These General Terms and Conditions are up to date as of 04/10/2023.
The use of Wolvio Service, as outlined in clause 1, and your consent to access or use any content provided to you through the Service, are governed by the subsequent terms and conditions. We kindly request you to thoroughly review these terms, as well as the associated policies referred to herein.
THE AGREEMENT
Wolvio Ltd, registered in Republic of Cyprus, located at Palaikythrou 7, Nicosia, Cyprus, 2572, and registered under the company number HE 426604, hereinafter referred to as "Biz et Vie" or "we," offers you access to the Service, which encompasses digital versions of specific eBooks and/or other content ("eContent"). Additionally, we provide access to and the ability to read digital content offered by third parties that produce content compatible with our Service ("Third Party Content"). Collectively, eContent and Third Party Content will be referred to as "Digital Content."
Your access and use of these digital materials are contingent upon your agreement with and acceptance of the terms and conditions outlined below.
These General Terms and Conditions ("Terms and Conditions"), along with any future updates, the Wolvio Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") - subject to periodic amendments and incorporated herein by reference - constitute the entirety of our agreement, referred to as the "Agreement."
1. USE OF SERVICES
This section outlines the terms governing your use of our website, software, and services provided by Biz et Vie. By accessing or using Biz et Vie, you hereby agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, whether or not you are registered with our services. In the event of any disagreement with all or part of these Terms, we kindly request that you refrain from using our Service.
By accepting these General Terms and Conditions, you, as the User, commit to the following service rules:
- You acknowledge that you have read and comprehended the contents herein.
- You assume all responsibilities and obligations outlined in this document.
- You agree to use the service only for lawful purposes that do not infringe upon the rights of third parties.
- You will not collect, process, or store personal information of other Users or third parties unless in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
- You shall not engage in any unlawful activities on this website, including violating terms and conditions, generating spam content, or providing instructions for illegal activities.
Failure to adhere to these obligations may lead to the termination of the contractual agreement.
Users are required to indemnify and hold Wolvio harmless from any demands, disputes, claims, damages, losses, liabilities, expenses, and associated costs arising from their use of the Website and Services, the content they provide, or any violations of these Terms.
Usage Rules
The following actions are prohibited in connection with Biz et Vie Services and Website:
- Posting, uploading, publishing, submitting, or transmitting any User Content that:
- Infringes upon third-party intellectual property rights or rights of privacy/publicity.
- Violates applicable laws or regulations, or could result in legal liability.
- Involves fraudulent, false, deceptive, defamatory, obscene, or offensive content.
- Promotes discrimination, hatred, harassment, violence, or illegal activities.
- Redistributing, reselling, or sharing eContent or eResources from the Service.
- Indexing, scraping, or using WebCrawler or similar software to access the Service.
- Making mass, automated, or systematic extractions from the Service.
- Violating applicable laws and regulations.
- Using the Service to harm minors.
- Interfering with others' use of the Service.
- Using the Service to invade others' privacy, collect personal information without authorization, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
- Creating a false identity or impersonating another person.
- Using the Service for advertising or promoting other websites, services, businesses, or activities.
Additionally, you must not intentionally or recklessly participate in actions that disrupt or harm the Service. These rules establish the minimum standard of conduct we expect from Service users. We also request that you exercise common sense and show consideration for other users. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the Service if you violate these conduct rules or engage in behaviour that we, acting reasonably, consider inappropriate, objectionable, or detrimental to a third party's use of the Service or the integrity and security of the Service.
2. DEFINITION OF THE SERVICE
Wolvio offers you access to (i) its systems and software; (ii) the Biz et Vie Customer space ("Login space"); and (iii) Digital Content, collectively referred to as the "Service." To access the Digital Content, you or a representative on your behalf may purchase access. Once you have accessed the compatible Digital Content online, you can view it.
The Service encompasses software systems, documentation, fonts, and digital content provided by Biz et Vie and its licensors, including third-party publishers. These components are included in the Service and are licensed to you by Biz et Vie, subject to these terms and conditions. Biz et Vie and/or its licensors and publishing partners retain ownership of the Biz et Vie Software, Digital Content, and any other components of the Service, reserving all rights not expressly granted to you.
The Company may, at its discretion, provide future updates to the Service. These updates may not necessarily include all existing software features or new features that Biz et Vie introduces for newer browser versions or other devices. The terms of this License will apply to any Software updates provided by Biz et Vie that replace and/or supplement the original Biz et Vie Software product. However, if such updates come with a separate license, the terms of that license will govern them.
3. ORDERS AND PAYMENTS
Digital Content and e-books may be purchased through the Service using the payment methods available on our website. All transactions are subject to our Privacy Policy.
