These Terms of Use ("Terms") are applicable to all users of the D4Science website ("Website"). Users should read, understand, and accept these Terms before using any services provided via this Website.
By accessing or using the Website or any services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use the Website or services.
Accessing and using this Website constitutes an agreement with D4Science, an information service provided by the Institute of Information Science and Technologies (ISTI), a division of the Italian National Research Council (CNR). The CNR's registered offices are located at Piazzale Aldo Moro 7, 00185 Roma, Italy (VAT no. 02118311006, Fiscal Code 80054330586), while ISTI's operational headquarters are in via G. Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy.
You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement and comply with these Terms. If you are accessing the Website on behalf of an organisation, you further represent and warrant that you are authorised to do so.
Your use of the Website will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at info@d4science.org.
For information on the processing of personal data, please see our Privacy Policy at d4science.org/privacy-policy.
1. Services Provided via the Website
Access to the information and services provided via the Website, including "Contact Us" is open to all Website users. D4Science also provides access to a range of research-focused information and resources, including but not limited to Virtual Research Environments (VREs), data repositories, and computational tools. A detailed description of available services can be found at d4science.org/services. Services are made accessible via tailored Gateways that are listed at d4science.org/gateways.
Any questions concerning D4Science activities can be addressed via the General Enquiry Form, available at: d4science.org/contact-us
2. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and code, is the property of D4Science (or its licensors) and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Users may use the content for personal, non-commercial, and research-related purposes only. Any other use, including but not limited to reproduction, modification, distribution, or display, is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of D4Science.
3. Disclaimer of Warranties
The services and information provided on this Website are provided "as is" and without any warranty of any kind, either express or implied. D4Science disclaims all warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, completeness, availability, security, title, and non-infringement. D4Science does not warrant that the services will be uninterrupted or error-free.
4. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, D4Science shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this Website or the services provided, even if D4Science has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
5. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Italy, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
6. Modification of Terms
D4Science reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time and without notice. Users are advised to check these Terms periodically for updates. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
7. Termination
D4Science may terminate access to the Website, with or without cause, at any time and without notice, for any user who violates these terms.
8. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between D4Science and the user regarding using the Website and services and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
9. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
10. Contact Information
Pasquale Pagano
D4Science Executive Director
Via G. Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy.
info@d4science.org