TERMS OF USE

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TERMS OF USE

Welcome to www.cgsconsultation.com (the "Website"), owned and operated by CGS CONSULTATION LLC ("CGS," "Company," "we," "our," or "us").

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this Website and all content, services, materials, digital resources, and features made available through it.

Please read these Terms carefully before using the Website.

By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Legal Notice.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website.

1. COMPANY INFORMATION

Website Owner:

CGS CONSULTATION LLC

Registered Office:

Madrid, Spain

Email:

privacy@cgsconsultation.com

Website:

https://www.cgsconsultation.com

Throughout these Terms, references to "CGS," "Company," "we," "our," or "us" refer to CGS CONSULTATION LLC.

2. PURPOSE OF THE WEBSITE

The Website has been created to provide information regarding the consulting services, methodologies, educational resources, publications, and business activities of CGS.

The Website may also be used to:

• present our consulting services;

• allow visitors to contact us;

• publish articles, insights, and educational materials;

• share case studies and industry information;

• provide downloadable resources;

• offer newsletters and communications;

• advertise future products and services;

• facilitate future online transactions;

• recruit employees and contractors;

• support client communications.

Nothing on this Website constitutes an offer capable of acceptance unless expressly stated otherwise.

Information published on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only.

3. ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS

By accessing this Website, you confirm that:

• you have read these Terms;

• you understand these Terms;

• you agree to comply with these Terms;

• you have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements.

If you access the Website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

4. ELIGIBILITY

You may use this Website only if:

• you are at least eighteen (18) years of age or have legal capacity under applicable law;

• your use complies with all applicable laws and regulations;

• you do not use the Website for unlawful or prohibited purposes.

CGS reserves the right to deny access to any individual or organization at its sole discretion where permitted by applicable law.

5. MODIFICATIONS TO THESE TERMS

CGS reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice.

Updated versions become effective upon publication on the Website unless otherwise stated.

Your continued use of the Website following publication of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

The "Last Updated" date at the beginning of these Terms identifies the current version.

6. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY

CGS endeavors to maintain continuous access to the Website.

However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability.

Access may be suspended or restricted due to:

• scheduled maintenance;

• emergency maintenance;

• software updates;

• cybersecurity incidents;

• infrastructure failures;

• Internet disruptions;

• force majeure events;

• circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

CGS shall not be liable for temporary interruptions of Website availability.

7. PERMITTED USE

Subject to these Terms, visitors are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website solely for lawful and legitimate purposes.

Permitted uses include:

• learning about our consulting services;

• requesting information;

• contacting CGS;

• reading published content;

• downloading resources expressly made available for download;

• subscribing to newsletters;

• sharing publicly available Website links.

No other rights are granted.

8. PROHIBITED USES

Users agree not to use the Website to:

• violate any applicable law;

• infringe intellectual property rights;

• transmit malicious software;

• introduce viruses or malware;

• perform unauthorized access attempts;

• interfere with Website operations;

• scrape Website content;

• harvest email addresses;

• collect personal information without authorization;

• impersonate another individual or organization;

• distribute spam;

• conduct phishing activities;

• reverse engineer Website functionality;

• interfere with security measures;

• overload Website infrastructure;

• perform automated extraction using bots or crawlers except where expressly authorized.

Users also agree not to use Website materials to compete directly with CGS through unauthorized reproduction of proprietary methodologies or business materials.

9. USER RESPONSIBILITIES

Users are responsible for ensuring that:

• information submitted through the Website is accurate;

• they possess the legal right to provide submitted information;

• they maintain the confidentiality of any credentials associated with future account functionality;

• their use complies with applicable laws;

• they refrain from activities that may damage the Website or interfere with other users.

Users remain solely responsible for all actions taken through their own devices and Internet connections.

10. NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

Unless expressly agreed through a separate written consulting agreement, nothing published on this Website constitutes:

• legal advice;

• accounting advice;

• tax advice;

• investment advice;

• engineering advice;

• architectural advice;

• employment advice;

• regulatory advice;

• food safety certification;

• operational certification;

• professional accreditation.

Articles, blog posts, guides, reports, templates, presentations, calculators, case studies, white papers, and educational materials are intended solely for general informational purposes.

Business decisions should always be made after obtaining professional advice appropriate to the user's particular circumstances.

