Terms and conditions

The website https://www.fdsc.ro (hereinafter referred to as “fdsc.ro”) is the property of the Civil Society Development Foundation (CSDF), headquartered at 21 Nerva Traian Boulevard, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania. The Foundation is registered with the Sector 2 Court under Decision No. 111 of 21 December 1994, holds tax identification number RO14476331, and can be contacted via email at: office@fdsc.ro. Access to and use of the website are governed by these terms and conditions, as well as by the applicable laws in force. By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and unconditionally accepted these terms and conditions of use, together with all legal consequences resulting from such acceptance. The term “user” refers to any “visitor” who accesses the fdsc.ro website. CSDF reserves the right to amend, revise, or supplement these terms and conditions at any time, without prior notice. Any changes shall be published on this page and shall become effective upon their posting. Users have continuous access to these terms and conditions and are encouraged to consult them regularly.

1. Description of Services

The website www.fdsc.ro provides informational services related to grant funding and organizational development programmes administered and implemented by the Civil Society Development Foundation (CSDF), as well as information on events, research studies, communication and information campaigns, articles, and other relevant content regarding CSDF’s activities and the non-governmental sector. CSDF reserves the right to restrict the use of any website service for commercial purposes. By using www.fdsc.ro, you agree not to employ any automated system that accesses the website and generates an unreasonably high number of requests exceeding those made by a standard individual user. Advertising spaces and formats, including promotional campaigns, do not require the consent of site visitors or users and may be modified at any time without prior notice. CSDF assumes no liability for damages or losses arising from advertising campaigns or promotions published on the site, except those expressly organized by CSDF itself.

2. Access

The permitted use of the website is solely for obtaining information and accessing the services made available therein. Any other use is strictly prohibited. To access the website and its services, you must connect to the World Wide Web, either directly or through a device capable of internet access, and cover any associated access fees. You are also responsible for procuring and maintaining the necessary equipment for connection, such as a computer, modem, or other internet access device.

CSDF assumes no responsibility for the security of the website or the communication link between your system and the website. The term “visitor” refers to any natural or legal person accessing the website.

3. Copyright, Trademark, and Intellectual Property

The content of this website is the exclusive property of the Civil Society Development Foundation. It may not be copied, distributed, sold, or republished without the express prior written consent of CSDF. Any use of the website’s content must cite CSDF as the source. To request permission to use or reproduce any content from www.fdsc.ro, please contact office@fdsc.ro. CSDF reserves the right to change or introduce new rules, restrictions, or conditions regarding website content and its use at any time, without prior notice. It also reserves the right to modify or suspend any service or access thereto at its sole discretion. Users may not alter any portion of the site except as required for the appropriate use of the services as intended. In areas where users are allowed to contribute content, such contributions must comply strictly with the technical specifications (format and size) indicated in those sections. If you identify any material that infringes copyright, is indecent, incites hatred or discrimination, or is otherwise illegal or unethical, please notify us immediately at office@fdsc.ro.

4. Rules of Use

By using the www.fdsc.ro website, you agree not to:

● Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;

● Falsify or manipulate identifying information in order to disguise the origin of any content transmitted via the Platform.

The following actions are strictly prohibited:

● Attempting to interfere in any way with the website’s content, including deleting or altering published materials or attempting to do so;

● Scanning, probing, or testing the vulnerability of any system within the CSDF network, or accessing any servers or services on the www.fdsc.ro network that are not publicly accessible, without the explicit written consent of CSDF;

● Interfering with the operation of the website’s hosting servers or the CSDF network by any means, including but not limited to flooding or denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

Any violation of these rules may result in civil or criminal liability. CSDF will cooperate with competent authorities to prevent or address such breaches and to investigate related conduct. Unauthorized disruption of the operation of a computer system, including by entering false data, transmitting, altering, deleting, or damaging data, or restricting access to data, constitutes a criminal offense under Romanian Law No. 161/2003 (Section 1 – Offenses against the confidentiality and integrity of data and information systems / Article 45). The User is fully responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of the information provided to CSDF.

