Last updated: August 2026

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of www.lyens.org (the “Website”), operated by ASOCIACIÓN LIFE SCIENCES YOUTH EUROPEAN NETWORKS (“LYENS”, “we”, “us” or “our”).Full legal and identification details of LYENS are available in our Legal Notice. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to use it in accordance with these Terms of Use and applicable law.

1. Purpose of the Website:
The Website provides information about LYENS, its mission, activities, programmes, initiatives, events, community, partnerships and opportunities related to the life sciences. The Website may also provide access to forms, applications, registrations, resources and other services offered by LYENS. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the information available on the Website is provided for general informational and institutional purposes.

2. Acceptable Use:
You agree to use the Website lawfully, responsibly and in a manner consistent with its intended purpose. You must not:use the Website for unlawful, fraudulent or abusive purposes; attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its servers, systems, accounts or data; introduce viruses, malicious software or other harmful technologies; interfere with the security, integrity, availability or proper functioning of the Website; use automated tools to scrape, extract or reproduce substantial parts of the Website without prior authorisation; impersonate another person, organisation or institution; deliberately submit false, misleading or fraudulent information; infringe the intellectual property, privacy or other rights of LYENS or third parties; use the LYENS name, identity, logo or other distinctive elements in a manner that falsely suggests affiliation, endorsement, sponsorship or authorisation. LYENS may take reasonable measures to prevent or restrict uses of the Website that breach these Terms of Use or applicable law.

3. Programmes, Applications and Opportunities:
The Website may provide information about LYENS programmes, applications, events, academic initiatives, training activities, competitions, challenges, membership opportunities or other activities. Participation in such activities may be subject to separate requirements, including: eligibility criteria; application or selection procedures; deadlines; registration requirements; participation fees; programme rules; codes of conduct; privacy notices; and specific terms and conditions. Where specific terms apply to a particular programme, event or activity, those terms will govern participation in that activity and will prevail over these general Terms of Use in relation to matters specifically covered by them. Submitting an application, registration, expression of interest or other information through the Website does not guarantee admission, selection, participation, certification, funding, partnership or any other outcome unless expressly confirmed by LYENS.

4. Information Published on the Website:
LYENS makes reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on the Website is accurate and up to date. However, information concerning programmes, activities, speakers, events, partners, opportunities, schedules, deadlines or selection processes may change. LYENS reserves the right to correct, update, modify or remove information from the Website where reasonably necessary. Unless expressly stated otherwise, information published on the Website does not constitute a contractual offer or a guarantee concerning future programmes, events, opportunities or activities. Information available through the Website is not intended to constitute medical, scientific, legal, financial or other professional advice.

5. Intellectual and Industrial Property:
Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and its contents, including its structure, design, visual identity, texts, graphics, photographs, videos, illustrations and other materials created or owned by LYENS, are protected by applicable intellectual and industrial property laws. The names LYENS and Life Sciences Youth European Networks, together with associated logos, branding, visual identity and other distinctive signs, may not be reproduced, modified, distributed, commercially exploited or otherwise used without prior authorisation from LYENS, except where permitted by applicable law. Users may access and view Website content for legitimate personal, informational or academic purposes. Access to the Website does not grant users ownership of, or any general licence over, LYENS intellectual or industrial property. Content owned by third parties remains subject to the intellectual property rights and terms established by its respective owners. Specific LYENS programmes involving academic submissions, publications, projects, competitions or other participant-generated content may be subject to separate intellectual property provisions.

6. Content Submitted by Users:
Where the Website allows users to submit information, documents, messages or other materials, users are responsible for ensuring that:the information provided is accurate to the best of their knowledge; they are entitled to provide the relevant information or material;the submission does not unlawfully infringe the rights of third parties; the content is not unlawful, fraudulent, malicious or intentionally misleading.Submitting content through the Website does not transfer ownership of that content to LYENS unless expressly provided otherwise in specific terms governing the relevant programme or activity. LYENS may process submitted information insofar as necessary to respond to the communication, manage the relevant request or administer the corresponding activity, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and any additional privacy information provided at the point of collection.

7. External Links and Third-Party Services:
The Website may contain links to websites, platforms, services or resources operated by third parties. These links may be provided for informational, reference or convenience purposes. Their inclusion does not necessarily imply endorsement, sponsorship, approval or control by LYENS. LYENS does not control independent third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, terms of use or privacy practices. Users are encouraged to review the applicable terms and privacy policies of third-party services before using them or providing personal information.

8. Website Availability and Security:
LYENS seeks to maintain the Website in a secure, accessible and operational condition. However, uninterrupted or error-free availability cannot be guaranteed. Access to all or part of the Website may occasionally be interrupted or restricted due to maintenance, technical issues, security measures, third-party infrastructure or circumstances beyond LYENS' reasonable control. LYENS may temporarily suspend, modify or restrict access to parts of the Website where reasonably necessary for maintenance, security, technical or legal reasons.

9. Liability:
Users are responsible for their use of the Website and for ensuring that such use complies with these Terms of Use and applicable law. To the extent permitted by applicable law, LYENS shall not be liable for loss or damage resulting exclusively from: unlawful or improper use of the Website; interruptions or technical failures attributable to third-party infrastructure or services; circumstances outside LYENS' reasonable control; reliance on information clearly provided for general informational purposes; independent third-party websites or services accessed through external links.Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits any liability, right or remedy that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

10. Privacy and Cookies:
The processing of personal data through the Website is governed by our Privacy Policy. Information about the use of cookies and similar technologies is available in our Cookie Policy. Where required, users may manage their cookie preferences through the cookie consent management system available on the Website.

11. Suspension or Restriction of Access:
LYENS may reasonably restrict or suspend access to the Website or particular functionalities where necessary, including where:these Terms of Use have been materially breached; unlawful, fraudulent or abusive activity is suspected; the security or integrity of the Website may be at risk; access is being used in a manner that disrupts the Website or affects other users; restriction is required by applicable law or a competent authority. Any such measure will be proportionate to the relevant circumstances.

12. Changes to the Website:
LYENS may develop, update, modify, suspend or discontinue Website content or functionality as its activities and services evolve. The publication of information about a programme, opportunity, initiative or future activity does not prevent LYENS from modifying or discontinuing it where reasonably necessary. Where a specific contractual relationship, paid service or programme is affected, any changes will also be subject to the specific terms and mandatory legal protections applicable to that activity.

13. Changes to These Terms of Use:
LYENS may update these Terms of Use where reasonably necessary to reflect changes in applicable legislation, the Website, its functionality, security requirements or LYENS activities. The current version of these Terms of Use will always be available on the Website.The date of the latest update will be indicated at the beginning of this document. Changes to these Terms of Use will not affect rights that cannot lawfully be modified or excluded.

14. Applicable Law:
These Terms of Use and the use of the Website are governed by Spanish law. This provision is without prejudice to any mandatory rights or protections that may apply to users under Spanish law, European Union law or other applicable legislation.Any dispute relating to the Website or these Terms of Use shall be submitted to the courts or authorities having jurisdiction in accordance with applicable law.

15. Contact:
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use or the Website, you may contact LYENS at:secretariat@lyens.org Further legal and identification information is available in our Legal Notice.