11. NO CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

Accessing or using this Website does not create:

• a consulting agreement;

• a fiduciary relationship;

• an agency relationship;

• a partnership;

• a joint venture;

• an employment relationship;

• a franchise;

• a contractual obligation.

A consulting relationship is created only through a separate written agreement signed by both CGS and the client.

Communications through contact forms, email, telephone calls, or meetings do not by themselves establish any obligation for CGS to provide consulting services.

12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise indicated, all intellectual property rights in the Website and its contents are owned by or licensed to CGS.

Protected materials include, without limitation:

• the CGS name, logos, and branding;

• proprietary consulting methodologies;

• operational frameworks;

• standard operating procedures (SOPs);

• process maps;

• templates;

• presentations;

• reports;

• training materials;

• graphics;

• photographs;

• videos;

• illustrations;

• text;

• software;

• databases;

• source code;

• website design;

• layouts;

• downloadable resources;

• business models;

• research;

• publications;

• audiovisual content.

These materials are protected by Spanish intellectual property laws, European Union legislation, and applicable international treaties.

No ownership rights are transferred to users through access to the Website.

13. LIMITED LICENSE

CGS grants visitors a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view and use the Website solely for personal or legitimate business evaluation purposes.

This license does not permit users to:

• reproduce Website content;

• modify materials;

• republish content;

• sell or license content;

• create derivative works;

• commercially exploit Website materials;

• remove copyright notices;

• use CGS branding without written permission.

Any rights not expressly granted are reserved by CGS.

 

14. USER SUBMISSIONS

Users may voluntarily submit information through the Website, including but not limited to:

• Contact forms

• Consultation requests

• Project inquiries

• Feedback

• Surveys

• Job applications

• Messages

• Emails

• Documents

• Images

• Files

• Other communications

By submitting information to CGS, you represent and warrant that:

• You have the legal right to provide the information.

• The information is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

• The information does not infringe the rights of any third party.

• The information does not contain malicious software.

• The information is not unlawful, defamatory, fraudulent, threatening, obscene, or otherwise prohibited by applicable law.

CGS reserves the right to refuse, delete, or ignore any submission that violates these Terms or applicable law.

15. CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMMUNICATIONS

Although CGS treats communications professionally and with discretion, information submitted through this Website should not be considered confidential unless a separate written confidentiality agreement (such as a Non-Disclosure Agreement) has been executed.

Submitting information through:

• Contact forms

• Email

• Telephone

• Social media

• Chat services

does not automatically create any obligation of confidentiality.

Users are encouraged not to disclose trade secrets, proprietary information, highly confidential business information, or other sensitive materials before entering into a formal written agreement with CGS.

16. REQUESTS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES

Submitting an inquiry or requesting information through the Website does not obligate CGS to provide consulting services.

CGS reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:

• Accept or decline prospective engagements.

• Determine whether a project aligns with its expertise.

• Request additional information before preparing a proposal.

• Decline projects involving conflicts of interest, legal restrictions, or ethical concerns.

• Refer prospective clients to other professionals where appropriate.

No consulting engagement shall commence until a written agreement has been executed by both parties.

17. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY

Clients remain solely responsible for all business decisions made before, during, or after receiving consulting services.

Without limitation, clients are responsible for:

• Operational decisions.

• Hiring decisions.

• Employee supervision.

• Financial management.

• Supplier selection.

• Tax compliance.

• Employment compliance.

• Food safety compliance.

• Regulatory compliance.

• Business licensing.

• Implementation of recommendations.

CGS provides professional consulting services, but the execution and management of business operations remain exclusively under the client's control.

18. EDUCATIONAL CONTENT DISCLAIMER

The Website may publish articles, guides, case studies, white papers, presentations, videos, operational frameworks, checklists, templates, calculators, and educational resources.

Such materials are provided solely for informational and educational purposes.

Nothing published on the Website should be interpreted as guaranteeing:

• Business success.

• Profitability.

• Revenue increases.

• Cost reductions.

• Investment returns.

• Operational improvements.

• Legal compliance.

• Regulatory approval.

Business outcomes depend upon numerous factors beyond CGS's control.

Past performance, case studies, testimonials, or examples do not guarantee future results.

19. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DISCLAIMER

CGS may utilize artificial intelligence technologies to support research, operational analysis, document preparation, workflow optimization, and other consulting activities.

