TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INTERIM
MANAGEMENT PROJECTS (IM PROJECTS)

§ 1 Applicability and object of the terms and conditions

The following terms and conditions below apply to the software and all related services offered by U. Technology & Consulting acting under the trade name Interim Management Projects ( IMP) to job applicants at internet domain.
These conditions shall define the terms under which the IMP software and all related services may be used. These general terms and conditions and l (“T&C”) shall apply exclusively to all uses of the IM Projects Software and all related services, even if the software or services are used or accessed from outside the territory of the Federal Kingdom of Belgium. General terms and conditions of business of the users shall not form part of the contract even if IMP does not explicitly reject them or carries out the contractual service for the users without reservation even in the knowledge of contradictory or different conditions used by the users.
By registering with IMP and thus obtaining the right to use the IMP software, the user is making a binding declaration that he has read and understood these T&C and has agreed on the application of these T&C to his contract. Users who do not agree to the application of the T&C shall not register on the IMP internet domains and shall therefore be forbidden from using the IMP software. Persons under the age of 18 are also not authorized to use the IMP software.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all new releases, updates and other new services which extend or improve the current version of the IMP software are subject to these T&C. The IMP software will always be provided in the latest version approved by IMP and is always subject to availability.
By submitting personal information (like your name, address, e-mail address ,phone number, as well as other non-public information that is associated with the foregoing) through the Site ,you agree that your personal information may be processed by IMP in the country where it was collected, as well as other countries where laws regarding processing of personal information may be less stringent than the laws in your country.

§ 2 IMP Software / Availability

IMP is an internet-based career service which provides users with software for searching and communicating on the IMP platform. IMP makes it easier to search for job adverts published by companies and to locate users by recruiters & any other companies (headhunters and HR managers/corporate recruiters). In addition, IMP provides software-based tools for publishing content (e.g., CVs). However, it is pointed out that IMP’s services do not include finding jobs. In this respect, IMP explicitly draws attention to the liability regulations in section 11.
IMP offers internet users the option of using the internet platform made available at the internet domains and different career and communication services. Each user has access to the IMP Platform – against payment, the amount of which depends on the category to which the user belongs to. The use of the entire content of the IMP software with all features is only possible to users who register for a premium membership, for which a fee is payable (cf. section 6).
With full registration, users are given the non-transferable, non-exclusive right to use and make their own copy of the IMP software provided by the IMP internet portal only for their own purposes in accordance with these T&C. Each other use of the IMP software requires explicit, separate, prior written consent from IMP. This particularly applies to the reproduction, transfer, distribution or making available in any way, whether in return for payment or free of charge, of the IMP software or copies of the IMP software, or parts thereof, to third parties, even if this is on computers belonging to the user. > one username concerns only one person.
IMP reserves all rights to change, interrupt or discontinue in any way all or individual features of the software either temporarily or permanently with or without rendering a notice to the user. The user declares he is in agreement that IMP is not liable to him or third parties with respect to changes, interruptions or the discontinuation of individual or all services.
IMP will make every reasonable effort to make the software features available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and to guarantee the maximum possible server availability. However, it is explicitly stated that IMP cannot guarantee 100 % availability.

§ 3 Copyright and other protective rights

All IMP content is protected by copyright. Copying of content, especially user profiles or e-mail addresses, and publishing it elsewhere shall be forbidden without the prior written consent from IMP.
Registration in accordance with section 1, para. 3, in no way constitutes a transfer of title or usage rights, licences or other rights to the user. All rights to codes, titles, brands, trademarks, copyrights and other commercial rights held by IMP remain with IMP without restriction, except the right to use the IMP software. All working results and information published are subject to IMP’s copyright. This does not apply to work results and information published which was created by the user or a third party and adopted unchanged by IMP for publication on the internet or linked to by imp with a hyperlink.
Only the user is responsible for the content determined and made available for publication by him in terms of infringement of press, competition rights and other rights. By registering, the user confirms that he has obtained licenses from the owners of copyright, service protection and other rights required or possesses all necessary rights for publication of the documents, information and data made available by him on the internet.
By displaying or posting content on the Site, you hereby grant IMP a nonexclusive global license to publish the content submitted by you to the Site. You also grant us global nonexclusive adaptation and resale rights over any content and material submitted to the Site. These nonexclusive publishing licence and resale and adaptation rights extend to any materials submitted for publication within the Site. Neither we nor our staff will be responsible for any misleading, false or otherwise injurious information and advice communicated on the Site or for any results obtained from the use of such information or advice. We will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by user through the user’s reliance on any such content goods or services available on or through any such site or resource

