General Conditions of Use
For the proper understanding of these General Terms of Use, Users shall refer to the following definitions:
Definitions:
- “GTU” or “General Terms of Use”: Refers to these General Terms of Use of the Site entered into between the User and the Company, particularly governing access to the Site.
- “Specific Terms of Use”: Refers to the specific terms governing particular services that may be offered by the Site, such as General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
- “Content”: Refers to, without limitation, the structure and architecture of the Site, editorial content, texts, drawings, illustrations, photos, images, sounds, videos, and any other content present on the Site and/or any other element forming part of the Site.
- “Cookie”: Refers to a text file placed on a user's computer during a visit to a website or consultation of an advertisement. It is intended to collect information relating to the user's browsing and provide services tailored to their device (computer, mobile, or tablet).
- “Interactive Spaces”: Refers to contributory spaces and the content available therein, such as user reviews, comments, testimonials, etc., which may be made available to all Users on the Site.
- “Site”: Refers to the institutional website of Fimalac Entertainment, accessible in particular at the URL www.parisgamesweek.com.
- “Company”: Refers to the publisher of the Site, Fimalac Entertainment, a simplified joint-stock company (SAS) registered with the Paris Trade and Companies Register under number 750 133 951, with its registered office located at 10 place du Général Catroux, 75017 Paris.
- “User”: Refers to any person who uses or accesses the Site or any of the services offered on the Site, regardless of the network or means used.
Article 1: Purpose
These GTU are intended to inform the User of the conditions under which they may access, register, consult, and use the Site, published by the Company. The GTU constitute a contract between the Company and the User of the Site.
Article 2: Acceptance of the General Terms of Use
By accessing, using, browsing, or registering on the Site, the User agrees to accept these GTU without reservation. Browsing the Site does not require prior registration.
Article 3: Personal Data Protection and Cookies
For detailed information regarding the protection of personal data and the use of cookies, please consult the "Data Protection" and "Cookies" pages of the Site, accessible via a hyperlink located at the bottom of the Site's pages.
Article 4: Use of the Site
4.1 Access to the Site is free of charge.
4.2 The User agrees to comply with all the rules set forth in these GTU when using the Site. In particular, they agree not to create, distribute, transmit, communicate, or store, by any means and regardless of the recipient, any illegal content or defamatory, offensive, discriminatory, denigrating remarks, or content contrary to public order and morality.
4.3 The User also agrees to respect the privacy of all other Users and not to infringe upon the rights of third parties.
4.4 The User is prohibited from infringing in any way on the intellectual property rights related to the Site and its Content. In particular, they agree not to reproduce, copy, distribute, broadcast, communicate, transfer, or represent any elements or Content of the Site on another website or any commercial or non-commercial medium.
4.5 The User agrees not to hinder, disrupt, misappropriate, or act in any way that is inconsistent with the normal use of the Site.
4.6 The User is prohibited from advertising or soliciting for commercial purposes on the Site and from introducing content that could harm other Users.
4.7 When the User chooses to use the Interactive Spaces on the Site or to publish content (comments, reviews, testimonials, etc.), they waive any financial claim regarding this content, its creation, and its distribution. By using the Site and accepting these GTU, the User agrees with the Company on the “public interest objective” and the “necessary gratuity” that their contribution represents and accepts that their content, for which they are responsible, may be made publicly available for an indefinite period.
4.8 The User acknowledges the public nature of the Interactive Spaces and their content, and consequently agrees not to:
- impersonate another person (individual or legal entity) without authorization;
- behave aggressively or violently;
- spread deliberately false or confidential information;
- upload files containing viruses;
- harass another User or third party;
- make statements inciting hatred, violence, suicide, terrorism, illegal activities, or the commission of crimes or offenses;
- make discriminatory, racist, xenophobic, antisemitic, homophobic, Holocaust-denying, pornographic, or pedophilic statements;
- advertise a brand, product, or service;
- collect and store other Users’ personal data;
- manipulate a username to conceal the origin of a comment;
- act in any way that could damage the image and/or reputation of the Company or its Group;
- insert hyperlinks in violation of these GTU or current laws and regulations.
The User agrees to provide accurate information to allow the Company to contact them if necessary.
4.9 The Company reserves the right, without prior notice, to delete or not publish any content that violates these GTU or applicable laws and regulations.
