Last Updated: 11/03/2025

This document sets forth the terms and conditions governing the access and use of the website www.matrec.com (hereinafter, the “Website”). Accessing the Website and utilizing the services and content offered constitutes full and complete acceptance of these Terms of Use.

1. Website Owner
The Website is owned and managed by:
MATREC S.r.l. Registered Office: Via delle Palombare 43/c, 60127 Ancona (Italy) VAT/Tax ID: 07775480960 Contacts: info@matrec.it
(The Website Owner also serves as the Data Controller of Personal Data, as specified in the Privacy Policy.)

2. Scope of Application
These Terms of Use govern the access and use of the Website and the free informational and consultation services offered.
Paid Services: Paid services (e.g., subscriptions, consulting) shall be governed by specific Subscription Agreements or Terms and Conditions of Sale, which shall prevail in case of conflict with these Terms of Use.
Personal Data: The processing of personal data is governed by the Privacy Policy of Matrec S.r.l., which is available in a dedicated section of the Website.

3. Intellectual Property and Copyright
All Content present on the Website (including, but not limited to, texts, images, graphics, databases, software, data on “Circular Materials,” “Circular Trends,” logos, and trademarks) are protected by copyright and industrial property laws.

A. Matrec Proprietary Content: Proprietary Content (such as data elaborated on Materials and Trends, the Website design, and original editorial texts) are the exclusive property of MATREC S.r.l. or its licensors. Copying, reproduction, republication, modification, or distribution of this Content is prohibited without the express written authorization of MATREC S.r.l.

B. Third-Party Content (News and External Articles): The Website may host articles, news, texts, and images originating from external sources (third parties). Such content remains the exclusive property of the respective authors or copyright holders and is published on the Website by MATREC S.r.l. for informational and press review purposes, always with the explicit indication of the source of origin. MATREC S.r.l. assumes no responsibility for the legitimacy of the publication of such Third-Party Content by their respective owners. If you believe that content published on the Website infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us immediately to request its removal.

C. Citation and Fair Use: The reproduction or use of excerpts of Matrec’s Content, for non-commercial purposes and in compliance with fair use provisions (Article 70 of Law No. 633/1941), is permitted provided that the source is always clearly cited (“Source: Matrec S.r.l. – www.matrec.com”).

D. Prohibition of Use: Copying, reproducing, republishing, modifying, transmitting, or distributing any Content of the Website in any form or by any means is prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing by MATREC S.r.l.

4. Website Use and User Responsibility
The user is authorized to use the Website and its Content for exclusively personal and non-commercial use, save for written authorization by Matrec S.r.l. or following the subscription to access content, and always in compliance with these Terms.
The user agrees to:

  • Use the Website in a lawful manner and in compliance with current regulations.
  • Refrain from interfering with the Website’s operation or attempting to access restricted areas.
  • Refrain from using the Content for purposes that may harm the image, reputation, or economic activity of MATREC S.r.l. or the third parties cited.

5. User-Supplied Content (Material/Trend Submissions)
Regarding the content (information, images, data, texts) submitted to MATREC S.r.l. through submission forms:

  • The user grants MATREC S.r.l. authorization to publish the information and images on the Website and to use them for all initiatives in which MATREC S.r.l. is involved.
  • The user declares and warrants that they are the sole holder of the rights to the submitted content or have obtained all necessary authorizations from the third-party owners, holding MATREC S.r.l. harmless from any liability.
  • Evaluation and Publication: MATREC S.r.l. reserves the unquestionable right to evaluate the conformity, relevance, and completeness of the submitted content and to decide whether or not to include a material or trend on the Website. The request for inclusion does not incur any costs for the user.
  • Access to Trends: Published “Circular Trend” submissions are accessible to all subscribed users. MATREC S.r.l. reserves the right to make the content accessible to non-subscribed users as well.
  • Removal: The user who submitted the content has the right to request the removal of the content and images at any time.

6. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The Content and data published on the Website are provided solely for informational and research purposes. MATREC S.r.l. makes no warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the Content for specific purposes and disclaims all liability for any errors or omissions present in the published content.
MATREC S.r.l. shall not be liable for any damages, direct or indirect, suffered by the user or third parties, arising from:

  • Modifications, delays, interruptions, malfunctions, or deletion of Content and services of the Website.
  • Any improper or unlawful use of the Website and its Content by third parties.
  • Any decision or action taken by the user or third parties based on the Content of the Website.

7. External Links
The Website may contain hyperlinks (links) to external websites and third-party resources.
MATREC S.r.l. undertakes to verify that the external link is secure and that, at the time of publication, it links to appropriate content aligned with the Website’s objectives.
However:

  • MATREC S.r.l. does not have continuous control over external websites and is not responsible for their unavailability, subsequent modifications to content, their security, or their privacy policies.
  • MATREC S.r.l. periodically verifies the functionality of the links but does not guarantee that every single link will always be active and available.
  • MATREC S.r.l. disclaims all liability for any damages, direct or indirect, or inconvenience arising from the unavailability, malfunction, or change of address of any external link.

Access to external websites via links is at the user’s exclusive risk.

8. Amendments to the Terms of Use
MATREC S.r.l. reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. The modifications will be communicated to users through publication on the Website. Continued use of the Website subsequent to the publication of the modifications implies acceptance of the new Terms.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use are entirely governed by Italian law. For any dispute arising from the application, interpretation, or execution of these terms, the exclusive jurisdiction shall be the Court of Ancona, Italy.

10. Language Precedence
In case of any discrepancy or ambiguity in the interpretation of this text, the Italian language version of the Terms of Use shall always prevail over the English translation.