Use Website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission

  • Modify, reproduce, or distribute content in a misleading or unlawful manner

  • Remove copyright, funding acknowledgements, or EU visibility elements

  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its systems


5. User Submissions

Where the Website allows you to submit information (e.g. contact forms, event registrations):

  • You confirm that the information provided is accurate and lawful

  • You must not submit unlawful, offensive, defamatory, or misleading content

Personal data submitted through the Website are processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.


6. Newsletter and Communications

If you subscribe to newsletters or updates:

  • You do so voluntarily

  • You may unsubscribe at any time

  • Communications are sent for project-related information only

Details on personal data processing are available in the Privacy Policy.


7. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g. partner organisations, EU institutions, social media platforms).

  • These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes

  • We have no control over third-party websites and accept no responsibility for their content or practices


8. Disclaimer of Liability

The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” basis.

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy:

  • We do not guarantee that information is complete, up to date, or error-free

  • We are not liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from use of the Website

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where exclusion is not permitted under applicable law.


9. EU Funding Disclaimer

This Website and its content reflect the views of the authors only. The European Union and the managing authorities cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.


10. Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Remove content that violates these Terms or applicable law

  • Restrict or terminate access in case of misuse or security risks


11. Changes to the Terms

These Terms may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or project-related changes.

The latest version will always be published on this page. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.


12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the European Union and, where applicable, the national law of the country of the project coordinator.

Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall fall under the jurisdiction of the competent courts in that country, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.


13. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

Email: contact@project-fuse.eu
Project: FUSE – Food Unity and Skills Empowerment

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