Updated 7/2024
Welcome Dear User:
This document describes the terms and conditions applicable to the access and use of the INSPENET Platform, and other online transaction portals or technology platforms owned, operated, branded or provided by INSPENET S.A., corporation organized in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Panama, through Public Deed No. 327 of February 9, 2021, granted to the Sixth Notary of the Circuit of Panama and Registered in the Public Registry on folio No.155702318, from on February 12, 2021 (hereinafter “THE OWNER” or “we” or “us”), related to a platform of services oriented to enterprise, business, training and employment use that composes a social network in the area of inspection (hereinafter “Services”) including web, mobile optimized and mobile application versions (hereinafter “Platform”).
Therefore, please read this section carefully before proceeding and by doing so, you agree to the conditions contained in this section. If you do not agree with the rules and regulations contained herein, you must leave the page. The simple use of the web page constitutes, from the beginning of the use, an acceptance of these terms.
About our services
Record. You must register to use our Services with correct data, provide your full name, your current telephone number, email, social network users, address and information about your professional training and work experience. You agree to receive emails, text messages, and phone calls (from us or third-party providers) with codes to sign up to use our Services.
Consequently, you acknowledge, guarantee and accept that the information provided on our Platform (a) is true, accurate, current and complete, and (b) you will maintain and promptly correct all information and materials to keep them true, accurate, current and complete.
By registering on our Platform, you authorize the inclusion of your information in our database and the sharing of contact information with other users, when necessary for the provision of services.
Age. You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services (or the minimum age required in your country under its applicable laws to be authorized to use our Services without parental approval). In addition to being of the minimum age required to use our Services under applicable law, if you are not old enough to accept our Terms in your country, your parent or guardian must accept our Terms on your behalf.
Our Platform’s main purpose is to connect professionals in the inspection area to a global network that allows them to make new contacts and stay updated; therefore, our services are not directed to persons under 18 years of age. We assume that our Platform is used by adults or minors supervised by a parent or guardian. We respect the privacy of parents and children. If you are using this application for a minor (do so only after obtaining the consent of the child’s parent or legal guardian, as well as their consent to these Terms of Use). Please notify us of any unauthorized use.
Language. The Spanish language of these terms and conditions is the official language for the user’s choice and the Spanish version will govern the access and use of the Platform services.
Devices and software. You must provide certain devices, software, and data connections that we do not provide to use our Services. For as long as you use our Services, you agree to download and install updates to our Services, including automatically.
Location. The availability of the Platform or any feature of the services may vary depending on the country in which the user is located. THE OWNER may limit or deny access to services depending on their location.
Rates and taxes. Our Platform is an online product that requires Wi-Fi / network connectivity to function. You should be aware of your network / Wi-Fi security settings and limitations and use the Platform at your discretion.
You are responsible for the costs of your mobile carrier’s data plan, as well as any other fees and taxes associated with the use of our Services. We may charge you for our Services, including any applicable taxes. We may reject or cancel orders. We do not provide refunds for our Services, unless required by law.
Services of THE OWNER. THE OWNER Through the Platform, it offers a social network service that allows its users to form part of a global community associated with the inspection, which will allow it to share information and connect with users from all over the world.
Likewise, THE OWNER offers an information portal that contains news, academic articles and essays related to fields of work associated with inspection. In this regard, you must take into account our guarantee of intellectual property rights that is found paragraphs ahead.
Another of the services provided by THE OWNER is a module of television programs and live and/or streaming multimedia content with specialized content in the professional field of inspection. The content of this section may vary from time to time and may be subject to one-time payments or subscriptions that will be specified on a case-by-case basis. THE OWNER may make available for temporary downloading and/or offline viewing on certain devices and with respect to certain content, and may apply restrictions on how long the offline content may remain visible. The image quality of the multimedia content may vary depending on the device with which you enter the Platform and may be affected by the bandwidth or speed of the Internet connection.
For its part, the “Forums” section visible on the Platform is dedicated to generating debates, contributions, and advice on specific topics in the industrial field, with the purpose of strengthening the skills and competencies of all users.