Artificial intelligence is used solely as a professional support tool.

All significant consulting recommendations are subject to appropriate human review before being delivered to clients.

CGS makes reasonable efforts to verify AI-assisted outputs but does not warrant that AI-generated content will always be:

• Complete.

• Error-free.

• Current.

• Suitable for every business.

• Free from inaccuracies.

Clients remain responsible for independently evaluating recommendations before implementation.

20. WEBSITE CONTENT

CGS endeavors to ensure that information published on the Website is accurate and current.

However, information may occasionally contain:

• Typographical errors.

• Technical inaccuracies.

• Pricing errors.

• Omissions.

• Outdated information.

CGS reserves the right to modify, correct, update, or remove content at any time without prior notice.

Nothing on the Website constitutes a legally binding commitment unless expressly confirmed in writing.

21. FUTURE DIGITAL SERVICES

The Website may, now or in the future, include:

• Client portals.

• Digital downloads.

• Online training.

• Membership areas.

• Software tools.

• Assessments.

• Dashboards.

• AI-powered services.

• Online scheduling.

• Digital products.

• Payment functionality.

Additional terms may apply to such services.

Where additional agreements exist, they shall supplement these Terms of Use.

22. WEBSITE SECURITY

Users shall not attempt to compromise the security or integrity of the Website.

Prohibited conduct includes, without limitation:

• Unauthorized access.

• Password attacks.

• Credential theft.

• Malware distribution.

• Denial-of-service attacks.

• SQL injection.

• Cross-site scripting.

• Data scraping.

• Vulnerability scanning without authorization.

• Reverse engineering.

• Automated extraction of proprietary information.

CGS reserves the right to investigate suspected security incidents and cooperate with competent authorities where appropriate.

23. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, services, or resources.

Such links are provided solely for convenience.

CGS does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for:

• Third-party content.

• Products.

• Services.

• Privacy practices.

• Security measures.

• Availability.

Accessing third-party websites is entirely at the user's own risk.

24. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

The Website may integrate services provided by third parties, including:

• Wix.

• Google.

• Microsoft.

• Social media platforms.

• Video hosting providers.

• Scheduling platforms.

• Payment providers.

• Analytics providers.

Such services operate under their own legal terms and privacy policies.

CGS is not responsible for third-party systems beyond its reasonable control.

25. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and all content are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.

CGS expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including warranties of:

• Merchantability.

• Fitness for a particular purpose.

• Accuracy.

• Reliability.

• Availability.

• Security.

• Non-infringement.

• Continuous operation.

CGS does not warrant that:

• The Website will always be available.

• The Website will be uninterrupted.

• Errors will be corrected immediately.

• The Website will be free from viruses or malicious code.

• Information will always be complete or current.

26. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, CGS shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to:

• Use of the Website.

• Inability to use the Website.

• Reliance upon Website content.

• Loss of profits.

• Loss of revenue.

• Business interruption.

• Loss of contracts.

• Loss of goodwill.

• Data loss.

• Cybersecurity incidents.

• Unauthorized access.

• Technical failures.

• Third-party services.

• Errors or omissions in Website content.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited under applicable law, including liability for fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or death or personal injury caused by negligence.

 

27. INDEMNIFICATION

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CGS CONSULTATION LLC, its owners, directors, officers, employees, contractors, consultants, affiliates, licensors, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, judgments, settlements, losses, costs, expenses, and reasonable legal fees arising out of or related to:

• your use or misuse of the Website;

• your violation of these Terms;

• your violation of applicable laws or regulations;

• your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity;

• information or materials submitted by you;

• negligent, fraudulent, or unlawful conduct;

• unauthorized use of the Website or its content.

This indemnification obligation survives termination of your use of the Website.

28. FORCE MAJEURE

CGS shall not be liable for any delay, interruption, or failure to perform its obligations under these Terms where such delay or failure results from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• natural disasters;

• fire;

• flood;

• earthquake;

• epidemic or pandemic;

• war;

• terrorism;

• civil unrest;

• labor disputes or strikes;

• governmental actions;

• power outages;

• telecommunications failures;

• Internet service interruptions;

• cloud service provider failures;

• cyberattacks;

• ransomware attacks;

• denial-of-service attacks;

• software failures;

• hardware failures;

• shortages of materials or services.

Performance of affected obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event.

29. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF ACCESS

CGS reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice where permitted by law, to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to all or part of the Website if a user:

• violates these Terms;

• engages in fraudulent or unlawful conduct;

• attempts to compromise Website security;

• interferes with Website operations;

• infringes intellectual property rights;

• uses automated systems without authorization;

• acts in a manner that may harm CGS, its clients, or other users.

Suspension or termination does not affect any rights or remedies available to CGS under applicable law.

30. CHANGES TO THE WEBSITE

CGS continually develops and improves its services.

Accordingly, we reserve the right to:

• modify Website content;

• update services;

• discontinue features;

• introduce new functionality;

• redesign pages;

• update pricing (where applicable);

• change downloadable resources;

• remove outdated materials;

• improve security measures.

CGS is under no obligation to maintain any specific feature or content indefinitely.

31. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

By communicating with CGS electronically, including through the Website, email, forms, or other digital channels, you consent to receive communications electronically where permitted by law.

Electronic communications may satisfy any legal requirement that communications be in writing.

Nothing in this section limits any mandatory rights provided under applicable consumer protection or electronic communications laws.

32. NO WAIVER

Failure by CGS to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or of any other right.

Any waiver shall be effective only if made expressly in writing by an authorized representative of CGS.

33. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or competent authority to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

34. ASSIGNMENT

CGS may assign, transfer, or delegate its rights and obligations under these Terms to any successor, affiliate, purchaser, or other entity as part of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or transfer of business operations.

Users may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of CGS.

35. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms of Use, together with the following documents where applicable:

• Privacy Policy;

• Cookie Policy;

• Legal Notice;

• Consulting Terms and Conditions;

• any executed service agreement between CGS and the client;

constitute the entire agreement relating to the use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, representations, or communications regarding the Website.

Where a separate written consulting agreement has been executed, that agreement shall prevail in the event of any conflict concerning consulting services.

36. NO THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS

Except where expressly provided by applicable law, nothing in these Terms shall confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity other than the user and CGS.

No third party shall have the right to enforce any provision of these Terms.

37. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Spain, including, where applicable:

• the Spanish Civil Code;

• the Spanish Commercial Code;

• Spanish consumer protection legislation;

• Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), where applicable;

• the Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 (LOPDGDD);

• other applicable legislation of Spain and the European Union.

Mandatory provisions of consumer protection law applicable in the user's country of residence shall remain unaffected where such protections cannot be waived.

38. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

CGS encourages users to contact the Company in good faith to resolve any dispute or concern before commencing formal legal proceedings.

Where a dispute cannot be resolved amicably, it shall be submitted to the competent courts in accordance with applicable law.

Nothing in these Terms limits any mandatory statutory rights available to consumers under applicable legislation.

39. JURISDICTION

Unless mandatory law provides otherwise, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts and Tribunals of Madrid, Spain.

If you qualify as a consumer under applicable law, you may also benefit from any mandatory jurisdictional rights granted by the laws of your country of residence.

40. EXPORT COMPLIANCE

Users agree not to use the Website or any materials obtained through it in violation of applicable export control laws, sanctions, or trade restrictions.

CGS reserves the right to refuse services where required to comply with applicable export control or sanctions legislation.

41. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW

Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their use of the Website complies with all laws, regulations, and professional obligations applicable in their jurisdiction.

Nothing contained on this Website shall be interpreted as authorizing any unlawful activity.

42. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

CGS CONSULTATION LLC

Madrid, Spain

Email:

privacy@cgsconsultation.com

Website:

https://www.cgsconsultation.com

43. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved by CGS.

The failure of CGS to exercise any right or remedy shall not constitute a waiver of such right or remedy.

CGS reserves all intellectual property rights, contractual rights, statutory rights, and other legal protections available under applicable law.

44. FINAL PROVISIONS

These Terms of Use are intended to provide a transparent framework governing access to and use of the Website while protecting the legitimate interests of both users and CGS.

Users are encouraged to review these Terms periodically, as they may be updated to reflect changes in law, technology, or business operations.

By continuing to access or use the Website after any revisions become effective, users acknowledge and accept the updated Terms.

EFFECTIVE DATE

These Terms of Use are effective as of the Last Updated date stated at the beginning of this document and remain in force until replaced by a subsequent version published by CGS CONSULTATION LLC.