Terms & Conditions

Registration in the Programme is free and open to any interested person. To participate in the Programme, Participants must first create an account on the Learning Platform through the registration form. The Programme welcomes all participants of legal adult age and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight or marital status.

2.2 Activities of the Programme

On the Learning Platform Participants can enrol to the different courses of the Programme, which will provide Participants access to the course players, displaying its available content. Participants have access to the Scheduling Tool to book Follow-Up Sessions, but only after registering to the Programme on the Learning Platform. The schedule for the Trainings’ release and Follow-Up Sessions is constantly updated on the Programme’s website.

The Trainings with their related Follow-Up Sessions form together a module (the “Module” or “Modules”). 

The Trainings are the collection of training videos produced by renowned specialists concerning one specific topic in the Programme’s curriculum of Modules.

The Follow-Up Sessions consist of office hours, workshop and one-on-one mentoring and are related to the content of the Trainings in the respective Modules.

The workshops (“Workshops”) are online sessions provided by experienced trainers through videoconference, aiming to expand the knowledge acquired during the Module’s Training and to provide hands-on experience from the trainer. The Workshop sessions are open to registration considering a limited number of Participants per Workshop to ensure the quality of the Workshop. Therefore, participation to the Workshop is subject to availability.

The office hours (“Office Hours”) are online sessions provided by experienced trainers through videoconference, aimed at answering specific questions of Participants regarding the Module’s Training content. The Office Hour sessions do not have a limited number of Participants. However, Participants are also requested to fill a registration form to receive the videoconference link for the Office Hour sessions.

The one-on-one mentoring (“Mentoring Sessions”) are one-hour consultations with experienced mentors (“Mentor” or “Mentors”) from the Programme’s pool of Mentors through videoconference. Participants can request up to a maximum of 4 Mentoring Sessions during the Programme. The Mentor’s profiles can be found on the Scheduling Tool, and may be updated, based on Mentors’ availability. Mentoring Sessions and the Mentors’ availability are limited in number and Participants cannot be guaranteed participation.

It is a prerequisite to watch the Module’s Training before requesting participation in any of the Follow-Up Sessions, to avoid repeat questions and to make the most out of the session by the Participants. The Participant will be asked via a registration form in the Scheduling Tool whether they watched the Training of that specific Module. If the Participant does not watch the Module Training, the Organisers may decline the participation request of the Participants to the Follow-up Sessions. The participation requests in the Scheduling Tool need to be fully completed and includes the start-up’s name if applicable and other information relevant to the type of Follow-Up Session requested.

The participation requests to Follow-Up Sessions will be evaluated in chronological order. Additionally, the requested Mentors for Mentoring Sessions will assess whether they can support Participants based on their expertise and the Participant’s needs, before confirming the Mentoring Sessions. The Organisers’ or Mentors’ decision concerning admitting participation of Participants to the Follow-Up Sessions shall not be subject to dispute in a court of law. These decisions shall be final and binding for all Participants. Participants shall have no right to justification for the results of the mentoring request process.

When requesting participation to Mentoring Sessions, the following information provided by Participants will be shared with the respective Mentors:

Each Mentor is bound by a non-disclosure agreement before receiving access to Mentor requests, or before providing the Mentoring Sessions. The non-disclosure agreement part of the agreement the Programme has with the Mentors, is provided for the Participants’ consideration in annex of these Terms.

Participants who stand out during the Programme (“Best Students”) will be recognised by EUSPA during a public closing session of the Programme. The criteria to be awarded on the closing session considers the number of Trainings watched and the number of Follow-Up Sessions participated.

Personal data about the Best Students, such as their name and affiliation, will be shared by EUSPA to the general public to recognise the Best Students in the closing session, but only after the Participant’s explicit consent.

Some activities in the Programme, such as Workshops and Mentoring Sessions, have limited availability in terms of number of Participants. Considering this reality, upon participation in the Programme, Participants agree to do this to their best intentions and commitments, which includes but is not limited to:

Workshops:

Any failure to deliver the minimal above commitments is a breach of these Terms and may result in a termination of Participant’s participation to the Programme.

