Terms and Conditions of Application  

«DELPHIC MAXIMS» 

1. Introduction 

Welcome to the application under the name “DELPHIC MAXIMS” that belongs and is legally operated by the non profit organization under the name «Delphic Maxims NGO», with its headquarters in Piraeus, 5 Agiou Konstantinou str, P.C 18531 with GEMI no 171245707000, VAT no 996671830  , hereinafter referred to as («the NGO”, “We”, “Ours”) as legally represented, with telephone number +30 (211) 0100546, email info@delphicmaxims.org. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms“) govern the use of our application, including our services (collectively, the “Application“) by you as user of the Application (“User”, “You”, “Yours”).  

The following Terms along with the Acceptable Use Policy and Privacy Policy constitute the legally binding agreement (“Agreement”) regarding the use of the Application including any software, services, features, functions, content, websites and hyperlinks and/or any other applications provided from time to time by the NGO in conjunction with the  Application.  

Before any use of the Application, You are advised to read the present Terms and make sure You agree with them. In case the User disagrees with any term and/or all of them, they should not use the Application and should not register to the Application nor use it. In case You have any inquiries or You need any clarification and/or information regarding the Terms of Use, or you have any prejudice or relevant inquiry, You can contact the NGO at the at the email info@delphicmaxims.org before any use of the Application. By using the Application You warrant and acknowledge that You have reviewed, understood, and accepted these Terms unconditionally and without any prejudice and that you are bound by them. 

The NGO reserves the right to amend, modify, renew, delete, add, or restrict unilaterally these Terms in whole or in part; its Policies, the technical specifications of the Application (hereinafter referred to as the “Changes”) in its sole discretion and/or when any amendment, as above, is required by law, possibly without your prior notice or consent, nevertheless within the context of the business ethics and limits set forth by law. The NGO undertakes the obligation to notify You of any changes that took place, in accordance with the above-mentioned, via email and/or through the Application by a prominent notice when the Users enter the Application. It is clarified that any change to these Terms does not cover incidents or other transactions and uses of the Application which the Users have already made before the entry into force of the Changes, in accordance with the above and which have been accepted by the NGO. However, in case the Users wish to be provided with any clarification or information regarding the Changes, or in case they have any dispute, reservation or inquiry related to these changes, prior to any action made by them on the Application, they should contact the NGO. Any action, use, or transaction made by the Users on the Application, following the Changes, by the above mentioned, is considered to be an unconditional acceptance thereof. 

It should be noted that any information/clarification granted by the NGO regarding the Terms does not constitute a replacement, substitution or any modification of these Terms, as they are provided solely for the purpose of assisting the Users whilst the Terms constitute our sole and exclusive agreement. 

The NGO reserves the right at any time, without providing any justification and without prior notice to the User to cancel, suspend or terminate the operation of the Application, to revoke or customize the Application, or certain features of the Application. The Users are solely and exclusively responsible and liable with regard to the use of the Application.  

BY ACCEPTING THESE TERMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVEMENTIONED, THE USERS (AS WELL AS ANY THIRD PARTY ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF “AUTHORISED USERS”) EXPRESSLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY DECLARE THAT THEY HAVE THE LAWFUL AGE WHICH ALLOWS THEM THE BINDING TO THESE GENERAL TERMS WITH CONNECTION TO THE USE OF THE APPLICATION AND THAT THEY ACT LAWFULLY AND HAVE OBTAINED ALL THE NECESSARY APPROVALS AND LICENSES FOR THEIR REGISTRATION IN THE APPLICATION. 

2. Account Registration 

In order to create your profile, contact with us, proceed to any donation and generally to use Application’s services, You must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of Your account password and for all activities that occur under your account. 

