The website www.eems.ro is the property of the National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” (INCAS), headquartered at Bulevardul Iuliu Maniu no. 220, Sector 6, 061126, Bucharest, Romania, and can be contacted at the e-mail address: incas@incas.ro. Throughout these terms and conditions, the site will also be referred to as “eems.ro”. Access to and use of the website is subject to these rules, under the terms and conditions below, as well as in compliance with applicable legislation.
Using the website as a visitor and accessing the information it offers implies that you have read, understood, and fully accepted the terms and conditions of use of the website, along with all the consequences arising from such acceptance. The term “user” of the website refers to any “visitor” who accesses the website www.eems.ro.
The National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” reserves the right to modify, revise, or supplement these rules, without prior notice to users, at any time. Any change will be made public on this page and will take effect from the moment it is published on the website. Users will have permanent access to the terms and conditions of use of the services so they can consult them at any time.
Description of the Service
The website www.eems.ro provides information services regarding the “Eastern Europe Methane Studies” (EEMS) project, carried out by INCAS in partnership with Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology), including the project’s objectives, progress, results, scientific publications, events, measurement campaigns, and other relevant information regarding the project’s research activities.
The website www.eems.ro reserves the right to restrict the use of any service on the website for commercial purposes. By using the website www.eems.ro, you agree not to use any automated system that accesses the website and makes an unjustifiably large number of requests, greater than those made by an ordinary visitor/user.
The placement and size of any informational or promotional materials do not require the consent of visitors or users of the website and may be changed at any time without prior notice. www.eems.ro assumes no responsibility for damages or losses resulting from promotional materials or content on the site, other than those organized strictly by INCAS.
Access
The permitted purpose for using the website is to obtain information and access the services offered through it. Any use for purposes other than this is not permitted. In order to obtain access to the website and to the services and information made available through it, you must obtain access to the World Wide Web, either directly or through other devices that allow access to Internet services, paying any fee associated with such access. In addition, you must have all the equipment necessary to establish this connection to the World Wide Web, including a computer and a modem or other access equipment. The National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” assumes no responsibility for the security of this website or of your communication line with it. The term “visitor” of the website refers to any natural or legal person who accesses the website.
Copyright, Trademark and Intellectual Property
The content of the portal is the property of the National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” (and, where applicable, of the partner Empa, for materials jointly produced within the project), which must be cited as the source of the content and may not be taken over, distributed, sold, or resold except with the written consent of the institute. If you wish to take over any type of content from the website www.eems.ro, you may contact us at incas@incas.ro. INCAS reserves the right to modify or add new rules and restrictions regarding the content of the website, at any time. INCAS reserves the right to modify or update any service or right to use any service, at any time, without prior notice. Users shall not modify any part of this website except to the extent necessary for the proper use of the website for the purpose for which it was created. Thus, in areas of the website that allow content to be added by users (if any), users will enter/upload content that strictly complies with the format and dimensions indicated in the relevant section. If you identify materials that infringe copyright or that you consider indecent, that could incite hatred or discrimination against a person or a community, or that are illegal or immoral, please send an e-mail to incas@incas.ro.
Rules of Use
By using this website, you agree not to use the services provided by www.eems.ro to:
- pretend to be another person or institution, or falsely indicate affiliation with a particular person or institution;
- falsify identifying data or otherwise manipulate it, in order to disguise or hide the origin of any content transmitted through the platform.
The following are prohibited:
- Attempting, by any means, to interfere with the content of this website, to delete or modify by any means the materials and information published, or attempting to act for this purpose.
- Scanning, probing, or testing the vulnerability of any system in the network of the National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli”, or accessing any servers or services in the www.eems.ro network that are not public, without explicit written authorization from INCAS, as well as attempting to act for this purpose.
- Interfering with the operation of the hosting servers or the INCAS network by any means, including attacking them through “flooding” or “DOS”.
Violation of any of these rules entails civil or criminal liability. The National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” will cooperate with the authorities to prevent or impede such violations and to investigate the facts involving such violations. Unlawfully disrupting the operation of the computer system, by introducing false data, transmitting, modifying, deleting, or damaging computer data, or by restricting access to such data, constitutes a criminal offense and is punishable under Law 161/2003 (SECTION 1, Offenses Against the Confidentiality and Integrity of Computer Data and Systems / Art. 45). The user is fully responsible for the accuracy and compliance of the information provided to INCAS.
Availability of the Service
INCAS reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, partially or in full, the services made available to visitors and users through this website, without prior notice. INCAS is not liable to users, any third party (individual, legal entity, or institution) for the modification, suspension, or interruption of the services available through the website for reasons not attributable to it. INCAS may change the content and conditions of use of the website at any time. New conditions become valid from the moment they are made public by being posted on this website. If there are technical difficulties preventing visitors/users from accessing information about the EEMS project, these must be reported to the website administrators at incas@incas.ro.
Disclaimer of Liability
By accepting to use this website, you expressly and implicitly declare that you understand and agree to the following:
- the information presented on the website will meet all your requirements;
- the services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free;
- the results that may be obtained from using the information on the website will always be correct or reliable;
- any programming error will be corrected.
The user is solely responsible for any damage caused to the computer systems or network from which they access the website, or for any other data loss that may result from downloading information and services from the website’s content. No advice or other information, oral or written, obtained from the website or through the website’s services constitutes a warranty, unless expressly stated in the terms and conditions of use.
Limitation of Liability
The National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or special damages, including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profit, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible or immeasurable losses (even if INCAS had previously been informed of the possibility of such losses occurring), resulting from:
- the use or inability to use the website;
- unauthorized access to, or damage to, the user’s transmissions or data;
- statements or actions of any third party regarding the website’s services;
- any other issue related to the website’s services.
For sections of the website that may include readers’ opinions (if any), responsibility for the content of such opinions rests entirely with their authors. INCAS reserves the right to remove from the website any opinions that violate the terms and conditions of use of the website or that it considers harmful, in any form, to its own image, its partners, or third parties. This website is provided “as is” without any other warranties. The National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” is not and cannot be held responsible for inconsistencies, unavailability, or other defects of this website or its content.
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them on our website. We recommend that you read this policy to understand what types of information we collect through cookies, how we use them, and what your options are regarding them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as language, text size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so that you do not need to re-enter them every time you return to the site or navigate from one page to another.
How do we use cookies?
We use cookies to improve the browsing experience on the website and to personalize the content offered. Cookies help us to:
- Ensure the correct functionality of the website;
- Remember user preferences (language, display settings, etc.);
- Analyze how the website is used in order to improve its performance and content.
Types of cookies used
a) Necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and enable the use of basic functions, such as page navigation and access to secure sections. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
b) Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies allow us to understand how visitors interact with the website, providing information about the areas visited, time spent on the page, downloads, and any issues encountered (e.g., error messages). The information collected is anonymous and is used solely to improve the operation of the website and the quality of its content.
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Third-party cookies
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Managing cookies
You can control and manage the use of cookies directly from your browser. Most browsers allow you to delete or block cookies, as well as to be notified when cookies are used on websites. However, if you choose to disable or block certain cookies, some functions of our website may not work properly.
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Cookie policy updates
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in the use of cookies on our website. Any changes will be published on this page, and the date of the last update will be specified at the beginning of the policy.
Contact
For any questions regarding these terms and conditions or the use of cookies on our website, please contact us at incas@incas.ro.
National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” (INCAS) Bulevardul Iuliu Maniu 220, Sector 6, 061126, Bucharest, Romania E-mail: incas@incas.ro