Article 5: Liability
5.1 The Company uses its best efforts to maintain a high-quality Site. However, it shall not be held liable for any unavailability, malfunction, modification, or error during use of the Site, except as provided in the Specific Terms of Use for certain services. The Company does not guarantee that the Site and Content are free from anomalies, errors, or bugs or that they will operate without failure or interruption.
5.2 By using the Site or Content, the User guarantees that they have the capabilities, equipment, and software needed for risk-free use of the Site and the Internet. The User is fully aware of the characteristics of the Internet, particularly its technical performance limits, response times, and communication security risks. The User expressly acknowledges that they use the Site and Content at their own risk. The Company cannot be held liable for damages resulting from the use of the Site, Content, or the Internet, such as data loss, hacking, viruses, or other unintended issues—unless it can be shown that the Company failed to use appropriate measures to secure the data.
5.3 The Company shall not cover connection costs or any other communication-related costs arising from access to and use of the Site and/or Content.
5.4 The Company shall not be liable for relationships (contractual or otherwise) between advertisers, partners, Third-Party Sites (as defined in Article 6.1), or any other third party and Users of the Site, except as otherwise expressly agreed.
5.5 The User agrees to be bound by the provisions concerning force majeure. Force majeure refers to any unforeseeable, irresistible, and external event, as recognized by French courts, that prevents one or both parties from fulfilling part or all of their obligations.
5.6 The Company reserves the right to determine, without justification, any period of unavailability of the Site and/or Content for technical reasons or to improve services or optimize their use. The Company also reserves the right to modify, delete, or disable all or part of the services offered on the Site at any time.
Article 6: Third-Party Links
6.1 Responsibility and Links to Third-Party Sites
The Site may contain hyperlinks to other websites operated and published by third parties (hereinafter “Third-Party Sites”), including ticketing platforms for live entertainment events. The Company has no control over Third-Party Sites and assumes no responsibility for their content. The Company is not liable for any data received from a Third-Party Site or any damage caused directly or indirectly by the use of such a site by the User. These links are provided solely for the User's convenience. The Company is not responsible for the contractual relationship between the User and the Third-Party Site, including in the case of ticket purchases. Users must comply with the applicable terms and conditions of the Third-Party Sites.
6.2 Hyperlinks
The creation of hyperlinks to the Site is subject to the Company’s prior approval. If a hyperlink is created without such approval, the Company reserves the right to request its removal.
Article 7: Intellectual Property
7.1 The Site, its Content and Services, software, designs, models, databases, trademarks, and logos are subject to intellectual property laws. These elements are owned by the Company and/or third parties. The User agrees to respect these rights. The Company grants the User only a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use the Site (for non-commercial purposes, including browsing, participation, and subscription to specific services, if applicable). The Company reserves all exploitation rights.
7.2 Products and games presented on the Site, if any, are registered trademarks or trade names owned by their respective proprietors.
7.3 The right of access granted under Article 7.1 does not authorize any reproduction or representation of the Site or Content. Any such reproduction or representation, except as permitted by law, constitutes infringement and may result in legal action.
7.4 The User is prohibited from reproducing, modifying, adapting, transferring, commercializing, distributing, or
imitating any part of the Site and/or its Content under penalty of civil and/or criminal sanctions.
Article 8: Duration
8.1 The applicable version of the GTU is the one in effect at the time of each visit to the Site and its Content.
8.2 These GTU are entered into between the Company and the User as of the User's first visit and remain in force throughout their use of the Site.
8.3 If the User refuses these GTU, they agree to stop using the Site.
8.4 Breach of any obligation herein will result in immediate termination of the contract between the Company and the User, without prejudice to any damages the Company may claim.
Article 9: Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These GTU are governed exclusively by French law. Any unresolved dispute shall be submitted exclusively to the competent courts. For Users acting in a professional capacity, disputes arising from the interpretation or application of these GTU shall be submitted to the competent courts of Paris.
Article 10: Miscellaneous
10.1 These GTU are entered into between the Company and the User and may not be transferred by the User.
10.2 Each clause of these GTU is valid independently of the others. The invalidity of one clause does not affect the validity of the remaining clauses.
10.3 Any notifications under these GTU may be sent by email from the Company regarding the Site.
10.4 These GTU are the only ones applicable to the Site; they apply in full and may not be modified by the User.
10.5 The Company reserves the right to modify these GTU at any time. In the event of a substantial modification to the Site or these GTU, the Company will notify the User in advance. However, Users are advised to regularly consult the GTU to remain informed of any updates and the current version in force.