ALPECO
Website Regulations, Terms of Use and Participation
1. General Provisions
These Website Regulations, Terms of Use and Participation (“Regulations”) govern the access to and use of the official website of ALPECO – Algeria-Poland Exchange Council (“ALPECO”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), as well as participation in activities, initiatives, program and events promoted or organized through the website.
By accessing or using the website, registering for an event, submitting an application, becoming a member, or otherwise participating in an ALPECO activity, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by these Regulations.
If you do not agree with these Regulations, you should not use the website or participate in activities covered by them.
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2. About ALPECO
ALPECO is a non-profit organization established in Poland with the objective of promoting and strengthening cooperation, dialogue and exchange between Algeria and Poland.
ALPECO may undertake activities in areas including, but not limited to:
- cultural and intercultural exchange;
- education and academic cooperation;
- economic and professional cooperation;
- entrepreneurship and innovation;
- tourism and international cooperation;
- youth engagement;
- sports and social initiatives;
- conferences, forums, summits and diplomatic or institutional events;
- networking and knowledge exchange;
- cooperation with universities, public institutions, businesses, associations and other organisations.
ALPECO operates within the framework of applicable Polish and European Union law.
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3. Purpose of the Website
The official ALPECO website is intended to provide information about:
- the organization and its mission;
- ALPECO program and initiatives;
- events and conferences;
- membership opportunities;
- institutional and professional partnerships;
- educational and cultural activities;
- announcements and publications;
- registration and participation opportunities;
- cooperation opportunities.
Information published on the website is provided for general informational purposes unless expressly stated otherwise.
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4. Eligibility and User Responsibility
Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of the website complies with applicable laws and regulations.
Where an activity, event or programme has specific eligibility requirements, users must provide accurate information and satisfy the applicable requirements.
Users must not:
- provide false, misleading or fraudulent information;
- impersonate another person or organisation;
- use the website for unlawful purposes;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website;
- interfere with the security, operation or availability of the website;
- introduce malicious software, viruses or harmful code;
- collect or misuse personal information belonging to other users;
- use ALPECO's name, identity or materials in a misleading manner;
- engage in harassment, discrimination, threats or abusive behaviour.
ALPECO reserves the right to refuse, restrict or terminate access where there are reasonable grounds to believe that these Regulations or applicable law have been violated.
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5. Events and Registrations
Certain ALPECO activities and events may require prior registration.
Registration information must be complete, accurate and up to date.
Submitting a registration form does not automatically guarantee admission to an event unless ALPECO expressly confirms participation.
Depending on the nature of an event, ALPECO may apply:
- capacity limits;
- invitation requirements;
- eligibility criteria;
- security procedures;
- accreditation procedures;
- institutional or diplomatic protocols;
- additional participation requirements.
ALPECO reserves the right to modify, postpone or cancel an event when circumstances reasonably require it, including organisational, technical, security, legal or force majeure circumstances.
Where reasonably possible, registered participants will be informed of significant changes.
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6. Invitations and Institutional Participation
Participation in ALPECO events by governmental officials, diplomatic representatives, academics, business leaders, institutional representatives or other distinguished guests does not constitute an endorsement by ALPECO of any political party, government, commercial entity, individual or organisation unless expressly stated.
An invitation to an ALPECO event does not, by itself, create an official diplomatic, governmental, commercial or contractual relationship.
ALPECO may establish institutional partnerships and cooperation arrangements subject to applicable law and the internal governance of the organization.
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7. Membership
Where ALPECO offers membership opportunities, applicants must provide accurate information and comply with the applicable membership requirements.
Membership may be subject to:
- eligibility requirements;
- application review;
- approval by the competent body of ALPECO;
- applicable membership rules;
- payment of membership fees, where applicable.
Membership does not grant any person the authority to represent ALPECO, enter into agreements on behalf of ALPECO, make public statements on behalf of ALPECO, or use its institutional identity unless expressly authorized.