Prices for Digital Content and E-Books are as listed on our website and are subject to change without notice.
Biz et Vie will assist you throughout the purchasing process. Before finalising your purchase, you will have the opportunity to review your order and make any necessary adjustments. Please take a moment to carefully check your order before submitting it.
Should you provide us with incorrect or incomplete information during the order process, please promptly contact us via email at [email protected]. If we encounter difficulties processing your order due to inaccurate or incomplete information, we will reach out to you to request corrections. If you do not provide accurate and complete information within a reasonable timeframe of our request, we reserve the right to cancel your order. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for any delays in the availability of our Service resulting from the provision of incorrect or incomplete information.
In the unlikely event that we are unable to accept or fulfil your order for any reason, we will provide a detailed explanation via email.
4. RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND
You are hereby informed that, in compliance with Directive (EU) 2019/2162 and the European Directive on Consumers' Rights 2011/83/EU, a right of withdrawal generally applies to distance service contracts between a professional and a consumer. This right can be exercised within 14 days from the contract's conclusion.
However, Users are explicitly notified and acknowledge that our services are provided to them immediately upon completing the payment, and they are fully executed before the expiration of the aforementioned withdrawal period. As a result, Users expressly waive their right of withdrawal, which, accordingly, cannot be exercised, as specified in Article 16(a) of Directive (EU) 2019/2162 and Art. 111 of the Consumer Rights Act 2022.
Please note that we do not provide refunds for Digital Content and E-Book purchases, except in cases where a technical issue prevents you from accessing the content. If you encounter such an issue, kindly reach out to our customer support team for assistance.
5. CONTENT
For the purposes of these General Terms and Conditions:
"Biz et Vie Content" refers to text, graphics, images, software, audio, video, works of authorship of any kind, and information or other materials posted, generated, provided, or made available through the Service by Biz et Vie or its licensors.
"User Content" encompasses any uploaded or embedded content you provide to be accessible through the Service, including personal data. Together, Biz et Vie Content and User Content are collectively referred to as "Content."
Ownership of Content:
We do not assert any ownership rights over User Content, and these Terms and Conditions do not limit your rights to use and exploit your User Content. However, Biz et Vie and its licensors exclusively own all rights, title, and interest in and to the Service and Biz et Vie Content, including all associated intellectual property rights. You acknowledge that the Service and Biz et Vie Content are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of Cyprus and foreign countries. You agree not to remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, service mark, or other proprietary rights notices incorporated in or accompanying the Service or Biz et Vie Content.
Rights in User Content Granted by You:
By making User Content available through the Service, you grant Biz et Vie a non-exclusive, transferable, worldwide, royalty-free license, with the right to sublicense, to use, host, cache, store, reproduce, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, publish, distribute, and modify (for formatting purposes only) your User Content. This license is solely for the purpose of operating and providing the Service and Biz et Vie Content to you and other users. You retain all your rights to your User Content, except for the aforementioned license. If you provide Third Party Content, ownership of such content may be governed by agreements between you and third parties. In the absence of such agreements, the third party may own the rights to such Third Party Content. For the purposes of this clause, references to User Content include Third Party Content uploaded by you.
Your Responsibility for User Content:
You bear sole responsibility for User Content. You represent and warrant that you either own your User Content or possess all necessary rights to grant us the license rights under these Terms and Conditions. You further warrant that your User Content, its use, and provision via the Service will not infringe, misappropriate, or violate third-party intellectual property rights or rights of publicity or privacy. It should not violate any applicable laws, regulations, or agreements with third parties. You agree to indemnify Biz et Vie for any losses incurred by the company due to claims against Biz et Vie related to any breach of third-party intellectual property rights concerning User Content provided by you.
Removal of User Content:
You can delete your User Content by specifically removing it. However, please note that some User Content may not be entirely removed, and copies may persist on the Service.
Biz et Vie Content Monitoring:
While we are not obligated to monitor access or usage of the Service or User Content or to review or edit User Content, we reserve the right to do so for operating the Service, ensuring compliance with these Terms and Conditions, and adhering to applicable laws. We may remove or disable access to any Content, including User Content, at our discretion and without notice if we deem it objectionable, in violation of these Terms and Conditions, or our Content Policy. We retain the right to investigate violations of these Terms and Conditions or conduct affecting the Services. We may also collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute users violating the law.
6. LICENSE OF USE AND INTELLECTUAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Biz et Vie exclusively owns all rights to the web application that enables the online functionalities, encompassing but not limited to the right of complete or partial reproduction by any means and in any form; translation, adaptation, arrangement, or any other alteration of the program; reproduction of the results of such actions; distribution through all lawful means; publication via various media, be it analogue or digital, online or offline; and the right to use the program.