3. Features & Functionalities 

1. Content & bibliography  

1. Through the Application and the website, You will have access to exclusive content related to the seven Ancient Sages. This content includes detailed profiles, teachings, quotes, and other resources designed to help you learn more about these influential figures and their philosophical contributions. It is noted that the information provided here should not be construed as an authoritative historical resource. While the data presented may reflect past events, trends, or figures, it is important to recognize that the accuracy and completeness of such information cannot be guaranteed. The content is not intended to serve as a definitive historical record and may not fully account for all variables or perspectives. Υοu are encouraged to consult primary sources or specialized historical resources for a more comprehensive and accurate understanding. 

2. The Application provides information and insights into the lives, ideas, and teachings of the Greek philosophers and You will have access to curated philosophical maxims, quotes, and lessons that reflect the thoughts and principles of these philosophers. 

3.  In addition to individual profiles, the Application may offer multimedia content, such as a bibliography, articles, videos, or discussions about their philosophies and how their ideas have shaped modern thought. 

4. This feature is designed to enhance Your understanding of ancient Greek philosophy by providing curated, in-depth content on these seminal figures of ancient Greece. 

2. Personalized Profile and Delphic Maxims 

1. As a User of the Application, You will have the ability to create and personalize your profile, allowing You to customize various aspects of Your experience. Based on Your preferences and selections, such as through preference tags or similar features, the Application will provide you with personalized Delphic Maxims (or other relevant content) tailored to your individual interests. 

2. You can update and personalize Your profile to reflect your preferences, interests, and other details. 

3. Based on the preferences you set, the Application will present Delphic Maxims (or other relevant suggestions, tips, or quotes) that align with Your selected interests and choices. 

4. You may use preference tags (or similar mechanisms) to further refine and personalize the content You receive, influencing the types of maxims or suggestions shown to You. 

5. This feature is designed to enhance Your experience by providing content that is meaningful and relevant to your individual tastes and preferences. 

3. Invite a friend 

1. You have the option to refer friends to Application by selecting the relevant button in the Application. The goal is to allow Users to invite others to join the Application and experience its features. 

2. To invite a friend You declare that You have consent to proceed to such an action through the Application.  

3. When You invite a friend, your friend will receive a message that ……… 

4. Please note that the invitation of a friend to register in the Application does not offer any rewards, bonuses, or incentives for referring friends. 

5. NGO reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the referral process at any time, without prior notice. 

4. Donations  

1. As a User of the Application, You have the right to voluntarily make donations to the NGO. This feature is designed to allow you to easily contribute funds that will directly support the work and missions of the NGO. 

2. Donating to the NGO through the Application is entirely voluntary. You are not obligated to make any donations, and you can use the Application’s other features without making a contribution. 

3. We are committed to transparency in how donations are processed. The Application provides users with clear, straightforward steps to make a donation and ensures that all funds are sent to the NGO. 

4. Users can easily navigate the donation feature within the Application to select the amount they wish to donate and for which purpose. Once a donation is made, Users will receive a confirmation receipt and an acknowledgment from the NGO. In some cases, donors may also receive a thank-you message from the NGO, reinforcing the impact of their contribution. 

5.  When you make a donation through the Application, You can trust that Your personal and payment information will be protected. Donations are processed through encrypted and secure payment gateways to ensure your financial information remains confidential. 

6. We understand that circumstances may change, and as a User, You retain the right to modify or cancel your donation at any time before the transaction is fully processed. If You change Your mind or wish to adjust the amount of Your donation, You can do so within the Application before finalizing the payment.  

7. NGO uses the funds it receives to further its mission and create lasting change in the communities it serves. 

8. Depending on the donation amount , donors may be publicly recognized, though such recognition is entirely voluntary and can be opted out of. 

4. No Fees  

1. We will not charge any fees for the use of the Application. You will not be required to pay for any of the core features or functionalities that the Application offers. We are committed to providing a free user experience to all of our Users. 

2. There are no subscription fees required for the use of the Application. 

3. All services, tools, and resources available in the Application are provided to you free of charge. 

4. While we do not charge any fees, please be aware that third-party services, such as data charges or internet access, may apply when You use our Application. Any costs related to these third-party services are your responsibility. 

