LEGAL NOTICE AND GENERAL TERMS OF USE

 

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

In compliance with the duty of information set forth in Law 34/2002 of July 11 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE), the following general information about this website is provided below:

The ownership of this website, santiagoballerini.com (hereinafter, the “Website”), is held by: Santiago José Ballerini, with Tax ID (NIF): 23281381E (hereinafter, the “Controller”), whose contact details are:

Address:
Contact phone number:
Contact email:

 

II. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Purpose of the Terms: The Website

The purpose of these General Terms of Use (hereinafter, the “Terms”) is to regulate access to and use of the Website. For the purposes of these Terms, “Website” shall mean the external appearance of the screen interfaces, both static and dynamic (i.e., the navigation tree), and all elements integrated into both the screen interfaces and the navigation tree (hereinafter, the “Content”), as well as any online services or resources that may be offered to Users (hereinafter, the “Services”).

The Controller reserves the right to modify, at any time and without prior notice, the presentation and configuration of the Website and of the Content and Services incorporated therein. The User acknowledges and accepts that the Controller may at any time interrupt, deactivate, and/or cancel any of these elements or access to them.

Access to the Website by the User is free of charge and, as a general rule, does not require any consideration, except for the cost of connection through the telecommunications network provided by the access provider contracted by the User.

The use of certain Content or Services of the Website may require prior subscription or registration by the User.

 

The User

Access, browsing, and use of the Website, as well as interaction through spaces enabled for communication between the User and the Controller (such as comments and/or blogging areas), confer the status of User. By starting to browse the Website, the User accepts all the Terms set forth herein, as well as any subsequent modifications, without prejudice to the application of the relevant mandatory legal regulations. Due to the importance of the above, Users are advised to read these Terms each time they visit the Website.

The Website provides a wide range of information, services, and data. The User assumes responsibility for making proper use of the Website. This responsibility extends to:

  • Using the information, Content, and/or Services and data offered by the Controller in a manner that does not contravene these Terms, the law, morality, or public order, nor infringe upon the rights of third parties or the proper functioning of the Website.

  • Ensuring the truthfulness and legality of the information provided by the User in forms issued by the Controller for access to certain Content or Services offered by the Website. In any case, the User shall immediately notify the Controller of any event that allows improper use of information registered in such forms, including but not limited to theft, loss, or unauthorized access to identifiers and/or passwords, in order to proceed with their immediate cancellation.

The Controller reserves the right to remove any comments or contributions that violate the law, respect for human dignity, that are discriminatory, xenophobic, racist, pornographic, spam-related, harmful to youth or children, or that threaten public order or safety, or that, in its judgment, are not suitable for publication.

In any case, the Controller shall not be responsible for opinions expressed by Users through comments or other blogging or participation tools.

Mere access to this Website does not establish any commercial relationship between the Controller and the User.

The Website is primarily intended for Users residing in Spain. The Controller does not guarantee that the Website complies with the laws of other countries, either wholly or partially. If the User resides or is domiciled elsewhere and decides to access and/or browse the Website, they do so at their own risk and must ensure that such access and browsing comply with the local legislation applicable to them. The Controller shall not assume any responsibility arising from such access.

 

III. ACCESS AND BROWSING ON THE WEBSITE: DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY

The Controller does not guarantee the continuity, availability, or usefulness of the Website, nor of the Content or Services. The Controller will make every effort to ensure the proper functioning of the Website; however, it does not guarantee that access will be uninterrupted or error-free.

Nor does it guarantee that the content or software accessible through this Website will be error-free or cause damage to the User’s computer system (software and hardware). Under no circumstances shall the Controller be liable for any loss or damage of any kind arising from access, browsing, or use of the Website, including but not limited to damage to computer systems or damage caused by the introduction of viruses.

The Controller shall also not be liable for any damage that may be caused to Users due to improper use of the Website. In particular, it shall not be liable in any way for telecommunications failures, interruptions, defects, or outages that may occur.

 

IV. LINK POLICY

The Website may make available to Users linking mechanisms (such as links, banners, buttons), directories, and search engines that allow Users to access websites belonging to and/or managed by third parties.

The installation of these links, directories, and search engines on the Website is intended to facilitate Users’ search for and access to information available on the Internet, and shall not be considered a suggestion, recommendation, or invitation to visit them.

The Controller does not offer or market, either directly or through third parties, the products and/or services available on such linked websites.

Likewise, it does not guarantee the technical availability, accuracy, truthfulness, validity, or legality of sites not owned by it that may be accessed through links.

The Controller does not review or control the content of other websites, nor does it approve, examine, or adopt as its own the products, services, content, files, or any other material existing on such linked sites.

The Controller assumes no responsibility for damages that may arise from access to, use of, quality of, or legality of the content, communications, opinions, products, and services of websites not managed by the Controller and linked on this Website.

Any User or third party who creates a hyperlink from another website to this Website should be aware that:

  • Reproduction—either in whole or in part—of any of the Content and/or Services of the Website is not permitted without the express authorization of the Controller.

  • No false, inaccurate, or incorrect statements about the Website or its Content and/or Services are permitted.

  • Except for the hyperlink itself, the website on which the hyperlink is established shall not contain any element of this Website protected as intellectual property under Spanish law, unless expressly authorized by the Controller.

  • The establishment of a hyperlink does not imply the existence of a relationship between the Controller and the owner of the website from which it is made, nor the Controller’s knowledge or acceptance of the content, services, and/or activities offered on that website, and vice versa.

 

V. INTELLECTUAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY

The Controller, either on its own behalf or as assignee, is the holder of all intellectual and industrial property rights of the Website and of the elements contained therein (including but not limited to images, sound, audio, video, software, texts, trademarks or logos, color combinations, structure and design, selection of materials used, computer programs necessary for its operation, access and use, etc.). These shall therefore be works protected as intellectual property under Spanish law, and both Spanish and EU regulations in this field, as well as international treaties signed by Spain, shall apply.

All rights reserved. Pursuant to the provisions of the Intellectual Property Law, reproduction, distribution, and public communication, including making available, of all or part of the contents of this website for commercial purposes, in any format and by any technical means, without the authorization of the Controller, is expressly prohibited.

The User undertakes to respect the intellectual and industrial property rights of the Controller. The User may view the elements of the Website and even print, copy, and store them on their computer’s hard drive or any other physical medium solely for personal use. However, the User may not remove, alter, or manipulate any protection device or security system installed on the Website.

If the User or a third party considers that any of the Website Content constitutes a violation of intellectual property protection rights, they must immediately notify the Controller using the contact details provided in the GENERAL INFORMATION section of this Legal Notice and General Terms of Use.

 

VI. LEGAL ACTIONS, APPLICABLE LAW, AND JURISDICTION

The Controller reserves the right to bring any civil or criminal actions it deems necessary for the improper use of the Website and Content or for breach of these Terms.

The relationship between the User and the Controller shall be governed by the regulations in force and applicable in Spanish territory. Should any dispute arise regarding the interpretation and/or application of these Terms, the parties shall submit their conflicts to the ordinary jurisdiction, subject to the courts and tribunals that correspond in accordance with the law.