This website is operated by Columbia Group Limited (“Columbia Group”). These terms of use (the “Terms”) outline the rules and regulations for the use of Columbia Group’s website (“the website”).

Certain entities mentioned on this website have their own websites governed by their own terms of use. Columbia Group does not exercise control or undertake any responsibility over the content of those websites.

By using this website, you are deemed to have accepted the present Terms in full and without reservation and you agree to abide by them. If you do not agree with any of these Terms, you should stop using the website immediately.

The content of this website is provided for general information purposes only and also provides ways of communicating with us either for certain job applications or offer proposals.

The following terminology applies to the present Terms:

“You” and “Your” refers to you, the person accessing this website and accepting the Columbia Group’s terms and conditions.

“Company”, “Ourselves”, “We”, “Our” and “Us”, refers to Columbia Group.

Any use of the above terminology or other words in the singular, plural, capitalisation and/or he/she or they, are taken as interchangeable and therefore as referring to same.

Columbia is a company registered in Cyprus under company registration number ΗΕ 373710. Our registered office is at 21, Spyrou Kyprianou, Columbia House, Germasogeia 4042, Limassol, Cyprus.

These Terms incorporate and should be read together with our Privacy Policy at https://columbiagroup.org/columbia-group-privacy-notice/ and Cookie Policy at https://columbiagroup.org/cookie-policy/ .

Your privacy and personal information are important to us. Any personal information that you provide to us will be dealt with in line with our Privacy Policy, which explains what personal information we collect from you, how and why we collect, store, use and share such information, your rights in relation to your personal information and how to contact us and supervisory authorities in the event you have a query or complaint about the use of your personal information.

You must not upload or otherwise introduce to our website any viruses, malware, trojans, worms, logic bombs or any other programs or code, whatsoever, which are malicious and harmful or attack the website via a denial-of- service attach or a distributed denial-of-service attack.

Access to the website depends on your computer and/or portable device, which should comply with the website minimum standard technical specifications. You should check the compatibility of your computers and/or portable devices with the website and ensure that the method of access to the website does not expose you to the risk of viruses, malicious computer code or other form of interference, which endanger your computers and/or portable devices. We will not be liable, whatsoever, for any failure to obtain access to the website due to compatibility reasons.

As a condition of your use of the website, you agree not to:

–              misuse or attack our website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or any other material which is malicious or technologically harmful (such as by way of a denial-of-service attack), or

–              attempt to gain unauthorised access to our website, the server on which our website is stored or any server, computer or database connected to our website.

We may prevent or suspend your access to the website if you do not comply with these Terms or any applicable law.

All trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names used and displayed on this website are the property of the respective owners.

Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as transferring any right, title or interest in the Columbia Group website or its content to you or anyone else.

Unless otherwise indicated, Columbia Group, or the applicable third party owner and/or licensor, retains all rights, titles and interest (including copyrights, trademarks, domain rights, design rights, database rights and patents as well as any other intellectual property or other right) in all information, material and content (including but not limited to text, data, images, graphics. Video, audios, logos or other multimedia content) on the website.

You may view and/or print pages from https://www.columbiagroup.org for your own personal, non-commercial use subject to restrictions set in these Terms.

We and our licensors reserve all our intellectual property rights (including, but not limited to, all copyright, trademarks, domain names, design rights, database rights, patents and all other intellectual property rights of any kind) whether registered or unregistered anywhere in the world. This means, for example, that we remain owners of them and are free to use them as we see fit.

Nothing in these Terms grants you any legal rights in the website or the content other than as necessary for you to access it. You agree not to adjust, try to circumvent or delete any notices contained on the website or the content (including any intellectual property notices) and in particular, in any digital rights or other security technology embedded or contained within the website or the content.

Trademarks: The Company retains all its rights in its name and trademarks, including the “Columbia Group” and related logos, whether or not registered. Other trademarks, trade names and logos may also be used on the website or in the Content from time to time. You may not use any of our trademarks, trade names or logos without our prior written permission. All trademarks, trade names and logos used on the website and in its Content are the trademarks, trade names or logos of their respective owners.

Unless you have our prior written consent, you are expressly prohibited from:

–              Republishing material from https://www.columbiagroup.org/

–              Selling, renting or sub-licensing material from https://www.columbiagroup.org

–              Reproducing, duplicating or copying material from https://www.columbiagroup.org

–              Redistributing content from Columbia Group (unless content is specifically made for redistribution).

