This Web Portal aims for presenting information and news regarding the Global Educational Network for Satellite Operations (GENSO), its associated services and activities. It will thereby provide its users with the opportunity to learn more about the GENSO acitivities and the GENSO organisation. Additionally it allows its users to interact at various levels through for instance discussion forums and other possible services.

Access to the Web Portal is provided by the GENSO INFRA Team, on behalf of FH Technikum Wien, Austria. If you wish to contact the GENSO INFRA Team, please click on the webmaster contact link and send your message through the online form or contact us at

Disclaimer

Access to, and use of, the GENSO Web Portal constitutes acceptance of the following general terms and conditions.

Neither GENSO nor any other party involved in creating, producing or delivering the Web Portal shall be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect or punitive damages arising out of Users' access to, or use of, the Web Portal. The Web Portal does not guarantee the accuracy of information provided by external sources and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such data.

Though GENSO uses the best technical standards to control its site, material on this Web Portal may inadvertently include technical inaccuracies or other errors. We should be grateful if users could notify us of any errors or inaccuracies they may find. Please note that users browse and use the website at their own risk. GENSO does not warrant that the functional aspects of the website will be uninterrupted or error free or that this Web Portal, or the server that makes it available, are free of viruses or other harmful components. GENSO may change material on the site without prior notice.


Access and availability of service and links

The GENSO Web Portal may contain links and references to third-party websites. These are provided for the convenience and interest of users and on the part of GENSO this implies neither responsibility for, nor approval of, information contained in these websites. GENSO makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to the accuracy, availability or content of information, text, graphics which are not under the 'genso.org' domain. GENSO has not tested any software located on other sites and does not make any representation as to the quality, safety, reliability or suitability of such software.


Personal data privacy

As users access the GENSO Web Portal, certain information such as internet protocol (IP) addresses, navigation through the site, software used and time spent, as well as other similar information, will be stored on GENSO servers. These will not specifically identify users and the information will be used internally for website traffic analysis only. If users provide unique identifying information, such as name, address and other information on forms stored on this site, this information will be used for statistical purposes only and will not be published or made available for general access.

GENSO does not sell or rent its website users' names, addresses, email addresses or other personal information.

If you are registered on the GENSO database and would like your name to be removed, please click on the unsubscribe link and this will enable you to remove your details from GENSO’s database.

Use of IP address

The IP address is a number that is automatically given to your computer when you are surfing on the internet. Servers and ‘big computers’ that host web pages, automatically identify your computer through its IP number. GENSO uses IP addresses in order to carry out statistics, however, as IP addresses and personal identification are not linked to each other users remains anonymous.

Forums and discussions

GENSO Web Portal contains bulletin boards, chat rooms, access to mailing lists and other message and communication facilities (collectively termed 'forums'). Users agree to use forums only to send and receive messages and materials that are strictly related to the particular forum. When using an GENSO forum users agree not to do any of the following:

• Users may not download, distribute or otherwise publish through the GENSO Web Portal any content which is libellous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic,abusive or in any way violates any laws.
• Forums are for non-commercial use only. Users should not distribute or otherwise publish any material containing any solicitation for funding, advertising or solicitation for goods or services without requesting and receiving prior written approval from GENSO.
• Users shall not delete any author attributions, legal notices, proprietary designations or labels from any file that is downloaded nor falsify the origin or source of software or other material contained in a file that is downloaded.

GENSO does not, and cannot, review every message posted by users on forums and is not responsible for the content of any messages posted. GENSO reserves the right to delete, move or edit, at its sole discretion, messages that it deems abusive, defamatory, obscene, in violation of copyright laws or unacceptable. Users shall remain solely responsible for the content of their messages.

Users acknowledge that any submissions may be edited, removed, modified, published, transmitted and displayed by GENSO.

Users should be aware that all forums and discussion groups are public and not private communications. Further, users acknowledge that chats, postings, conferences and any other form of communication by other users are not endorsed by GENSO, and that such communications shall not be considered as having been reviewed, screened or approved by GENSO.


Children's privacy

GENSO encourages parents or guardians to stay with children under 13 when the children are online and to participate in any interactive activities offered on the website. GENSO will not process any personal data of a child under 13 without the previous consent of a parent, guardian, teacher or other person exercising control of the child. No personal data or information will be used for promotional or marketing purposes.


Intellectual property right

The contents of the GENSO Web Portal are intended for the personal and non-commercial use of its users. GENSO grants permission to users to visit the site, and to download and copy information, images, documents and materials from the website for users' personal non-commercial use. GENSO does not grant the right to resell or redistribute any information, documents, images or material from its website or to compile or create derivative works from material on its website. Use of material on the website is subject to the terms and conditions outlined below.

All material published on the GENSO Web Portal is protected by intellectual property rights and owned or controlled by GENSO or the party credited as the provider of the content, software or other material.

Users may not modify, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale of, reproduce, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, display or in any way exploit any of the content, software, material or services, in whole or in part, without obtaining prior written authorisation. In order to obtain authorisation to display or use any content of the GENSO Web Portal, please make a request for authorization.

Linking to the GENSO Web Portal

Owners of external websites who would like to link to the GENSO Web Portal may use the GENSO logo for the link, providing they obtain prior authorisation by sending a request. The image below show how the GENSO logo may be used.

For any further information regarding the GENSO Web Portal please contact us.