ALPECO reserves the right to suspend or terminate membership in accordance with its statutes, internal regulations and applicable law.
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8. Code of Conduct
ALPECO is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, inclusive and constructive environment.
Participants, members, guests, partners, volunteers and representatives are expected to behave with professionalism and respect.
Unacceptable conduct includes, without limitation:
- harassment or intimidation;
- threats or violence;
- discriminatory behavior;
- hate speech;
- deliberate disruption of events or activities;
- fraud or misrepresentation;
- inappropriate use of ALPECO's institutional identity;
- unlawful conduct.
ALPECO may take appropriate measures in response to misconduct, including warnings, removal from an event, suspension of participation, termination of membership or referral to competent authorities where required by law.
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9. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the content published on the ALPECO website, including but not limited to:
- logos;
- names and visual identity;
- texts;
- graphics;
- photographs;
- videos;
- documents;
- presentations;
- publications;
- designs;
- databases;
- original materials;
is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
No part of the website may be reproduced, distributed, modified, publicly displayed or commercially exploited without appropriate authorisation, except where permitted by applicable law.
The ALPECO name, logo and institutional identity may not be used in a way that suggests an unauthorised partnership, endorsement or representation.
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10. User-Submitted Content
Where users are permitted to submit photographs, texts, comments, applications, testimonials or other materials (“User Content”), the user remains responsible for the content submitted.
By submitting User Content, the user confirms that:
1. they have the necessary rights or permissions to submit the material;
2. the material does not unlawfully infringe the rights of another person;
3. the material does not contain unlawful, defamatory, discriminatory or malicious content;
4. the submission complies with applicable law.
Where necessary for the operation and promotion of ALPECO activities, the user may be asked to provide appropriate permission for ALPECO to use submitted materials.
Any processing of personal data associated with User Content is governed by the applicable ALPECO Privacy Policy.
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11. Photographs, Video and Event Media
ALPECO events may be photographed, filmed or otherwise documented for organisational, archival, informational and promotional purposes.
Where required by applicable law, appropriate information, consent mechanisms or other legal bases will be used.
Participants who have concerns regarding the use of identifiable images or recordings may contact ALPECO through the official contact channels.
Specific event notices may contain additional information regarding photography, filming and media use.
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12. Third-Party Websites and Services
The ALPECO website may contain links to external websites, platforms or services operated by third parties.
Such links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.
ALPECO does not necessarily control or endorse the content, security, privacy practices, availability or policies of third-party websites.
Users should review the terms and privacy policies applicable to external websites before using them.
ALPECO shall not be responsible for losses or damages arising solely from the use of third-party websites, except where liability cannot legally be excluded.
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13. Accuracy of Information
ALPECO seeks to ensure that information published on its website is accurate and appropriately maintained.
However, ALPECO does not guarantee that all information will always be:
- complete;
- accurate;
- current;
- uninterrupted;
- error-free.
Information may be updated, corrected or removed without prior notice.
Official event invitations, contractual documents, formal notices and communications issued by authorised representatives of ALPECO shall take precedence over general website information where there is a conflict.
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14. Website Availability and Security
ALPECO aims to maintain the availability and security of its website but does not guarantee uninterrupted access.
The website may temporarily become unavailable due to:
- maintenance;
- technical problems;
- hosting failures;
- cybersecurity incidents;
- telecommunications failures;
- updates;
- circumstances beyond ALPECO's reasonable control.
Users must not attempt to compromise, circumvent or interfere with the security mechanisms of the website.
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15. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ALPECO shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential or unforeseeable losses arising from the use or inability to use the website or participation in an activity.
Nothing in these Regulations shall exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
Nothing in these Regulations affects statutory rights that cannot legally be waived or excluded.
