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Terms and Conditions of Use – Astronomy Platform

Last update: February 2026

1. General information

This platform is managed by the Institute of Space Science – INFLPR Subsidiary (ISS) and is made available through the domain:

  • astronomie.spacescience.ro

ISS contact details:

  • Address: Str. Atomiștilor nr. 409, Măgurele, Jud. Ilfov, Romania, postal code 077125
  • E-mail: office@spacescience.ro
  • Phone: +40 214 574 471

By accessing or using this platform, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.

2. Purpose of the platform

The platform is intended for scientific and educational use, including:

  • upload and management of spectral data;
  • spectral processing and visualization;
  • taxonomic classification and comparisons with scientific reference databases.

The platform is provided for lawful use and in line with its scientific purpose.

3. User accounts and access

The platform may be used:

  • as guest (limited/session-based features); or
  • with authenticated user accounts.

Users are responsible for:

  • accuracy of account data;
  • confidentiality of their credentials;
  • all actions performed under their account.

ISS may suspend or restrict access in case of abuse, unauthorized use, or security risks.

4. Uploaded data and user responsibility

By uploading files, you confirm that:

  • you have the right to use and upload those files;
  • the uploaded content does not infringe third-party rights;
  • the files do not contain malware, malicious code, or illegal content.

You remain responsible for uploaded content.

To provide platform functionality, you grant ISS a limited technical right to store, process, and display uploaded files within the platform.

5. Intellectual property

The platform structure, software components, branding, text, graphics, and related materials are protected by applicable intellectual property law and belong to ISS and/or their lawful owners.

Unless explicitly allowed by law or written permission, reproduction or redistribution beyond personal, non-commercial scientific use is not permitted.

6. Platform availability and limitation of liability

ISS makes reasonable efforts to ensure proper operation and data security. However:

  • uninterrupted availability is not guaranteed;
  • temporary interruptions, maintenance windows, or technical errors may occur;
  • ISS is not liable for indirect losses caused by service interruption, external attacks, user misconfiguration, or misuse.

Scientific outputs generated by the platform are support tools and should be reviewed by qualified personnel before formal scientific conclusions are made.

7. Prohibited use

It is prohibited to:

  • attempt unauthorized access to systems, accounts, or data;
  • interfere with platform operation (including DoS-like behavior);
  • upload unlawful or malicious content;
  • use automated tools in a way that degrades service for others.

ISS may block access and keep technical evidence for security and legal compliance.

8. Privacy and data protection

Personal data processing is governed by the platform Privacy Policy.

Please read:

  • Privacy Policy (available on this platform).

9. Changes to the Terms

ISS may update these Terms periodically. Updated versions apply from publication date on this page.

10. Applicable law and disputes

These Terms are governed by Romanian law.

Any dispute will first be addressed amicably. If no amicable solution is reached, competent Romanian courts will have jurisdiction.