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General Terms of Use and Access

CIMNE (Centre Internacional de Mètodes Numèrics a l’Enginyeria)
UPC. Campus Ed. C1 Campus Nord.
NIF Q-5850006-G
The International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering is an autonomous research and development centre dedicated to promoting and fostering advances in the development and application of numerical methods and computational techniques for the solution of engineering problems in an international context.

1. Purpose and Scope

These General Terms of Use and Access regulate access to and use of the CIMNE website (hereinafter, the “Website”), publicly available through https://cimne.com

By accessing or using the Website, users accept these Terms in full. If users do not agree, they must refrain from using the Website.

2. Access and Use of the Website

The Website may be freely accessed by users, without prejudice to sections requiring identification through user IDs and passwords.

Users are responsible for safeguarding their credentials and for any actions carried out under their account.

Users undertake to use the Website in a diligent, lawful and respectful manner, avoiding any actions that may harm CIMNE or third parties.

3. Intellectual and Industrial Property

All contents of the Website (texts, images, designs, software, source code, logos, trademarks) are the property of CIMNE or third parties who have authorized their use.

Users may only use these contents for personal and non-commercial purposes. Any reproduction, distribution or modification requires prior written authorization from CIMNE.

4. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

CIMNE does not guarantee continuous availability, technical reliability or accuracy of the contents of the Website.

CIMNE shall not be liable for damages derived from access, use or the inability to use the Website, except in cases of wilful misconduct or gross negligence as established by law.

5. Data Protection

In compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018 (LOPDGDD), CIMNE informs users:

    • Data Controller: JORDA LEGAL PROTECTDATA on behalf of the Centre Internacional de Mètodes Numèrics a l’Enginyeria (CIMNE).
    • Purpose: management of website use, user communications and access to services.
    • Legal Basis: user consent and CIMNE’s legitimate interest in providing its services.
    • Rights: users may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, opposition, restriction and portability by contacting dpo@cimne.upc.edu.
      For further information, please refer to CIMNE’s Privacy Policy.

6. Cookies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies. Detailed information is available in the CIMNE Cookie Policy page, which users are encouraged to consult and accept as appropriate.

7. Links to Third Parties

The Website may contain links to third-party websites including, but not limited to, CIMNE partners and clients. CIMNE is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or reliability of such external websites.

Inclusion of such links does not imply endorsement or association with their operators.

8. Minors

The services and contents of the Website are not specifically directed to minors under 14 years of age. Parents or legal guardians are responsible for supervising the online activity of minors as directed by law.

9. Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

These Terms are governed by Spanish and Catalan law.

Any disputes shall be submitted to the courts of Barcelona, unless applicable consumer protection regulations establish otherwise.

10. Modifications

CIMNE reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.

The revised Terms will be published on the Website and will become effective as of the date of publication.