5. Term – Termination 

1. The Effective Date of the Agreement is the confirmation date for the opening of the account in the Application.  

2. Τhe term of the Agreement shall be for indefinite period. 

3. The NGO reserves the right to terminate the Agreement or suspend immediately Your account and access to the Application at any time, without notice, a) for reason that we believe is harmful to other users, or the Application and b) in case You materially breach any of the Terms herein. 

4. Notice and take down. If We receive a notice alleging that any content  uploaded violates any law or third-party rights, We may remove the content without prior notice. You will be notified of the takedown and may respond with any counter-notice or information to contest the takedown. 

6. Warranties 

1. You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities: 

1. Uploading any content that is illegal, harmful, or violates any third-party rights. 

2. Using the Application to distribute spam, unsolicited messages, or advertisements. 

3. Engaging in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Application or its Users. 

2. You, represent, warrant and expressly agree that: 

1. You provide true, accurate, complete information about yourself on the registration in the Application and you update them whenever necessary. 

2. You shall not use the Application for any unlawful purpose; in any way that interrupts, harms, reduces or renders the Αpplication less effective; to transfer files containing viruses, trojans or other malicious programs, to access or attempt to access other users’ accounts, to hack or attempt to break any security measures, to disseminate any content that is defamatory, obscene or inconvenient, threatening or abusive for a person or group of people, based on religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, age or disability or anything like that; to advertise or promote products or services of yours or of third parties. 

3. You shall refrain from doing anything that we reasonably believe may be unreliable or capable of damaging our reputation. 

4. You shall indemnify the NGO and fully defend us against any claims or legal actions against us by any other person as a result of your breach of the Agreement. 

5. You fully read and understood these Terms, the Acceptable Use Policy, the Privacy Policy and accept them fully and unconditionally, You will comply with them and they meet all the legal requirements for the acceptance of these Terms. 

6. You hold all the necessary licenses to provide the NGO with data and information, including consents, in accordance with the applicable law on the protection of the personal data of the data subjects, provided to the NGO. 

6.3    Save as provided in these Terms, the NGO expressly reserves the right to delete the Application, for some and/or all Users in the following cases at the NGO’s absolute discretion: a) in case the User violates the Terms, the Acceptable Use Policy, and / or b) violates any term or provision mentioned and at the NGO’s absolute discretion this violation causes immediate risk-loss to the NGO and / or to any other user of the Application c) has committed, at the NGO’s absolute discretion, a penal or other offence, during the use of the Application d) for any other important reason referred to herein. 

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability 

1. The NGO, its representatives, employees, providers, partners always act in good faith in the context of the law and the present Terms. Hence it has taken all technical and other measures and undertakes its best endeavours to ensure that (a) the Application operates continuously and properly without any problems, interruptions, delays, errors or mistakes; (b) defects and/or mistakes are corrected, (c ) data/information transferred through the Application (d) the technology used by the NGO, through which the Application is made available to the Users, does not contain viruses or other harmful components, however THE NGO DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY RESPECTIVE WARRANTIES for all of the above mentioned. 

2. In addition, the NGO does not provide any warranty for (a) the appropriate, effective, and efficient function of the Application with regards to the purpose for which the User uses it; (b) the compatibility of the Application with third party software that User may use, unless these (software) are provided by the NGO and only to the extent the NGO has guaranteed for them in the relevant licenses provided to the Users. 

3. The Application is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The Application may in the future be parameterised, at the sole discretion of the NGO. 

4. In no event shall the NGO, or its representatives, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the Application. 

8. Indemnification 

1. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NGO and any third party that derives rights therefrom (partners, employees, suppliers, agents, representatives of the same and its associates) for any damage, loss or expense suffered by (a) violation of these Terms on Your behalf;  (b) your failure to comply with these Terms and the Agreement in general; (c) violation of applicable law on your behalf; (d) breach of any rights regarding the protection of third parties’ personal data; (e) breach of intellectual property rights of the NGO or of any third party thereof. 

