Terms of Service

Welcome to Innovasjonsportalen, a membership site provided by Innovate AS (“Company”) for accessing a digital network of innovators, change agents, and like-minded individuals. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) outline the terms and conditions governing your use of Innovasjonsportalen and its services. By accessing or using Innovasjonsportalen, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not access or use the website.

1. Account Creation and Membership
   1.1 To access Innovasjonsportalen, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and are solely responsible for any activities that occur under your account.

   1.2 Membership to Innovasjonsportalen is subject to approval by the Company. The Company reserves the right to accept or decline membership applications at its sole discretion.

2. User Responsibilities
   2.1 You are solely responsible for your use of Innovasjonsportalen and any content you post, upload, or transmit through the website.

   2.2 You agree not to use Innovasjonsportalen for any unlawful, harmful, or inappropriate purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
   a. Violating any applicable laws or regulations.
   b. Impersonating any person or entity or falsely representing your affiliation with any person or entity.
   c. Posting, uploading, or transmitting any content that is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
   d. Engaging in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the functioning of Innovasjonsportalen or its services.

   2.3 You acknowledge that the Company has the right to monitor, moderate, and remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise deemed inappropriate, without prior notice.

3. Intellectual Property Rights
   3.1 Innovasjonsportalen and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, trademarks, and software, are the property of the Company and are protected by intellectual property laws.

   3.2 You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or otherwise use any of the content from Innovasjonsportalen without the prior written consent of the Company.

4. Privacy
   4.1 The collection and use of personal information through Innovasjonsportalen are governed by the Company’s Privacy Policy. By using Innovasjonsportalen, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.
5. Limitation of Liability
   5.1 Innovasjonsportalen and its services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. The Company does not warrant that Innovasjonsportalen will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

   5.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

   5.3 In no event shall the Company, its affiliates, or its employees be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of Innovasjonsportalen or its services.

6. Indemnification
   6.1 You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, and its employees from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of or in connection with your use of Innovasjonsportalen or any violation of these Terms.
7. Modifications to the Terms
   7.1 The Company reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes to the Terms will be effective immediately upon posting on Innovasjonsportalen. Your continued use of Innovasjonsportalen after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
   8.1 These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Norway. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Norway.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at post@innovate.no or call us at +47 90026806.

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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Innovate AS (“Company”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (“Users” or “you”) of the Innovasjonsportalen website (“Website”). This Privacy Policy applies to the Website and all products and services offered by the Company.

1. Information Collection
   1.1 Personal Identification Information: The Company may collect personal identification information from Users in various ways, including when Users visit the Website, register on the Website, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources available on the Website. Users may be asked for their name, email address, phone number, and other relevant information.

   1.2 Non-personal Identification Information: The Company may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with the Website. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer or device, and technical information about Users’ means of connection to the Website.

2. Information Usage
   2.1 The Company may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes: a. To improve customer service: Information provided by Users helps the Company respond to customer service requests and support needs more efficiently. b. To personalize the user experience: The Company may use information in the aggregate to understand how Users as a group use the services and resources provided on the Website. c. To improve the Website: The Company may use feedback provided by Users to improve its products and services. d. To send periodic emails: The Company may use Users’ email addresses to send them information and updates pertaining to their membership, as well as occasional news, updates, related product or service information, etc.

3. Information Protection
   3.1 The Company adopts appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of Users’ personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on the Website.

4. Sharing Personal Information
   4.1 The Company does not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. The Company may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding Users with its business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

5. Third-Party Websites
   5.1 Users may find advertising or other content on the Website that links to the sites and services of the Company’s partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. The Company does not control the content or links that appear on these sites and is not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from the Website. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites that have a link to the Website, are subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
   6.1 The Company has the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When the Company does, it will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. Users are encouraged to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how the Company is helping to protect the personal information collected. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

7. Your Acceptance of these Terms
   7.1 By using the Website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

8. Contacting Us
   8.1 If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of the Website, or your dealings with the Company, please contact us at post@innovate.no or call us at +47 90026806.

Last updated: June 2023