General Terms and Conditions of Use (GTCU) of the website
Any person using the information, documents, products, software and/or services (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Services") provided on this website shall be deemed to be aware of, and to have accepted, all the provisions of these general terms and conditions of use.
"Body" means the government authority, ministry, administration, or any other government organisation that is solely or jointly responsible for this website.
User obligations
The website is accessible via the internet. The user declares that they are aware of the risks involved and accept those risks. They must guard against the effects of computer hacking by implementing suitable and secure computer settings.
The Luxembourg State accepts no liability for any loss or damage which the user may suffer, directly or indirectly, in connection with browsing on the website or using the services which it offers, or from accessing any of the other websites to which it refers.
Use of the website is free.
Cookies management
This site uses client-side cookies. These are small text files that are used to analyse users' browsing patterns and habits (frequency and duration of visits, pages viewed, etc.).
They are sent by the website and stored in a special folder on the user's computer. A cookie contains the name of the server that created it, an identifier in the form of a unique number and an expiry date. The unique identifier allows the website to 'remember' the user's computer whenever they visit the website. Session cookies are deleted from the user's computer when the session is closed. However, persistent cookies remain on the user's computer for one month after the end of the session.
The user can decide whether or not to allow the website to store cookies on their computer. They may change their browser settings at any time to prevent cookies from being accepted and stored. Additionally, from their browser, the user can delete any cookies that have already been stored on their computer (see the Cookies Policy).
If the user opts to refuse cookies from this website, some features may not work as expected or may be disabled. Hence, it is recommended that users update their browser settings to accept cookies from the website.
Changes to the site
The Luxembourg State reserves the right to develop, modify or suspend the website, without prior notice, for maintenance or updating purposes or for any other reason which may be deemed necessary.
In particular, the Luxembourg State may, at any time, withdraw, add to or clarify all or any part of the information and services contained in or offered on the website. The Luxembourg State may not be held liable for any loss or damage whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, in connection with any such changes.
General limitations of liability
The Luxembourg State will use its best endeavours to ensure that the website is always available. However, it accepts no liability should the website become temporarily or wholly unavailable.
The Luxembourg State will use its best endeavours to ensure the security of the computer system. However, it accepts no liability if the underlying computer system is 'hacked', or if the website becomes temporarily or wholly unavailable.
The Luxembourg State will use its best endeavours to ensure that the information published on the website and on social networks is accurate. However, it may not be held liable for any omissions in connection with the update of information or forms, errors in the use of the system, coding errors or inaccuracies, or gaps, errors or inaccuracies in the information provided. The aim is to disseminate accurate, up-to-date information emanating from a variety of sources, but the Luxembourg State is unable to avoid all risks of hardware error. None of the information published on this website should be considered as exhaustive or as a commitment from the State. Explanations in layman's terms and translations are provided solely for information purposes. Only legal texts published in the Mémorial (Official Journal of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg) shall be deemed authoritative. The information appearing on this website is of a general nature. It is not tailored to personal or specific circumstances, and therefore cannot be regarded as constituting personal, professional or legal advice to the user. If the user needs personal or specific advice, they should always consult the competent departments within the different administrative bodies.
Limitations of the website's liability
The website expressly cannot accept liability for any consequences, whether direct or indirect, arising from:
- Incompatibility between the service offered and the equipment, applications, procedures or infrastructures of the user or of any third party;
- Any security breaches caused by the user or a third party, and more generally any security breaches not directly attributable to the website;
- Any errors and/or fraudulent acts committed by the user or a third party;
- Any unavailability or malfunction of electronic communication systems or networks.
Links to related sites
For users' convenience, this website may contain links to other websites which they may find useful or interesting. The Luxembourg State, and more specifically the "Body", does not systematically monitor the content of those websites. Consequently, they may not be held liable for the content of those websites, and particularly for the legality or accuracy of such content.
Intellectual property
The website, all the elements contained therein (including the layout), and the information and services are protected by the relevant intellectual property and copyright laws.
Unless otherwise specified, the Luxembourg State grants no license or authorisation with regard to the intellectual property rights which it holds in respect of the website, the elements it contains, or the Services.
Documents of the text type
Unless otherwise specified, users are authorised to view, download and print the available documents and information without prior request.
Other content
Unless otherwise stated, the reproduction of other content types (photos, videos, audio files, animations, graphics, etc.) is authorised, provided the source is acknowledged.
These types of content may in no case be sold or hired out for a fee.
All kinds of modification, transformation or adaptation, in whole or in part, of the aforementioned types of content are prohibited.
Users who reproduce website content undertake not to use it contrary to human dignity and respect for the individual.
Unless expressly authorised by the publisher, the gouvernement.lu website can not be integrated in any way, in whole or in part, into another portal or into a website.
The above rights that are implicitly and explicitly granted to users constitute authorisation of use and in no way constitute a transfer of ownership of rights, property or anything else in respect to this website.
Changes to the General Terms and Conditions of Use
These General Terms and Conditions of Use may be modified or supplemented at any time, without prior notice, to reflect changes made to the website or changes in the law, or for any other reason which may be considered necessary. It is the user's responsibility to familiarise themselves with the general terms and conditions of use of the website, of which only the most up-to-date online version shall be deemed to be in force. It is possible that, in the interval between two visits to the website, the general terms and conditions of use may have changed, and thus it is the user's responsibility to read through those conditions before using the site once again.