–              Using any automated process, software, or script to extract, scrape, crawl or collect data or content from this Website (Website Content) in any manner, including but not limited to the use of web crawlers, bots, or spiders;

–              Aggregating, collecting, or compiling Website Content for commercial or non-commercial purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of Website Content to create databases, directories, or other aggregated content; and

–              Using any artificial intelligence (AI) tools, machine learning algorithms, or other automated technologies to analyse, process, or generate content based on or through the use of Website Content. This includes, but is not limited to, using the Website Content to (i) train AI models (ii) for any form of automated content generation and (iii) as input to an AI system, as a prompt, request, question, instruction or similar.

By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with the above and all other restrictions contained in the present Terms. Any attempt to bypass these restrictions may result in legal action and/or termination of access to the website.

While we try to make sure that the website is secure, we do not actively monitor or check whether information supplied to us through the website is confidential, commercially sensitive or valuable.

Other than any personal information that will be dealt with in accordance with our Privacy Policy, we do not guarantee that information supplied to us through the website will be kept confidential and we may use it on an unrestricted and free-of-charge basis as we reasonably see fit.

We try to make sure that the website is accurate, up-to-date and free from bugs, but we cannot promise that it will be. Furthermore, we cannot promise that the website will be fit or suitable for any purpose. Any reliance that you may place on the information on the website is at your own risk.

We may suspend or terminate access or operation of the website at any time as we see fit.

Any content is provided for your general information purposes only and to inform you about us and our products and news, features, services and other websites that may be of interest, but has not been tailored to your specific requirements or circumstances. It does not constitute technical, financial or legal advice or any other type of advice and should not be relied on for any purposes. You should always use your own independent judgment when using our website and its Content.

While we try to make sure that the website is available for your use, we do not promise that the website will be available at all times or that your use of the website will be uninterrupted.

The following organizations may link to our website without prior written approval:

• Government agencies;
• Search engines;
• News organizations;
• Online directory distributors when they list us in the directory may link to our website in the same manner as they hyperlink to the websites of other listed businesses; and;
• System wide accredited businesses except soliciting non-profit organizations, charity shopping malls, and charity fundraising groups which may not hyperlink to our website.

The above mentioned organizations may link to our home page, to our publications or to other website information on our website so long as the link: (a) is not in any way misleading; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement or approval of the linking party and its products or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party’s website.

We may consider and approve in our sole discretion other link requests from the following types of organizations:

• commonly-known consumer and/or business information sources such as Chambers of Commerce;
• associations or other groups representing charities, including charity giving websites, online directory distributors;
• internet portals;
• educational institutions and maritime associations.

We will approve link requests from these organizations if we determine that:

(a) the link would not reflect unfavourably on us or our accredited businesses (for example, trade associations or other organizations representing inherently suspect types of business, such as work-at-home opportunities, shall not be allowed to link);

(b) the organization does not have an unsatisfactory record with us;

(c) the benefit to us from the visibility associated with the hyperlink outweighs the absence of and

(d) where the link is in the context of general resource information or is otherwise consistent with editorial content in a newsletter or similar product furthering the mission of the organization.

These organizations may link to our home page, to publications or to other website information so long as the link: (a) is not in any way misleading; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement or approval of the linking party and its products or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party’s website.

If you are among the organizations listed above in this paragraph and are interested in linking to our website, you must notify us by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Please include your name, your organization name, contact information (such as a phone number and/or e-mail address) as well as the URL of your website, a list of any URLs from which you intend to link to our website, and a list of the URL(s) on our website to which you would like to link. Allow 2-3 weeks for a response.

The website may contain hyperlinks or references to third party advertising and websites other than the Columbia Group website. Any such hyperlinks or references are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over third party advertising or websites and accept no legal responsibility for any content, material or information contained in them. The display of any hyperlink and reference to any third party advertising or website does not mean that we endorse that third party’s website, products or services. Your use of a third party site may be governed by the terms and conditions of that third-party site and is at your own risk.

Without prior approval and express written permission, you may not create frames around our webpages or use other techniques that alter in any way the visual presentation or appearance of our website.

We reserve the right to vary these Terms from time to time and without any notice by amending this page. Our updated Terms will be displayed on the website and by continuing to use and access the website following such changes, you agree to be bound by any variation made by us. It is your responsibility to check these Terms from time to time to verify such variations.

We reserve the right at any time and in our sole discretion to request that you remove all links or any particular link that you have placed to our website. You agree to immediately remove all links to our website upon such request.

We also reserve the right to amend our linking policy at any time. By continuing to link to our website, you agree to be bound to and abide by these linking terms and conditions and the by the Terms in general.

If you find any link on our website or any linked website objectionable for any reason, you may contact us about this. We will consider requests to remove links but will have no obligation to do so or to respond directly to you.

Whilst we endeavour to ensure that the information on this website is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy; nor do we commit to ensuring that the website remains available or that the material on the website is kept up to date.

