This document outlines the terms and conditions for using the website of SAO Association Hellas (SAO), www.sao-hellas.gr, where you can find information about the organisation’s mission and activities. These terms apply to all pages and all content on the website. By using our website, you agree unconditionally to these terms.

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As a user, you are required to read the terms, and if you do not agree with them, you should not use our website. The terms and conditions may be updated at any time without prior notice, and it is your responsibility to check for any changes. Continued use of our website indicates your acceptance of these terms and any future modifications.

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Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website (including, but not limited to, the logo, name, texts, graphics, photographs, and videos) uploaded to our webpages is the intellectual property of SAO and is protected by national and European legislation on Intellectual Property, as well as relevant international conventions. When third parties provide photographs, videos, or texts for use on the SAO website or in other public communication materials, the copyright of those materials belongs to both SAO and the original creators.

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Logos and trademarks belonging to third parties (such as companies, organisations, or other entities) that appear on the SAO website remain the intellectual and industrial property of the respective organisations and have been provided to SAO for this specific use.

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The content of our website is made available to users for personal use and may be changed at any time without notice. It is not permitted to copy, reproduce, modify, republish, transmit, distribute, or transfer any content by any means or in any form without the written permission of SAO.

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Limitations of Liability

We make every effort to ensure that all content on the SAO website and the information provided on its webpages is accurate, precise, clear, adequate, and constantly available.

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However, we cannot guarantee that the content is suitable for any particular purpose or use. SAO bears no liability, including in cases of possible negligence, for any potential damage caused to users of the website resulting from their use of it, which they undertake on their own initiative and with awareness of these Terms and Conditions.

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Additionally, we do not guarantee that the SAO website, any affiliated webpages, or the servers through which we provide our content will be available without interruption, free of errors, or without ‘viruses’ or other malicious software. Any costs that may arise for users due to possible damage incurred while browsing our website are their sole responsibility and shall in no case be borne by SAO.

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Hyperlinks

The SAO website may contain links to other websites, which redirect users to third-party webpages. However, such linking does not imply that we assume any responsibility for the availability, quality, or completeness of the content, services, or personal data protection policies of those websites.

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User obligations

Users of the website are obliged to comply with the Greek, EU and international laws, as well as with this website’s terms and conditions, and must refrain from any illegal actions when using or interacting in any way with SAO’s website.

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If users wish to make a donation or contribute as volunteers to SAO, they must provide true and accurate information. We bear no responsibility in the event that users provide false or inaccurate information.

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If a user engages in improper or unlawful use of the SAO website or the services offered through it, they are liable for any resulting damage to the organisation. If the organisation becomes involved in legal proceedings or is required to pay compensation due to the user’s breach of obligations as outlined in these terms, the user shall be required to indemnify the organisation for any resulting damage.

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Underage Users

Access to and use of the SAO website by minors is permitted only with the consent of their parents or legal guardians. If a minor submits personal data to SAO without such consent, that information will be deleted.

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Personal Data Protection

We take all necessary measures to protect the personal data collected through the SAO website. If you wish to exercise your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union 2016/679 (commonly known as GDPR), you may email us at: tereza@sao-hellas.gr. We will respond to you in writing within one month, either fulfilling your request or explaining the reason for its refusal.

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Additionally, for any issue concerning your personal data, you can contact SAO’s Data Protection Officer at: dpo@sao-hellas.gr. You can find more information in our Privacy Policy.

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Applicable Law and Other Terms

The above Terms and Conditions for the SAO website, as well as any modifications thereof, are governed by and supplemented by Greek and EU law and the relevant international conventions. If any of the terms are found to be contrary to the law, they shall automatically cease to apply and be removed, without affecting the validity of the remaining terms.

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These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between SAO and the users of its website and are binding only upon them. No modification of these terms shall be taken into account or considered part of this agreement unless it is made in writing and formally incorporated into it.

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It is also agreed that any disputes arising from the implementation of these terms, if not resolved amicably, shall be governed by Greek law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Athens.

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Last updated: July 2025