1.1 Ownership of Content
Dukem Solutions is the sole owner of all intellectual property rights in the Site and its content, or has, where applicable, obtained the necessary authorizations to use the content present on the Site. The Site and its contents are protected by intellectual property laws (including copyright, database rights, designs, trademarks, etc.) in France and internationally.
The elements constituting the Site — including, without limitation, all texts, articles, graphics, logos, images, photographs, drawings, illustrations, audio clips, videos, software, databases, as well as the structure and presentation of the Site — are the property of Dukem Solutions or of third parties who have authorized Dukem Solutions to use and display them on the Site. All rights reserved.
1.2 Authorized Use of Content
Accessing and browsing the Site does not grant you any right or license to use its contents, except for the following limited authorization: Dukem Solutions grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable right to access and consult the Site and its content for your private and non-commercial use, in accordance with these General Terms and Conditions. This authorization is subject to the following conditions:
1.3 Prohibited Uses (Intellectual Property)
Except as expressly authorized in Section 1.2 above or by law (e.g., quotation or review, where applicable), you must not under any circumstances:
Any use of the Site’s content outside the scope of the limited authorization set forth in these Terms constitutes an infringement of the rights of Dukem Solutions and/or third-party rights holders, which may give rise to civil and criminal proceedings.
1.4 Trademarks
The trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos, and slogans (collectively, the “Marks”) displayed on the Site are the property of Dukem Solutions, its subsidiaries, or third parties. Unless otherwise indicated, Dukem Solutions owns or is authorized to use all other Marks appearing on the Site.
Nothing in these Terms or on the Site shall be construed as granting, whether implicitly or otherwise, any license or right to use any Mark displayed on the Site without the prior written authorization of Dukem Solutions or the relevant owner.
Any unauthorized use of the Marks or any other content of the Site is strictly prohibited. In particular, you must not use Dukem Solutions’ Marks in a manner likely to cause confusion among customers or to damage the image of Dukem Solutions.
1.5 Reporting Intellectual Property Infringements
Dukem Solutions respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. If you believe that any content on the Site infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, you are invited to notify Dukem Solutions with sufficient details to enable us to investigate and, if necessary, remove or disable access to the disputed content. Please send any notification via the contact form referred to in Section 1, specifying “Intellectual Property Infringement Notice” in the subject line. Please include your contact details and proof of your rights for review. Dukem Solutions will respond to legitimate notifications in accordance with applicable law.
2.1 Outbound Links
The Site may contain hyperlinks or references to external third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for informational purposes and for the convenience of users, and do not imply any endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Dukem Solutions of the third-party sites, their content, or their owners. Dukem Solutions has no control over the content or resources of linked external sites. Accordingly:
2.2 Inbound Links
If you operate a website and wish to create a link to the Dukem Solutions Site, you must obtain prior written authorization from Dukem Solutions. To make such a request, please contact us via the contact form referred to in Section 1, specifying the URL of your site and the proposed terms. Dukem Solutions reserves the right to refuse or revoke any link authorization at any time if the context of use is deemed unacceptable or for any other reason.
Even if Dukem Solutions grants you permission to create a link: (a) this does not mean that Dukem Solutions endorses you, your site, or your services; (b) you may not present the link to the Site as implying any association, endorsement, or sponsorship by Dukem Solutions without our express written consent; and (c) you must remove any link to our Site immediately upon request.
2.3 Integration of Third-Party Content
The Site may integrate content provided by third parties (e.g., news feeds, social plugins, videos hosted on external platforms). Dukem Solutions is not responsible for such third-party content and provides it “as is” for your convenience. The providers of such content are solely responsible for its legality and accuracy. If you have concerns about third-party content on our Site, please inform us so that we may consider appropriate action (including removal of the content if necessary).
3.1 Information Provided “As Is”
Dukem Solutions endeavors to keep the information on the Site accurate, up to date, and reliable. However, all information and content on the Site is provided “as is” and “as available”. Dukem Solutions makes no express or implied warranty as to the content or availability of the Site. In particular, Dukem Solutions does not warrant that:
Except for warranties that cannot be legally excluded, Dukem Solutions disclaims all warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement, to the extent permitted by law. The only binding warranties you have in respect of the Site or its content are those provided by applicable mandatory laws applicable to Dukem Solutions under these Terms.
3.2 No Offer or Professional Advice
The content of the Site is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on the Site constitutes a contractual offer to the user, definitive advice, or a professional advisory service. In particular:
3.3 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Dukem Solutions shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or any other damages arising from or related to your access to, use of, or inability to use this Site or its content. This exclusion of liability applies, without limitation, to any damage or loss, including:
These exclusions apply regardless of the legal basis of liability (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if Dukem Solutions has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
3.4 No Liability for User Conduct
You are solely responsible for the consequences arising from your breach of these General Terms and Conditions. Dukem Solutions shall not be held liable for any misuse of the Site by a user or for any content that you or any other user may transmit or upload to the Site (if such functionality exists, e.g., via forms or the chatbot). However, if Dukem Solutions is made aware of a breach of these Terms or any illegal content or use, Dukem Solutions reserves the right to take appropriate measures (as described in Section 2.4), including removing content, terminating accounts or access, and potentially reporting to the competent authorities.
4.1 Applicable Law
These General Terms and Conditions of Use and any dispute or claim arising from the Site (including any non-contractual dispute or claim) are governed by and construed in accordance with Belgium law, excluding its conflict of laws rules. As Dukem Solutions is an entity headquartered in Belgium, the choice of Belgium law provides a consistent legal framework for these Terms.
4.2 Jurisdiction
Unless otherwise required by applicable law, any dispute, controversy, or claim relating to the use of the Site or the interpretation or performance of these General Terms and Conditions shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts within the jurisdiction of the Commercial Court of Belgium (to which Dukem Solutions’ registered office is attached).
4.3 International Use
This Site is controlled and operated by Dukem Solutions from Belgium, but is accessible worldwide. Dukem Solutions does not guarantee that the content of the Site is appropriate or available in all locations. Users who choose to access the Site from outside Belgium do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws. You may not use or export any content from the Site in violation of applicable export laws and regulations or sanctions.
4.4 Language of the Terms
These General Terms and Conditions were originally drafted in English. Translations may be provided for convenience (for example, French, or Dutch versions may be available on the Site). In the event of any discrepancy or ambiguity between the English text and a translated version, the English version shall prevail (to the extent permitted by law). However, nothing in this provision affects any right you may have under the mandatory law of your country to have the Terms in a certain language or to rely on a translated version of the Terms.
If you have any questions regarding these Terms or issues with the Site, please contact Dukem Solutions via the contact form.
