Welcome to FARio (the “Website”), accessible at fario.ugent.be. This Website is operated under the legal entity of Universiteit Gent (UGent), located at Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our Website. These terms supplement the overarching Universiteit Gent Disclaimer, which also applies to your use of this Website.
1. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, Universiteit Gent (UGent) owns the intellectual property rights for all material, content, trademarks, logos, and data published on this Website. All intellectual property rights are strictly reserved. You may access this material for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions set out in these terms.
You must not:
- Republish material from FARio without prior written consent.
- Sell, rent, or sub-license material from FARio.
- Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from FARio for commercial purposes.
2. Disclaimer for Technical and Predictive Information
Any technical information, white papers, use cases, or insights related to predictive modelling, cereal science, or flour quality provided on this Website are strictly for general informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, UGent makes no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information.
Any action you take upon the information on this Website — including business, formulation, or processing decisions — is strictly at your own risk. UGent will not be liable for any losses or damages in connection with the use of our Website.
3. Acceptable Use and Anti-Scraping
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes. You are strictly prohibited from:
- Using any automated system, software, or script (such as robots, spiders, or scrapers) to extract data, mine information, or reproduce the content or structure of this Website.
- Attempting to reverse-engineer any predictive models, architectures, or proprietary methodologies referenced or displayed on the Website.
- Engaging in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the operation or security of the Website.
4. Feedback and Unsolicited Suggestions
We welcome your questions and feedback. However, if you choose to submit any ideas, suggestions, proposals, or other feedback regarding FARio or our developments, you agree that we are free to use, modify, and implement such feedback without any restriction, compensation, or credit given to you. You waive any intellectual property claims regarding the implementation of your suggestions.
5. Privacy and Data Protection
Any personal data you provide to us, such as when using our contact form, is handled in strict accordance with the overarching Universiteit Gent Privacy Policy. We do not collect or process personal data outside the scope defined by UGent’s central data protection guidelines.
6. Modifications to the Terms
We reserve the right to revise and update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. By continuing to use the Website after any changes are published, you accept and agree to the modified terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Belgian law. Any disputes relating to these terms, the Website, or its content shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Ghent, Belgium.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us via our contact form.