The METIUM website has been created to provide information about the project activities, objectives, results, events, publications and communication materials related to the METIUM project (HydroMEtallurgical Tech for Interregional Urban Mining), funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe Programme.

The website is maintained on behalf of the METIUM consortium and its project coordinator.

Website: https://metium.tuke.sk

For project-related enquiries, users may contact the METIUM consortium through the contact information provided on the website.

Terms of Use

The METIUM website is intended to provide visitors, stakeholders, project partners, and the general public with information concerning the project, its activities, developments, achievements, and outcomes.

Access to and use of this website implies acceptance of these Terms of Use.

Users undertake to make appropriate use of the contents and services offered through the website and shall not use them for unlawful activities or activities contrary to good faith and public order.

Privacy and Data Protection

Users guarantee the authenticity and accuracy of any data provided through forms available on the website and shall be solely responsible for any false or inaccurate information submitted.

Any personal data collected through the website shall be processed in accordance with applicable European Union data protection legislation and the provisions described in the Privacy Policy.

Intellectual and Industrial Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all content published on this website, including texts, images, graphics, logos, icons, audiovisual materials, documents, publications, designs, and other elements, is protected by intellectual and industrial property rights.

The content may only be used for informational and non-commercial purposes, provided that:

• The source is clearly acknowledged.
• The content is not modified or distorted.
• The integrity of the information is preserved.
• Any use remains compatible with the objectives of the METIUM project.

Any reproduction, distribution, modification, public communication, or commercial use of website content without prior authorisation from the rights holder is prohibited.

Responsibilities

The METIUM consortium makes every reasonable effort to ensure that the information published on the website is accurate, complete, and up to date. However, no guarantee is given regarding the absence of errors, omissions, interruptions, or technical issues.

The consortium shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

• Access to or use of the website.
• Temporary unavailability of the website.
• Technical failures or interruptions.
• Viruses, malware, or other harmful software introduced by third parties.
• External websites linked from this website.

Users access and use the website at their own responsibility.

Hyperlinks

The website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes. The METIUM consortium assumes no responsibility for the content, services, privacy practices, or availability of external websites.

The inclusion of such links does not imply endorsement of their content.

Data Protection

Personal data provided through the website shall be processed in accordance with the applicable data protection legislation and the website’s Privacy Policy.

Users may exercise their rights regarding personal data as described in the Privacy Policy.

Cookies

The website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience. Information regarding the use of cookies can be found in the Cookies Policy.

Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

This Legal Notice and Terms of Use shall be governed by applicable European Union legislation and any relevant national laws.

Any dispute arising from access to or use of the website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts applicable to the website owner or project coordinator, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

Should any provision of these Terms of Use be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.