§ 4 Data protection

IMP is particularly concerned about keeping user data secure and protected. IMP undertakes to comply with the Belgian legal data protection provisions.
Personal data is collected, saved, processed and used as part of the contractual provision of services. User-uploaded application documents (e.g., cover letter, resume) are stored for 1-year. All such data is saved electronically.
The user is solely responsible for ensuring the confidentiality of his or her log in or access information (email address and password).
Upon request, IMP will provide the user with all the information on the data saved relating to the user, free of charge.
IMP does not pass on any personal individual data to third parties. An exception is, of course, the publication of the profile in which the user entered data for this purpose and the publication of which the user has agreed to by creating his profile. Also included in this exception is user-initiated forwarding of application documents to the contacted recruiter (headhunter and/or HR managers/corporate recruiters). The user can individually determine at any time to which group of persons his profile is to be displayed in full or anonymously, and whether to forward application documents. IMP is not responsible for the confidentiality of user data and application documents which users provide/forward to recruiters (headhunters and/or HR managers/corporate recruiters).
The personal settings entered by a user will be saved. This guarantees that all users get the same settings for each new session (i.e. each time they log on again). IMP uses so called cookies for this. A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user's computer tied to information about the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. We may use session ID cookies and persistent cookies to enhance our service to you.
The user explicitly consents to receiving E-mail newsletters. These newsletters are an integral part of the service and regularly inform the user about current, labour market-relevant topics and news concerning IMP In addition, member-specific messages are sent. The newsletter can be cancelled at any time via the link at the end of the respective newsletter
By registering, the user declares his consent for his data to be used in accordance with the provisions above.
You are entitled to view the personal data we have saved in relation to you at any time and free of charge. This information is provided in writing. Please send the written request for information together with a copy of your identification card to IM Projects, Avenue Louise 523 à 1050 Brussels Belgium

§ 5 Conclusion of contract

The user confirms to IMP that he is 18 or above.
IMP has the right to check the user’s personal details using suitable official documents. The user therefore undertakes to send IMP copies of official documents – in particular his personal ID – if requested to do so by IMP
The contract comes into existence when the user has successfully registered with IMP. By registering, the user is also giving his consent to the application of these T&C to his contract with IMP.
An order is deemed final as soon as the buyer has clicked on “confirm the order”. The consumer has the right to notify the enterprise that he/she renounces the purchase and cancels his order, without penalty and without giving any reason, within 14 calendar days from the day following the delivery of the good or the conclusion of the service contract, that is more specifically the day following that on which he receives confirmation of his order by e-mail.

Any request for cancellation of purchase must be sent in writing to:
IMProjects
Avenue Louise,523
B-1050 Brussels
Belgium VAT: 0451.236.080

If the buyer has validly made use of his cancellation right in writing within the 14 calendar days, he shall be reimbursed (without fee) within thirty days from the date he made use of his cancellation right provided that in the meantime, he has not used the service.
The buyer will be reimbursed the amount he transferred for the purchase of the service, on the bank account linked to the card used for payment.

Exclusion of the cancellation right

Pursuant article 47 §4 of the Belgian law of 6 April 2010 on market practices and consumer protection, the consumer does not have any cancellation right in the following cases:
-the provision of services or goods for which the execution has started with the buyer’s consent particularly if when placing his order, the contact details of the consumer were put on IM Projects website or if the consumer himself consulted information provided on IMP’s website
-provision of audio or video recordings or of computer software when opened by the buyer.

§ 6 Costs

The submission as well as the alteration of a profile has to be paid
If the user wishes to use the content of the IMP Software, i.e. with all the features and no restrictions, or respond to incoming messages, then he is only able do this by purchasing an appropriate license regarding the use of the entire content of the IMP software (“Seller and Sold membership”).
The current fees for purchasing such licence can be viewed on our website
If the user wishes to buy such software license, he is made aware of the incoming fees. The charges due for the licence and the payment method will also be explained.
Objections to the amount charged or debited must be claimed in writing to IMP by the user within 14 days of debiting of the objected costs or of receipt of the objected invoice. If the user does not claim objection within this 14-day period, the amount debited or invoiced is deemed to be approved. Objections to the amount charged is irrelevant of the cancellation policy as stated in §15. Objections also do not affect the concluded renewal agreement as stated in §9.

Each subscription may be paid on a monthly or yearly basis. The subscription will be automatically renewed if no written request is made 15 days prior the expiration of the term and a sum shall be debited from his payment card.
Each option for an interim manager has a cost, see the following link : http://www.interimmanagement-projects.com/en/pricing
Each option for companies has a cost, see the following link : http://www.interimmanagement-projects.com/en/pricing

§ 7 Terms of Payment.

The fees due and payable must be paid to IMP in advance and without deduction. The fees will be automatically debited from the user’s account or shall be transferred by the user. If concluding a Basic or a premium membership the payment interval is based on the term individually agreed upon and the payment period is 30 days.
With the conclusion of a basic or premium membership, and by entering appropriate bank or credit card details, the user is granting IMP permission to direct debit the charges from the bank or credit card account for the fees of the agreed term and any extension thereof.
You acknowledge that we reserve the right to charge for any portion of the services and to change its fees (if any)from time to time in our discretion. If we terminate your membership because you have violated these T&C ,you shall be not entitled to the refund of any unused portion of the fees or payments(if any).

§ 8 Obligations of the user

The user is solely responsible for the content of his profile.
The user is not permitted to put or make available in any way any sexual, pornographic, immoral, politically radical or other illegal content on the profiles. He is also not permitted to create profiles for third parties. It is not permitted to create profiles for the purpose of collecting e-mail addresses from responses and using them for commercial purposes.
The user has no legal title to claim the publication of his content.
Photos which have been provided to IMP for publication within a profile must be up-to-date and allow identification of the relevant user. The face must be recognizable as a whole. IMP’s liability for the infringement of any copyright held on the image material by third parties shall be excluded.
Within IMP the relevant user is solely responsible for the communication between users and its contents. The user’s statements and actions shall not be assigned to IMP in any way.
All users are obliged to treat e-mails and other messages or other user data received in connection with the use of the IMP software and the internet portal provided by IMP confidential and shall not make them accessible or available to third parties without the consent of their originator. The same applies to the names, telephone and fax numbers, residential and e-mail addresses and/or URLs of other users. Forwarding any data from non-users is also prohibited.
It is not permitted to threaten, harass or infringe the rights (including personal rights) of others or to promise or demand money or services in lieu of money.
Putting or making available in any way any commercial advertising for his own purposes or for third parties in responses is not permitted. This applies in particular to advertising other internet services or chargeable service telephone numbers.
IMP may use the mechanisms available to it to check that profiles are complying with these terms of use. However, IMP assumes in no way any joint liability for the content of the profiles.
Any misuse or exploitation of the IMP websites or databases is prohibited. In particular, collecting and storing data from the databases and the full, partial, or extracted use of the data on the Internet for commercial address exploitation or as the basis or resource for the compilation or expansion of members, addresses or other directories as well as reading the databases on the Internet for the above purposes and for purposes related to other commercial use is prohibited.
Agency restrictions: Some groups may not be permitted to utilize the services of the Site, such as competing staffing agencies, recruitment organizations and others.
Restricted areas: Unauthorized access to registered areas of the Site by non-registered users is prohibited. If you have a password allowing access to a non-public area of the Site, you may not disclose or share your password with any third parties or use your password for any unauthorized purpose. You are entirely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password. You agree not to use the account, user name, password of another member at any time or to disclose your password to any third party. You agree to notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account or access to your password. You are solely responsible for any and all use of your account. In case of violation of these obligations include transferring the word passed to a future competitor or if someone falls under a different name will be liable to a fine of EUR 1000 per offense without prejudice to the right of IMP claim the additional damage.The user must refrain from any action that could negatively impact the IMP functionality and infrastructure, particularly causing system overload.

