General Terms of Use (GTU) – woodpartners.fr

Preamble

These General Terms of Use ("GTU") govern the legal framework for the provision of the site and services by WoodPartners and define the conditions of access and use of services by the "User".

These GTU are accessible at any time on the site under the "GTU" section. Any registration or use of the site implies unconditional acceptance of these GTU by the User.

Upon registration via the online form, the User acknowledges having read, understood, and accepted these GTU by checking the following box: "I acknowledge having read and understood the GTU and I accept them".

If the User does not accept the GTU, they must refrain from accessing the services offered by the site. WoodPartners reserves the right to unilaterally modify the content of these GTU at any time.

ARTICLE 1: Legal Notice

ARTICLE 2: Access to the Site

The site woodpartners.fr provides Users with free access to the following content and services:

• Ergonomic presentation of products and services offered by exhibitors.
• Direct connection with professional and certified suppliers in the timber industry.
• Direct and simultaneous submission of quote requests for presented products.
• Access to technical information, news, and editorial content related to the timber industry.

Access to the site is free for any User with an Internet connection. All costs related to such access (hardware, software, connection) are borne by the User.

Reserved spaces (exhibitors, subscribed members) require prior registration. The User agrees to provide accurate, current, and complete information upon registration. Login credentials and passwords are personal and confidential; any fraudulent use is the User's responsibility.

A registered User may request unsubscription from their personal account; this will be processed within a reasonable timeframe.

WoodPartners reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or delete any user account in case of non-compliance with these GTU or behavior contrary to the terms of use.

In case of maintenance, updates, or force majeure, access to the site may be temporarily interrupted without liability on the part of WoodPartners. The User accepts that the publisher shall not be held responsible for interruptions or suspensions of service, even without prior notice.

ARTICLE 3: Data Collection and Processing

WoodPartners complies with applicable personal data protection regulations (GDPR — EU Regulation 2016/679).

Information collected during registration or use of the site is processed primarily to ensure the proper functioning of services (networking, quote request management, exhibitor account management, etc.). This information may include details required for identification, billing, and communication with the user.

No personal data is sold or transferred to third parties without the User's explicit consent, except for legal obligations or contracted service providers acting on behalf of WoodPartners in the context of service delivery (e.g. hosting, email sending).

The User has the following rights regarding their personal data: right of access, right of rectification, right to erasure, right to restriction and right to object, as well as the right to data portability where applicable.

To exercise these rights or for any questions regarding the processing of your data, please contact: contact@woodpartners.fr.

Detailed purposes, legal bases, retention periods, and cookie information are specified in our Privacy Policy.

ARTICLE 4: Intellectual Property

All content on the site woodpartners.fr (texts, graphics, logos, images, videos, source code, databases, etc.) is the exclusive property of WoodPartners or its partners and is protected by the Intellectual Property Code.

Any reproduction, representation, distribution, or exploitation, in whole or in part, of the site's content without prior written authorization constitutes infringement that may engage the civil and criminal liability of its author in accordance with Articles L335-2 et seq. of the Intellectual Property Code.

The User agrees to use the site's content solely for strictly personal and non-commercial purposes. Any use for commercial, public distribution, or redistribution purposes is prohibited without the prior written consent of WoodPartners.

For any authorization request to reproduce or use content (e.g. article excerpts, visuals, logos), please contact: contact@woodpartners.fr.

ARTICLE 5: Liability

WoodPartners makes every effort to ensure the reliability and accuracy of information published on the site, but cannot guarantee the complete absence of errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. The information and services provided are for informational purposes only and have no contractual value.

The User is solely responsible for their use of the site and the information distributed therein.

WoodPartners shall not be held liable for:

• Misuse of the site by the User;
• Any direct or indirect damage resulting from access to or inability to access the site;
• The possible presence of viruses, corrupted files, or malicious content;
• Any case of force majeure or unforeseeable act of a third party.

ARTICLE 6: Hyperlinks

The site may contain links to other websites. WoodPartners does not control these external sites and shall not be held responsible for their content or any direct or indirect damages resulting from their consultation or use.

ARTICLE 7: Cookies and Tracking

While browsing the site, cookies may be placed on the User's device. These technical files are intended to facilitate navigation, measure audience, and improve services.

Cookies do not contain any personally identifiable information and do not allow the User to be personally identified. The User may, at any time, disable cookies from their browser settings.

For more information, the User may consult our Privacy Policy.

ARTICLE 8: Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These GTU are governed by French law. In the event of a dispute and in the absence of an amicable resolution, only the competent courts of Paris shall have jurisdiction.

For any questions regarding the application of these GTU, please contact: