Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Every visitor or user of the website https://www.kalymnos.gr/el/ is required, before visiting or using its pages, to carefully read and study the following terms of use. In case of disagreement, they must refrain from using the website. Otherwise, it is presumed that they explicitly and unreservedly accept these terms of use and provide their consent. The following terms apply to all content on our website.
The website https://www.kalymnos.gr/el/ belongs to the Municipality of Kalymnos (hereinafter “the Municipality”). Through technologically advanced web infrastructures and open and closed-source software applications, the website can offer all users/visitors information, participation, consultation, and technological applications concerning participation in actions, under the following terms of use. Use or visitation of the website implies unconditional acceptance of the terms described herein. Browsing, remaining on, and archiving or cataloging the site constitutes practical acceptance of these terms.
The website https://www.kalymnos.gr/el/ may contain references (links) to third-party websites solely for the user’s information. The inclusion of such links does not constitute endorsement or acceptance of their views, actions, or content. Third-party entities are solely responsible for the content of their websites or for any damage that may result from their use when the user accesses them. The user acknowledges that by visiting third-party websites, they leave https://www.kalymnos.gr/el/ and are subject to the terms of use of those sites.
USER/VISITOR OBLIGATIONS
Use of the website must be exclusively for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not restrict or hinder its use by third parties. The user/visitor must use the website in accordance with the law and these terms of use. They must not engage in acts or omissions that could damage or impair the website or negatively affect or endanger the provision of services.
The user must exercise due diligence when submitting their information and ensure that such entries are clear, complete, and accurate. The Municipality is not responsible for incorrect information entered by the user, who alone bears full responsibility for its accuracy, completeness, and legality.
INTELLECTUAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
All website content is made available to the public under the terms of the Greek Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY v.3.0), unless otherwise stated. Any other material protected under Law 2121/93 or other relevant laws and identified as the intellectual property of third parties is not covered by the above license. To use or exploit material belonging to third parties, users must obtain the necessary licenses directly from the rights holders.
Computer programs used for the development and operation of the website and its digital services are generally free and/or open-source software and, when distributed, are provided under the terms of the European Union Public Licence (EUPL) (https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/software/page/eupl/licence-eupl). The specific license is indicated on the website where the software is made available.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Municipality makes every effort to ensure that the information and content displayed on the website are as accurate, true, and up-to-date as possible. It provides all content, such as information, names, photos, data, etc., and services “AS IS.” The provided information does not constitute advice or recommendation for any act with economic consequences. Users must evaluate the information and act based on their own judgment.
The Municipality bears no responsibility for any legal, civil, or criminal claims or for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages that may result from the use of the website. Although it strives to maintain proper operation, it does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of its servers, nor that they are free of viruses, malware, or other harmful elements.
Given the nature of the Internet, the Municipality cannot be held liable under any circumstances for any form of damage suffered by users/visitors. It also does not guarantee that related websites or their servers are free of viruses or malware, or that the content, pages, or services are accurate, complete, or available at all times.
COLLECTION AND USE OF INFORMATION — PERSONAL DATA AND SECURITY
Through this website, the Municipality may collect, as Data Controller, users’ personal data such as identification and contact details, only to the extent necessary for processing purposes and only when voluntarily provided. The Municipality ensures lawful collection and processing of personal data and their secure storage in compliance with EU and Greek data protection legislation — specifically, the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Law 4624/2019.
Minors may access the website only with parental/guardian consent and are not required to disclose personal information.
The Municipality may process users’ data for statistical purposes and to improve its services. It may also process such data to inform users about news or new services, provided that explicit consent has been given. Users may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
Such data may be transmitted to third parties cooperating with the Municipality only to the extent necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of the website and its services.
Users have the right to access, correct, complete, delete, restrict, or transfer their data, object to its processing, and request human intervention in automated processes. To exercise these rights, users may contact the Municipality through the contact page https://www.kalymnos.gr/el/epikoinonia/. If they believe their personal data protection has been violated, they may also file a complaint with the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA).
The website may also collect non-personal user information through technologies such as cookies and IP tracking. Cookies are small text files stored on the user’s device that do not access personal files or identify the user. They facilitate navigation and provide statistical insights. Non-personal information may include browser type, computer type, operating system, Internet Service Provider (ISP), and similar technical data.
The website may include communication forms, bulletin boards, and interactive areas. Users bear sole responsibility for their communications and any consequences thereof. The Municipality assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of user-posted material. It may monitor, edit, or delete such content at its discretion.
Users may configure their web browser to warn or block the use of cookies. Instructions are available in browser settings or help pages. Refusing cookies may limit access to certain services or functionalities.
VOTING / PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS
The website https://www.kalymnos.gr/el/ may allow users to participate in public consultations on current issues presented in the form of questions. User responses are recorded, analyzed, and considered to draw conclusions on the topics under consultation. Specific participation terms are always defined by the Municipality.
The Municipality retains exclusive rights to collect and exploit all data and results derived from such processes. By participating, users transfer all intellectual property rights arising from their participation to the Municipality.
GOVERNING LAW AND OTHER TERMS
The terms and conditions of use of this website and any modification thereof are governed by Greek and EU law and relevant international treaties. Any provision found contrary to applicable law automatically ceases to apply without affecting the validity of the remaining terms.
These terms constitute the entire agreement between the Municipality and the user, binding only these parties. Any modification is valid only if expressed in writing and incorporated into these terms.
Unless otherwise stated, these terms enter into force immediately. The Municipality reserves the right to modify, add, or change the website content, services, and terms at any time without prior notice, always within the applicable legal framework. Users are advised to check periodically for updates, as continued use implies acceptance of all modifications.
The courts of Athens, Greece, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from this agreement.
If you identify any issues in the website’s content related to legal or ethical matters, please notify us via https://www.kalymnos.gr/el/epikoinonia/ so we can address them immediately.
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