Terms of Use

Acendae B.V.

Effective Date: July 2026

1.1 All content available on this Website, including but not limited to:

• Texts
• Images
• Graphics
• Logos
• Illustrations
• Videos
• Software
• Designs
• Articles
• Branding materials
• Website structure and functionality

(collectively referred to as “Content”) is owned by or licensed to Acendae and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark and other intellectual property regulations.

1.2 Acendae grants visitors a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use the Website and its Content for personal and legitimate business purposes.

1.3 You may not, without prior written permission from Acendae:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify Website Content
• Republish Content on other websites or platforms
• Use Acendae trademarks, logos, or branding materials
• Create derivative works based on Website Content
• Use Content for commercial purposes

1.4 Requests for permission to use Acendae’s intellectual property may be submitted through Acendae’s official contact channels.

2.1 You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

• Violate applicable laws or regulations
• Harm the Website’s operation or security
• Attempt unauthorised access to systems or data
• Introduce malicious software, viruses, or harmful code
• Interfere with other users’ access to the Website

2.2 Acendae reserves the right to restrict access to users who misuse the Website or violate these Terms of Use.

3.1 Acendae respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through this Website.

3.2 Any personal data collected through the Website will be processed in accordance with:

• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• The Dutch GDPR Implementation Act (Uitvoeringswet AVG)
• Other applicable Dutch and European privacy laws

3.3 For more information about how Acendae collects, uses, stores and protects personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

4.1 Acendae takes reasonable measures to maintain the security, availability and integrity of its Website and digital systems.

4.2 If you discover a potential security vulnerability affecting Acendae’s Website or systems, we encourage responsible disclosure.

Please:

• Report the issue through Acendae’s official contact channels
• Provide sufficient information to reproduce and investigate the issue
• Avoid accessing, modifying, deleting, or sharing confidential information
• Avoid activities that may disrupt services or affect other users

4.3 You must not perform:

• Distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS)
• Social engineering attempts
• Phishing activities
• Malware deployment
• Unauthorised system testing
• Any activity that may damage Acendae systems

4.4 When a vulnerability is reported responsibly, Acendae will:

• Review the report within a reasonable period
• Handle the information confidentially
• Investigate and address legitimate security concerns where possible
• Avoid unnecessary legal action where the reporting party has acted responsibly and in good faith

4.5 Acendae does not operate a formal bug bounty programme unless explicitly announced. Security reports do not automatically qualify for financial rewards.

5.1 Acendae takes reasonable care to ensure that information published on this Website is accurate, complete and current.

5.2 However, Acendae does not guarantee that all Website content is always:

• Complete
• Accurate
• Error-free
• Continuously available
• Updated at all times

5.3 Information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or technical advice unless explicitly stated.

5.4 To the maximum extent permitted under Dutch law, Acendae shall not be liable for damages arising from:

• Use of or inability to use the Website
• Reliance on information published on the Website
• Website interruptions
• Technical failures
• Errors or omissions in Website content

5.5 This limitation does not apply where liability cannot be excluded under mandatory provisions of Dutch law.

6.1 This Website may contain links to external websites, platforms, or services operated by third parties.

6.2 These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

6.3 Acendae does not control and is not responsible for:

• The availability of third-party websites
• Their content
• Their privacy practices
• Their terms and conditions
• Their security measures

6.4 Accessing third-party websites through links on this Website is done at your own risk.

7.1 If you submit information, feedback, applications, enquiries, or other materials through this Website, you agree that:

• The information provided is accurate
• You have the right to provide such information
• The submission does not violate any third-party rights

7.2 Acendae may use submitted information solely for the purposes described at the time of collection or as permitted under applicable privacy laws.

8.1 You agree to indemnify and hold Acendae harmless against claims, damages, losses, liabilities and reasonable costs arising from:

• Your misuse of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms of Use
• Your infringement of Acendae’s intellectual property rights
• Your violation of applicable laws or third-party rights

9.1 Acendae reserves the right to:

• Modify or update Website content
• Suspend or discontinue parts of the Website
• Change these Terms of Use when necessary

9.2 Updated Terms of Use will become effective once published on this Website unless another effective date is specified.

9.3 Continued use of the Website after changes have been published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms of Use.

10.1 These Terms of Use and your use of this Website shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the Netherlands.

10.2 The applicability of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is excluded.

10.3 Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms of Use or the use of this Website shall first be attempted to be resolved through mutual consultation.

10.4 If a dispute cannot be resolved amicably, it shall be submitted exclusively to the competent court in the district where Acendae B.V. has its registered office in the Netherlands, unless mandatory provisions of Dutch law require otherwise.

11.1 If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable under applicable law, the remaining provisions shall continue to remain fully effective.

11.2 The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that reflects the original intention as closely as possible.

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