1. Identity of the responsible entity This website is operated by INOVAGAIA, headquartered at Avenida Manuel Violas, 476, 4410-136 São Félix da Marinha, Portugal, contactable at inova@inovagaia.pt. 2. Purpose and scope These Terms and Conditions govern access to and use of the website www.inovagaia.pt, including all its features, namely: - browsing institutional content and information; - submitting contact forms; - subscribing to the newsletter and downloading freely available resources (lead magnets); - creating and using a personal account; - applying to incubation, ideation, acceleration, bootcamp, and other programmes promoted by INOVAGAIA. By accessing and using this website, the user accepts these Terms and Conditions in full. 3. Access to the website and personal account Access to the general website is free and unrestricted. Certain features, namely the personal account, require prior registration. The user is responsible for the accuracy of the data provided upon registration and for keeping their login credentials confidential. The personal account allows the user to consult the history of their interactions with INOVAGAIA, including submitted applications, contact forms, and other records associated with their account. INOVAGAIA reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for users who breach these Terms and Conditions. 4. Minors The website is accessible to all users. However, creating a personal account and applying to programmes presupposes that the user has the legal capacity to do so or, in the case of minors, that they have authorisation from whoever holds parental responsibility. INOVAGAIA does not intentionally collect personal data from minors without appropriate consent. Should INOVAGAIA become aware that data from minors has been collected without due consent, it will proceed with its deletion. 5. Newsletter and free resources Subscribing to the newsletter and downloading freely available resources (lead magnets) are voluntary and free of charge. By subscribing, the user consents to the processing of their data for the purpose of receiving communications from INOVAGAIA. This consent may be withdrawn at any time via the unsubscribe mechanism included in each communication or by contacting INOVAGAIA directly. Freely available resources are intended for personal, non-commercial use, unless expressly stated otherwise. 6. Applications to programmes INOVAGAIA periodically opens applications to incubation, ideation, acceleration, bootcamp, and other programmes. 6.1 Nature of the programmes Programmes are, as a rule, free of charge for selected participants. Some editions may include the award of prizes, the specific conditions of which will be set out in the regulations of each programme, made available when applications open. 6.2 Application process Submitting an application does not confer any right to participate. The selection of participants is the sole responsibility of INOVAGAIA, in accordance with the criteria defined for each programme. The user is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information provided in their application. The provision of false or incomplete information may result in exclusion from the process. 6.3 Prizes Where applicable, the conditions, nature, and value of prizes will be defined in the specific regulations of each programme, which shall prevail over these Terms and Conditions in the event of conflict. 7. Intellectual property All content available on this website, including texts, images, logos, graphics, and downloadable resources, is the property of INOVAGAIA or is used with due authorisation. Reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of this content without prior written authorisation from INOVAGAIA is prohibited. 8. Acceptable use The user undertakes to use the website lawfully and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, refraining from: - submitting false, offensive, unlawful content, or content that infringes third-party rights; - attempting to compromise the security, integrity, or availability of the website; - carrying out automated data collection (scraping) without authorisation; - using the website for unauthorised commercial purposes. 9. Availability and accuracy of information INOVAGAIA endeavours to keep published information up to date and accurate, but does not guarantee its completeness, accuracy, or freedom from error. The website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance or technical reasons, without prior notice. 10. Links to external websites The website may contain links to third-party websites. INOVAGAIA is not responsible for the content, privacy policy, or practices of those websites, which the user accesses at their own risk. 11. Limitation of liability To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, INOVAGAIA is not liable for direct or indirect damages resulting from the use or inability to use the website, service unavailability, or errors or omissions in published content. 12. Privacy and cookies The processing of personal data carried out in connection with the use of this website is governed by our [Privacy Notice] and our [Cookie Policy], which form an integral part of the legal framework applicable to this website. 13. Changes to the Terms and Conditions INOVAGAIA reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time, always in compliance with applicable law. The most recent version will always be available on this page. Continued use of the website following the publication of changes implies acceptance of the updated terms. 14. Applicable law and jurisdiction These Terms and Conditions are governed by Portuguese law. In the event of a dispute, the courts of the comarca of Vila Nova de Gaia shall have jurisdiction, without prejudice to any mandatory applicable legislation.