LEGAL NOTICE

This website and all of its content, including the services provided, belong to Simon Palau, the owner and operator of the website simonpalau.com.

1. PURPOSE

Simon Palau, as the responsible entity for this website, provides this document to regulate the use of the website simonpalau.com. The aim is to comply with the obligations established by the applicable laws and to inform all website users about the conditions of use of the site.

Through the website, Simon Palau offers users access to various services and content provided on the website. By accessing this website, all visitors assume the role of users (hereinafter referred to as users) and agree to fully and unconditionally accept all the provisions in this legal notice, as well as any other relevant legal provisions.

As users, it is essential to carefully read this Legal Notice each time you visit the website, as it may be subject to changes. Simon Palau reserves the right to modify any information that may appear on the website without prior notice to users.

2. ACCESS AND USE OF THE WEBSITE

2.1. Free Access and Use of the Website

The services provided by Simon Palau through the website are free for all users.

2.2. User Registration

In general, using the services on the website does not require prior subscription or registration by users. However, Simon Palau may require user registration for certain services. User registration will be done in the manner specified within the respective service section.

2.3. Truthfulness of Information

All information provided by users must be accurate. Users guarantee the authenticity of the data provided through the subscription forms. Users are responsible for keeping the information provided to Simon Palau up-to-date to reflect their current situation. In any case, users will be solely responsible for any false or inaccurate statements and any harm caused to the provider or third parties.

2.4. Minors

For the use of services, minors must obtain prior consent from their parents, guardians, or legal representatives, who are ultimately responsible for all actions taken by the minors under their care. Determining which specific content is accessible to minors is the responsibility of the parents or legal guardians. To prevent minors from accessing inappropriate content on the internet, they should use computer tools such as software programs, filters, and blocks that can help limit access to certain materials, although these tools are not foolproof.

2.5. Obligation to Use the Website Properly

Users agree to use the website in accordance with the law, this Legal Notice, and ethical standards. Users must refrain from using the site for illegal or prohibited purposes that may infringe on the rights and interests of third parties or damage, disable, overload, deteriorate, or prevent the normal use of computer equipment or documents, files, and all kinds of content stored on the provider’s computer equipment. In particular, users agree not to transmit, disseminate, or make available to third parties any information, data, content, messages, graphics, drawings, sound or image files, photographs, recordings, software, and, in general, any kind of material that: (a) is contrary to or disrespects fundamental rights and public freedoms constitutionally recognized, in international treaties, and other applicable laws; (b) induces, incites, or promotes illegal, defamatory, offensive, violent, or, in general, unlawful actions, contrary to law, morality, and public order; (c) induces, incites, or promotes discriminatory actions, attitudes, or thoughts based on gender, race, religion, beliefs, age, or condition; (d) violates the right to honor, personal or family privacy, or the image of individuals; (e) in any way harms the credibility of the provider or third parties; and (f) constitutes illegal, misleading, or unfair advertising.

3. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY

The provider disclaims any liability for information posted on our website if such information has been manipulated or introduced by a third party. This website has been reviewed and tested to ensure proper operation. In principle, it should work correctly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, the provider does not rule out the possibility of programming errors or events beyond our control, such as prolonged power outages, telecommunications failures, social unrest, strikes, rebellion, explosions, floods, government actions, and, in general, any case of force majeure that may make it impossible to access the website. Simon Palau does not provide any guarantees or accept any liability for any damages of any kind that may arise from the lack of availability, maintenance, and effective operation of the website or its services and content, the existence of viruses, malicious or harmful programs in the content, the unlawful, negligent, fraudulent, or contrary use of this Legal Notice and terms of use, or the lack of legality, quality, reliability, usefulness, and availability of services provided by third parties and made available to users on the website. The provider is not responsible in any case for damages resulting from the illegal or improper use of this website.

4. COOKIES

The provider’s website may use cookies (small information files that the server sends to the computer of the person accessing the page) to perform certain functions that are considered essential for the proper operation and visualization of the site. The cookies used are always temporary and are intended to make browsing more efficient, disappearing when the user’s session ends. Under no circumstances will cookies be used to collect personal information. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

5. LINKS

From the website, you may be redirected to content on third-party websites. As we cannot always control the content provided by third parties, Simon Palau assumes no responsibility for such content. However, the provider states that it will proceed to immediately remove any content that may violate national or international law, morality, or public order. The provider will also report the content in question to the competent authorities. The provider is not responsible for the information and content stored, including but not limited to forums, chats, blog generators, comments, social networks, or any other means that allows third parties to publish content independently on the provider’s website. Nevertheless, in compliance with articles 11 and 16 of the LSSICE, the provider is at the disposal of all users, authorities, and security forces and actively collaborates in the removal or, where necessary, blocking of all content that may affect or contravene national or international law, the rights of third parties, or morality and public order. If the user believes there may be content that fits this classification, they are requested to notify the site administrator immediately. Users are granted a limited, revocable, and non-exclusive right to create links to the main page of the website for private and non-commercial use. Websites that link to our website (i) must not imply that Simon Palau recommends that website or its services or products; (ii) must not misrepresent their relationship with Simon Palau or claim that Simon Palau has authorized the link, or include Simon Palau’s trademarks, trade names, logos, or other distinctive signs; (iii) must not include content that could be considered in bad taste, obscene, offensive, controversial, or that incites violence or discrimination based on gender, race, or religion, contrary to public order or unlawful; (iv) must not link to any page of the website other than the main page; (v) must link to the website’s own address, without allowing the website that creates the link to reproduce the website as part of its own or within one of its “frames” or create a “browser” over any of the pages of the website. Simon Palau may request the removal of any link to the website at any time, after which the link must be removed immediately. Simon Palau cannot control the information, content, products, or services provided by other websites that have links to the website.

6. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

Simon Palau is deeply committed to complying with personal data protection regulations and guarantees full compliance with the obligations established, as well as the implementation of security measures under the European Data Protection Regulation and Spanish data protection laws. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. INTELLECTUAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY

The website, including but not limited to its programming, editing, compilation, and other elements necessary for its operation, designs, logos, text, photographs, and graphics, are the property of Simon Palau or, where necessary, have a license or express authorization from the authors. All website content is duly protected by intellectual and industrial property regulations. Regardless of their intended purpose, total or partial reproduction, use, distribution, and public communication require prior written authorization from Simon Palau. Any unauthorized use by the provider will be considered a serious breach of the intellectual or industrial property rights of the author. Designs, logos, text, and graphics from third parties that may appear on the website belong to their respective owners, who are responsible for any possible disputes that may arise concerning them. In any case, the provider has the express and prior authorization from the owners. The provider acknowledges in favor of its owners the corresponding industrial and intellectual property rights, with no mention or appearance on the website implying the existence of rights or any responsibility of the provider over them, nor endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by the provider.

To report any observations regarding possible breaches of intellectual or industrial property rights or any website content, please do so via the email address provided above.

8. DURATION AND TERMINATION OF SERVICES

The services provided through the website are initially of indefinite duration. However, Simon Palau may terminate or suspend any of the services provided through the website. Whenever possible, Simon Palau will announce the termination or suspension of a specific service.

9. FORCE MAJEURE

Simon Palau will not be held responsible if it is unable to provide the services available through this website due to prolonged power outages, telecommunications failures, social conflicts, strikes, rebellion, explosions, floods, acts and omissions of the government, or in general, any case of force majeure or fortuitous event.

10. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION

To resolve disputes or issues related to this website or the activities carried out on it, Spanish law shall apply, and the parties shall expressly submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts and Tribunals of Barcelona for the resolution of all conflicts arising from or related to its use.