1. Definitions
When the terms below are used with a capital letter, they refer to the following definitions:
Administrator: any person, department or company responsible for administering the Website, operating it, and implementing the necessary means for its functioning, acting under the instructions of GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS.
Content: all information, elements and/or media, regardless of format, intended to be published on the Website.
Operation: maintaining the Website in operational condition.
Incident: any unplanned interruption or degradation in the quality of an online IT service provided on the Website.
Parties: refers collectively to the Users of the Website and GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS.
Trade Show: professional event organized by GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS.
Services: all online services provided by GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS to Users via the Website.
Website: a set of structured documents, referred to as 'web pages,' composed of content of various types and formats (text, image, sound, video, etc.), powered by software and stored on a server connected to the internet network, constituting the technical support of the URL address mentioned in the above legal notice.
User: any natural person legitimately connected to the Website, acting in a professional capacity.
2. Purpose of the Terms of Use
These 'Terms of Use' (hereinafter 'ToU') define the conditions under which any User may use the Services provided by GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS via the Website.
3. Effective Date – Duration
These ToU apply to all Users of the Website.
4. Binding Nature of the Terms of Use
GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS may modify these ToU whenever deemed necessary, which the User expressly accepts in advance. GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS publishes and makes available any new version of the Terms of Use on the Website.
5. User Responsibility
Proof Method: In their relations, the Parties agree to communicate, except in specific cases requiring registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt, via email. Any email shall constitute an acceptable means of proof for establishing any facts, acts, or actions by either Party.
Limitation of Liability: No limitation of liability or warranty is granted to the User for any breach of obligations arising from these Terms of Use. Consequently, the User shall be liable for any damage, including direct, indirect, consequential, special or incidental damages, physical and/or moral, material and/or immaterial, that may be caused to other Parties or third parties through the use of the Services or connection to the Website.
GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS uses its best efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information published on the Website. However, it is the sole responsibility of Users to verify such information, and GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS does not provide any warranty in this regard. Its liability cannot be engaged in case of inaccuracy or incompleteness of any information on the Website.
6. No Waiver
The fact that GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS does not enforce any clause of these ToU or tacitly accepts its non-performance, whether permanently or temporarily, shall not be interpreted as a waiver by GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS of the rights arising from said clause or its future enforcement.
7. Breach of the Terms of Use
Any use of the Website and its features contrary to their purpose and intent is strictly prohibited and constitutes a breach of these ToU, which may result in the temporary or permanent suspension of the Visitor account associated with the User, at the discretion of GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS.
8. Intellectual Property
GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS is the exclusive holder of all intellectual property rights on the Website, including rights of use, display, operation, reproduction, representation, adaptation, and translation relating to any component of the Website, including graphic charters, titles, layouts, Website structures, texts, articles, analyses and writings, documentation, photographs, images, videos or any other informational and/or downloadable content, as well as trademarks and logos published by GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS.
The Website and its Content are protected under French copyright and related rights law (Articles L.122-4 et seq. of the Intellectual Property Code), which prohibits total or partial reproduction without the consent of GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS.
Therefore, the User agrees to respect copyright, trademark rights, and database producer rights, acknowledging that the databases created by GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS are its exclusive property. GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS grants the User only a private, non-collective, and non-exclusive right to use all content published on the Website, as well as authorization to reproduce it digitally on the computer used to access the Website for the purpose of viewing pages via the User’s browser.
The User has no right to transfer or assign the information obtained from the Website and is prohibited from creating any derivative work based on the Website Content.
The Website and its components constitute a work protected under intellectual property law. Any representation, reproduction, modification, transmission, translation, or more generally any exploitation of the Website and its technical or graphic components is strictly prohibited without prior authorization from GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS.
Only the content accessible in the 'Press Area – Press Releases and Kits' and 'Press Area – Media Library' sections is freely available to accredited journalists, provided such use does not infringe the rights of GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS.
The provision of Services does not entail any transfer or concession of intellectual property rights, except for the right granted to the User to use the Services provided by GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS online via the Website, within the limits set forth in these ToU and, where applicable, in any contract between the User and GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS.
