Terms and conditions

Lehtipiste online service terms of use

1.  General

These online service terms of use are applied to online services produced and maintained by Lehtipiste (hereafter ‘Service Provider’).

In these terms of use, online services (hereafter ‘Services’) refer to all services that are available online and produced or maintained by the Service Provider.

These terms of use are applied to all Services maintained by the Service Provider and to the use of content and materials available via the Services unless otherwise notified or agreed for a certain Service.

Each user that has registered to use the Service is considered a user of the Service (hereafter ‘User’). By registering for the Service, the User accepts the terms and conditions specified in this agreement as well as the privacy statement and agrees to comply with said terms and privacy statement. These terms of use are binding for both the Service Provider and the User.

 

2. Service content and use of services

The Service Provider is responsible for the lawfulness of the editorial content as well as other content of the Service. The Service Provider ensures that the content is delivered in accordance with good practices. The Service Provider is not responsible for any views or opinions provided on discussion forums or other similar channels available in the Service.

The Service Provider constantly develops the Service and reserves the right to amend the Service and its content as part of their regular operations, how and when they best see fit. In addition, the Service Provider reserves the right to stop the production of the Service at any time.

Using the Services may require registration. Registration requires providing consent to the Service Provider for the processing of personal data.

Some Services are intended for providing communications to Service Provider’s partners, delivering reports and supporting partners’ operative functions. All Service functions and data content (hereafter ‘Data Content’) are company-specific. The functions may only be used as instructed.

The access rights granted for the User are user or company-specific. The User is always responsible for their credentials. The User does not have the right to transfer or assign their access rights to any third party, even temporarily.

For any Services that require the User to sign in, the User is obliged to refrain from disclosing the data content, usage methods, security levels and features of the systems should the instructions pertaining to the use of the information system or legislation so require. The Service Provider agrees to keep confidential any customer information related to the User as well as any data resulting from using a technical connection to the Service. The Service Provider does not have the right to use any data related to the User for any purposes outside the scope of this agreement.

3. Agreement parties's rights, obligations and responsibilities

3.1 User’s rights, obligations and responsibilities

In addition to other rights, obligations and responsibilities outlined in these terms of use, the User has the following rights, obligations and responsibilities:

 

3.1.1 User’s rights

The User has the right to use the Service in accordance with the terms of this agreement and for lawful and decent purposes adhering to good business practices. Through the Service, the User may gain access to services that are the responsibility of other information and service providers and may require agreeing to separate terms of use.

Materials are intended strictly for using the service provided by the Service Provider.

 

3.1.2 User’s obligations and responsibilities

For any Services that require the User to sign in, the User is provided a personal or a company-specific user ID and password. The User agrees to store them with due care and refrain from disclosing them to others. The User is responsible for keeping the login and password safe from unauthorised persons. The User is responsible for any use of the service with their login and password.

The User is responsible for the procurement and working condition of the devices, connections and software required to use the service and for ensuring that they do not cause harm, disturbance or damage to the Service Provider or other Internet users. Any devices causing harm, disturbance or damage must be disconnected from the network immediately. The User is responsible for ensuring that they do not cause disturbance to other users when using the Service of infringe the rights of other users, Service Provider or third parties.

The User agrees to refrain from saving, storing, distributing, submitting or relaying any Materials in the Service that are unlawful and/or indecent or encourage or incite these kinds of activities. The User shall refrain from storing, distributing, submitting or relaying any Materials in the Service or through the Service that is protected with copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right without the permission of the author or right holder. The User is responsible for any disputes related to Materials they have produced online as well as any related costs and damages.

The Service includes Materials protected with copyright, trademark or other rights. The Service itself is protected with copyrights in accordance with the copyright law of Finland.

The User is not allowed to retain the Service or part thereof on their homepage or link the Service for earning purposes without a written permission from the Service Provider.

The User acknowledges that Internet as an operating environment may cause deficiencies to the functionality of the Service and the System and that data security poses a risk in current IT systems, and the User is responsible for ensuring the security of their computer, IT system or similar equipment. Any detected or suspected data security breaches or deficiencies must be immediately reported to the Service Provider.

The User does not have the right to use any devices or programmes capable of disrupting the Service, to perform activities that place a significant burden on the structure of the Service (mass mailings, for instance) or disrupt or manipulate any software or functions of the Service. Such prohibited actions include, among others, placing materials in the Service that are infected with viruses, time bombs or other elements that are capable of interfering with the programming structure of the site.

3.2 Service Provider’s rights, obligations and responsibilities

In addition to the other rights, obligations and responsibilities mentioned in this agreement, the Service Provider has the following rights, obligations and responsibilities:

 

3.2.1 Service Provider’s rights

The Service Provider has the right, but no obligation, to review, change or prohibit any Materials it deems inappropriate, especially if Materials are unlawful or indecent or do not adhere to good marketing practices. The Service Provider has the right to refuse to provide the Service to the User if the Service Provider has reason to suspect that the Service is used for an unlawful or indecent purpose, or if so requested by authorities.

The Service Provider has the right to change User’s credentials, password, or any other information required to use, or related to using, the Service if they cause conflicts or redundancies in the Service Provider’s IT systems.

The Service Provider has the right to produce the Service as they deem appropriate and to change the content of the Service. The Service Provider develops the Service and reserves the right to amend the Service and its content as part of their regular operations, how and when they best see fit. The Service Provider reserves the right to stop the production of the Service. For any changes, a reasonable advance notification shall be given. The obligation to notify does not apply to technical changes, such as updates to equipment or software.