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16. Force Majeure
ALPECO shall not be responsible for failure or delay in performing an obligation where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
Such circumstances may include, where applicable:
- natural disasters;
- severe weather;
- epidemics or pandemics;
- war;
- terrorism;
- civil unrest;
- governmental restrictions;
- strikes;
- infrastructure failures;
- major technical or cybersecurity incidents;
- transportation disruptions;
- other exceptional circumstances beyond reasonable control.
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17. Personal Data Protection
ALPECO respects the privacy and protection of personal data.
Personal data collected through the website, event registration forms, membership applications or other ALPECO activities will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), where applicable.
Further information concerning the collection, use, storage, retention and rights relating to personal data is provided in the ALPECO Privacy Policy.
These Regulations should therefore be read together with the Privacy Policy.
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18. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The ALPECO website may use cookies and similar technologies for purposes such as:
- website functionality;
- security;
- performance;
- analytics;
- user preferences;
- communication and information management.
Where required by applicable law, consent will be obtained before placing or using non-essential cookies.
Additional information may be provided through ALPECO's Cookie Policy or cookie-management mechanism.
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19. Donations and Payments
Where ALPECO provides facilities for donations, membership fees, event fees or other payments, additional terms may apply.
Any payment-related conditions, including applicable fees, refund rules, cancellation conditions and payment methods, will be communicated to users before the relevant transaction where required by law.
ALPECO does not request confidential banking credentials, passwords or security codes through unsolicited communications.
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20. Complaints and Communications
Users who wish to raise a complaint, report misconduct, identify a technical issue or request clarification regarding these Regulations may contact ALPECO through its official communication channels.
Complaints should, where possible, include:
- the name and contact details of the person submitting the complaint;
- the relevant activity, event or website section;
- a clear description of the issue;
- supporting information or documentation where appropriate.
ALPECO will review complaints in accordance with the nature of the matter and applicable legal requirements.
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21. Governing Law
These Regulations shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in the Republic of Poland, subject to mandatory provisions of applicable European Union law and any other mandatory legal protections applicable to the user.
Nothing in these Regulations is intended to deprive a consumer of mandatory rights granted by applicable law.
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22. Dispute Resolution
ALPECO encourages users to contact the organization directly in order to resolve disputes or concerns amicably whenever possible.
Where an amicable resolution cannot be achieved, disputes shall be handled by the competent authorities or courts in accordance with applicable Polish and European Union law.
Mandatory consumer protection rules and applicable alternative or online dispute-resolution mechanisms shall remain unaffected.
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23. Amendments to These Regulations
ALPECO may update or amend these Regulations when necessary, including to reflect:
- changes to applicable legislation;
- changes to ALPECO's activities;
- new website functionalities;
- organisational developments;
- security requirements;
- operational improvements.
The latest version will be published on the official ALPECO website with its effective date.
Continued use of the website following the effective date of updated Regulations constitutes acceptance of the updated provisions to the extent permitted by law.
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24. Severability
If any provision of these Regulations is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that provision shall be interpreted or modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it lawful and enforceable.
The remaining provisions shall continue to apply.
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25. No Waiver
Failure by ALPECO to enforce any provision of these Regulations shall not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce that provision or any other provision at a later time.
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26. Entire Agreement
These Regulations, together with the ALPECO Privacy Policy, applicable event-specific terms, membership rules and other expressly applicable policies, constitute the framework governing the use of the ALPECO website and participation in activities covered by them.
Where specific terms apply to a particular event, program or service, those specific terms may take precedence over these general Regulations to the extent of any inconsistency.
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27. Official Contact
For questions regarding these Regulations, website use, membership, events, partnerships or other ALPECO matters, users may contact ALPECO through the official contact details published on the ALPECO website.
ALPECO – Algeria-Poland Exchange Council
Republic of Poland
Official Website: www.alpeco.org
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28. Effective Date
These Website Regulations, Terms of Use and Participation are effective from:
Effective Date: 8 August 2026
ALPECO – Algeria-Poland Exchange Council