Similarly, THE OWNER provides an e-learning section that makes available a series of diplomas and courses focused on the industrial area of inspection. Please note that this academic content is intended only for the registered user and for those who have paid the subscription -if required- and that this content is subject to intellectual property rights that may belong to THE OWNER or to a third party, so it is forbidden to make use of the academic content uploaded by THE OWNER for commercial purposes.
Also, the Platform allows users to find a central business directory that displays information about partner companies, products, equipment and services in the industry.
Finally, THE OWNER makes available a job portal where users can post and apply for job offers around the world.
Keep in mind that the services provided by THE OWNER may vary depending on your geographical location and the list of them is merely illustrative, and THE OWNER may enable additional modules or disable some already existing ones.
Modifications. We may modify or update these Terms. We will notify you of changes to our Terms, as appropriate, and update the “Last Modified” date at the top of our Terms. By continuing to use our Services, you confirm your acceptance of our Terms, with any modifications. If you do not agree to our Terms and any amendments, you must stop using our Services. Please review our Terms from time to time.
All of our rights and obligations in our Terms are freely assigned to any of our affiliates, in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, or by operation of law or otherwise, and we may transfer your information to any of our affiliates, successor entities or new owners. You will not transfer any of your rights or obligations under our Terms to any third party without our prior written consent.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be illegal, invalid, or for any reason unenforceable, that provision may be excluded from our Terms and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
Availability and Termination of Our Services.
Availability of our Services . Our Services may be interrupted, including for maintenance, repairs or upgrades, or due to equipment or network failures. We may at any time discontinue some or all of our Services, including some features and compatibility with certain devices and platforms. Our Services may be affected by events beyond our control, such as force majeure events.
Termination. We may modify, suspend or terminate your access to or use of our Services at any time and for any reason, including if you violate our Terms or cause harm or risk, or take any action that leaves us, our users or other people. The following provisions will survive after the termination of your relationship with THE OWNER: “Licenses”, “Disclaimers”, “Limitation of liability”, “Conflict resolution”, “Availability and Termination of our Services”.
Acceptable use of our services
Our Conditions and Policies . You must use our Services in accordance with our posted Terms and policies. If we disable your account due to a violation of our Terms, you will not create another account without our permission.
Harm to THE OWNER or our users. You must not (nor must you help others a) access, use, copy, adapt, modify, prepare derivative works of our Services, or distribute, license, sublicense, transfer, display, perform, or otherwise exploit our Services in any unauthorized or unauthorized manner, or in ways that we affect, impair or harm us, our Services, our systems, our users or other people. You must also not, directly or through automated means: (a) reverse engineer, alter, modify, create derivative works from, decompile, or extract code from our Services; (b) send, store or transmit a virus or other harmful computer code through or on our Services; (c) gain or attempt to gain unauthorized access to our Services or systems; (d) disrupt or interfere with the integrity or performance of our Services; (e) create accounts for our Services through automated or unauthorized means; (f) collect information about our users in any impermissible or unauthorized manner; (either (g) distribute or make available our Services over a network where they could be used on multiple devices at the same time.
Maintain the security of your account. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your desktop, mobile or Tablet device and your account on our Platform, and you must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or breach of security of your account or our Services.
By accepting these terms, you acknowledge that sharing your account may cause irreparable damage to THE OWNER or other users. Therefore, you exempt THE OWNER, its subsidiaries, directors, employees and representatives from liability for any loss or damage that may be suffered as a result of the multiple use of an account and we will have the right to suspend or eliminate the user’s account incurring in the offence.
Licenses.
User Content. You can publish on our Platform videos, photos, texts and any other material that you own and if it is the property of a third party you must specify it in your publication.
By posting user content, any trademarks and/or distinctive signs, and any other information on the Platform, you grant THE OWNER a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sub-licensable and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, display and perform the information (including content) that you upload, submit, store, send or receive through our Services.
The rights you grant in this license are for the limited purpose of operating and providing our Services (such as allowing us to display your profile picture, transmit your messages, display the list of available products, among others).
