Terms of Service
1. Introduction
Welcome to the SDG Assessment Tool (the "Tool"), an educational platform designed to help architects and architectural students assess their projects against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
By registering for and using our Tool, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.
2. Educational Purpose
This Tool is provided for educational purposes only. The assessments, recommendations, and information provided through the Tool are not intended to serve as professional architectural advice, certification, or accreditation.
3. Account Registration
To use the Tool, you must register for an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.
4. User Content
When you upload or enter information about your architectural projects (collectively, "User Content"), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and process this content for the purpose of providing our services.
You represent and warrant that your User Content does not violate any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of any person or entity.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Tool for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Tool
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Tool or its related systems
- Use the Tool to transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Tool without express written permission
6. Intellectual Property
The Tool, including all software, visual interfaces, graphics, design, and other content, is owned by us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The SDG icons and related materials are the property of the United Nations and are used in accordance with their guidelines.
7. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms of Service.
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us with a request to delete your account.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE TOOL IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE TOOL.
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes via email or through the Tool. Your continued use of the Tool after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which we are primarily located, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us using the contact information provided on the Tool.
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information in connection with your use of the SDG Assessment Tool (the "Tool"). This policy applies to all users of the Tool and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Data Controller
For the purposes of the GDPR, we act as the data controller for the personal data collected through the Tool. This means we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
3. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and optional organization affiliation.
- Account Information: Login credentials and profile details.
- Project Information: Data you provide about your architectural projects for assessment purposes.
- Usage Information: How you interact with the Tool, including pages visited, features used, and time spent.
- Device Information: Information about your device, operating system, browser type, and IP address.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Contract: To provide the Tool and its features to you.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve and maintain the Tool, and to enhance user experience.
- Consent: Where you have given specific consent for particular processing activities.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Tool
- Process and complete assessment of architectural projects
- Send communications related to your account and the Tool
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Protect against, identify, and prevent fraud and other illegal activity
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party service providers who need access to perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and customer service.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- Protection of Rights: To enforce our Terms of Service, protect the security of our users, or protect against legal liability.
All service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as authorized to provide services and in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Tool and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
When we no longer have a legitimate need to process your information, we will delete or anonymize it. If this is not possible, we will securely store your information and isolate it from further processing until deletion is possible.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data.
- Restriction: You can ask us to temporarily or permanently stop processing some or all of your personal data.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
- Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal data.
- Automated Decision-Making: You can ask not to be subject to automated decision-making, including profiling, that has legal or significant effects on you.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of our systems or your information.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws different from your country.
When we transfer your information to other countries, we take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information and to ensure that it is treated consistently with this Privacy Policy.
11. Children's Privacy
The Tool is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We will provide more prominent notice of material changes, including, for certain services, email notification of Privacy Policy changes.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the contact information provided on the Tool.
14. Data Protection Authority
If you are located in the EEA and believe that we have not adequately resolved your data privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.