Legal notice

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Directorate-General for Environment, European Commission.

IQS is participating as an Event Partner of the EU Green Week for the IQS Circular Challenge 2025 contest.

Purpose

1. IQS, as a collaborating entity and content provider for the “IQS Circular Challenge 2025” contest, provides this document in compliance with the obligations set out in Spanish Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE), and to inform users about the terms of use of this website.
2. Anyone accessing this website assumes the role of user, committing to the observance and strict compliance with the provisions set forth herein, as well as any other applicable legal provision. Access to this website is the sole responsibility of the user. Accessing and browsing this site implies acceptance and awareness of the legal notices, conditions, and terms of use contained therein.

Liability

3. This website contains information regarding the contest “IQS Circular Challenge 2025”, promoted as part of the EU Green Week, as well as educational content related to circular economy and sustainability. IQS accepts no responsibility for information manipulated or added by third parties.
4. IQS reserves the right to modify any information related to the contest without prior notice, with publication on this website considered sufficient notification.
5. This website may use cookies to ensure correct functionality and display. Please consult our cookies policy for more details.
6. This website may include links to third-party content. As IQS cannot always control external content, it assumes no liability for it. In any case, IQS declares that it will immediately remove any content that may contravene national or international laws, morality, or public order and report it to the relevant authorities.
7. The presence of external links is solely for informational purposes and does not imply any recommendation, sponsorship, or affiliation with the linked entities or websites.
8. IQS reserves the right to remove any link on the website unilaterally and at any time.
9. IQS is not responsible for the content and information stored on forums, chats, blogs, social networks, or any other means that allows third parties to publish content independently on the “IQS Circular Challenge 2025” website.
10. This website has been reviewed to ensure it functions correctly. However, IQS does not rule out the possibility of programming errors or causes of force majeure that may temporarily prevent access.
11. The site has been designed for optimal viewing in Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari browsers. IQS is not responsible for damages resulting from the use of other browsers or older versions.
12. Access to this website is made in a non-secure environment, and information may be transmitted in an unencrypted manner.

Personal Data Protection

13. In accordance with Spanish personal data protection regulations and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), IQS guarantees full compliance with the applicable security measures and obligations regarding personal data.
14. When personal data is requested, users will provide it voluntarily and will be duly informed of the purpose of its collection and of their rights to access, rectify, cancel, and oppose (ARCO rights). To unsubscribe from commercial email communications, please contact comunicacioniqs@iqs.edu with the subject “UNSUBSCRIBE”.

Intellectual and Industrial Property

15. The website, including its programming, design, texts, logos, and graphics, is the property of IQS or has been licensed for use. All content is protected under intellectual and industrial property laws and registered accordingly.
16. Any total or partial reproduction, use, exploitation, distribution, or commercialization requires prior written authorization from IQS. Unauthorized use will be considered a serious breach of intellectual or industrial property rights.
17. Third-party logos, designs, or content that may appear on the site belong to their respective owners. IQS acknowledges their rights and does not claim ownership. Their inclusion does not imply any affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement by IQS.

Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

18. This website and its legal terms are governed by Spanish law.
19. Any dispute that may arise from access or use of this website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts applicable to the user.