§ 9 Term, termination

The Basic membership and Premium membership are concluded for the term agreed between the user and IMP. If not terminated before the expiry of the agreed term by giving notice, the contract will be automatically extended by the agreed term. Objections to the automatic renewal brought up after the membership period has been renewed are not taken into consideration. Termination of the current term can be completed at any time before the renewal of a new term in a user’s account through the link “Contact Us”. Also, in the case of an automatic renewal, no right of cancellation exists (see § 15).
If a user breaches these T&C, IMP may block his access or delete the respective entry in its entirety and terminate the contract with immediate effect. IMP will consider the seriousness of the offense and your legitimate interests in its decision and determine, among other things, whether the misconduct or violation was committed with intent or negligence. For each failure to do so the users will be liable for a lump sum of one thousand Euros without prejudice to the right of IMP to claim compensation for the additional damage and terminate the agreement between the user and IMP without compensation or notice.
If a user’s access is blocked because of a breach of the contract, the unused credit is kept by IMP in proportion to the period of use thus far, plus an administration fee of € 100.
After the end of the contract, all data relating to the user shall be deleted in the IMP software and the IMP internet portals.

§ 10 Guarantee

In the case of a defect, IMP shall be entitled to either remove the defect or to offer alternative solutions (subsequent fulfillment). While subsequent fulfillment attempts by IMP are ongoing or have not completely failed, user’s claims regarding reduction of the agreed payment or cancellation of the contract shall be excluded. Once the attempts to subsequent fulfillment have finally failed, the user may reduce payments or cancel the contract insofar as the relevant defect lasts. Cancellation of the contract is not an option if the defect is insignificant. The user must provide sufficient support for subsequent fulfillment attempts by IMP.
The guarantee is excluded if the user cannot reproduce the error or prove it based on computer readouts.
With respect to the data used, IMP is only responsible for checking that the data used is free of viruses using conventional virus software. Any further-reaching liability for freedom from viruses is excluded.
The user is not entitled to any claims from this guarantee if the cause of the defect relates to the fact that the user has failed to comply with own obligations or has modified the IMP software or had it modified.
We make no representation that materials on the Site are appropriate or available for use in other locations, and accessing them from territories where their content is illegal is prohibited. Those who choose to use or access the Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws

