GENERAL TERMS OF USE OF https://www.apad-apad.org/
1. IDENTIFICATION
These general terms of use (hereinafter, “GTU”) regulate the access and use of the Website under the domain https://www.apad-apad.org/ (hereinafter, “the Website”), owned by “ASOCIACION PROTECTORA DE ANIMALES DE DÉNIA” (hereinafter, “A.P.A.D.”), holder of CIF (Tax ID) No. G03660305, with registered address at PTDA. MADRIGUERES SUD, 36 C, 03700 DENIA (ALICANTE), registered in the Registry, telephone number +34 966427678, and email info@apad-apad.org. Further identifying details are contained in the Legal Notice made available to the User browsing or interacting through the Website.
If you have any doubts or queries regarding the use of and access to the Website or any clause of these General Terms of Use, you may contact us using the provided contact details.
2. OBJECT
These General Terms of Use (hereinafter, “GTU”) regulate the access, browsing, and utilization of the Website accessible through the domain https://www.apad-apad.org/, as well as the liabilities derived from the use of its contents. “Contents” shall be understood to include texts, graphics, drawings, designs, codes, software, photographs, music, videos, sounds, databases, images, expressions, and information, as well as any other creation protected by national laws and international treaties on intellectual and industrial property.
The primary purpose of the Website is to offer corporate information about A.P.A.D., as well as to enable direct contact with the organization through forms.
Access to the Website by the User is free of charge, without prejudice to the fact that the use of certain services may require prior registration or the contracting of specific services, which shall be subject to their own specific terms and conditions of contract or reservation.
The use of the Website attributes the status of User and implies full and unreserved acceptance of each and every provision included in these GTU in the version published at the time of access. Therefore, if you do not agree with any of the clauses set forth herein, you must refrain from using this Website.
A.P.A.D. reserves the right to modify the GTU at any time and without prior notice. Likewise, A.P.A.D. reserves the right to suspend, interrupt, or cease operating the Website at any time. Consequently, the User must carefully read the GTU each time they intend to use the Website.
By “use of the Website,” it is understood to mean any User who accesses and browses the Website, regardless of whether they fill out forms for contact, registration, user sign-up, subscription, incidents, or post comments, among other features that can be carried out on the Website.
3. CONDITIONS OF ACCESS AND USE OF THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT
Access to the Website and the Content included therein does not imply any type of warranty regarding the suitability of the Website and its Content for any particular or specific purposes of the User.
A.P.A.D. may establish additional limitations and/or conditions for the use of and access to the Website and its Content, which must be observed by the User in all cases.
3.1. Access and Use of the Website
Unless otherwise provided, the use of the Website shall be free of charge, without prejudice to the cost of connection through the corresponding telecommunications network contracted by the User.
The User acknowledges that they are over eighteen (18) years of age, and is aware of and voluntarily and expressly accepts that the use of the Website is carried out under their sole and exclusive responsibility in all cases.
In order to register and access certain services or restricted areas of the Website, the User must be over 18 years of age and provide truthful, accurate, complete, and updated information.
The registered User shall be responsible at all times for the safekeeping of their password, consequently assuming any damages that may derive from its improper use, as well as its transfer, disclosure, or loss.
The User agrees to notify A.P.A.D. immediately of any event that allows the unauthorized use of identifiers and/or passwords—such as theft, loss, or unauthorized access—in order to proceed with their immediate cancellation.
Under no circumstances may a registered User assign or transfer their registered user status or access credentials to third parties.
Participation in forums, comments, reviews, or any other interactive space on the Website must be carried out in compliance with these rules of use. A.P.A.D. reserves the right to remove any content that is offensive, unlawful, or contrary to these conditions.
The User is obliged to comply with the GTU, as well as to comply with the special warnings or instructions contained on the Website, and to act always in accordance with the law, good customs, and the requirements of good faith. Specifically, the User shall refrain from:
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Using the Website for purposes that are unlawful, illegal, or contrary to the provisions of these GTU, good faith, and public order.
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Introducing, storing, or disseminating on or from the Website any information or material that is defamatory, libelous, obscene, threatening, xenophobic, pornographic, incites terrorism or violence, promotes discrimination based on race, sex, ideology, religion, or that threatens public order, fundamental rights, public freedoms, honor, privacy, or the image of third parties.
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Introducing, storing, or disseminating through the Website any computer program, data, virus, code, or any other instrument capable of causing damage to the Website, to any of the services, or to the equipment of A.P.A.D., any User, or third parties.
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Impersonating other users, providing false or inaccurate data, or performing any action that may mislead regarding the user’s identity.