License from THE OWNER to you. We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license, which may not be sublicensed or transferred, to use our Services, subject to and in accordance with our Terms. This license is granted for the sole purpose of allowing you to use our Services, in the manner set forth in our Terms. No licenses or rights are granted to you by implication or otherwise, except for the licenses and rights expressly granted to you.
The Platform developed by THE OWNER or at its request, may contain open source software, free licenses or be made up of third-party licenses that allow its operation or complement its functionalities. Therefore, please note that the terms of use do not modify any rights or obligations you may have under open source licenses and by using our Platform, you agree to receive updated versions of the Platform and such third party software.
Price. Registration on the Platform is free, but some of its sections may make content available to users that requires a single payment or subscription, as the case may be. In such situations, THE OWNER will promptly notify the user of the price of the service, which may be subject to variations without prior notice.
Payment methods. The Platform will have a payment gateway available for users who want to access services at an additional cost. Payments must be made solely and exclusively through the platform, and must be documented through it, indicating in the corresponding section the date of payment, the reference number and the details of the bank from which the payment was made.
The Platform may use the WOOCOMMERCE and STRIPE payment gateway to make payments with credit cards and/or PAYPAL. Keep in mind that these third-party sites have their own use policies and privacy policies, so you must read and accept their conditions to use the applications on our Platform.
Keep in mind that you should not pay directly to personal accounts of other users, or make cash deliveries. THE OWNER will only be responsible for the payments managed on the platform.
User Responsibilities.
Forums. The user agrees to maintain a professional and respectful discussion environment among all participants. The following are the fundamental rules to ensure a constructive and ethical exchange: (i) Respect and courtesy: All participants are expected to communicate in a respectful and courteous manner at all times. Avoid offensive language, personal attacks and discriminatory comments. (ii) Accuracy and truthfulness: The information shared must be accurate and supported by verifiable facts. Avoid rumors, speculation or unverified information that may lead to errors or misunderstandings. (iii) Relevance of topics: Discussions should focus on technical topics that contribute constructively to the energy sector. Avoid significant deviations or irrelevant discussions that do not add value to the participants. (iv) No discussion of prices: For regulatory compliance and to prevent anti-competitive practices, it is strictly prohibited to discuss specific prices of products, services or contracts in the forum. Refrain from sharing confidential or commercially sensitive details. These standards are designed to maintain an environment where the exchange of knowledge and experience is productive and ethical, respecting applicable legal regulations and the integrity of all participants.
Ability. You warrant and agree that: (i) you have full powers to accept the terms and conditions, grant licenses and authorizations in your own name, the company you represent or the minor, as the case may be, and (ii) that the address provided corresponds to your actual address, to the main office of the company or where the main business center of the company is located.
professional use. You warrant and agree that you will access and use the Platform and services solely for professional, business, and academic purposes.
Therefore, you may not share content that attacks, denigrates, incites hatred, violence or discrimination for any reason. You may not use the Platform to post content that is romantically or sexually suggestive. You may not post content related to criminal activity, possession of weapons, drugs, or self-harm. Do not generate comments or SPAM, phishing or any other form of scam content.
Likewise, in view of the professional nature of this Platform, you may not, without the express authorization of THE OWNER, distribute or publish material that contains a request for funds, fundraising campaigns and any other similar activity.
Updated information . In view of the services provided by THE OWNER, the user guarantees that their contact information is current and complete, and undertakes to keep it updated at all times.
Statements.
Offenses.
The measures applicable to the infringement of these terms and conditions will entitle THE OWNER to: (i) suspend or delete your account, and all those accounts derived from or associated with the same user, without incurring liability for losses or damages derived from the suspension or deletion; (ii) remove any User Content; (iii) any other measure or sanction that THE OWNER deems necessary at its sole and complete discretion.
Disclaimers.
