General Terms and Conditions of Use (TOU)
These General Terms and Conditions of Use (hereinafter "TOU") aim to define the terms and conditions of access and use of the site https://publicard.net and the services offered there.
Access to the site and use of the services imply full and complete acceptance of these TOU by the user.
1. Site Publisher
The site is published by Présent en ligne, whose complete information can be found on the Legal Notice page of the site.
2. Definitions
- Site: the website accessible at https://publicard.net
- User: any person browsing the site
- Client: any user with an account and using the services
- Service: all features for creating, managing, and sharing digital business cards
- Account: personal area allowing the user to access services
3. Purpose of the Site and Services
The site aims to propose an online service allowing users to:
- create and customize a digital business card,
- manage professional information,
- share their card via a link or a QR code,
- allow for the recording of contact details by third parties.
Services may evolve at any time to improve the user experience.
4. Access to the Site
The site is accessible for free to any user with internet access. Some features require the creation of a user account.
The publisher reserves the right to restrict access to all or part of the site, in particular for maintenance or update operations.
5. Account Creation
5.1 Conditions
Account creation is reserved for legal adults or legally represented entities. The user agrees to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information during registration.
5.2 Credentials
Connection identifiers are strictly personal and confidential. The user is solely responsible for their use and agrees not to communicate them to third parties. Any fraudulent use of the account must be reported to the publisher without delay.
6. Service Usage
The user agrees to use the site and services in a fair, lawful manner and in accordance with their destination.
It is strictly forbidden to:
- use the site for illegal or fraudulent purposes,
- infringe the rights of third parties,
- diffuse content contrary to public order or good morals,
- attempt to fraudulently access the site's systems.
7. Content Published by the User
The user is solely responsible for the information and content they fill in on their digital business card.
It guarantees:
- have all necessary rights over the published content,
- that the contents do not infringe the rights of third parties.
The publisher reserves the right to delete or suspend any content that is manifestly illicit or does not comply with these TOU, without notice.
8. Intellectual Property
All elements of the site (texts, graphics, logos, interfaces, software, structure) are protected by the Intellectual Property Code. Any unauthorized reproduction, representation or exploitation is strictly prohibited.
The user retains their rights to the content they publish, but grants the publisher a non-exclusive license allowing their technical exploitation within the framework of the service operation.
9. Service Availability
The publisher implements reasonable means to ensure the accessibility of the site, without guaranteeing continuous availability. The publisher cannot be held responsible for temporary interruptions due to: technical maintenance, network problems, or events beyond its control.
10. Liability & Responsibility
The publisher cannot be held responsible: for the use made of the service by the user, for indirect damages resulting from the use of the site, or for the loss of data attributable to the user. The user is solely responsible for backing up their data.
11. Personal Data
Personal data collected in the context of using the site is processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy (GDPR) accessible on the site.
12. Cookies
The site uses cookies and trackers under the conditions described in the Cookie Policy accessible on the site.
13. Account Suspension or Deletion
The publisher reserves the right to suspend or delete a user account, without compensation, in the event of: violation of these TOU, fraudulent or abusive behavior, or non-compliant use of the service.
14. Modification of TOU
The publisher reserves the right to modify these TOU at any time. The applicable TOU are those in force on the date of use of the site. The user is invited to consult them regularly.
15. Applicable Law and Competent Jurisdiction
These TOU are governed by French law. In the event of a dispute and failing an amicable resolution, the French courts will have sole jurisdiction.