The User's software license pertains solely to the use of the Service's software and does not extend to the Intellectual Property rights of the Service. For any other utilization, Wolvio must grant explicit authorization or transfer these rights to third parties.
Hence, executing, reproducing, exploiting, altering, distributing, or publicly communicating the entirety of Biz et Vie's intellectual property rights for purposes beyond those authorized in this Agreement is strictly prohibited. In particular, it is forbidden to create copies of the program, translate its source code, modify it, or distribute it without the express authorization of Biz et Vie.
Should Users fail to meet these obligations, Wolvio may, at its discretion, pursue appropriate claims in accordance with applicable copyright regulations, suspend the Service, or terminate the Agreement as outlined in the following sections.
The contents of this site, including content, trademarks, logos, designs, text, images, databases, code, and any other materials, are either owned by Biz et Vie or authorized for use by third parties. In general, their commercial use, public dissemination, distribution, or any form of exploitation through any means, including modification or alteration, is strictly prohibited. The Company explicitly disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use or misuse of its services.
7.COOKIES
Biz et Vie uses essential cookies necessary for the proper operation and functionality of its services. Additionally, a limited number of non-essential cookies will be placed on the user's device, subject to their consent. Should the User choose not to accept, manage, or decline the use of cookies, consent will be obtained through our software. Users can provide or withdraw their consent for these cookies by visiting bizetvie.com/en/page/cookie.
8. TERMINATION AND CANCELLATION
Biz et Vie reserves the right to unilaterally terminate this Agreement under the following circumstances:
- In the event of a User's breach of any obligations and warranties outlined in this Agreement.
- If there is an infringement of intellectual property rights or any other rights belonging to third parties.
- If the User fails to make timely payments for the Software or Services.
- When the Company is legally compelled to do so, such as if supplying software to a specific region becomes unlawful.
- If Biz et Vie decides to discontinue the Services or Software, either in part or entirely, for instance, if providing Services or accessing the Site is restricted in a particular region.
Termination of this Agreement will not affect Biz et Vie's right to pursue damages.
Users have the option to terminate their account at any time by using the online contact form, getting in touch with Customer Support sending an email to [email protected]. Upon account deletion request, all User Content within that account will become immediately inaccessible.
Should a User have any complaints, be dissatisfied with the service, or require assistance with any matter, they can contact customer support via email at [email protected].
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, neither Biz et Vie nor its employees shall be held liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including, but not limited to, damages for the loss of use, data, or other intangible losses, arising from or connected to any violation of this agreement. In no circumstance shall Biz et Vie be responsible for any harm, loss, or injury stemming from unauthorised access, hacking, tampering, or other illicit usage of the Service, your account, or the information therein.
Biz et Vie explicitly disclaims any responsibility for consequential damages arising from the use or misuse of its services.
10. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
The User's use of the service carries inherent risks. To the fullest extent permissible by applicable law, the service is provided without any warranties of any kind. Biz et Vie makes no warranties, including but not limited to the following:
i) Assurance that the service will meet the User's specific requirements.
ii) Guarantee that the service will be available at all times or in any location, free from interruptions or secure.
iii) Commitment to rectify any defects or errors in the service.
iv) Assertion that the service is devoid of viruses or other harmful components.
Any content downloaded or obtained through the service is done so at the User's own risk. The User assumes sole responsibility for any damage to their computer system, mobile device, or loss of data resulting from such downloads or their use of the service.
Biz et Vie does not warrant, endorse, or accept any responsibility or liability for any products or services advertised or provided by third parties via the Biz et Vie service or any hyperlinked website or service. Biz et Vie will not participate in monitoring transactions between the User and third-party providers.
11. FINAL CLAUSES
- These Terms and Conditions, along with the other Policies published on this Website, constitute the final, comprehensive, and exclusive agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersede any prior agreements or negotiations between said parties.
- The User may not assign, delegate, or transfer the rights contained in this Agreement to third parties without prior written consent from Biz et Vie.
- Any waiver or delay in exercising any right or demanding the performance of any obligation under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of such right or demand for performance of the obligation, nor as a waiver of any other rights or demands for performance of obligations.
- If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid due to a violation of applicable law, that provision shall be rendered ineffective, but it shall not affect the remainder of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect between the parties.
- Biz et Vie retains the right to amend these general terms and conditions, providing at least two weeks' notice. The announcement will be made by publishing the revised general terms and conditions on the website, specifying the effective date on bizetvie.com.
12. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION
These General Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cyprus. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Cyprus.