You decide to use our services at your own risk and subject to the following disclaimers: We provide our services “as displayed and described on the Platform” and without any express or implied warranty, including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, and freedom from any computer virus or other harmful code. We do not warrant that our Services will be operational, error-free, secure, or secure, or that our Services will function without interruption, delay, or imperfection. We do not control and are not responsible for controlling how or when our users use our services or the features, services and interfaces that our services provide.
Likewise, THE OWNER does not guarantee the veracity of the information available in the user content, nor the data of registered users on the Site, so that Users are solely responsible for the risks when exchanging information in the sections that allow interacting with other people on the Platform. THE OWNER is not responsible for any claim, liability, damage or inconvenience resulting from the content uploaded by third parties or owned by third parties on the Platform, since it will not be responsible for any special, direct, eventual, punitive damage, loss of profit, among others, whether of a contractual or non-contractual nature.
You also acknowledge that your participation in any forum, blog, comment or participation space on the Platform is at your own risk, so that the opinions or behavior of other users are the sole responsibility of those who issue them, so THE OWNER is not responsible for those behaviors or opinions, or the consequences that such behaviors could generate.
In this sense, to the extent that the Law allows it, THE OWNER expressly waives any guarantee, including, among others, those of quality, precision, suitability, durability. The laws of some states or jurisdictions may not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, and therefore some or all of the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. Without prejudice to any provision that establishes the contrary in our conditions, in such cases, the responsibility of THE OWNER will be limited to the maximum scope allowed by the applicable law.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WARRANTY
COPYRIGHT
The original copyright on the design of this application and/or Platform have been transferred to THE OWNER . The user of this application must presume, and thus accepts, that each and every one of the sections, names, texts, phrases, photos, images, videos and recordings, are protected by copyright, unless otherwise established. , in these same notices or on the website itself. Therefore, the content of these may not be used in whole or in part without the written consent granted by THE OWNER .
THE OWNER respects the rights of third parties, including copyright, and in this sense, urges third-party users to do the same.
The user acknowledges that the material and contents of this Platform belong to THE OWNER and are protected by copyright. All rights reserved. The contents may not be copied, reproduced, modified, transferred, uploaded, downloaded, distributed, transmitted, displayed, resold or published in any way, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of THE OWNER.
The non-personal databases, content, information, reports, graphics, design of the site and its applications, web pages, HTML code, texts, files, software, product names and catalogs, company names, trademarks, logos, emblems, slogans, denominations and trade names included in this web site (hereinafter “The Information”), belong to THE OWNER and/or its licensees, as the case may be, as well as the form in which the Information is presented or appears. Consequently, the Information may not be copied, distributed, modified, reproduced or transmitted in any way; nor can it be used in any way or for any purpose without the prior, express and written authorization of THE OWNER.
Use of this Platform does not grant you any right, title, interest or license to the intellectual property appearing on the site. Any unauthorized use of the content on this site may be subject to civil or criminal penalties.
Nothing in the application may be interpreted as granting or granting authorizations, licenses or other rights under any title, to use or dispose of Intellectual Property or Industrial Property in any way, without the written permission of THE OWNER or the rights holder. this. Any unauthorized use will constitute a violation of these Terms and Conditions of Use and current national and international regulations relating to Industrial Property.
The content of the comments, ideas, complaints, claims and suggestions that are sent spontaneously and freely by users to THE OWNER through this web page, related to products, services, marketing plans or of any other type, will be used freely by THE OWNER, under the understanding that such communications are not confidential and are not protected by any regulation related to copyright or intellectual property, and therefore, the sending user of such information, may not claim compensation or any participation, by virtue of the legitimate commercial use that THE OWNER give to it If such information is protected by any type of copyright or intellectual property regulation, its spontaneous communication to THE OWNER shall be understood as a total and irrevocable waiver of the moral and patrimonial rights and privileges granted by such regulations and the transfer of these to THE OWNER.
TRADEMARKS AND LOGOS.
All trademarks that appear on the Platform have the proper authorization of their owners, licensees and/or priority applicants in favor of THE OWNER, unauthorized use by third-party users being strictly prohibited.