5. Service Availability

CSDF reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue—temporarily or permanently—any services provided through this website, in whole or in part, without prior notice. CSDF shall not be liable to users or any third party (whether natural or legal persons or institutions) for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuations of the website services due to causes beyond its control. CSDF may change the content and terms of use of the website at any time. The revised terms shall take effect immediately upon publication on this site. In case of technical difficulties preventing visitors or users from submitting applications for any funding programmes administered by CSDF, such issues must be reported to the site administrators.

6. Disclaimer

By using this website, you explicitly acknowledge and agree that:

● You use the website at your own risk;

● CSDF makes no warranties or guarantees, express or implied, that:

○ the information available on the website will meet your expectations or needs;

○ the services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free;

○ the results obtained from using the site’s information will be accurate or reliable;

○ any programming errors will be corrected.

You are solely responsible for any damage caused to your device, systems, or data due to the download or use of content from the site. No advice or information—whether oral or written—obtained from the website shall create any warranty unless expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions.

7. Limitation of Liability

The Civil Society Development Foundation (CSDF) shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages—including but not limited to loss of profit, goodwill, data, use, or other intangible losses (even if CSDF has been advised of the possibility of such damages)—resulting from:

● the use or inability to use the website;

● unauthorized access to or alteration of your data transmissions;

● actions or statements of any third party through the services;

● any other issue related to the use of the website.

In sections of the website that may include user-generated content (e.g., comments or opinions), responsibility lies solely with the authors of such content. CSDF reserves the right to remove any such content that violates these Terms and Conditions or is deemed harmful to its public image, its partners, or any third party. This website is provided “as is”, without any further warranties. CSDF shall not be liable for any deficiencies, unavailability, or inaccuracies in the website or its content.

Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding their use. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand what information is collected through cookies, how it is used, and how you can manage it.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and display settings) over a period of time, so you do not have to re-enter them each time you return to the site or navigate between pages.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to personalize the content displayed. Specifically, cookies help us to:

● Ensure the proper functioning of the website;

● Remember user preferences (e.g., language, display settings);

● Analyze website usage to improve performance and content.

Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and allow basic functions such as navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

● wordpress_logged_in_[hash]: Maintains user session after login.

● wordpress_sec_[hash]: Authentication cookie for logged-in users to protect user accounts.

● wp-settings-[UID] / wp-settings-time-[UID]: Customize the display of the admin interface and possibly the main site interface. UID refers to the user ID.

● wordpress_test_cookie: Checks if the browser supports cookies (created when accessing the login page).

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with the website, such as which pages are visited, how much time is spent, and any error messages encountered. This helps us improve the site’s functionality.

● _ga, _gid, _gat: Google Analytics cookies used to distinguish users and analyze website traffic and behavior.

Using Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc., to understand how users interact with our website. Google Analytics collects anonymous data using cookies.

Information Collected by Google Analytics:

● Anonymized IP addresses (to determine approximate location);

● Pages visited;

● Duration of visits;

● Device type and browser used;

● Traffic source (e.g., search engine, referral link).

This data cannot be used to identify individual users.

How Google Uses This Data:

The collected information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this data to compile reports and provide services related to website usage. Google does not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.

More information can be found in the Google Privacy Policy.

Managing and Disabling Google Analytics

To limit data collection through Google Analytics, you can:

● Disable cookies in your browser settings;

● Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

By continuing to use this website, you consent to the processing of data by Google Analytics as described.

c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language or display preferences, to provide a more personalized experience.

d) Marketing Cookies

In certain cases, we may use third-party cookies to track your online behavior and deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests, on our website or on other platforms.

Managing Cookies

You may control and manage the use of cookies via your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to delete or block cookies, and to receive alerts when cookies are being used. Disabling certain cookies, however, may impact the functionality of the website.

Here are links to cookie management instructions for major browsers:

Third-Party Cookies

Some website sections may include embedded content from third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube videos, social media plugins). These third parties may place their own cookies on your device, which we do not control. Please consult their respective cookie policies for more information.

Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in how cookies are used on our website. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the most recent update will be indicated at the top of the document.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies, please contact us at:
supportp[at]fdsc.ro