The Company and its affiliated entities use a number of social media platforms to complement their traditional public relations and marketing activities, namely LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, TikTok, WeChat, and Instagram. However, the number and nature of social media platforms officially used by the Company and its affiliated entities worldwide could change over time. As such, the disclaimer included in the Terms applies to all social media services in use by us at any given time, regardless of whether they are listed in the Terms or not.

Any content, views, opinions and/or responses to questions posted, expressed or submitted by the creators, sponsors, advertisers or users of social media services utilised by us are solely the views, opinions and responsibility of the person submitting them and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of us or any of our partners and/or affiliate entities.

Columbia Group and/or its affiliate entities are not responsible for content that third parties publish, post, comment, like, re-share, upload, distribute, disseminate or otherwise transmit via social media services, not for any content on unofficial channels. Although such content, if considered foul and improper, is likely to be monitored and deleted from the officially controlled social media profile/page/wall, there is no control of such content if re-shared or liked by another third party member- such is the nature of some social media applications- nor if this is done so via an unofficial profile/page/wall where we have not administration control over.

While Columbia Group and its affiliate entities will endeavour to maintain the currency and accuracy of information published via their own official social media services, they do not warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of information available on social media channels, and users are advised to take case and caution with information. Columbia Group and its affiliate entities accept no liability in any way for the currency, accuracy or completeness of any material posted on social media platforms/websites and disclaims all responsibility for any loss or damage which may arise from the use (or misuse) of information provided via such communication mediums. Users should themselves check the accuracy and currency of content and information is strictly at your own risk.

Social media services may occasionally be unavailable and Columbia Group and/or its affiliate entities accept no responsibility for lack of service, and lack of ability to act thereafter due to downtime, as this is managed externally by these social media services.

Columbia Group and/or its affiliate entities will use reasonable efforts to:

–              delete accounts that are being used in an inappropriate manner or in breach of these Terms and

–              identify and remove any content that is unlawful, inappropriate, defamatory, infringes intellectual property rights when we are notified of the same.

If you believe that any content that is distributed or published by the website or on the social media platforms officially used by the Company and/or its affiliate entities is unlawful, inappropriate, defamatory or infringing on intellectual property rights, you should contact us immediately using the contact details in section 21 at the bottom of this page.

We are not liable to you for any loss or damage resulting from the use of our website. We are also not liable to you if we fail to comply with these Terms or because of circumstances beyond our control.

No one other than us or you have any right to enforce any of these Terms.

We shall have no responsibility or liability for any content appearing on your website. You agree to indemnify and defend us against all claims arising out of or based upon your website. No link(s) may appear on any page on your website or within any context containing content or materials that may be interpreted as libellous, obscene or criminal, or which infringes, otherwise violates, or advocates the infringement or other violation of, any third party rights.

The content on the website is provided for general information only and shall not be considered as advice on which you should rely on. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action based on the content on the website. We do not guarantee or warrant, either expressed or implied as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability of the information uploaded to the website and that it is registered user’s or guests own responsibility to expand or verify such information through their own analysis.

To the extent permitted by law, the website does not accept any responsibility to maintain the material and services made available on this website or to supply any corrections, updates, or releases in connection therewith.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all representations, warranties (express or implied) and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website (including, without limitation, any warranties implied by law in respect of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose and/or the use of reasonable care and skill). Nothing in this disclaimer will:

• limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence;
• limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
• limit any of our or your liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law; or
• exclude any of our or your liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law.

The limitations and exclusions of liability set out in this section and elsewhere in this disclaimer: (a) are subject to the preceding paragraph; and (b) govern all liabilities arising under the disclaimer or in relation to the subject matter of this disclaimer, including liabilities arising in contract, in tort (including negligence) and for breach of statutory duty. To the extent that the website and the information and services on the website are provided free of charge, we will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature.

The website uses links and resources of other websites for information purposes only and we do not have control over these websites, neither accept any liability relied on them or of any loss and/or damage arises by using such links.

We do not accept any liability, whatsoever, for any loss, damage or cost incurred by using the website, the impact of the use of the website or any websites linked with it, whether direct, indirect or consequential, whether caused by tort or breach of contract, whatsoever, except the liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.

If you choose to download material from this website you do so at your own risk, the website does not guarantee that the downloading material is secured.

If a provision of these Terms is determined by any court or other competent authority to be unlawful and/or unenforceable, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

We will try to resolve any complaints or disputes with you quickly and efficiently. Any complaints concerning this website, should be made as soon as possible using the contact details set out in section 21 at the bottom of this page.

The Terms and any dispute, controversy, proceedings or claim of whatever nature arising out of or in any way related with these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Cyprus law and the courts of Cyprus shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any disputes between us relating to these Terms.