THE OWNER reserves the right to take any legal action it deems appropriate to assert its rights.
THE OWNER is empowered to use the trademarks by any means or procedure, including for the protection of its name as a trademark or other distinctive sign, in any of its classes and reserves all its rights over intellectual property.
Conflict resolution.
Forum and jurisdiction. If you are a user of the Site, you agree that you will resolve any Claim you have with us relating to, arising out of, or in any way connected with our Terms, us, or our Services (individually a “Dispute” and collectively “Disputes”). ) exclusively through legal Arbitration, by three (3) Arbitrators, in accordance with the Regulations of the Business Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (CEDCA). The procedure will be carried out in Spanish, at the CEDCA headquarters in Venezuela.
Current legislation. For everything not provided for herein, the relations between the parties will be governed by the Laws of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
User Responsibilities.
Forums. The user agrees to maintain a professional and respectful discussion environment among all participants. The following are the fundamental rules to ensure a constructive and ethical exchange: (i) Respect and courtesy: All participants are expected to communicate in a respectful and courteous manner at all times. Avoid offensive language, personal attacks and discriminatory comments. (ii) Accuracy and truthfulness: The information shared must be accurate and supported by verifiable facts. Avoid rumors, speculation or unverified information that may lead to errors or misunderstandings. (iii) Relevance of topics: Discussions should focus on technical topics that contribute constructively to the energy sector. Avoid significant deviations or irrelevant discussions that do not add value to the participants. (iv) No discussion of prices: For regulatory compliance and to prevent anti-competitive practices, it is strictly prohibited to discuss specific prices of products, services or contracts in the forum. Refrain from sharing confidential or commercially sensitive details. These standards are designed to maintain an environment where the exchange of knowledge and experience is productive and ethical, respecting applicable legal regulations and the integrity of all participants.
Ability. You warrant and agree that: (i) you have full powers to accept the terms and conditions, grant licenses and authorizations in your own name, the company you represent or the minor, as the case may be, and (ii) that the address provided corresponds to your actual address, to the main office of the company or where the main business center of the company is located.
professional use. You warrant and agree that you will access and use the Platform and services solely for professional, business, and academic purposes.
Therefore, you may not share content that attacks, denigrates, incites hatred, violence or discrimination for any reason. You may not use the Platform to post content that is romantically or sexually suggestive. You may not post content related to criminal activity, possession of weapons, drugs, or self-harm. Do not generate comments or SPAM, phishing or any other form of scam content.
Likewise, in view of the professional nature of this Platform, you may not, without the express authorization of THE OWNER, distribute or publish material that contains a request for funds, fundraising campaigns and any other similar activity.
Updated information . In view of the services provided by THE OWNER, the user guarantees that their contact information is current and complete, and undertakes to keep it updated at all times.
Statements.
Offenses.
The measures applicable to the infringement of these terms and conditions will entitle THE OWNER to: (i) suspend or delete your account, and all those accounts derived from or associated with the same user, without incurring liability for losses or damages derived from the suspension or deletion; (ii) remove any User Content; (iii) any other measure or sanction that THE OWNER deems necessary at its sole and complete discretion.
Disclaimers.
You decide to use our services at your own risk and subject to the following disclaimers: We provide our services “as displayed and described on the Platform” and without any express or implied warranty, including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, and freedom from any computer virus or other harmful code. We do not warrant that our Services will be operational, error-free, secure, or secure, or that our Services will function without interruption, delay, or imperfection. We do not control and are not responsible for controlling how or when our users use our services or the features, services and interfaces that our services provide.
Likewise, THE OWNER does not guarantee the veracity of the information available in the user content, nor the data of registered users on the Site, so that Users are solely responsible for the risks when exchanging information in the sections that allow interacting with other people on the Platform. THE OWNER is not responsible for any claim, liability, damage or inconvenience resulting from the content uploaded by third parties or owned by third parties on the Platform, since it will not be responsible for any special, direct, eventual, punitive damage, loss of profit, among others, whether of a contractual or non-contractual nature.