Any violation of this clause shall be considered an act of infringement and may result in civil and/or criminal proceedings in accordance with the law.
The use of hyperlinks pointing to and referring to the Website is also subject to the prior and express authorization of GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS, which may be obtained by email from the webmaster.
9. Right to Use Online Services
The User agrees to provide accurate information during registration and for any online procedure, as such information is necessary for the proper functioning of the Website and the effective provision of Services.
The User undertakes not to create a false identity that could mislead the Administrator or third parties.
10. Online Services
GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS provides or may provide the following services to the User via its Website:
- Access to various content and information;
- Use of transactional features: ordering passes/badges for the Trade Show, activating invitations. These transactional features are subject to specific terms.
11. Required Configuration
To properly use the Website and its features, each User must have software that is regularly updated by its publishers.
The Website pages are responsive and adapt to all screen resolutions, but a minimum resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels is recommended.
The Administrator cannot guarantee the transfer, storage, or printing of information published on the Website from or to the User’s system or computer.
The Administrator strives to implement proven technical systems capable of delivering the expected functionalities of the Website. However, GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS does not undertake any obligation of result in this regard for the benefit of Users, particularly concerning the security and durability of the information published online, due to the inherent risks of using open networks such as the internet.
To meet User needs or improve Website functionality, GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS may modify its features.
Website operation may be temporarily interrupted by the Administrator for maintenance or security purposes. No interruption or slowdown in Website operation shall give rise to any claim or, a fortiori, compensation, particularly in the event of loss of connection, data, or information of any kind.
Use of the Website by Users may result in the placement of 'cookies.' These cookies are used to improve user experience, collect anonymized statistics, and enable subsequent advertising retargeting. Each User may refuse the placement of cookies on their computer by selecting the appropriate option in their browser settings.
12. Proper Use of the Website
Each User agrees to use the Website and its features without attempting to bypass technical security and protection systems. They agree not to disrupt or paralyze its operation.
Any User found responsible for infecting any part of the Website with viruses, worms, Trojan horses, logic bombs, or any other disruptive technical device shall bear all consequences, including financial, towards GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS or any third party affected.
In case of misconduct, fraudulent or unlawful use of the Website by the User, they agree to indemnify the Administrator for any resulting damage.
GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS may decide to block or remove any Content published online that violates:
- French laws and regulations, international treaties, or public decency;
- Proper functioning of the Website;
- Legitimate interests of Exhibitors, other Users, or third parties;
- The image, reputation, and interests of GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS, its shareholders, subsidiaries, partners, and clients.
GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS shall not be held liable or owe any compensation in this regard.
13. Claims
To be processed, any claim regarding the Website’s operation, its content, or any other matter must be sent by email and by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt to GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS. No action will be taken on claims not submitted by a duly identified person with specified contact details.
14. Limitation of Liability
GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS shall not compensate for any direct or indirect damage, including commercial or financial loss (loss of revenue, gross margin, opportunity), or damage to image.
15. Confidentiality
In accordance with the principle of trade secret, the Parties undertake to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all information related to the organization of online Services, Website content, and their online relations.
16. Amicable Procedure
Any dispute related to the interpretation and/or execution of these Terms of Use shall, as far as possible, be resolved through amicable negotiation between the Parties, which GL EVENTS EXHIBITIONS will endeavor to facilitate.
After a calendar period of 30 days without resolution, the Parties may refer the matter to the competent courts.
By mutual agreement, this provision does not preclude the initiation of any emergency proceedings, by petition or summary judgment.
17. Jurisdiction
In the event of failure of the amicable procedure and in case of any dispute, exclusive jurisdiction is granted to the courts of Lyon, notwithstanding multiple defendants or third-party claims, including for emergency or protective proceedings, summary judgments or petitions, and for any claim based on Article L.442-6 of the French Commercial Code.
18. Applicable Law – Contract Language
The Website’s Terms of Use are governed by French law, regardless of the User’s nationality.
The language for reading, understanding, and interpreting the Terms of Use is French.