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Ikoula, 175 rue d'Aguesseau 92100 Boulogne Billancourt, France, immatriculée au RCS de Nanterre B 417 680 618
These General Terms of Use determine the rules for accessing this Website. By browsing this Website, you acknowledge as a user that you are aware of its terms, accept them without reservation, and agree to comply with them.
1 – CNIL Notice
The personal information you may be required to provide on the site is only transmitted to the publisher.
We inform you that this data may be used by the publisher, in accordance with applicable legal provisions, for direct marketing purposes to offer you similar products or services.
In accordance with the provisions of the “Informatique et Libertés” law of January 6, 1978, as amended by the law of August 6, 2004, the processing of your data may give rise to the exercise of the right to access and rectify, as well as the right to object for legitimate reasons, by contacting the publisher of this Site or by sending a letter to the address provided above.
A “cookie” may be created during your use of the site. It does not allow us to identify you. However, it records information about your computer’s navigation on our site (pages viewed, date and time of visit, etc.) which we may read during your future visits.
We inform you that you can oppose the storage of cookies by configuring your Internet browser, but we draw your attention to the fact that certain personalized services require that cookies be accepted. If the browser is set to refuse them, access to these services may be impaired or even impossible.
2 – Usage License
Accessing the Site grants you a private, non-collective, and non-exclusive right to use the content of the Site. Any networking or redistribution, in any form, is prohibited.
The reproduction right is only granted for representation on a single workstation screen and is strictly reserved for your private use. If you wish to use the information on this Site for commercial purposes, you must obtain our express consent. To do so, please contact us using our [contact form].
All materials published on the Site, including but not limited to texts, photographs, videos, infographics, and icons (hereinafter “the Materials”), are considered works under Article L112-1 of the French Intellectual Property Code. Consequently, any full or partial representation or reproduction without the consent of the authors or their rights holders is illegal. You may not modify, copy, email, transfer, sell, download, display, or generally exploit these Materials.
You therefore agree to:
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download the Materials only for personal and time-limited use;
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print downloaded Materials only if strictly for personal use;
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not reproduce the digital version of the Materials for press reviews;
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not alter, modify, move, remove, or replace editorial content (text and/or reproduction) of the Materials and/or the names of the authors or rights holders.
Violation of any of the author’s or publisher’s rights is a counterfeiting offense punishable in France by up to three years’ imprisonment and a €300,000 fine (Article L335-2 of the Intellectual Property Code).
The publisher reserves the right to change, delete, or add to these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice to reflect legal, jurisprudential, editorial, and/or technical developments. The applicable version is the one available online. It is therefore advisable to refer regularly to the latest version of the Terms.
The publisher also reserves the right to modify the features or content of the Site and may restrict access to certain areas without prior notice.
The publisher may, at its discretion, suspend, interrupt, or terminate access to all or part of the Site for any reason, including breach of these Terms. The Site is not guaranteed to be error-free or that all defects will be corrected.
The publisher reserves the right to send emails to you or all users to inform them of changes or updates to the Site.
3 – Limitation of Liability
You are solely responsible for any direct or indirect, material or immaterial damages resulting from your use of the Site or by any person authorized by you. This includes any use, whether fraudulent or not.
You therefore waive any claims or legal action regarding such damages based on the publisher's contractual liability or any other grounds.
Hyperlinks may redirect to sites other than this Site. By clicking these links, you leave the Site and are redirected to sites over which the publisher has no control. The publisher disclaims any responsibility if the content of these sites violates applicable laws and regulations.
Furthermore, no hyperlink may point to the Site without the prior express permission of the publisher. Without permission, such a link constitutes counterfeiting, punishable as previously mentioned.
The publisher will make reasonable efforts to secure access, consultation, and use of the Materials in line with Internet usage standards. Access is available 24/7, except in the event of force majeure or events beyond the publisher's control, or due to maintenance operations, which may occur without prior notice.
The publisher’s liability cannot be engaged in the following cases:
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Temporary interruptions for updating files;
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Malfunctions or service interruptions beyond the publisher’s control (e.g., power or telecom outages);
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Temporary interruptions for service updates or maintenance;
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Failures or malfunctions of the Internet in message or document transmission.
You acknowledge:
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That you are aware of the nature of the Internet, particularly its technical performance and response times for accessing or transferring information;
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That the transmission of your login credentials or any sensitive information is your sole responsibility;
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That it is your responsibility to ensure your computer’s technical specifications allow for proper use;
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That you must protect your own data and/or software from viruses potentially circulating on the Site.
Downloading Materials implies unconditional acceptance of the Materials and these Terms of Use.
4 – Special Terms for Community Areas (Comments)
The publisher provides spaces for free communication among users. The publisher acts only as a hosting provider for these areas, with responsibility limited to that defined in Article 6.I-1 of the French Law on Confidence in the Digital Economy (LCEN) of June 21, 2004. Parents are encouraged to monitor their children's use of these community areas.
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These community areas are discussion spaces where you can share opinions and information on specific topics. By posting contributions (hereinafter “Contributions”), you authorize the publisher to use and reproduce them, in part or in whole, on the Site. If the Contributions are protected under copyright, you expressly and freely transfer all related rights to the publisher for global use and for the legal duration of protection.
The publisher will make every effort to preserve Contributions but cannot be held liable for any related alteration. Contributions will be reproduced with the pseudonym provided by the author.
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You acknowledge full responsibility for your Contributions and that they are not part of the publisher’s editorial content. The publisher cannot be held liable for their illegality and you guarantee the publisher against any claims or actions arising from their publication. You are responsible for all related costs or payments.
These areas are intended for civil discourse. Any Contribution containing insults, gratuitous mockery, or vulgarities may be moderated or removed.
Prohibited content includes, but is not limited to:
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Material that violates public order, good morals, or the sensitivity of minors;
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Content that infringes on privacy, reputation, or image rights;
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Defamatory, insulting, obscene, violent, racist, or xenophobic content;
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Threats or harassment;
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Incitement to hate, violence, suicide, or discrimination;
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Pornographic or pedophilic content;
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Anything infringing on intellectual property rights;
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Promotion of crimes or unlawful behavior.
Any such Contribution may be removed and reported to authorities.
As a hosting provider, the publisher must:
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Retain identifying data for contributors when requested by authorities;
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Remove or block access to illegal content once made aware of it.
However, the publisher is not required to monitor or investigate all user-generated content.
You agree to only post content you own or are authorized to use.
You must not propose the sale or exchange of stolen goods or commit any criminal offense in these spaces. These areas must not be used for fundraising, selling, or distributing promotional or commercial content.
Do not include hyperlinks leading to external sites that violate laws or these Terms.
The publisher forbids disruptive behavior such as spamming, off-topic posts, or incitement to break rules or laws.
If you identify illegal or inappropriate Contributions, you can report them using the [contact form]. Misuse of this reporting function can result in legal consequences.
5 – Moderation
Comments and the “Guestbook” section are subject to prior moderation. Moderators may delay or remove content that does not align with the Site’s editorial policy, ethical guidelines, or legal requirements. Publication may be delayed while content is reviewed.
Reports of inappropriate content can be submitted using the [contact form]. The publisher reserves the right to remove such content or suspend a user if it is found to be clearly unlawful or upon judicial request.
Abuse of the reporting function may result in legal liability, especially for knowingly false reports.
6 – Application of French Law
Although the Internet is global, this Site is intended for a French audience. All content and data transmission are governed by French law. In the event of a dispute, only French courts shall have jurisdiction.
