Legal Information – Terms of Service

Effective date: January 1st, 2022

These Terms of Service (hereinafter referred to as the “Terms”) define the conditions for access and use of the website
https://www.european-hotel-awards.com
and the services provided by Platinium Publications de Presse (“we”, “us”, or “our”), as well as the legal obligations binding upon the User.

Article 1 – Legal Notice

Article 2 – Access to the Website

The website https://www.european-hotel-awards.com
is freely accessible to any User with internet access. The website provides non-contractual information and services related to the European Hotel Awards.
Any cost incurred by the User to access the site (hardware, software, internet connection, etc.) is their sole responsibility.

Article 3 – Personal Data

The website does not collect personal data without the User’s consent. Basic navigation data (IP address, browser type, session statistics)
may be collected solely for technical and analytical purposes.

Article 4 – Intellectual Property

All content on this website (texts, images, videos, graphics, logos, icons, sound, software, etc.) is protected under the French Intellectual
Property Code and international copyright treaties.
The trademark European Hotel Awards by References is a registered trademark owned by Platinium Publications de Presse.

Any full or partial reproduction, representation, distribution, or exploitation of this site or its contents, in any form and by any means,
without prior written authorization, constitutes an infringement and is strictly prohibited (Articles L.335-2 et seq. of the Intellectual Property Code).

Use of content is permitted only for personal, non-commercial purposes, with proper citation of the source and author.

Article 5 – Liability

The information published on the site is deemed reliable but is provided for informational purposes only. It is not contractually binding.
Despite regular updates, Platinium Publications de Presse cannot be held liable for changes in administrative or legal provisions after publication.
The site cannot be held liable for how users interpret or use the information provided.

The site shall not be held responsible for technical issues, viruses, or damages arising from the use of this site or from downloading content.
The site declines responsibility in cases of force majeure or acts of third parties.

Article 6 – Hyperlinks

The site may include links to other websites. Clicking these links redirects the User to external websites. Platinium Publications de Presse has
no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content or practices of third-party sites.

Article 7 – Cookies

The User is informed that cookies may be installed automatically while browsing the site.
Cookies are small files stored on the User’s device via the browser. They contain no personal information and are used solely to improve
navigation and measure site performance (Google Analytics).

Users may refuse the use of cookies by configuring their browser settings. However, disabling cookies may prevent access to certain features.

Article 8 – Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by French law. In case of dispute, and in the absence of amicable resolution, jurisdiction is expressly
attributed to the competent courts of Paris.

Last updated: January 1st, 2022