TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WEBSITE USE

Last updated: August 2026

1. General information

This document sets out the terms and conditions governing the use of the official websites of the National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies – INCDTIM Cluj-Napoca, hereinafter referred to as “INCDTIM”.
The websites are intended for informational purposes and present the Institute’s activities, research results, projects, services, events, career opportunities and other information of public interest related to INCDTIM’s activities.
By accessing and using the website, the user confirms that they have read and understood these terms of use.

2. Purpose of the website

The website is primarily intended to provide information on:

• research, development and innovation activities carried out by INCDTIM;
• research fields and directions;
• national and international projects in which the Institute is involved;
• scientific results, publications, patents and other research outputs;
• infrastructure and services offered;
• events, conferences and scientific meetings;
• news and announcements;
• career opportunities and information on recruitment competitions organised by the Institute;
• contact details and other information of public interest.

The information published on the website is generally provided for informational purposes and does not constitute a commercial offer or contractual commitment, unless expressly stated otherwise.

3. Acceptance of the terms of use

Accessing and using the website implies acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
If the user does not agree with these terms, they may discontinue use of the website.
INCDTIM reserves the right to amend or update these terms whenever necessary, including to reflect legislative or technical changes or changes concerning the operation of the website.

4. Website content

INCDTIM makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on the website is accurate, relevant and up to date.
However, given the nature and volume of the information published, the absence of errors, omissions or information that has not yet been updated cannot be guaranteed at all times.
INCDTIM reserves the right to modify, update, supplement or remove website content without prior notice whenever necessary.
For information relating to projects, funding programmes, recruitment competitions, procurement procedures, events or other official procedures, users are encouraged to also consult the official documents referenced on the relevant pages.

5. Intellectual property rights

The website content, including but not limited to texts, graphic materials, images, photographs, visual elements, documents, multimedia materials, logos and other published elements, may be protected by copyright, industrial property rights or other intellectual property rights.
Rights in these materials belong to INCDTIM or, as applicable, to their authors, partners, funding bodies or other respective rights holders.
Use of the materials for informational, educational, academic or research purposes is permitted within the limits provided by applicable law and with appropriate acknowledgement of the source.
Reproduction, modification, distribution or use of the materials for purposes other than those permitted by law may require the consent of the rights holder.
Logos, trademarks and visual identity elements belong to their respective owners and may not be used in a manner that could create the impression of an official association, endorsement or representation without appropriate authorisation.

6. Permitted use of the website

Users agree to use the website lawfully and in a manner that does not affect its operation, security or integrity.
The website may not be used for:

• illegal or fraudulent activities;
• transmitting or introducing malicious software, code or other malicious elements;
• attempting to gain unauthorised access to the website, servers, databases or other associated IT systems;
• disrupting or impairing the normal operation of the website;
• unauthorised use of content protected by intellectual property rights.

INCDTIM may take the technical measures necessary to protect the website and the associated IT infrastructure.

7. Links to external websites

The website may contain links to websites operated by third parties, including public institutions, research organisations, universities, project partners, funding bodies, scientific publications or other organisations.
These links are provided to facilitate users’ access to relevant information.
INCDTIM does not control the content, availability or privacy policies of external websites and cannot be held responsible for changes to or the content of such websites.
Use of external websites is subject to the terms and policies established by their respective operators.

8. Limitation of liability

INCDTIM makes reasonable efforts to maintain the availability and proper operation of the website.
However, access to the website may be temporarily interrupted for technical reasons, maintenance, updates, infrastructure issues or other causes beyond INCDTIM’s control.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, INCDTIM shall not be held liable for any damage arising solely from the temporary inability to access the website or from improper use of the information published on it.

9. Protection of personal data

Personal data processed through the website are handled in accordance with applicable personal data protection legislation.
Detailed information on the types of data processed, purposes of processing, legal bases, retention periods and data subjects’ rights is available in the “Privacy Policy” published on the website.

10. Cookies

The website may use cookies and similar technologies necessary for the operation of certain components or services.
Users can manage their cookie preferences through the consent management tool available on the website.
Detailed information on the cookies used, their purpose and duration is available in the “Cookie Policy”.

11. Amendments to the Terms and Conditions

INCDTIM may amend or update these Terms and Conditions whenever necessary.
The updated version will be published on the website, and the date of the latest update will be indicated at the beginning of the document.
Users are advised to review this page periodically to become aware of any changes.

12. Applicable law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by Romanian law and, where applicable, by relevant European Union law.
Any disputes concerning the use of the website will, as far as possible, be settled amicably; where this is not possible, they will be resolved in accordance with the applicable legal provisions.

13. Contact

For questions or reports concerning the operation of the website or its content, users may contact:
National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies – INCDTIM Cluj-Napoca
Address: 67-103 Donat Street, Cluj-Napoca, 400293, Romania
E-mail: itim@itim-cj.ro
Phone: +40 264 58 40 37
Website: ro.itim-cj.ro / en.itim-cj.ro