Applicable law and courts of competent jurisdiction
All disputes concerning the use of the website and its services shall be governed by Luxembourg law, and the courts of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and settle such disputes.
Personal data protection
General information
The personal data communicated by the user are processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data.
The Luxembourg State collects no personal data other than the IP addresses contained in the server logs. These are collected for security reasons. User consent is not required before visiting this website.
The controller for these processing operations is the Body that is responsible for this website.
Users can file claims relating to the protection of their personal data through the various communication channels available, and directly to the controller who, in this case, is the Body responsible for this website. Users can also file claims with the Body's data protection officer at the following email address: dataprotection@sip.etat.lu. Users may also refer to the National Commission for Data Protection (Commission nationale pour la protection des données), headquartered at 1, Avenue du Rock'n'Roll, L-4361 Esch-sur-Alzette.
Website contact form
The information about you collected through the website contact form needs to be processed by the Body involved to deal with your request.
By filling in the form, you agree that your personal data may be processed as part of the processing of your request. Those data are retained by the Body in question for as long as needed to achieve the purpose of the processing operation(s).
As the retention period for personal data depends on the type of request, the Body will communicate the applicable retention period, or the criteria used to determine it, on request, on a case-by-case basis.
The recipient of your data is the Body responsible for processing your request. Please contact the Body you are filing your request/application with to find out who the recipients of the data in this form are.
Under the terms of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, you have the right to access, rectify and, where applicable, request the erasure of any information relating to you. You are also entitled to withdraw your consent at any time.
Additionally, unless the processing of your personal data is compulsory, you may, with legitimate reasons, oppose the processing of such data.
If you wish to exercise these rights and/or obtain a record of the information held about you, please contact the relevant Body using the contact details provided on the form. You are also entitled to file a claim with the National Commission for Data Protection (Commission nationale pour la protection des données), headquartered at 1, Avenue du Rock'n'Roll, L-4361 Esch-sur-Alzette.
Processing in connection with audience measurement
Certain data relating to the user's hardware and software, which are not capable of revealing the user's identity, are collected when they visit the public-domain site. The sole purpose of collecting such data is to garner statistics on website traffic (type of browser, resolution, approximate location, and so on) in order to provide users with the best possible experience.
Under no circumstances is the user's full IP address retained. Only part of the IP address is retained for the purpose of computing overall statistics, and there is no way of identifying users.
These data are retained and hosted in Europe, in a solution provided by a subcontractor – specifically, Adobe Systems Inc. – who, as such, is subject to the same legal obligations regarding the protection of personal data, if those data were to be harvested in the future.
The data are retained for no longer than is necessary to observe how audiences evolve as a function of browser use, resolution settings or other available statistical data.
The controller for these processing operations is the Body responsible for this website.
Open Data and intellectual property (Copyright)
This website, all the elements contained therein (including the layout), and the information and services are published by the Luxembourg Government, unless otherwise specified, without restriction under the terms of the General Transfer to the Public Domain Creative Commons CC0 1.0. However, if you reuse the information published on this website, the Luxembourg Government urges you to follow the Usage Guidelines for Data.
Changes to the General Terms and Conditions of Use
These General Terms and Conditions of Use may be modified or supplemented at any time, without prior notice, to reflect changes made to the website or changes in the law, or for any other reason which may be considered necessary. It is the user's responsibility to familiarise themselves with the general terms and conditions of use of the website, of which only the most up-to-date online version shall be deemed to be in force.
Usage Guidelines for Data
These usage guidelines are based in good will. They are not a legal contract but the Luxembourg Government asks you to follow them when using the data of this website.
Cite the sources when it is right to do so.
Make sure that others are aware of the Luxembourg law and these guidelines by keeping intact the links referring to the Transfer to the Public Domain Creative Commons CC0 1.0 and the Usage Guidelines.
If you cannot, for technical or other reasons, include all the links to all the data sources, legal information and Usage Guidelines directly with the data, you should consider including them, for instance, in a separate document, which is distributed with the data or data sets.
If you cannot, for technical or other reasons, include all the links to all the data sources, legal information and Usage Guidelines, you should consider only linking to the data sources on the website of the Luxembourg Government where all the available data, legal information and Usage Guidelines can be found, even in machine-readable formats.
Mention your data modifications and make them available under the same conditions.
Ensure that you are not using the data in a way which could suggest an official status or the support or approval of the Luxembourg Government, unless you have obtained prior approval by the ministries or departments responsible for this website.
Be careful not to mislead others or to give a distorted picture of the data or its sources.
When transforming, translating or modifying the data, make sure your modifications are visible. If you change or enrich the data, consider publishing the derived data without claiming any legal right or imposing legally binding conditions on the access to the data or their improvements, preferrably by transferring them to the Public Domain Creative Commons Zero.
Dynamic data
When working with data obtained from the Luxembourg Government, be aware that the data may not be static. They might change on a daily basis. The Luxembourg Government is continually updating its data in order to correct errors or to include new or additional information. Consequently, the best way to use the data published by the Luxembourg Government is by using an API or alternatively providing a link to the specific data. If you cannot do this, for technical or other reasons, provide a link to the source of the data on the website of the Luxembourg State or implement an update mechanism.
You use the data at your own risk
Any use of the metadata must comply with all laws and other regulations applicable in your jurisdiction, in particular as regards (but not limited to) data protection, defamation or copyright.
Authorship
These Usage Guidelines are inspired by those of the Tate Gallery, the Digital Public Library of America and the Fondation Europeana.