The Legal Paperwork (Terms, Privacy & Disclaimers)

Every good project needs solid paperwork. Welcome to ours.

These documents outline the rules, regulations, and privacy practices for using Orientos UAB’s websites (orientos.com, orientos.eu, orientos.science), including our research support services, digital tools, calculators, and games.

By accessing our website or using our tools, we assume you accept these terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use our site.

1. Terms & Conditions

Who We Are "The Company", "We", "Our", and "Us" refers to Orientos UAB, based in Vilnius, Lithuania. "Client", "You", and "Your" refers to you, the person accessing this website and using our tools.

Intellectual Property Unless otherwise stated, Orientos UAB owns the intellectual property rights for all material on this website, including text, calculators, games (like EC Pong), and downloadable resources.

You may: Access and use our site and tools for your own personal or professional use.
You must not: Republish, sell, rent, sub-license, duplicate, or redistribute our content, tools, or code without our explicit written permission.

Using Our Tools & Games We provide various digital tools, calculators, and interactive features to assist Research Managers. By using these tools, you agree not to attempt to reverse-engineer, overload, or disrupt their functionality.

Hyperlinking to Our Content Government agencies, educational institutions, and industry associations may link to our homepage, tools, or blog posts without prior approval, provided the link: (a) is not deceptive; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship or endorsement; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party’s site. If you wish to use our logo for linking, you must request permission first.

2. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is a priority. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site or use our tools, and how we handle it.

Information We Collect

Standard Website Data: Like most websites, we use log files to collect non-personally identifiable information, such as browser type, IP address, and pages visited. We use this to analyze trends and keep the site running smoothly.
Contact & Account Information: If you reach out to us or register for an account, we collect the details you provide (name, email, company, phone number) to respond to your inquiry or provide our services.
Tool & Game Data: When you use our interactive tools (like budget calculators) or games, we may process and temporarily store the data you input to generate your results or save your progress. We do not use your specific project financial inputs for marketing purposes.

How We Use Your Information We use your data strictly to operate our website, improve our tools, communicate with you (including customer service and updates), and prevent fraudulent activity. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Your GDPR & CCPA Data Rights You have the right to own your data. Under GDPR and CCPA, you are entitled to:

Access & Portability: Request copies of your personal data.
Rectification: Request that we correct inaccurate information.
Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data.
Restriction & Objection: Request that we limit or stop the processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within one month.

3. Disclaimers

Professional Disclaimer (Not Legal Advice) We are Research Managers, not your lawyers. The information, guides, and tools provided on this site are for general informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute legal or financial advice. While we build our tools (like our calculators) to be as accurate as possible, they are meant to act as guides, not substitutes for official audits or professional legal consultation. Your use of our site and reliance on our tools is solely at your own risk.

No Affiliation The views and opinions expressed on this website are solely those of Orientos UAB. We are an independent consultancy and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or related to the European Commission or any official EU funding body.

External Links Our site contains links to external websites (like the Funding & Tenders Portal). We do not monitor these external sites for accuracy and do not assume responsibility for the information or services they provide.

Testimonials Any testimonials on our site reflect the real-life experiences of our clients. However, every EU project is unique. Individual results will vary, and past success does not guarantee future outcomes.

4. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to make our website and tools work properly.

What are Cookies? Cookies are small files placed on your device. They do not contain sensitive personal information (like passwords or mailing addresses).

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies (Session): Necessary for the website to function, authenticate users, and let you use our interactive tools securely.
Functionality Cookies (Persistent): Allow us to remember your preferences (like accepting the cookie notice or language settings) so you don't have to repeat them every visit.

Your Choices You can disable or delete cookies through your web browser settings at any time. However, please note that if you disable essential cookies, some parts of our website—specifically our calculators and games—may not function properly.

Contact Us If you have any questions about our legal paperwork, privacy practices, or tools, drop us a line at: info@orientos.com