9. Data Protection Requirements 

1. NGO will not share personal data of the Users to third parties.  

2. For processing of Users’ personal data during the Agreement please see the Privacy Policy here. 

10. External Links 

1. The Application may contain links to third party websites whose information and data protection practices are different to those of the NGO. NGO is not liable for the information or data protection practices used by third party on their websites. It is recommended, before using other websites, to read and understand the terms of use and their own privacy policy. The NGO does not check the availability, content, privacy policy, quality and completeness of other web sites that the Application may refer to through “links”, hyperlinks, or banners. The NGO shall in no case be deemed to embrace or accept the content or services of the websites and pages to which it refers to or that it is in any way affiliated to them. 

11. Intellectual Property 

1. The NGO is the intellectual creator and legitimate owner and manager of the Application and grants Users the right to access the Application under the present Terms. Limitations of this license are referred to the ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY of the Application.  

2. The NGO is the owner and retains in its possession and ownership all rights, titles and interests regarding the Application, its functions and features (indicatively but not restrictively: its software, its programs, philosophy, look and feel, methodology and technique by which it has been designed, its model, algorithms, information and materials, know-how regarding the Application, as well as any modifications, notifications, improvements, parameterizations, derivative functions, manuals and other documents related to the Implementation and operation of the Application. 

3. All the content of the Application, such as texts, graphics, logos, icons, images, etc, is property of the NGO and are protected by the Legislation of Greece, European Law and therefore the User has no right to the Application and its above constituents other than those granted to him under the license under the present Terms. 

4. The names, images, logos and distinctive features representing NGO and its products / services, DELPHIC MAXIMS and the products / services provided under this brand, derivative, composite, homonymous or similar names, any other logos, trademarks and distinctions, trade secrets, patents and any other intellectual property rights in respect of the Application and the functions that become known to the User through the Application are exclusive trademarks and distinctive features of NGO and are protected by Greece, European and international trademark laws, and industrial and intellectual property and competition law. In any case, their exposure to the Application shall in no way grant you and/or any third party a license or right to use them. 

5. With these Terms, We grant You a limited and non-transferable license to access and use of the Application, but not permission to download the content and the code of the Application in its entirety or in part, unless we give you our express written permission. This license does not allow any resale or commercial use of the Application or its content, collection and use of our catalogs, data mining, etc. You are entitled to use the above only for your personal use. 

6. You may not use any “post-tags” or any other “hidden text” based on NGO’s brand names or trademarks without our express written consent. In the event of an unauthorized use, the license granted in this article shall cease to be valid. The same applies to any use of our NGO’s logos and trademarks. Any copying, analog / digital recording and mechanical reproduction, distribution, transmission, downloading, processing, resale, of part or of all the Application content for any purpose other than strictly personal use. 

12. General Provisions 

1. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be responsible or liable for performance delays or an inability to perform any of its obligations under the Agreement (with the exception of any obligation to pay money) to the extent that such delays or inability result from any cause or causes beyond the reasonable control of the party whose performance is affected, including but not limited to war, riot, civil unrest, strike, lockout or other labor action, Acts of God, storm, fire, earthquake, explosion, flood, electrical failure, confiscation and/or action of any government or governmental agency. 

2. Governing Law:  The Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Greece without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions thereof.  Both parties hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Athens, Greece for the resolution of disputes hereunder. 

3. Binding Effect: The Terms will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties. 

4. Severability: If any provision of the present is held to be illegal or invalid for any reason, the illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions hereof, but such provision shall be fully severable and the present shall be construed and enforced as if the illegal or invalid provision had never been included  

5. No Waiver: The failure of either party to assert any of its rights under the present will not be deemed to constitute a waiver of that party’s right thereafter to enforce each and every provision of the present in accordance with the Terms. 

6. The NGO reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Application. Your continued use of the Application after any such changes constitutes Your acceptance of the new Terms. 

