The website **[https://eebmb.gr/](https://eebmb.gr/)** was created and is operated by the **Hellenic Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (HSBMB)** (Greek: “ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΒΙΟΧΗΜΕΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΜΟΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ”), headquartered in Athens (11 Soufliou Street, Postal Code 11257, VAT No. 090260783), hereinafter referred to as “HSBMB”. The website aims to inform its members and visitors through posts (indicatively: presentations, articles, studies, research, papers).
All posts, without exception, are of an informational nature and exclusively express free and independent scientific judgment, research, or academic work.
Through the website, users may also:
a) submit an application for registration as a new member, provided they meet the requirements for one of the membership categories defined in the HSBMB Statutes (regular, honorary, supporting members),
b) pay their annual membership subscription as members of HSBMB.
Browsing the website, accessing the published information, and any use thereof are permitted only to adults with legal capacity and are undertaken under the users’ sole responsibility, without any reservation on their part. HSBMB bears no liability whatsoever toward any person. Entry to and continued use of the website constitutes full and unconditional acceptance of these terms of use. If a user does not agree with them, they must immediately leave the website.
HSBMB reserves the right:
a) to freely modify the content of the website at any time; continued use of the website after any modification constitutes acceptance of such modification,
b) to suspend access to the website due to maintenance, upgrades, interruption of electronic communications, or if its competent bodies decide to discontinue its operation,
c) to take legal action against any person who (intentionally or negligently) uses the website in a manner that causes harm to HSBMB or performs acts that disrupt the provision of the website’s services or alter, distort, or interfere with its security settings, specifications, or overall format, and to seek restoration of any damage or loss suffered.
HSBMB:
a) does not guarantee uninterrupted operation of the website or that its content is free from viruses or other malicious software and bears no liability whatsoever for any damage or loss arising from any cause, including, indicatively, damage to the user’s equipment, files, or software,
b) bears no liability arising from any use of the website’s content,
c) bears no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of published articles, papers, research, etc.,
d) bears no liability for any damage (moral or material) that may arise from any use of the website,
e) bears no responsibility for the content and services of other websites to which the HSBMB website may refer through links, advertising banners, etc. Such references do not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, or guarantee regarding the proper, valid, secure, or effective operation of those websites or their privacy policies. HSBMB bears no responsibility for any problem, damage, or loss arising from the user’s visit to and browsing of such websites.
The HSBMB website and its content, including its name, logos, graphics, photographs, sounds, videos, etc., constitute intellectual property owned by HSBMB, which retains all related rights. Any use of the website (in whole or in part), as well as copying, reproduction, modification, alteration, or exploitation of its content for commercial, advertising, or promotional scientific purposes without prior permission from HSBMB, is prohibited. Any republication is permitted only with reference to the source: [https://eebmb.gr/](https://eebmb.gr/).
All sections of the general terms of use are auxiliary and indicative and form a unified whole with the remaining sections. In the event of conflict between the general terms of use and other sections, or if doubt arises regarding the applicable provision, the more specific provision shall prevail, regardless of the chapter or section in which it appears.
If any term of use is declared invalid or abusive by a court or conflicts with subsequent legislation, the validity of the remaining terms shall not be affected, and HSBMB shall replace the invalid term with another that complies with the judicial decision or legislative provision.
The website [https://eebmb.gr/](https://eebmb.gr/) is hosted within the European Union; however, HSBMB may use service providers located elsewhere. If the website is accessed from outside the European Union, please note that personal data may be transferred to other jurisdictions where service providers and their partners are located. Some of these jurisdictions may not have data protection laws equivalent to those of the European Union. By using the HSBMB website, users agree that their personal data may be transferred to other jurisdictions. In its collaborations with third parties, HSBMB contractually requires them to provide at least the same level of protection as described in these Terms of Use and in the Privacy Policy published on its website.
The use of the website [https://eebmb.gr/](https://eebmb.gr/) is governed by Greek law and the terms and sections published thereon.
The competent courts for any matters relating to the use and the terms of use of the website [https://eebmb.gr/](https://eebmb.gr/) shall be the Courts of Athens.