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Introducing, storing, or disseminating through the Website any content that infringes intellectual property, industrial property, or third-party rights.
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Reproducing, copying, distributing, making available, or publicly communicating the contents of the Website without the express authorization of the owner of the corresponding rights.
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Engaging in spamming, unauthorized advertising, or mass emailing through the Website’s forms.
3.2. Access and Use of the Contents
The Contents of the Website are made available to the User with information originating both from own sources and from third parties.
A.P.A.D. endeavors to ensure that the Contents are of the highest possible quality and are reasonably updated, but does not guarantee the utility, accuracy, completeness, relevance, and/or timeliness of the Contents.
4. INTELLECTUAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
All contents of the Website—meaning texts, documents, photographs, drawings, graphics, images, icons, technology, software, databases, sound files, video files, graphic design, source code, and other elements that form part of it (hereinafter, the “Contents”)—as well as trademarks, trade names, or other distinctive signs, are the exclusive property of A.P.A.D. or third parties who have authorized their use, all of which are protected by intellectual and industrial property legislation.
Under no circumstances shall it be understood that any license is granted, or that any waiver, transmission, or total or partial assignment of said rights is made, nor is any right conferred to alter, exploit, reproduce, distribute, or publicly communicate said Contents without the prior, express, and written authorization of A.P.A.D. or the corresponding owners.
The User may only access, view, and use the Contents for their personal and private use. Its use for commercial or professional purposes is prohibited, as is its modification, copying, alteration, reproduction, adaptation, or translation, in whole or in part, without the express authorization of the owners of said rights.
5. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY
5.1. Exclusion of Warranties and Liability for the Operation of the Website
A.P.A.D. does not guarantee the availability and continuity of the operation of the Website or the services and Contents offered therein. Consequently, it shall not be held liable under any circumstances for damages of any nature that may arise from the lack of availability or accessibility to the Website, interruptions in operation, computer failures, telephone breakdowns, disconnections, delays, or blockages caused by deficiencies or overloads in the telecommunications lines or the Internet, nor for damages caused by third parties through illegitimate intrusions beyond the control of A.P.A.D.
A.P.A.D. does not guarantee the absence of viruses or other elements that may cause alterations in the User’s computer system. Consequently, A.P.A.D. shall not be responsible for any damages caused by the presence of viruses or other harmful elements.
5.2. Exclusion of Warranties and Liability for the Contents
A.P.A.D. does not guarantee the reliability, utility, truthfulness, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the Contents. The User acknowledges that the use of the Website and its Contents is carried out under their sole and exclusive responsibility.
5.3. Exclusion of Liability for Services Provided by Third Parties through the Website
The Website may make available to the User technical linking devices (such as links, banners, buttons), directories, and search tools that allow access to websites belonging to and/or managed by third parties. A.P.A.D. does not assume any liability for the information contained therein nor for any damages that may arise from accessing them.
5.4. Exclusion of Liability for the Conduct of Users
A.P.A.D. shall not be liable for damages of any nature derived from the use that Users make of the Website in contravention of these GTU or the law.
6. HYPERLINKS
Those persons intending to establish hyperlinks between their webpage and this Website must observe the following conditions: prior authorization shall not be necessary when the hyperlink only allows access to the homepage of the Website, but it may not reproduce it in any form. Any other form of hyperlink shall require the express, unequivocal, and written authorization of A.P.A.D. The webpage on which the hyperlink is established shall not contain unlawful information or content contrary to morality, good customs, or public order. A.P.A.D. reserves the right to block hyperlinks that do not have express authorization.
7. ACTIONS IN EVENT OF BREACH
A.P.A.D. reserves the right to exercise any actions available under the law to demand the liabilities arising from the breach of any of the provisions of these GTU by the User.
8. SEVERABILITY
The declaration of any of the clauses contained in these GTU as null, void, or ineffective shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining clauses, which shall continue to be binding between the parties.
9. PRIVACY AND COOKIES POLICY
The processing of personal data is regulated in the Privacy Policy, and the installation of cookies is regulated in the Cookies Policy, both of which are available on the Website.
10. NOTIFICATIONS
For the purpose of serving appropriate notices, A.P.A.D. designates the contact address specified in the Legal Notice. The email address provided by the User during the registration process will be used by A.P.A.D. for notification purposes. The User is obliged to keep their contact details properly updated.
11. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION
These GTU shall be governed by the provisions of Spanish legislation. Any controversy relating to these GTU shall be submitted to the corresponding Courts, with the parties expressly waiving any other jurisdiction that may correspond to them, unless otherwise determined by legal mandate.
DENIA, 09/06/2026