13. Contact Us 

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us atinfo@delphicmaxims.org. 

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 

1. The Users and their Authorised Users are required to use the Application in accordance with the present Terms and all applicable laws and regulations as well as pursuant the principles of good faith and morality and the business ethics. 

2.  To the aforementioned persons, the following are prohibited: 

2.1  Any use of the Application for other purpose than the purpose agreed in the Terms. 

2.2  Any access or attempt to access information and data (including personal data) that are transmitted through the Application, for which they have no authorisation or authority to use 

2.3  Access to the Application in order to create or produce a product or service that is competitive to the Application. 

2.4  Use of the Application for the purpose of providing services to third parties. 

2.5 The sale, lease, disposal, transfer, assignment, concession, presentation, transmission and, in general, commercial exploitation of the access license and use the Application and the rights granted to them under the license in accordance with the Terms. 

2.6  Facilitating in any way and by any means third parties to access the  Application and any data (including personal data) and information for non-legitimate or non-authorized purposes. 

2.7  The transmission of viruses, the transmission of documents and Information that are illegal, harmful, offensive, threatening, defamatory or dangerous to the security of the Application and for the reputation of the NGO and other users. 

2.8.  The posting of messages, Information, Documents and other data as well as the granting of any data (including personal data) and information that may contain abusive, threatening, offensive, defamatory and generally illegal content. 

2.9  Any action which is or is considered to be detrimental to the interests of the NGO and other users of the Application, or which may prevent any third party from using the Application. 

2.10 Selling, conceding, renting, transmitting, processing to any third party and for any purpose any data that are connected with any use whatsoever of the Application in general. 

2.11 Publishing or transmitting content which is improper, illegal, abusive, harmful, threatening, offensive, libelous, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, pornographic, blasphemous, and in any way contrary to morality or which constitutes a violation of someone else’s privacy or which is confidential, shows empathy, may cause discomfort, inconvenience or unnecessary stress to third parties, expresses racial, religious, national and other distinctions, can cause harm to minors in any way, violates spiritually rights or other proprietary rights of others, is used to collect or retain personal data of others, promotes alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, gambling and betting, weapons, explosives, launches pyramid shapes, illegal activities, or violates in any way the law or the Terms, is advertising, promotes, recommends or encourages conduct that could be considered as a criminal act that would incur civil liability or would violate the law or violate the rights of any third party in any country worldwide, or contains software viruses or any other codes, files, or programs designed to interrupt, damage, prevent or destroy any software, equipment or computer hardware, or could be considered inappropriate in the sole judgment of the NGO. 

2.12 Any form of software piracy, hacking and / or interception of data (including personal data) and information. 

2.13 Importing to the Application , sending and forwarding of information or software programs that may contain viruses or other harmful features that may either cause the Application to malfunction or cause traffic to the Application which may make it difficult for users to use it. 

2.14 The use of the Application in any way, which, irrespectively of the purpose (fraudulence or negligence), could cause the Application to malfunction. 

2.15  Licensing, resale, leasing, assignment, subcontracting, and in general any disposal of the  Application to third parties for any use and purpose other than the ones expressly permitted herein 

2.16 Decompilation, duplication, reproduction, falsification, distribution, presentation, software included in the Application or part thereof and / or any processing of the source code. 

2.17 Linking the Application  with any product / service without the express and written consent of the NGO. 

2.18 Any action which may affect the ability of other Users to make use of the Application, or circumvent the rights of other Users, such as, for example, their intellectual property rights, personal data, etc. 

2.19 The use of mechanisms, software or other actions that impede the normal operation of the Application. 

2.20 Any copying, analogue / digital recording and mechanical reproduction, distribution, transfer, downloading, processing, resale, creation of derivative work of the Application and its components described herein.  

3.     In the event that the above persons have doubts as to whether an action or omission constitutes a violation of this Acceptable Use Policy and / or, if they wish to report to the NGO, any violation of this Policy which has come to their notice, they may contact the NGO.