The Europass Terms and Conditions of Use

Introduction

The services of the Europass platform are provided to you subject to the following Terms and Conditions. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of use.

The European Commission, as the platform owner, has a responsibility to ensure that the platform is secure, trustworthy and accessible to all users. This is why a set of Terms and Conditions were put in place to govern the use of the platform and to ensure that the platform is being used for its intended purpose of promoting better transparency of qualifications and competences through a portfolio of tools and documents. It is important that you are aware of and adhere to these Terms and Conditions to maintain a safe, secure and fair environment for all users.

Therefore, the following terms and conditions for the use of the Europass platform apply:

Illegal or Misleading Content

You must only upload, store, or share content on the Europass platform that aligns with the intended purpose of Europass. You must not use the Europass platform to upload, store, or share any illegal or misleading content, including but not limited to, false information, plagiarism, or intellectual property violations (content that infringes the intellectual property rights of others, such as copyrighted material or trademarks).

Privacy and Data Protection

You must respect the privacy of other users and comply with data protection rules. You must not upload or share any sensitive or personal information without the explicit consent of the owner.

Ethical Conduct

You must use the Europass platform in an ethical and respectful manner, avoiding any actions that may be harmful, abusive, or discriminatory towards others. You must not upload, store or share any unethical or unsuitable content.

Security

It is your responsibility to keep your account secure by creating a strong password and keeping it private. Do not share your account information with others or request the login details to someone else's account. Additionally, you may wish to take additional reasonable steps to ensure the security of your account, including but not limited to, activating two-factor authentication offered by EU login.

Modification of Terms and Conditions of Use

The European Commission reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions of Use at any time. Any such change will be notified on the platform, and your continued use of the Europass platform constitutes your agreement to the latest version of the Terms and Conditions.

By using the Europass platform, you acknowledge and agree to comply with the policies and regulations outlined in these Terms and Conditions of Use.

In case of any violation of the Terms and Conditions, the European Commission reserves the right to remove any content that can be regarded as illegal, misleading, unethical or in any other way unsuitable. The Commission further reserves the right to temporarily or permanently restrict, suspend or block access to this platform to any user in violation of the Terms and Conditions, as well as delete any data connected to these accounts. The European Commission accepts no liability for loss or damage resulting from such an action.

Thank you for your cooperation and adherence to these terms and conditions.