You also acknowledge that your participation in any forum, blog, comment or participation space on the Platform is at your own risk, so that the opinions or behavior of other users are the sole responsibility of those who issue them, so THE OWNER is not responsible for those behaviors or opinions, or the consequences that such behaviors could generate.
In this sense, to the extent that the Law allows it, THE OWNER expressly waives any guarantee, including, among others, those of quality, precision, suitability, durability. The laws of some states or jurisdictions may not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, and therefore some or all of the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. Without prejudice to any provision that establishes the contrary in our conditions, in such cases, the responsibility of THE OWNER will be limited to the maximum scope allowed by the applicable law.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WARRANTY
COPYRIGHT
The original copyright on the design of this application and/or Platform have been transferred to THE OWNER . The user of this application must presume, and thus accepts, that each and every one of the sections, names, texts, phrases, photos, images, videos and recordings, are protected by copyright, unless otherwise established. , in these same notices or on the website itself. Therefore, the content of these may not be used in whole or in part without the written consent granted by THE OWNER .
THE OWNER respects the rights of third parties, including copyright, and in this sense, urges third-party users to do the same.
The user acknowledges that the material and contents of this Platform belong to THE OWNER and are protected by copyright. All rights reserved. The contents may not be copied, reproduced, modified, transferred, uploaded, downloaded, distributed, transmitted, displayed, resold or published in any way, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of THE OWNER.
The non-personal databases, content, information, reports, graphics, design of the site and its applications, web pages, HTML code, texts, files, software, product names and catalogs, company names, trademarks, logos, emblems, slogans, denominations and trade names included in this web site (hereinafter “The Information”), belong to THE OWNER and/or its licensees, as the case may be, as well as the form in which the Information is presented or appears. Consequently, the Information may not be copied, distributed, modified, reproduced or transmitted in any way; nor can it be used in any way or for any purpose without the prior, express and written authorization of THE OWNER.
Use of this Platform does not grant you any right, title, interest or license to the intellectual property appearing on the site. Any unauthorized use of the content on this site may be subject to civil or criminal penalties.
Nothing in the application may be interpreted as granting or granting authorizations, licenses or other rights under any title, to use or dispose of Intellectual Property or Industrial Property in any way, without the written permission of THE OWNER or the rights holder. this. Any unauthorized use will constitute a violation of these Terms and Conditions of Use and current national and international regulations relating to Industrial Property.
The content of the comments, ideas, complaints, claims and suggestions that are sent spontaneously and freely by users to THE OWNER through this web page, related to products, services, marketing plans or of any other type, will be used freely by THE OWNER, under the understanding that such communications are not confidential and are not protected by any regulation related to copyright or intellectual property, and therefore, the sending user of such information, may not claim compensation or any participation, by virtue of the legitimate commercial use that THE OWNER give to it If such information is protected by any type of copyright or intellectual property regulation, its spontaneous communication to THE OWNER shall be understood as a total and irrevocable waiver of the moral and patrimonial rights and privileges granted by such regulations and the transfer of these to THE OWNER.
TRADEMARKS AND LOGOS.
All trademarks that appear on the Platform have the proper authorization of their owners, licensees and/or priority applicants in favor of THE OWNER, unauthorized use by third-party users being strictly prohibited.
THE OWNER reserves the right to take any legal action it deems appropriate to assert its rights.
THE OWNER is empowered to use the trademarks by any means or procedure, including for the protection of its name as a trademark or other distinctive sign, in any of its classes and reserves all its rights over intellectual property.
Conflict resolution.
Forum and jurisdiction. If you are a user of the Site, you agree that you will resolve any Claim you have with us relating to, arising out of, or in any way connected with our Terms, us, or our Services (individually a “Dispute” and collectively “Disputes”). ) exclusively through legal Arbitration, by three (3) Arbitrators, in accordance with the Regulations of the Business Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (CEDCA). The procedure will be carried out in Spanish, at the CEDCA headquarters in Venezuela.
Current legislation. For everything not provided for herein, the relations between the parties will be governed by the Laws of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.