General

The website forestandtree.gr (hereinafter the “Website”) is owned and operated by ATHINEA PUBLISHING CONSULTING SINGLE MEMBER P.C. (the “Company”), headquartered at Ionos Dragoumi 1, 115 28, Athens, Greece. This Website is your go-to resource for all things Forest + Tree – our consulting division that specializes in corporate communication and brand strategy services. In our Website, you may find everything you need to know about our services, approach and the work we do.

1. Acceptance of Terms of Use

By accessing and using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, so be sure to give them a read! If you do not agree with any of the terms set out below, you are advised not to use the Website. Continued use of the Website implies unreserved acceptance of these terms in their entirety, as well as our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If any specific service provided through the Website is governed by additional special terms, those terms shall form an integral part of these Terms of Use. In the event of a conflict, the special terms shall prevail.

2. Content-Responsibility

2.1 The Company, without guaranteeing and therefore not being responsible, makes every effort to ensure that the information and all content of the Website are governed by maximum accuracy, clarity, completeness and availability. Accordingly, visitors/users acknowledge that they are solely responsible for evaluating the information provided and that they assume all risks associated with its use, including any decisions made based on its correctness, validity or usefulness. In no case, including negligence, is the Company responsible for any damage caused to a user of the Website by or on the occasion of its use. The information, all content and services are provided “AS-IS”.

2.2 The Company reserves the right to modify or temporarily/permanently suspend all or part of the Website at any time, for reasons including but not limited to maintenance or upgrades, with or without prior notice to visitors/users. While we make every reasonable effort to maintain the Website’s accessibility, we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability, which may be affected by user equipment, network connectivity, traffic load or other unforeseen factors.

2.3 By entering the Website, users accept that its use is at their own risk and that none of those involved in its creation, production or publication has any responsibility. Indicatively and not restrictively, none of the above is liable for direct, indirect or consequential damages, lost profits or expenses (including legal, expert or consulting fees) arising from access, use, browsing, downloading of materials or system failures due to viruses, bugs, technical errors or security breaches. Users are strongly advised to take care of their own protection (use of antivirus, virus scanner or other protection systems) before using the Website or storing information, software or its content on their devices.

2.4 This Website, including all information and services it provides, is intended exclusively for adults (18+ years old). Users under the age of 18 are not permitted to use the Website. The Company assumes no responsibility if minors, despite these restrictions, access or use the Website or any services that may be deemed unsuitable for them.

3. Intellectual & Industrial Property Rights

3.1 All content on this Website – including but not limited to text, brand names, trademarks, logos, graphics, images, photographs, videos, audio files and any other audiovisual material or digital assets – is the intellectual property of the Company and is protected under applicable national and international copyright laws, unless otherwise explicitly stated as third-party property. Therefore, any reproduction, republication, copying, storage, sale, distribution, publication, execution, downloading, translation or modification of the Website’s content – in whole or in part, by any means or in any form – is strictly prohibited without the prior explicit consent of the rights holder.

3.2 Visitors/users acknowledge that all content on the Website constitutes registered trademarks or copyrighted material owned by the Company or licensed third parties. Unauthorized use in any of the ways mentioned above may result in legal action, financial penalties or claims for damages by the rights holders.

4. Illegal or Unlawful Conduct

4.1 Visitors/users of the Website must comply with Greek, European and International law and refrain from any unlawful or abusive use of the Website’s content and services. Any damage caused to the Website, or the broader internet, as a result of misuse or improper actions by a visitor/user shall be the sole responsibility of that individual.

4.2 Visitors/users are strictly prohibited from publishing, transmitting, uploading or sharing any obscene, profane, defamatory, abusive, threatening, harassing, illegal, pornographic or otherwise objectionable material that could constitute (or provoke) behavior which could be classified as a criminal offense, cause civil liability or otherwise violate any provision of law. The Company reserves the right to take appropriate legal action against users engaging in such activities.

5. Hyperlinks

The Website, and our newsletters, may contain links, hyperlinks, banners or references (collectively referred to as “links”) to third-party websites, platforms or applications (“third-party websites”) that are not controlled by the Company. The Company is not affiliated with these third-party websites in any way and derives no benefit from the inclusion of such links. The Company also reserves the right to remove third-party links from this Website at any time, at its sole discretion.

Links to third-party websites are provided solely for user convenience and informational purposes. The Company does not endorse, nor does it assume responsibility for the content, products or services (including advertisements or sales) offered through these external sites. Additionally, the Company bears no liability for their privacy policies, intellectual property practices or the accuracy, availability, completeness or reliability of their content.

We encourage users to review the terms of use, privacy policies and cookie policies of any third-party website they visit, as they may differ significantly from ours. For any issues encountered while visiting or using a third-party website, users must directly contact the respective provider for assistance.

6. Personal data

The management and protection of users’ personal data on the Website is governed by the provisions of this section, as well as the Privacy Policy published on the Website, which applies in full. Every user is required to review and understand the Privacy Policy before using the Website.

7. Cookies

Yes, we use cookies! Cookies are small data files stored in a user’s web browser, which can be retrieved on subsequent visits to enhance the user experience. The use of cookies by the Website users is subject to both the provisions of this section and the Cookie Policy published on the Website.

8. Final Terms

Scope of Use

The Company website is designed to comply with Greek and European law. Legal requirements in other countries may differ and it is the responsibility of users to ensure they comply with the laws of their respective jurisdictions. The Company reserves the right to limit the availability of its services, to any individual, geographic region or jurisdiction, at its sole discretion.

Applicable Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use, along with any rights or obligations arising therefrom, are governed by Greek and European Law, interpreted in accordance with the principles of good faith and business ethics. Any dispute or claim related to the use of the Website falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Athens, Greece.

Severability

If any term or provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.

Modifications

The Company reserves the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time at its absolute discretion. Any updates will take effect upon publication on this Website, with a clear indication of the latest update date. Users are encouraged to review these Terms regularly to stay informed about any changes. By continuing to use the Website and its services, users are deemed to have read, understood and unconditionally accepted any revisions posted on this page.

Last updated: 17.03.2025