TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Last updated: 20 NOVEMBER 2025
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website operated by SYNTHESIS Center for Research and Education (“we”, “us”, “our”).
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws.
If you do not accept these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.
2. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and not to:
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breach any applicable law or regulation;
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interfere with the security or proper functioning of the Website;
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attempt unauthorized access to systems, data, or user accounts;
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upload any malicious code, viruses, or harmful materials;
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copy or extract content for commercial purposes without consent.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise indicated, all intellectual property on the Website—including images, graphics, reports, project materials, text, logos, and layout—is owned by SYNTHESIS Center for Research and Education or licensed for our use.
You may NOT:
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reproduce, publish, distribute, or commercially exploit Website content
without written permission, except where content is explicitly identified as publicly shareable.
Personal, non-commercial use (e.g., printing or saving for personal reference) is permitted.
4. Website Accuracy, Availability & Changes
We aim to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of Website content. However:
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information may be updated, altered, or removed at any time;
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content may contain unintentional inaccuracies or formatting issues;
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access may be interrupted due to maintenance or technical issues.
The Website is provided “as is”, without warranties of any kind.
5. Third-Party Links
The Website may include links to external websites operated by third parties.
We are not responsible for:
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their content,
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their practices,
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their data processing,
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any loss or damage resulting from their use.
Use third-party links at your own risk.
6. Participation in Projects, Events & Activities
When you register for any SYNTHESIS Center for Research and Education activity (events, projects, research, training, calls), you confirm that:
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the information you provide is accurate;
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you meet any stated eligibility criteria;
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additional participation conditions may apply (e.g., consent forms, media permissions).
We reserve the right to decline applications or remove participants if:
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required by project/ethical guidelines,
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necessary for safety or compliance,
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misrepresentation or misconduct occurs.
7. No Professional Advice
Content on the Website does not constitute professional, legal, medical, financial, or technical advice.
Users should independently verify information before relying on it.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
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the Website is provided without warranty;
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SYNTHESIS Center for Research and Education is not liable for indirect, consequential, or incidental damages, including loss of data, profits, or business;
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we do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for:
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death or personal injury caused by negligence,
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fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation,
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any liability that cannot be excluded under Cyprus or EU law.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold SYNTHESIS Center for Research and Education, its staff, and partners harmless against claims, losses, liabilities, damages, or expenses resulting from:
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your breach of these Terms,
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your misuse of the Website,
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your infringement of any intellectual property rights.
10. Data Protection
Processing of personal data through the Website is governed by our separate Privacy Policy, aligned with:
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GDPR (EU 2016/679),
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Cyprus data protection law,
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ethical research standards (where applicable).
Use of the Website implies acknowledgment of this Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to the Terms
We may amend these Terms periodically.
The updated version will be posted with a revised date.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Cyprus.
All disputes fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Cyprus courts.
13. Contact Information
SYNTHESIS Center for Research and Education
Address: Tagmatarchi Pouliou 33 Nicosia 1101 | Cyprus
Email: info@synthesis-center.org
