Terms of Use

This website is owned and operated by LACON LTD ("LACON", "we", "us", "our"). By accessing and using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.

These Terms of Use apply to the use of LACON's public website and do not replace any separate contract, certification agreement, quotation, certification regulation or other specific terms that may be agreed between LACON and a customer or other contracting party.

1. Website provider details

The website is provided by:

LACON LTD
118B Strovolos Avenue, Apartment 401
2042 Strovolos, Nicosia, Cyprus

Telephone: +357 22499640
Email: laconcy@lacon.cy

For any matter concerning the website, you may contact us using the details above or through the Contact page.

2. Purpose of the website

The purpose of this website is to provide general information about LACON, the inspection, control and certification services it provides, the standards and programmes in which it operates, available job vacancies, as well as related announcements, documents and contact information.

The information on the website is provided for informational purposes only, unless expressly stated otherwise.

3. Not a certification decision or professional advice

The content of the website does not in itself constitute:

• a certification decision,
• confirmation of compliance with a specific standard or regulation,
• technical or legal advice,
• a binding offer of services,
• a guarantee that a particular organisation, product or activity complies with the requirements of any standard.

Certification, inspection and assessment are carried out in accordance with LACON's applicable procedures, the relevant regulations, applicable standards and related contractual agreements.

In the event of any discrepancy between information displayed on the website and an official regulation, standard, legislation, contract or official certification document, the relevant official text shall prevail.

4. Accuracy and currency of information

LACON makes reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on the website is accurate and up to date.

However, standards, regulations, legislation, certification programmes, requirements of organisations and other information may be amended from time to time.

For this reason, LACON does not guarantee that all information displayed on the website is at all times complete, fully up to date or free from typographical or technical errors.

Where official or up-to-date information is required, users should refer to the relevant official documents or contact LACON directly.

5. Website availability

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the continuous and secure operation of the website.

However, we cannot guarantee that the website:

• will be available without interruption,
• will always operate without technical problems,
• will be free from errors or temporary malfunctions,
• or that specific functionality will be available at all times.

LACON may temporarily suspend or modify part of the website for maintenance, security, technical upgrades or other operational requirements.

6. Permitted use

You may use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of LACON or third parties.

You must not:

• use the website for unlawful or fraudulent activities,
• attempt to gain unauthorised access to systems or data,
• interfere with the operation or security of the website,
• introduce malicious code, viruses or other harmful software,
• carry out automated data collection in a manner that places an excessive burden on or circumvents the normal operation of the website,
• use website content in a misleading manner or in a way that creates a false impression of approval, accreditation or certification by LACON.

7. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, content created by LACON and published on the website, including text, design elements, graphics, photographs, documents and other material, is protected by applicable intellectual property law.

Protected LACON content may not be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, republished or commercially exploited without prior permission, unless permitted by law or otherwise stated on the website.

Reasonable use of publicly available documents for personal or informational purposes is permitted, subject to any specific terms accompanying those documents.

8. Third-party trademarks and logos

The website may display trademarks, logos and names of third-party organisations, standards and certification programmes, including, by way of example, GLOBALG.A.P., IFS, ISO and others.

The relevant trademarks and logos belong to their lawful owners and are used in accordance with the applicable rules governing their use.

The presence of a reference to or logo of a third party on the website does not grant the visitor any right to use it.

9. Links to third-party websites

The website may contain links to third-party websites, such as competent authorities, accreditation bodies, standard owners or other external organisations.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

LACON does not control the content, security, availability or personal data protection practices of third-party websites and is not responsible for their content or operation.

Access to external websites is at the user's own responsibility and is subject to the terms and policies of the relevant third party.

10. Available files and documents

The website may provide regulations, forms, information leaflets, applications, certificates or other files for viewing or download.

Users should ensure that they are using the most recent version of a document where this is important for regulatory, contractual or certification purposes.

Publication of a document on the website does not in itself create a contractual obligation for LACON and does not take precedence over a subsequent official version.

11. Job applications

The website may allow electronic applications to be submitted for available job vacancies.

Submission of an application:

• does not create an employment relationship,
• does not guarantee employment or an interview,
• and does not oblige LACON to proceed to any stage of the selection process.

The processing of applicants' personal data is carried out in accordance with LACON's Privacy Policy.

12. Personal data

The processing of personal data through the website is governed by LACON's Privacy Policy.

For more information about the personal data we collect, the purposes of processing, legal bases, retention periods and your rights, please refer to the Privacy Policy.

13. Cookies

The website uses strictly necessary cookies for essential functionality.

Other categories of cookies, such as statistical analytics cookies, are used only in accordance with the user's consent choices where required.

Further information is provided in the Cookie Policy.

14. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, LACON shall not be liable for direct or indirect loss arising solely from:

• temporary inability to access the website,
• a technical error or interruption,
• use of website information without verification where official information is required,
• the content or operation of an external third-party website.

Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

15. Security

LACON implements reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect its systems and information.

However, no system for transmitting or storing data over the internet can be regarded as completely secure.

Users are also responsible for the security of their own devices, browsers and connections.

16. Changes to the website and these Terms

LACON may modify, update or remove website content at any time.

We may also amend these Terms of Use where required due to changes in the operation of the website, our services, legislation or our business processes.

The date of the latest update is displayed at the beginning of this page.

Continued use of the website following publication of amended terms means that use of the website will be governed by the new version of the Terms of Use.

17. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Republic of Cyprus, subject to any mandatory provisions of law that apply otherwise.

Any dispute relating to the use of the website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Cyprus, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

18. Severability

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

19. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms of Use or the operation of the website, you may contact:

LACON LTD
118B Strovolos Avenue, Apartment 401
2042 Strovolos, Nicosia, Cyprus

Telephone: +357 22499640
Email: laconcy@lacon.cy