§ 11 Limitations of liability

Irrespective of the legal basis, IMP’s liability is limited to damage caused by intention or gross negligence. However, this limitation on liability does not apply for any injury or harm to life, body or health, to the breach of major obligations and to claims arising under the Product Liability Law.
Where IMP is liable as a result of simple negligence, the compensation claim shall be limited to such damage as must typically be expected and to a total compensation claim of € 250.
Claims for consequential damage, especially damage to hardware, software, or damage incurred due to data loss of the user or lost profit shall be completely excluded.
If and to the extent IMP’s liability is excluded or limited, such exclusion shall also apply to the personal liability of IMP’s employees, job holders, workers, representatives and agents.
It is agreed that the current state of technology cannot rule out errors in the program, even if great care is taken, and that uninterrupted, error-free operation and the complete removal of program errors cannot be guaranteed.
IMP excludes any guarantee for the software and the functionality of the internet platform and makes no undertakings with respect to the correctness, suitability, reliability, punctuality or precision of the information contained therein.
If its internet platform and/or the functionality of the IMP software is hampered, interrupted or destroyed as a result of force majeure, strike, lockout, operational disruption or structural damage emanating from outside IMP’s liability shall be excluded.
IMP’s liability for unauthorized, non-purposeful obtainment of knowledge of personal user data by third parties (e.g. through unauthorized access by ‘hackers’ into the IMP software database) or information provided by the user himself to third parties, e.g. by giving out his password, which is then abused by third parties, shall be excluded.
IMP’s liability for any delay, deletion, accidental transfer or memory failure in the communication between users or in conjunction with areas designed personally shall be excluded.
IMP also draws attention to the fact that it explicitly shall not be liable for any content provided by internet users or users of the internet platform provided by IMP.
IMP shall not be liable for any damages to computer systems, or offences or damages to users of IMP caused in line with communication with other IMP users or by accessing external links.
You understand and agree that the Site is provided "As-Is" and that we assume no responsibility for your ability to (or any costs or fees associated with your ability to) obtain access to the Site. Nor do we assume any liability for the failure to store or maintain any user communications or personal settings.
In any case, IMP is liable for an obligation of means and not of results.

NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM THE SITE OR THROUGH OR FROM ITS SERVICES SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SITE OR ITS OWNER BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ITS SERVICES EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

§ 12 Changes to the General Terms and Condition

IMP reserves the right to redesign, amend or change the T&C . IMP will inform the user in a timely manner of changes to the T&C. If the user does not object to the change within a period of two weeks, starting on the day following the day the notification of the change has been received, then the amended T&C are approved by the user.. If the user does not agree to the change, IMP reserves the right to terminate the agreement at the end of the agreed term and the user can no longer use the IMP software and/or the IMP Internet portal after the effective date of termination.
The notice of the amendment must include information on the publication of the modified text and information on the option of objecting and the notice period, plus the significance and/or consequences of failure to object. In particular, this notice may be send to the e-mail address given by the user.
The section titles and other headings in these Terms and Conditions are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is unlawful, void or unenforceable, that provision

§13 Dispute and applicable Law

If there is any dispute about or involving the Site or its Services, you agree that the dispute shall be governed by the laws of the Federal State of Belgium, without regard to conflict of law provisions. The UN law on the sale of goods is excludes and you agree to exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue in Commercial Court in Brussels
We make no representation that materials on the Site are appropriate or available for use in other locations, and accessing them from territories where their content is illegal is prohibited. Those who choose to use or access the Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

§14 Other terms

IMP may exclude users from further use of individual or all features of the IMP software and/or the IMP internet portals or reject individual profiles without observing a notice period or quoting reasons.
However, if an excluded user uses IMP internet service, e.g. using a different identity or attempts to conclude a contract with IMP in this way, IMP reserves all rights to take any legal action.
The operation of IMP is solely at the discretion of IMP. IMP is entitled but not obliged to check that the content of any text or any image entered meets the guidelines set out in these terms and, if necessary, to modify it or delete it.
IMP reserves the right to assert claims for compensation as a result of breaches of these T&C and other legal offences.
The contractual relationship between IMP and the relevant user shall be governed by German law under the exclusion of UN law on the sale of goods, with the condition that IMP’s proprietary rights are protected by the local applicable law around the world.
To the extent legally permissible, the exclusive venue for all disputes arising from this contract shall be Brussels, Federal State of Belgium.
Should single provisions of this contract be or prove to be invalid, the binding force and effectiveness of the other provisions of this contract shall remain unaffected.
The section titles and other headings in these Terms and Conditions are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is unlawful, void or unenforceable, that provision

§ 15 Notification of cancellation / Right of cancellation.

Any user who registered for a Premium membership and opted for a renewal option would have to notify 2 weeks before the renewal date its desire to cancel its registration. This notification shall be made via email: sales@improjects.eu

No refund can be claimed if these conditions are not respected.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INTERIM MANAGEMENT PROJECTS (IM PROJECTS)