Terms of use

Welcome to the website www.atasteoflife.gr.
By using this website, you acknowledge and responsibly declare that you have read the legal notice/disclaimer and are obligated to comply with it. The content of this document may be subject to changes. Therefore, you are advised to regularly review the legal notice/disclaimer.

1. Intellectual Property

1.1 This website (the “Website”) is owned by “LES LABORATOIRES SERVIER,” a company with a share capital of €34,590,852, registered in the Trade and Companies Register of Nanterre under number 085 480 796, with its headquarters located at 50 Carnot Street (92284) Suresnes, France. The Website was designed and created by “LES LABORATOIRES SERVIER,” while its use and management are carried out by “SERVIER HELLAS PHARMACEUTICALS Ltd.,” a company of the Servier Group, headquartered at 7 Fragkoklisias Street – Maroussi, Attica – Greece – Tel.: +30 210 9391000, under authorization from “LES LABORATOIRES SERVIER” (hereinafter collectively referred to as “SERVIER”). The editor of the “SERVIER” website is Mr. Estève Sylvain SPERANZA, General Manager of the Company. The management of the Website is handled by “SERVIER.”

1.2 The general structure, as well as the software, texts, images (whether animated or not), know-how, and any other elements that make up the Website, are the exclusive property of “LES LABORATOIRES SERVIER” and are protected under applicable Intellectual Property laws. Consequently, any reproduction, in whole or in part, of this Website in any manner whatsoever, without the express agreement of “SERVIER,” is strictly prohibited and constitutes forgery. The same applies to the databases displayed on the Website, which are produced by “SERVIER” and are protected by intellectual property rights. The trademarks of “SERVIER” and its partners, as well as the logos displayed on the Website, are registered trademarks. Therefore, any reproduction, in whole or in part, of these trademarks or logos from elements of the Website, without prior explicit authorization from “LES LABORATOIRES SERVIER,” is strictly prohibited.
As a user, you agree to use the Website in accordance with the following obligations:

• for its intended purpose,
• for personal use, excluding any commercial or promotional activities,
• in compliance with all intellectual property rights and their protection,
• without using web robots or other automated means to access and utilize its content, and without attempting to interfere with the Website,
• without attempting to copy, reproduce, in whole or in part, make it accessible, or distribute it in any way to unauthorized third parties.

2. Technical Information

You acknowledge and responsibly declare that you possess the necessary skills to access and use this Website and that you have ensured that the computer you are using is protected against malicious software and does not have any technical issues.
You also acknowledge that you have been informed that this Website is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except in cases of force majeure, computer issues, telecommunication network infrastructure problems, or technical difficulties. “SERVIER” reserves the right to suspend the operation of the Website for maintenance purposes.

3. What You Should Know About the Internet

It is difficult to provide a 100% guarantee for the security of data transmitted over the Internet.
Although we take all necessary measures to protect personal information, we cannot ensure or guarantee that the information transmitted directly or through these online services is completely secure.
Therefore, the posting/sharing of your information/data is done at your own sole risk and responsibility. However, as soon as we are notified of any security concerns, we make every possible effort to safeguard the Website.
This Website, or certain sections of it, may contain material intended exclusively for adults. If you allow children to access this Website, it is your responsibility to monitor their access and decide which content and services are appropriate for them and which are not.
Please be aware that children have the ability to make their personal data publicly accessible through this Website.

4. Website Content

SERVIER” provides informational content regarding testimonies from oncology patients and their caregivers about how they have experienced, managed, or continue to manage the disease. The purpose of this content is to amplify the voices of patients and caregivers, raise awareness, offer hope to newly diagnosed patients and their caregivers, and emphasize the importance of prevention. These informational resources do not constitute and should not be regarded as legal or medical advice.
For medical advice, you should always consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Any information or material contained on this Website is provided “as is,” without any kind of warranty, whether explicit or implied.

5. Limitation of Liability

Although “SERVIER” takes care to verify the accuracy of the information and tools provided, it cannot guarantee the accuracy or up-to-date nature of the content on this Website. Consequently, “SERVIER” shall not, under any circumstances, be held liable for any errors, unavailability of information, and/or the presence of viruses on its Website. Similarly, the content of articles published online is the sole responsibility of their respective authors.
You should rely on your personal clinical judgment and assessment. “SERVIER” shall not be liable for:

• Any inaccuracies or omissions in the information contained on the Website.
• Any damage or harm resulting from a third-party intrusion into the Website that causes modification of its content and/or information.
• Any damage or harm resulting from access or inability to access the Website, or from its use (including any damage caused by a virus that may infect your computer), and/or from the information provided on the Website.

This website is for informational purposes only. The posts and presentations on this Website are not of a scientific nature, solely express the views of the participants, and are intended for non-promotional purposes only.
Both browsing and accessing the information published on this Website indicate that the User unconditionally accepts all these Terms and Conditions. If you do not accept these terms and conditions, you should refrain from using the Website and its content.
The user is committed to making responsible use of the Website and the information published on it. Its use is also subject to applicable laws and these Terms and Conditions.
Users are fully responsible for how they use the information they access while browsing the Website, as well as for any subsequent use of it.

6. Your Obligations as a User

6.1 Respect for Others

You must respect the applicable laws (particularly those concerning privacy and personal data protection). Specifically, regarding the personal data to which you have access, you must refrain from any improper collection or misuse and, in general, from any action that could harm the privacy, reputation, dignity, image, or sensitivity of another user or individual. You should avoid any defamatory, provocative, malicious, or threatening comments, messages, or texts.

