Terms and Conditions

1 Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the CHERISH (Cultural Heritage Risk Information Sharing Hub) platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

CHERISH is an educational platform designed to support cultural heritage protection and disaster preparedness. The platform is part of an EU-funded project aimed at empowering communities, especially youth, to protect cultural heritage during emergencies.

2 User Accounts

To access certain features of the platform, you must create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account
• Not share your account with others

You must confirm your email address before accessing account features. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

3 Acceptable Use

When using CHERISH, you agree to:

• Use the platform only for lawful purposes
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others
• Not upload harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the platform
• Not interfere with the proper functioning of the platform
• Not use the platform for commercial purposes without authorization

4 User-Generated Content

CHERISH allows users to submit stories, case studies, and other content ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you:

• Grant CHERISH a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content for educational purposes
• Confirm that you own or have the right to share the content
• Understand that submissions will be reviewed by moderators before publication
• Accept that we may edit or remove content that violates our guidelines

All User Content must be appropriate for educational use and must not contain personal information of third parties without their consent.

5 Intellectual Property

The CHERISH platform, including its design, logos, text, graphics, and educational materials, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission, except for personal, non-commercial educational use.

Educational resources provided through the CHERISH project are intended for use in cultural heritage protection education and may be used in accordance with the project's open educational resource guidelines.

6 Educational Purpose Disclaimer

CHERISH provides educational information about cultural heritage protection and disaster preparedness. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. In emergency situations, always follow official guidance from local authorities and emergency services.

7 Limitation of Liability

CHERISH and its partners are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the platform.

The platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees about the availability or reliability of the service.

8 Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

9 Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the platform or via email. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10 Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by applicable European Union laws and the laws of the member states where the CHERISH project partners are located. Any disputes will be resolved through the appropriate legal channels.

11 Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: