The use of the online services offered on the websites https://politis.com.cy, https://parathyro.politis.com.cy, and https://gipedo.politis.com.cy (hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Website”), owned by ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ ΤΩΡΑ ΛΙΜΙΤΕΔ (POLITIS TORA LIMITED) (hereinafter the “Company”), by readers/visitors/users/members/subscribers (hereinafter the “Users”), presupposes their unreserved acceptance of the following terms. These terms apply to all content, subscriptions, pages, graphics, images, photographs, audiovisual material (e.g., videos), and files available on the Website.
1. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including (but not limited to) text, news, graphics, photographs, illustrations, audiovisual material and provided services, is the intellectual property of the Company and is protected under applicable national and international copyright laws. Logos, business names, trademarks, and distinctive signs belong to the Company and/or third parties mentioned as holders of respective rights are protected under applicable industrial and intellectual property legislation.
Any third-party intellectual property works that are included on the Website are published under the appropriate authorisation from the rights holders or in good faith and for informational purposes.
In the event that material is found to have been published in breach of intellectual property rights, the Company undertakes to remove such material within a reasonable period following notification by the rightful owner or their authorised representative.
2. Licence to Use
Any use, reproduction, republication, copying, storage, sale, transmission, retransmission, distribution, publication, execution, translation, or modification, whether in whole or in part of the Website’s content and the services provided therein, by any means, is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of the Company.
By exception, the individual storage and copying of parts of the content onto a personal computer is permitted strictly for personal use, with no intention of commercial or other exploitation, and always on the condition that the source of the content is clearly acknowledged. This does not in any way constitute a transfer or assignment of intellectual property rights. Accordingly, the content may not, in whole or in part, be sold, copied, modified, reproduced, republished, uploaded, transmitted, or distributed in any manner.
3. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Company makes every reasonable effort to ensure that all content and information displayed on the Website is characterised by accuracy, clarity, correctness, completeness, currency, and availability.
However, we do not guarantee nor assume any responsibility (even in cases of negligence) for any damages that may be caused to the User from the use of the Website. All content and services are provided "as is", with no express or implied warranty of any kind, including, but not limited to, warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security, or accuracy, all of which are expressly disclaimed.
We are not liable for any damage (whether direct or indirect), including but not limited to loss of profits, data, missed opportunities, or monetary satisfaction suffered by Users or third parties as a result of use or inability to use the Website, or from any unauthorised interference by third parties with services/information/products made available through the Website.
Although every effort is made to ensure the smooth operation of the Website, we do not warrant that its functions or those of its servers will be uninterrupted or free from errors, viruses, or similar harmful components.
4. Links to Third-Party Websites
It is understood that we do not control the availability, content, privacy policies, quality, or completeness of services of third-party websites which we may refer through hyperlinks or advertising banners (hereinafter “Links”). Such Links are provided solely for the convenience of the Users, and. The website to which they lead are subjedt to their own terms of use.
The inclusion of any Link does not constitute endorsement or acceptance of the content of the respective websites, and we bear no responsibility for their content or for any damage caused by their use. Access to such website is undertaken at the sole responsibility of the User.
5. Commencement and Termination of Services
The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, suspend, or terminate, temporarily or permanently, all or part of the services it provides, with or without prior notice to Users.
6. Amendment of Terms of Use
The Company reserves the right to amend these Terms of Use periodically, without prior notice. Such amendments shall become effective upon their publication on the Website.
Users are advised to check the Terms of Use regularly, as continued use of the Website shall constitute acceptance of any amendments in force at the time.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use, including any amendments thereto, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cyprus, the law of the European Union, and the relevant international treaties.
For any dispute that may arise in relation to the application, interpretation, or validity of these terms, the Courts of the Republic of Cyprus shall have exclusive jurisdiction.