TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE
REAL Project Hub (https://realprojecthub.eu)
Effective from: 01.08.25
Administrator: NewSkills Ltd., Company ID 207211870, registered in Bulgaria.
Contact email: contact@newskills.bg
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
These Terms and Conditions regulate the relationship between the website administrator – NewSkills Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the Administrator) and all individuals who visit or use the website REAL Project Hub (https://realprojecthub.eu) (hereinafter referred to as the Users).
By accessing or registering on the website, the User confirms that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions.
2. PURPOSE OF THE PLATFORM
REAL Project Hub is an educational and informational online platform developed within the R.E.A.L. (Research, Evaluate, Analyse, Learn) project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
The website allows Users to:
• register an account (email, password, full name);
• access and complete online learning modules and receive electronic certificates;
• participate in the “fact-checker” programme;
• submit and publish articles or materials (subject to Administrator approval).
All services provided through the website are free of charge for Users.
3. REGISTRATION AND ACCESS
3.1. Access to the full functionality of the website requires registration with a valid email address, username, password, and real full name (used for certificate generation).
3.2. Users must provide accurate, truthful, and up-to-date information.
3.3. Each User is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their password and for all activities carried out through their account.
3.4. The Administrator reserves the right to suspend or delete accounts that violate these Terms or contain inappropriate or false information.
4. USER RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
Users have the right to:
• access and use the website content for personal and educational purposes;
• participate in online learning modules and obtain certificates;
• apply to become fact-checkers and submit articles for publication (subject to approval).
Users agree to:
• refrain from posting false, misleading, discriminatory, or offensive content;
• respect copyright, data protection, and related rights;
• avoid actions that may damage, overload, or impair the functioning of the website;
• comply with applicable Bulgarian and European legislation.
5. CONTENT POLICY
5.1. User-generated content (articles, comments, fact-checks, etc.) is subject to prior approval by the Administrator.
5.2. It is strictly prohibited to upload or distribute content that is:
• false, misleading, or manipulative;
• offensive, discriminatory, or containing hate speech;
• infringing on copyright, trademarks, or personal data;
• containing malware, spam, or harmful code.
5.3. The Administrator reserves the right to edit, hide, or delete content at its discretion, without prior notice.
6. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION (GDPR)
6.1. The Administrator processes personal data in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act.
6.2. Collected personal data includes: full name, email address, username, and password.
6.3. Data is used for:
• account registration and maintenance;
• certificate generation;
• communication with Users;
• improving website functionality.
6.4. Personal data is not shared with third parties, except when required by law or with the User’s explicit consent.
6.5. Users have the right to access, rectify, or delete their personal data and to withdraw consent for processing at any time by contacting contact@newskills.bg.
6.6. The website uses cookies for technical and analytical purposes. Details are available in the Cookie Policy.
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All texts, graphics, images, videos, logos, and other materials published on the website are the intellectual property of NewSkills Ltd. or their respective authors and are protected under the Copyright and Related Rights Act.
Reproduction, distribution, or use without explicit permission is prohibited.
8. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
8.1. The Administrator is not liable for:
• technical interruptions or temporary unavailability of the website;
• content published by Users;
• damages resulting from unauthorised access to User accounts.
8.2. The website is provided “as is”, without guarantees of uninterrupted operation, completeness, or accuracy of information.
9. ACCOUNT TERMINATION
The Administrator may suspend or terminate a User’s access in cases of:
• violation of these Terms;
• misuse of the platform or its content;
• technical, security, or legal reasons.
10. AMENDMENTS TO THE TERMS
The Administrator may update these Terms and Conditions at any time.
Amendments become effective upon publication on the website. Continued use of the website after publication constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria.
Any disputes arising shall be resolved amicably, and if not possible – by the competent Bulgarian court.
12. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding website use, personal data, or these Terms, please contact:
contact@newskills.bg
NewSkills Ltd., Company ID (EIK) 207211870, Bulgaria
13. EUROPEAN UNION DISCLAIMER
Funded by the European Union.
Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
