Terms and conditions

1. Intellectual property

All content on the "Cité des Associations" website, including but not limited to texts, graphics, logos, images, videos, sounds, data, software, and other elements (collectively referred to as the "Content"), is the intellectual property of the "Cité des Associations" or its licensors, and is protected by national and international copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws. 

By posting Content on the "Cité des Association"s website, you grant the "Cité des Associations" a worldwide, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, display, and create derivative works from such Content, in connection with the operation of the website and associated activities. 

Users agree to respect the intellectual property rights of the "Cité des Associations" and third parties, and not to copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, broadcast, display, or exploit the Content in any way without express written permission from the "Cité des Associations" or the relevant rights holder. 

In case of infringement of these intellectual property rights, the "Cité des Associations" reserves the right to take appropriate measures, including but not limited to the removal of the relevant Content, suspension or termination of the user's account, and legal action depending on the severity of the violation.

2. Liability

The "Cité des Associations" strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information on its website but does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or relevance of the content. The use of the site is at the user's own risk.

In no event shall the "Cité des Associations" be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the site, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, loss of data, or interruption of business, even if the "Cité des Associations" has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

3. Protection of personal data

The "Cité des Associations" is committed to protecting the confidentiality and security of users' personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe.

By using the "Cité des Associations" website, users consent to the collection, use, and processing of their personal data as described in the site's privacy policy.

The personal data collected may include, but is not limited to, names, email addresses, phone numbers, billing information, and other information provided by users during registration, room reservations, or job postings.

The "Cité des Associations" uses users' personal data for the purpose of providing personalized services, processing room reservations, posting job offers, responding to user inquiries, and communicating with them about Cité des Associations activities.

The "Cité des Associations" does not sell, rent, or share users' personal data with third parties for direct marketing purposes without their explicit consent. Personal data may be disclosed to third parties to the extent necessary to provide the services requested by users, or as required by law.

Users have the right to access, rectify, delete, or object to the processing of their personal data. To exercise these rights or for any questions regarding the protection of personal data, users can contact the "Cité des Associations" at the email address info@citedesassociations.be.

The full privacy policy of the website, describing in detail the collection, use, processing, and protection of users' personal data, is available on the "Cité des Associations" website.

4. Acceptable use

Users agree to use the "Cité des Associations" website in a lawful, ethical, and responsible manner, and to comply with these terms of use as well as applicable laws and regulations.

It is strictly prohibited for users to:

• Publish, transmit, or share any content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, offensive, threatening, harassing, hateful, discriminatory, or infringes on the intellectual property rights of third parties.
• Use the site for fraudulent, malicious, or deceptive activities, such as attempting unauthorized access to computer systems, collecting personal data of other users without their consent, or distributing malware.
• Disrupt or compromise the security of the site, servers, or associated networks, or interfere with the use and enjoyment of the site by other users.
• Use the site for unauthorized commercial purposes, such as advertising or promoting products or services without prior consent from the "Cité des Associations".

The "Cité des Associations" reserves the right to monitor the use of the site and take appropriate measures in case of violation of this policy, including but not limited to content removal, suspension or termination of the user's account, and reporting illegal activities to competent authorities.

By using the "Cité des Associations" website, users acknowledge and agree to comply with this acceptable use policy and all other applicable policies and guidelines established by the "Cité des Associations".

5. Modification of terms of use

The "Cité des Associations" reserves the right to modify these terms of use at any time and without prior notice. Users will be informed of the modifications through a notification on the website or via email. By continuing to use the site after the publication of the modifications, users accept the revised terms of use.

6. Juridiction and applicable law

These terms of use are governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Belgium. Any dispute arising from the use of the "Cité des Associations" website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Brussels.

7. Disclaimer

The "Cité des Associations" website may contain links to third-party websites or external resources. The "Cité des Associations" has no control over the content of these websites or resources and disclaims all responsibility for their accuracy, relevance, legality, or functioning. The inclusion of such links does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Cité des Associations. Users access these third-party websites or external resources at their own risk.

8. Room reservation by external users

Upon payment, you will receive a preliminary reservation for this room. However, the reservation is only effective upon receipt of a confirmation email within 72 hours. Cancellation of the reservation is possible by sending an email to reservation@citedesassociations.be. No refund will be issued in case of cancellation less than 48 hours before the reserved date and time, except for cases of force majeure. In case of cancellation more than 48 hours in advance, a refund will be made of the amount paid by the external user, minus the platform payment processing fees. 

9. Job posting

The "Cité des Associations" reserves the right to screen job offers before publication, conducted by the site's administrators. To request the posting of a job offer, please send an email to jobs@citedesassociations.be. Job offers will be published within 72 hours of receiving a complete offer. Job offers must not be discriminatory and must not promote religious, political, or anti-democratic characteristics. In case of rejection, a notification will be sent via email.

For any questions or further assistance, please contact the respective email addresses mentioned above.