The terms and conditions governing your use of the GCCS Standard website.
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website https://standardgccs.com (“Website”), operated by GCCS Standard (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.
By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
The Website provides information about the Global Competence Certification Standard (GCCS), including its framework, certification processes, accreditation details, and related services. The Website also offers contact forms and the possibility to book calls or meetings with GCCS Standard representatives.
The Website is intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years of age or who have reached the age of legal majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is greater. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
All content, materials, and intellectual property displayed on the Website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, trademarks, images, documents, frameworks, and the Website design — are the property of GCCS Standard or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Website by any third party.
When using the Website, you agree not to:
When you submit information through the Website’s contact forms or booking features, you agree that the information you provide is accurate, complete, and not misleading. Any personal data submitted will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
GCCS Standard does not guarantee a response within a specific timeframe but will endeavour to respond to all legitimate inquiries in a reasonable manner.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by GCCS Standard. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
The Website and all content, materials, and information provided on or through it are made available on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, GCCS Standard disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, GCCS Standard, its directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Website, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if GCCS Standard has been advised of the possibility of such damage.
Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit liability where it cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GCCS Standard, its directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.
GCCS Standard reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice. We also reserve the right to update or revise these Terms at any time. The revised Terms will be effective upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.
GCCS Standard reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website ceases immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall continue in full force and effect.
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Athens, Greece. Nothing in this clause shall prevent GCCS Standard from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the parties’ original intent.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GCCS Standard with respect to the use of the Website, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