6.2 Hypertext Links

The hypertext links from this Website to other online sources, particularly those of the company’s partners, have received prior explicit written authorization. “SERVIER” strives to reference only websites that comply with applicable laws. However, the content of these external websites is not controlled by “SERVIER,” and therefore, “SERVIER” is not responsible for the information contained on those websites. Users and internet visitors are not permitted to create links to this Website without prior explicit authorization from “LES LABORATOIRES SERVIER.

7. Personal Data

7.1 Data Controller

“SERVIER” is responsible for the processing of the user’s personal data that is collected and processed as part of the management and improvement of the Website, in accordance with the provisions of applicable Greek legislation and the General European Regulation 2016/679 on the protection of personal data (GDPR).

7.2 Collected Data and Retention Period

The personal data collected on this Website is intended for the services and companies of “SERVIER” responsible for responding to your requests and/or for gathering statistical data. Your IP address is processed by the Data Processing Department personnel, who are specifically authorized to handle this information and are bound by professional confidentiality. These data will be retained for a period not exceeding 12 months. The user is informed that their personal data is intended for the services and personnel of “SERVIER” responsible for managing this Website.
Through the use of cookies, the Website collects technical information (see clause 10).

You are hereby informed that you retain all the rights granted to you by the applicable Greek and European legislation on personal data protection, including the rights of access, rectification, deletion, objection, and the right to file a complaint with the competent data protection authority. For more information, you can refer to the Privacy Policy privacy policy of our company at the following link www.servier.gr.

7.3 Recipients

“SERVIER,” as the entity responsible for the production, hosting, and management of the Website, may have access to users’ personal data strictly for purposes necessary for the performance of its duties.

7.4 What Are Your Rights and How to Exercise Them Regarding Your Personal Data

In accordance with the provisions of applicable legislation and the General European Regulation 2016/679 on the protection of personal data (GDPR), you have the right to: (a) Request access to your personal data and receive information about the purpose and manner in which we process your personal data. (b) Request the correction/update of your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete. (c) Request the deletion of your personal data. (d) Request the restriction of the processing of your personal data for specific purposes, if the accuracy of the data is disputed or the processing is not lawful. (e) Receive your personal data that you have provided to us in a common, structured, machine-readable format or request its transfer to a third party (right to data portability).

You also have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data is contrary to or violates applicable law. For any inquiries regarding your personal data and to exercise any of your rights, please contact SERVIER’s Data Protection Officer: Ms. Athanasia Karagianni, via email at compliance-gr@servier.com, by mail at SERVIER’s address: 7 Fragkoklisias Street – Maroussi, Attica, Postal Code 151 25, by fax at +30 210-9391003, or by phone at +30 210-9391000.

In accordance with personal data protection legislation, the above rights are individual and can only be exercised by the data subject regarding their own personal data. Therefore, for security reasons, the relevant department will verify your identity to prevent the disclosure of your confidential personal information to another person. In the case of a data correction request, we will provide you with a copy of the corrected information upon your simple request.

8. Further Information

For more information on how “SERVIER” uses the personal data you provide, what security measures and safeguards are applied, what your rights are, and how you can exercise them, please refer to the relevant link on our website regarding personal data protection. (Privacy Policy).

9. Cookies Policy

Like most companies, SERVIER uses cookies to enhance the experience of visitors to our website. Cookies are small files consisting of a sequence of letters and numbers that are placed by website servers. They help the website owner distinguish/recognize you from other users of the website. Cookies cannot be executed as code, used to transmit viruses, or grant us access to your hard drive. We cannot read any information from your hard drive, even if we store cookies on it.
On our website, we use cookies to manage user sessions, provide personalized web pages, and tailor advertising and other content to reflect your specific needs and interests. Additionally, cookies may be used to compile anonymous, aggregated statistics that help us understand how visitors use our website and assist in improving its structure and content. These statistics do not allow us to identify you personally. You can modify your browser settings to reject some or all cookies. However, please note that certain functions are only available through the use of cookies, and if you choose to reject them, some features may not be accessible.
Some of the cookies we use are strictly necessary. These are essential for the proper functioning of the website and allow you to browse and use its features. Strictly necessary cookies do not identify you personally. However, without them, we cannot ensure the efficient operation of our website.
If you do not accept these cookies, the performance and functionality of the website may be affected, and your access to certain content may be restricted.
If you continue to use this website, this will constitute your consent to the use of cookies.

10. General Provisions – Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

“SERVIER” reserves the right to modify these Terms. The continued browsing and use of this Website by the User constitute acceptance of these modifications. If one or more of these Terms become invalid for any reason, the remaining Terms shall remain in full force and effect. This Website and its Terms are governed by Greek law.

11. Use of the Website by Minors

By accepting the Terms of Use, the User declares that they are an adult over 18 years old or, if under 18, that they have obtained the necessary consent from their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and will provide their details if requested. Parents or legal guardians of minors are responsible for preventing them from accessing content intended for adults and bear sole responsibility in the event of non-compliance.

Servier cannot guarantee that other users will not post material on the Website that may be deemed inappropriate by parents or legal guardians. It is Servier’s policy not to pre-screen material or information provided by users. Servier assumes no responsibility for any access via the internet to information, goods, or services that are illegal, contrary to public morals, or inappropriate for certain individuals, particularly minors.

If the user believes that the Material or any part of it infringes their rights or the rights of third parties in any way, they may send a relevant email to the following address med.info.gr@servier.com clearly specifying the Material or the specific part of the Material they consider offensive and providing the reasons supporting their claim.