Last updated: August 2026

1. Website Owner:
In accordance with applicable Spanish legislation governing information society services and electronic commerce, users are informed that the website www.lyens.org (the “Website”) is owned and operated by:
     Legal name: ASOCIACIÓN LIFE SCIENCES YOUTH EUROPEAN NETWORKS
     Operating name: LYENS — Life Sciences Youth European Networks
     Legal form: Non-profit association incorporated under Spanish law
     Tax Identification Number (NIF): G27573104
     Registered office: Calle Hermosilla 48, 1st Floor, Right Door, 28001 Madrid, Spain
     Registered with: Registro Nacional de Asociaciones (Sección: 1a / Número Nacional: 633275), Ministerio del Interior, Reino de España.
     Contact email: secretariat@lyens.org
     Website: www.lyens.org Hereinafter referred to as “LYENS”.

2. Purpose of the Website:
The Website provides information about LYENS, its mission, activities, programmes, events, membership opportunities, academic initiatives, innovation and entrepreneurship activities, partnerships and other projects related to the life sciences community. LYENS is a non-profit organisation established to promote collaboration, education, scientific development, innovation, entrepreneurship and international engagement among students and emerging talent in the life sciences and related fields. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the information available on the Website is provided for general informational and institutional purposes.

3. Access and Use of the Website:
Access to the Website is generally free of charge, except for services, programmes, activities or events that may expressly require registration, admission or payment. Users undertake to access and use the Website lawfully, responsibly and in accordance with applicable legislation, this Legal Notice and any other terms that may apply to specific services or activities. Users must not use the Website for unlawful purposes or in any manner that may damage, disable, overload, impair or interfere with the Website, its security or its proper operation, or with the rights and legitimate interests of LYENS or third parties. Access to certain areas, programmes, services or functionalities may be subject to additional eligibility criteria, registration requirements or specific terms and conditions.

4. Intellectual and Industrial Property:
Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and the content made available through it, including its structure, design, visual identity, texts, graphics, illustrations, photographs, videos, audiovisual material and other content created or owned by LYENS, are protected by applicable intellectual and industrial property legislation. The LYENS name, the Life Sciences Youth European Networks name, associated logos, visual identity and other distinctive signs may not be reproduced, copied, modified, distributed, communicated, exploited or used without the prior written authorisation of LYENS, except where expressly permitted by applicable law.Access to the Website does not grant users any ownership or intellectual or industrial property rights over the Website or its contents. Any content owned by third parties remains the property of its respective owners and is used in accordance with the corresponding licences, permissions or applicable legal provisions. Specific academic submissions, publications, Industry Challenges, projects or other LYENS programmes may be subject to separate intellectual property provisions contained in their respective terms and conditions.

5. Accuracy and Modification of Information:
LYENS makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on the Website is accurate and up to date. However, information concerning programmes, events, speakers, schedules, deadlines, selection processes, partnerships, opportunities or other LYENS activities may be amended, updated or withdrawn where organisational, academic, institutional or other circumstances reasonably require it. Unless expressly stated otherwise, information published on the Website does not constitute a contractual offer, guarantee of admission, guarantee of participation, professional advice or commitment by LYENS. Specific applications, programmes, events and services may be governed by separate terms and conditions, which shall apply to those activities where appropriate.

6. External Links:
The Website may contain links to websites, platforms, services or resources operated by third parties.Such links are provided for informational or convenience purposes. Their inclusion does not necessarily imply endorsement, sponsorship, approval or control by LYENS.LYENS does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their availability, content, security, accuracy or privacy practices. Users are encouraged to review the legal terms and privacy policies applicable to any external website or service they access.

7. Liability:
LYENS takes reasonable measures to maintain the availability, integrity and security of the Website. Nevertheless, LYENS cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to the Website or the complete absence of technical errors, interruptions, malicious software or other circumstances beyond its reasonable control. To the extent permitted by applicable law, LYENS shall not be liable for damages arising from misuse of the Website, interruptions attributable to third-party services or infrastructure, or circumstances outside LYENS’ reasonable control. Nothing in this Legal Notice shall exclude or limit any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable legislation.

8. Personal Data and Cookies:
Personal data collected through the Website will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation — GDPR) and applicable Spanish data protection legislation. Further information regarding the collection and processing of personal data is available in the Privacy Policy.Information regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies is available in the Cookie Policy.

9. Communications:
Users may contact LYENS regarding the Website, its activities or any legal matters related to its operation at: secretariat@lyens.org Specific programmes, applications, events or partnership opportunities may provide additional contact channels for matters relating to those activities.

10. Amendments to this Legal Notice:
LYENS reserves the right to amend this Legal Notice where necessary to reflect changes in applicable legislation, the Website, its organisational structure or the services and activities offered through it. The version published on the Website at any given time shall be the applicable version. The date of the latest update will be indicated at the beginning of this document.

11. Applicable Law:
This Website and this Legal Notice are governed by Spanish law, without prejudice to any mandatory rights or protections applicable under Spanish, European Union or other applicable legislation. Any dispute arising in connection with the Website shall be submitted to the courts or authorities competent in accordance with applicable law.