The Service Provider has the right to temporarily suspend the Service if it is necessary for the purpose of changing or upgrading the Service or its technical modification, for the purpose of installation, change or maintenance work of the general telecommunications network, or if laws or regulations; orders, instructions or statements of the authorities; or recommendations by major industry organizations so require. The Service Provider will strive to keep the duration of the interruption reasonable and any harm caused minimal. The Service Provider will strive to notify of any suspension beforehand.

 

3.2.2 Service Provider’s obligations and responsibilities

If using a Service that requires the User to sign in causes harm to the User, the Service Provider is only liable for direct damages to the User arising from negligence. The Service Provider is not responsible for any consequential or indirect damages to the User.

The Service Provider is responsible for the lawfulness of the editorial content they produce to the Service and strives to provide a Service with as high a quality as possible but does in no part guarantee the reliability of the Service or a related data product or service, or the reliability of services available through the Service.

The Service Provider strives to provide the Service at the highest quality possible but is not liable for any defects in content. The Service Provider will strive to keep the Services free of disruptions for their part.

The Service Provider strives to communicate any Service disruptions caused by change and maintenance work to the User in advance. The Service Provider is not responsible for the functionality of the System or for any interruptions caused by technical malfunctions, maintenance or installation work, for any disruptions in telecommunications, or for any resulting alteration or loss of data. For their part, the Service Provider will strive to keep the Services free of disruptions. The Service Provider strives to remedy any Service failures and disruptions as quickly as possible during regular office hours.

The Service Provider strives to ensure that the Service fulfils any reasonable data security requirements.

4. Ads and classifieds

Currently applicable terms and conditions stated by the Service Provider are applied for publication of ads and classifieds in the Service Provider’s channels. The advertiser must follow the global advertising regulations currently in effect.

All approved ads/classifieds will primarily be published on the agreed dates. However, if the ad/classified cannot be published for production-related or other operative reasons or for reasons arising from the User, an external information provider or an external service provider, the Service Provider is not liable for any damage caused.

The Service Provider’s liability for an unpublished ad/classified or an error in publishing is limited to reimbursing the amount paid for the ad/classified.

Any complaints should be filed withing 8 days of the publishing date or intended publishing date of the ad/classified.

5. Rights to materials

The ownership to Materials produced by the Service Provider and all other rights (including copyrights and other intellectual property rights) belong to the Service Provider.

For any Services that require the User to sign in, they are provided access to Data Content for their internal use. The User is not allowed to sell, relay or otherwise transfer the Data Content or a part thereof to a third party without explicit consent from the Service Provider.

Any Materials stored in the Service will, without a separate fee, become part of the Service Provider’s electronic databases.

6. User data and cookies

Any information provided by the User is stored in the Service Provider’s customer relationship management system. Personal data is processed and registered in accordance with the requirements of the current Personal Data Act. Registered Users are stored in the Service Provider’s customer register, the data of which is used to manage and maintain the customer relationship and for other similar Service-related purposes. The Service Provider stores identifiable logging data on the operations of the system. The logging data is stored in order to provide and develop the Service and to ensure its security, to ensure the privacy of the Data Content, to detect and remedy any issues and technical failures and to detect, prevent and resolve any abuse of the Service. For more information on the processing of personal data, see the Service Provider’s privacy statement.

No information is used for direct marketing purposes unless the data subject has provided their explicit consent to such use.

All collected information is kept confidential.

7. Service prices/fees

Some of the Services provided and maintained by the Service Provider are chargeable.

For paid Services, the User pays any Service usage fees in accordance with the currently valid price list.

Service Provider has the right to change the pricing and the bases of payment. The User is informed of the changes no later than one (1) month before the change comes into effect. Should the User terminate the agreement due to a price change, the changed terms are not applied during the period of notice. Increases in costs that are due to laws, regulations or actions by authorities will increase prices immediately when coming into effect.

The User is required to pay the invoices sent by the Service Provider by their due date. Should there be a delay in payment, the Service Provider is entitled to collect interest for late payment according to law. For separate requests for payment, the Service Provider is entitled to collect reminder notice fees. Should a legal person fail to pay by due date, the Service Provider has the right to prevent the use of the Service. Should the User fail to pay within one week of the date of the reminder notice, the Service Provider has the right to prevent the use of the Service. Service Provider may collect a fee for reopening the Service.

8. Force majeure

The following are to be considered force majeure if they prevent fulfilment of the terms and conditions or make fulfilment unreasonably difficult: labour disputes or other events over which the parties have no control, such as unexpected events in the workforce, fire, war, mobilization, requisition, confiscation, currency restrictions, uprising, power outage and disruptions in data traffic. The party is freed of their liability for damages for the duration of the force majeure.

The Service Provider may notify of a force majeure via the services it provides.

9. Amendments to terms of use

These terms of use are applied to all Services provided and maintained by the Service Provider unless the parties to the agreement otherwise agree in writing.

The Service Provider is entitled to amend these terms of use and any Service-specific conditions upon notifying of such changes on the Service site well before the amendments come into effect.

10. Governing law and settlement of disputes

The terms of use shall be governed by the law of Finland. Any disputes are primarily solved through negotiations but if agreement is not reached through negotiations, disputes are settled in ordinary court with the District Court of Vantaa as the first instance. The User has the right to take disputes to the Consumer Disputes Board for resolution.

11. In event of a problem

If you encounter any problems, please contact the Service Provider’s customer service. Customer service is available to assist Users with matters related to the use of the Service and with any issues using the Service. Customer service is open from Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Customer service contact information: +358 20 764 2001, [email protected]