Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction
Welcome to the website of the Visual Information Security Team (Vis Team) at the Department of Electrical and Computers Engineering, University of Coimbra. By accessing and using this website (visteam.isr.uc.pt), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

2. Company Information
Visual Information Security Team
Department of Electrical and Computers Engineering
University of Coimbra
Rua Sílvio Lima- Polo II
3030-290 COIMBRA – Portugal
Email: visteam@isr.uc.pt

3. Website Purpose
The purpose of this website is to present the results of projects and scientific documents on visual security and biometrics. The site serves as a resource for scientists and researchers in these fields.

4. Account Creation and User Responsibilities
4.1 Account Creation Requirements
Users may be required to create an account to access certain features of the website. When creating an account, you must provide accurate and complete information.

4.2 User Responsibilities
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information, including the password, and for all activities that occur under their account.

4.3 Acceptable Use Policy
Users must use this website in a lawful and respectful manner. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

Engaging in any activity that violates any applicable law or regulation.
Transmitting any material that is defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.
Interfering with the proper functioning of the website.
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the website or other users’ accounts.

5. Privacy and Data Collection

5.1 Types of Data Collected
We collect the following information from users:

Email address
Telephone number
Full name

5.2 Data Usage
The collected data is used to improve our services, communicate with users, and for research purposes.

5.3 Third-Party Data Sharing
We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookies. The information gathered is used to create reports about the use of our website.

6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of the Visual Information Security Team or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. Users may not reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use the content without prior written permission.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

7.1 Warranty Disclaimers
This website and its content are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The Visual Information Security Team does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free.

7.2 Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the Visual Information Security Team be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this website.

8. Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Portugal.

9. Modifications and Updates
We reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Users will be informed of any changes through a notice on our website. Continued use of the website following any changes indicates acceptance of the new terms.

10. Contact Information
For any inquiries regarding these terms and conditions, please contact us at visteam@isr.uc.pt.