GENERAL CONDITIONS OF USE

This website complies with applicable regulations regarding copyright, domain names, and any other intellectual property rights and personal data contained in the said website.

 

These general conditions of use of the Website, which incorporate the confidentiality policy, are the most recent in force.


Article 1 – Purpose

This contract provides the general conditions of use of the Website named below

The general conditions of use, when accepted by the User, constitute a contract between the latter and the Website https://www.instituedufoie.fr/.com

Article 2 – Definitions

The various terms indicated below shall be interpreted as follows:

“User”: means the person who uses and accesses the web pages that make up this Site.

“Website”: The Website refers to the Site named instituedufoie.fr/.com, the link to which is as follows: https://www.instituedufoie.fr/.com

“Content”: means all the elements that make up the site, the logo, the domain name.

“User/Subscriber Account”: refers to the accounts created by the User when they wish to use all the features of the Website. It is accessible by creating a username and password.

 

Article 3 – Description of services

The Website allows different Users to have access to the following services:

  • The site pages put online
  • Secure pages (if applicable) after requesting a password from the publication director
  • Product pages (in the case of an e-commerce site) with secure online payment

 

Article 4 – Access to the Site

Access to the Website provided for in this contract may be made by any User, free of charge and unlimited on all media allowing access.

E-shop options: The User must create a User Account when they wish to use all the services offered by the Website. The terms and conditions for creating an account are set out in Article 5 below.

 

Article 5 – Creation of User account

The creation of a User Account is possible when the user takes the necessary steps by providing their identification and password information on all e-shop sites.

The said User Account may be deactivated by the User in two different ways:

· Within his personal space;

· By email to the following address agence@lasignature.bzh

When the User deletes his User Account, this must be accompanied by the deletion of all personal information held by the Website.

The User undertakes to inform the publications director in the event of theft or loss of his/her identifiers or passwords as soon as possible.

Article 6 – Obligations of the parties

The User agrees to use the Website in accordance with the provisions set out in the Website and refrains from using its content for commercial purposes. He/she agrees to use the Website for strictly private purposes.

The user agrees not to copy all or part of the website without prior consent. In the event of even partial copying, a minimum fine of €700 may be imposed.

The User undertakes to be aware of and accept these general conditions of use of the Site instituedufoie.fr/.com

The Website undertakes to allow its access and use by Users as best as possible and to make every possible effort to ensure its proper functioning.

 

Article 7 – Personal data

Users' personal data may be collected and processed by the Website while respecting their privacy. This data is collected via the Website, and is used to determine information relating to contact with the PITié Salpétrière Hospital.

We collect two types of data and information about our Users.

The first type includes unidentified and non-personally identifiable information about one or more Users that may be made available to us or collected through their use of the Site (“Non-Personal Information”). We do not know the identity of the Users from whom such Non-Personal Information has been collected. The Non-Personal Information that is collected may include your aggregated usage information and technical information transmitted by your device, including certain software and hardware information (e.g., the type of browser and operating system your device uses, language settings, access time, etc.) to improve the functionality of our Site. We may also collect information about your activity on the Site (e.g., pages viewed, online navigation, clicks, actions, etc.).

The second type is Personal Information, which is individually identifiable information that identifies an individual or is likely, by reasonable means, to allow the identification of an individual. This information includes:

Device Information: We collect Personal Information from your device that includes geolocation data, IP address, unique identifiers (e.g., MAC address and UUID), and other information about your activity on the Site.

Personal information (contact details, name, etc.) that you provide when using a form, for a quote request or information

We may use the information for the following reasons:

Communicate with you: by sending you messages about our services, providing you with technical information and answering any customer service questions you may have; Communicate with you and inform you about the latest updates and new services; Promote our websites and products, Conduct statistical and analytical surveys to improve our products, provide you with quotes and other information

No information is sold, rented or disclosed without first asking for your consent.

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, and as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Retention periods will be determined based on the type of information collected and the purpose for which it was collected, taking into account the requirements applicable to the situation and the need to destroy outdated and unused information as quickly as possible. In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, we will maintain records containing customer personal information, account opening documents, communications, and any other required information. We may rectify, complete, or delete incomplete or incorrect information at any time and at our sole discretion.

 

Article 8 - Right to be forgotten

In accordance with applicable law, the User has the right to access, rectify, delete and oppose their personal data. This right may be exercised by contacting the publication director.

You can ask:

  • Receive confirmation of whether personal information about you is being processed (or notice of non-processing of your personal information, where applicable) and access your stored personal information, as well as additional information.
  • Receive a copy of the personal information you have voluntarily provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.
  • Request rectification of your personal information that we store.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Refuse the processing of your personal information.
  • Request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority.

 

Article 9 -Cookies

We and our trusted partners use cookies and other technologies in our related services, including when you visit our Site or access our services.

A "cookie" is a small piece of information that a website assigns to your device when you visit the site. Cookies are very useful and can be used for various purposes, including allowing you to navigate between pages efficiently, enabling automatic activation of certain features, remembering your preferences, and making it faster and easier for you to interact with our Services. Cookies are also used to ensure that the advertisements you see are relevant to your interests and personalized accordingly, as well as to compile statistical data about your use of our Services.

The Site uses the following types of cookies:

a. “Session cookies” which are stored only temporarily during your browsing session to enable normal use of the system, and are deleted from your device when you close the browser;

b. “Persistent cookies” which are only read by the Site, which are stored on your computer for a fixed period and are not deleted when the browser is closed. These cookies are used when we need to recognize you on repeat visits, for example, to allow us to retain your preferences the next time you log in;

c. “Third-party cookies” which are set by other online services that manage content on the page you are viewing, for example, by third-party analytics companies that monitor and analyze our web access.

Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you, but we may associate the Personal Information we store about you with the information stored in and obtained from cookies. You can delete cookies by following the instructions in your device preferences. Please be aware, however, that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly and your online experience may be limited.

We also use a tool called “Google Analytics” to collect information about your use of the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users access the Site, the pages they view, etc. We use the information collected by Google Analytics only to improve the Site and its services. Google Analytics collects the IP address assigned to you on the day you visit the sites, rather than your name or any identifying information. We do not combine the information collected by Google Analytics with information that personally identifies you. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to this Site is restricted by the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

 

Article 10 – Intellectual property

All intellectual property elements included within the Website are protected under intellectual property law.

The intellectual property of the Site includes its trademarks, logos, domain names, signs, etc. They remain the entire property of the Website and their content may not be reproduced, published or copied without the express prior consent of said Site.

 

Article 11 – Liability of the parties and force majeure

The Site undertakes to make every effort to ensure that the information it collects is secure and remains confidential.

The sources of information on the Site are deemed reliable, the Site cannot be held responsible for any defect, error or omission concerning them.

The Publication Director cannot be held responsible for the use and interpretation of the information in its Content.

The Publication Director cannot be held responsible for any event of force majeure, external, irresistible and unforeseeable to his will.

The User agrees to keep the password for their User Account secret. They will be solely responsible for the use they make of their password and username.

 

Article 12 – Hypertext links

The Website may use hyperlinks within the Website Content. These links allow the User, who is aware of them, to exit the Hopital PITié Salpétrière Website.

The Website is in no way responsible for the content of these external Sites to which the hypertext links refer.

 

Article 13 – Applicable law and competent jurisdiction

The law applicable to this contract is French law.

In the absence of an amicable resolution of a dispute concerning the contract, the parties declare the French courts competent to hear any dispute.