Terms and Conditions of Use
1. WEBSITE
The website accessible at picot-group.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”) is operated by Picot (a simplified joint-stock company with a share capital of €22,710,000, having its registered office at Le Bas Rocher – 53800 Congrier, registered in the Trade and Companies Register under number 830 922 688 RCS Laval) and the companies under its control within the meaning of Article L.233-3 of the French Commercial Code (hereinafter referred to as “PICOT” or “we”) to present to visitors, whether private individuals or professionals (hereinafter referred to as “the User”), its activities, expertise, services and achievements.
In particular, the Website enables the User to:
- discover our activities and areas of expertise;
- view our news and communications;
- request information via a contact form;
- download documents or presentation brochures where this feature is available;
- apply for a job vacancy published on the Website or submit an unsolicited application;
- access our social media accounts where this feature is available;
2. PURPOSE
The purpose of these general terms and conditions of use (hereinafter the “Terms of Use”) is to inform the User of the terms and conditions governing access to the Website and the use of the content contained therein (including text, images, photographs, videos, downloadable documents, brochures, technical data sheets, logos, databases, interfaces, and more generally any work protected by copyright or any other intellectual property right).
3. ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF USE
Any use of or access to the Website implies full and unconditional acceptance of these Terms of Use.
The User is invited to read them carefully, print them out and keep a copy.
4. ACCESS TO THE SITE
4.1. Access
The User may freely consult the information appearing on the Site, subject to compliance with these Terms of Use and in particular with intellectual property rights.
4.2. Free of charge
Access to the Website is free of charge. Costs relating to computer equipment, internet connection or telephone communications remain the sole responsibility of the User.
4.3. Information
We endeavour to provide accurate and regularly updated information. However, this information is provided for guidance only and is not contractually binding. Responses to requests for quotes or contact enquiries constitute non-binding proposals, which may be subject to adjustment prior to formal confirmation.
4.4. Malfunctions
Despite the care taken in the design and updating of the Website, errors, inaccuracies or interruptions may occur. We cannot be held liable for any such anomalies or periods of unavailability.
5. EMAIL ADDRESS
Certain features (contact form, document downloads, applications) require the provision of an email address.
The User is solely responsible for the accuracy and up-to-date nature of the information provided.
Any consequences resulting from an incorrect, obsolete or inaccurate email address are the sole responsibility of the User.
6. USER CONDUCT
The User undertakes to use the Website in a fair, lawful and respectful manner.
In particular, the User shall refrain from:
- disseminating content that is unlawful, abusive, defamatory or contrary to public order;
- infringing the rights of third parties (privacy, image, intellectual property);
- compromise the security or proper functioning of the Site;
- attempt to fraudulently access an area or data that does not belong to them;
- introduce viruses or any harmful device.
In the event of a breach of these Terms and Conditions, we reserve the right to take any appropriate action.
7. FRAUD
Any attempt to gain unauthorised access to an automated data processing system may constitute a criminal offence under the provisions of the Criminal Code.
In the event of suspected fraud or identity theft, the User is requested to inform us immediately.
8. CONTACT
For any questions, requests for assistance, complaints or reports relating to the Website, you may contact us:
- via the contact form available on the Website;
- or by post to the registered office address (PICOT – Le Bas Rocher – 53800 Congrier – France).
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
9.1. Principles
The Website and all its content are protected by intellectual property law.
Unless otherwise stated, all elements on the Website are the exclusive property of PICOT or its partners.
No provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be construed as conferring any right of ownership or licence other than the simple right to view the Website.
9.2. Trademarks
The company names, logos, trade names and trademarks of the PICOT group are protected.
Any reproduction or use without prior written authorisation is strictly prohibited.
9.3. Reproduction
Any reproduction, representation, adaptation or exploitation, in whole or in part, of the Website or its content without express prior authorisation is prohibited and may result in legal action.
10. CONTRIBUTIONS AND CONTENT PROVIDED BY THE USER
When using forms (contact, application) or interacting with the Website in any way, the User must ensure they do not transmit content protected by third-party rights without authorisation, nor any unsolicited sensitive information (e.g. health data).
The User remains solely responsible for the content they transmit and indemnifies PICOT against any third-party claims in this regard.
11. HYPERLINKS, THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND CONTENT
The Website may contain links to other websites or services (including social media, video and mapping platforms).
We have no control over these resources and accept no liability for their content, terms of use or policies. Access to third-party resources implies acceptance of the terms and policies specific to those platforms.
12. PERSONAL DATA AND COOKIES
We process personal data in connection with the operation of the Website.
The terms and conditions relating to the data collected, the purposes of processing, the rights of data subjects and the use of cookies are set out in the Privacy Policy available on the Website.
13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
We make every effort to ensure the proper functioning of the Website.
However, we do not guarantee the complete absence of errors, interruptions or technical incompatibilities.
We shall not be liable for:
- any direct or indirect damage arising from the use of the Website, failure to comply with these Terms of Use, or any fault on the part of the User;
- malfunctions related to the User’s equipment or browser;
- third-party services, content or websites accessible via links;
- interruptions related to maintenance operations or force majeure;
- in any event, our liability, should it arise, would be strictly limited to proven direct damages resulting from a fault attributable to us.
These provisions shall not exclude or limit any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law (e.g. gross negligence, fraud).
14. MODIFICATION OF THE SITE AND THE TERMS
We reserve the right to modify at any time:
- the content or functionality of the Site;
- these Terms of Use.
Modifications shall take effect as soon as they are published online.
Should any clause be declared null and void, the remaining provisions shall remain applicable.
15. EVIDENCE, STORAGE AND ARCHIVING
Technical logs, computer records, emails, electronic communications and, more generally, files stored in our systems shall be enforceable against the User and admissible as evidence, subject to proof to the contrary. We archive data and evidence in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
16. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms of Use are governed by French law.
Any dispute relating to their interpretation or enforcement shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts.