Terms and Conditions of Use

Terms of use for VeraTrace websites

Last updated: January 2025

These terms and conditions of use (hereinafter 'Terms') define the terms and conditions for using the websites veratrace.xyz, veratrace.eu and veratrace.net (hereinafter collectively 'the Site') published by VeraTrace SAS. By accessing and browsing the Site, you accept these Terms without reservation. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use the Site.

Definitions

Site

The websites accessible at veratrace.xyz (main site), veratrace.eu (Europe site) and veratrace.net (international site), and all their subdomains.

User

Any natural or legal person accessing the Site, whether registered or not.

Content

All elements present on the Site: texts, images, videos, logos, data, software, etc.

Services

All functionalities offered by the Site, including information about VeraTrace, kit pre-ordering, and contact.

Account

Personal space created by the User allowing access to certain features.

Purpose of the Site

The Site is an information platform presenting the VeraTrace project, a blockchain-based food traceability solution. The Site allows visitors to:

  • Discover VeraTrace's mission, values, and services
  • Learn about the various offers for producers, distributors, and territories
  • Pre-order starter kits
  • Contact the VeraTrace team
  • Subscribe to the newsletter to receive project updates

Site Access

Gratuité

Access to the Site is free. Internet access costs and equipment required to view the Site remain the User's responsibility.

Disponibilité

VeraTrace strives to keep the Site accessible 24/7. However, access may be interrupted at any time, without notice or compensation, particularly for maintenance, updates, or in case of force majeure.

Configuration requise

Using the Site requires a recent web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge in their current versions) and an Internet connection.

Modifications

VeraTrace reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, all or part of the Site at any time, without notice and without incurring liability.

Account Creation

Certain features of the Site may require creating a user account.

The User undertakes to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information when registering.

The User is responsible for the confidentiality of their login credentials. Any use of their account is deemed to have been made by them.

If you suspect unauthorized use of your account, you must inform us immediately at [email protected].

VeraTrace reserves the right to suspend or delete an account in case of violation of these Terms.

User Obligations

The User undertakes to use the Site in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and these Terms. The User shall not:

  • Use the Site for illegal, fraudulent purposes or that infringe on the rights of third parties
  • Attempt to disrupt the Site's operation (DDoS attacks, malicious code injection, etc.)
  • Collect personal data of other users without their consent
  • Impersonate a third party or provide false information
  • Distribute illegal, defamatory, insulting, discriminatory content or content that violates privacy
  • Reproduce, copy, sell, or exploit all or part of the Site without authorization
  • Use robots, scrapers, or any other automated means to access the Site
  • Circumvent security measures in place

Any breach of these obligations may result in suspension or deletion of the User's account, without prejudice to any legal action.

Intellectual Property

All elements of the Site (structure, design, texts, images, logos, videos, databases, software, etc.) are protected by intellectual property law and belong to VeraTrace SAS or are subject to a license of use.

Any reproduction, representation, modification, publication, transmission, distortion, in whole or in part, of the Site or its content, by any means and on any medium, is prohibited without prior written authorization from VeraTrace SAS.

Trademarks, logos, and other distinctive signs on the Site are the property of VeraTrace SAS or third parties who have authorized their use. Their use without authorization is prohibited.

Any unauthorized use constitutes infringement punishable under articles L.335-2 and following of the French Intellectual Property Code.

Liability

Informations

Information on the Site is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute advice. VeraTrace endeavors to ensure the accuracy of information but does not guarantee its completeness or timeliness.

Utilisation

The User uses the Site at their own risk. VeraTrace shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use or inability to use the Site.

Sites tiers

VeraTrace shall not be held liable for the content of third-party sites to which the Site may redirect the User.

Force majeure

VeraTrace shall not be held liable in case of force majeure or events beyond its control.

Pre-orders

Pre-orders placed on the Site constitute a reservation and not a firm purchase until the product is available.

Specific terms of sale (price, delivery, payment, withdrawal) will be communicated before final order confirmation.

Final order validation will be subject to acceptance of the General Terms of Sale (GTS) which will be available at a later date.

Hyperlinks

Liens sortants

The Site may contain links to third-party sites. These links are provided for informational purposes. VeraTrace has no control over these sites and disclaims all responsibility for their content.

Liens entrants

Creating hyperlinks to the Site requires prior approval from VeraTrace, except for simple links that do not harm its image.

Personal Data

The collection and processing of personal data are governed by our Privacy Policy, accessible at: veratrace.xyz/privacy

By using the Site, you acknowledge having read this Privacy Policy.

Modification of Terms

VeraTrace reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Modifications take effect upon publication on the Site.

In case of substantial modification, registered users will be notified by email.

Continued use of the Site after publication of modifications constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Severability

If any clause of these Terms is declared null or unenforceable, the other clauses shall remain in force. The null clause shall be replaced by a valid clause as close as possible to the original intent.

Non-waiver

Failure by VeraTrace to exercise a right provided for in these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right.

Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by French law, regardless of where the Site is used.

In case of dispute regarding the interpretation or performance of these Terms, the parties shall endeavor to find an amicable solution. Failing that, the dispute shall be submitted to the competent courts of Paris, even in case of multiple defendants or warranty claims.

UEFor consumers residing in the European Union, this clause does not preclude the right to bring proceedings before the courts of their place of residence in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 1215/2012.

Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms, you can contact us:

By post: VeraTrace SAS - Legal Department, 35 rue de la République, 95110 Sannois, France