TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

www.gendergaze.com

Last updated: April 2026

1. General Information

This website, www.gendergaze.com (the “Website”), is operated by GenderGaze, a consultancy specialising in gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in professional and organisational environments.

By accessing and using this Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not accept these Terms, you must cease using the Website immediately.

GenderGaze reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. The date of the most recent revision is displayed at the top of this document.

2. Identity of the Controller

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation — GDPR) and applicable national legislation:

Entity: GenderGaze
Registered address: Fernanda Nissens 3F OSLO NORWAY
Contact email: info@gendergaze.com
Data Protection Officer (if applicable): [Insert DPO contact or N/A]

Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) may exercise their rights under GDPR by contacting the above address.

3. Purpose of the Website

This Website has been created for the following purposes:

To present and describe the professional services offered by GenderGaze
To facilitate contact between GenderGaze and prospective clients and partners
To disseminate content related to gender equality, diversity, and organisational compliance
To provide access to downloadable resources, guides, and publications produced by GenderGaze

Services available include Participatory Gender Audits (PGA), maritime gender compliance advisory (MLC 2006/2016, STCW), ESG and regulatory compliance, and equality plan design and implementation.

4. Conditions of Use

By using this Website, you agree to:

Use the Website solely for lawful purposes and in compliance with applicable law
Refrain from any activity that may damage, overload, impair, or disrupt the functioning of the Website or its underlying infrastructure
Not introduce or transmit any malicious code, viruses, worms, or harmful software
Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, its servers, or connected databases
Not reproduce, scrape, or systematically extract content from the Website without express written authorisation

GenderGaze reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for any user who breaches these conditions, without prior notice.

5. Intellectual Property

All content published on this Website — including but not limited to texts, images, graphics, logos, trademarks, methodologies, structural design, and software — is the exclusive property of GenderGaze or is used under licence from the respective rights holders.

This content is protected under applicable European and international intellectual property law, including Directive 2001/29/EC on copyright in the information society.

No content from this Website may be reproduced, distributed, modified, publicly communicated, or otherwise used without the prior express written consent of GenderGaze. Permitted uses are strictly limited to personal, non-commercial reference.

The ILO/ITC-ILO logo and references to the Participatory Gender Audit methodology are used with appropriate attribution and in accordance with the applicable licensing terms of the International Labour Organization.

6. Professional Services — Disclaimer

The information published on this Website is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute:

A binding contractual offer
Legal, regulatory, or professional advice
A guarantee of specific outcomes or results

The engagement of any professional services provided by GenderGaze will be governed exclusively by a separate written agreement executed between GenderGaze and the client. That agreement will define the scope, deliverables, timelines, fees, and applicable terms.

7. External Links

The Website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites for informational convenience. GenderGaze does not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of those external sites.

Users access linked third-party sites at their own risk. GenderGaze recommends reviewing the applicable terms and privacy policies of any external site before providing personal data or relying on its content.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under applicable European and national law, GenderGaze does not accept liability for:

Temporary unavailability of the Website due to maintenance, technical failure, or force majeure
Errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information present on the Website
Any direct, indirect, or consequential loss arising from use of, or reliance on, the Website or its content
Damages resulting from unauthorised access to or alteration of your data by third parties

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under EU law, including consumer protection rights under Directive 2011/83/EU.

9. Data Protection and Privacy

GenderGaze processes personal data in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable national data protection legislation.

Details regarding the categories of data collected, the legal bases for processing, data retention periods, data transfers outside the EEA, and users’ rights (including access, rectification, erasure, portability, and objection) are set out in the GenderGaze Privacy Policy, available at: www.gendergaze.com/privacy-policy.

For any data protection enquiries, users may contact GenderGaze at: info@gendergaze.com

Users located in the EU/EEA have the right to lodge a complaint with their competent national supervisory authority if they consider that processing of their personal data infringes GDPR.

10. Cookie Policy

This Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. In accordance with Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive) and GDPR, non-essential cookies are only activated upon the user’s prior, informed, and freely given consent.

Users may manage, modify, or withdraw their cookie consent at any time through the cookie preferences panel available on the Website. Further details are set out in the GenderGaze Cookie Policy.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Spain, without prejudice to any mandatory provisions of EU law applicable to users resident in other Member States.

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Norway, unless otherwise required by applicable consumer protection legislation.

Users who are consumers resident in an EU Member State may also benefit from the EU Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform, accessible at: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

12. Modifications to These Terms

GenderGaze reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time to reflect changes in applicable law, regulatory guidance, or business operations.

Material changes will be communicated to users via a notice on the Website. The revised Terms will take effect from the date of publication unless a later effective date is specified.

Your continued use of the Website after the effective date of any revision constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact

For any enquiries regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Email: info@gendergaze.com
Website: www.gendergaze.com/contact-us