Participant’s personal data including name, contact details, affiliation, or confidential information about their company, which Participants share during registration and participation in the Programme, and will not be shared with any parties other than EUSPA, the Mentors and SpaceTec.

With your participation in the Programme as Participant, you agree to the use of your personal data for the following purposes:

Any and all proprietary rights, including but not limited to rights to and in inventions, patent rights, utility models, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets, in and to any Confidential Information shall be and remain with the Participants respectively. EUSPA, the Mentors and SpaceTec shall not have any right, license, title or interest in or to any confidential information, except the limited right to review, assess and help develop such Confidential Information in connection with the Programme.

If a Participant wishes to terminate their participation to the Programme, they may do so by sending an e-mail to hello@euspaspaceacademy.eu. This termination will take effect immediately after such termination e-mail has been sent.

All provisions of the Terms & Conditions which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Organisers shall not be liable to you or any third party for any claims or damages arising out of any termination or suspension, or any other actions taken by Organisers in connection therewith.

To participate on the Programme, Participants must create an account ("Account"), which is collectively the personal information and credentials inserted on the registration form, used by Participants to access the Learning Platform. To create an Account, Participants must have read and accepted these Terms & Conditions and Privacy Notice which can be found on the Programme’s website.

When you create an Account on the Learning Platform, you must provide Organisers information that is accurate, complete and current at all times. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of the Terms, which may result in immediate termination of your Account on the Learning Platform and your participation to the Programme.

You will be requested to choose a username when creating an Account on the Learning Platform. You may not use as a username the name of another person or entity that is not lawfully available for use, a name or trademark that is subject to any rights of another person or entity other than you without appropriate authorisation, or a name that is otherwise offensive, vulgar or obscene. Any failure to do so could result in the suspension and/or termination of your Account.

You are responsible for safeguarding the password that you use to access the Learning Platform and for any activities or actions under your password. You agree not to disclose your password to any third party. Organisers will never ask you to share these details with other persons. You must notify Organisers immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorised use of your Account.

The Learning Platform allows you to post, link, store, share and otherwise make available certain information, text, graphics, videos, or other material ("Content”). You are responsible for the Content that you post to the Learning Platform, including its legality, reliability, and appropriateness.

By posting Content to the Learning Platform, you grant Organisers the right and license to use, modify, perform, display, reproduce, and distribute such Content on and through the Learning Platform. You retain any and all of your rights to any Content you submit, post or display on or through the Learning Platform and you are responsible for protecting those rights. You agree that this license includes the right for Organisers to make your Content available to other users of the Learning Platform, who may also use your Content subject to these Terms.

You represent and warrant that:

Further, you warrant that:

You agree to keep all records necessary to establish that your Content does not violate any of the requirements this clause and make such records available upon Organisers’ reasonable request.

Organisers are under no obligation to regularly monitor the accuracy or reliability of your Content incorporated into the Learning Platform. Organisers reserve the right to modify or remove any Content at any time.

Violation of any of these representations and warranties will result in the termination of your Account. You understand and agree that you are solely responsible for the Content that you publish or upload to the Learning Platform. Organisers expressly disclaim any liability or responsibility thereto.

Organisers respect the intellectual property rights of others. It is Organisers’ policy to respond to any claim that Content posted on the Learning Platform infringes the copyright or other intellectual property of any person (“Infringement”).

If you are a copyright owner, or authorised on behalf of one, and you believe that the copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes a copyright infringement that is taking place through the Learning Platform, you must submit your notice in writing to the attention of “Copyright Infringement” and include in your notice a detailed description of the alleged infringement, as well as the following information:

You may be held accountable for damages (including costs and attorneys’ fees) for misrepresenting that any content is infringing your copyright.

The Programme, the Learning Platform and their original content (excluding Content uploaded by Participants), features and functionality, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, sound clips, video clips, data compilations, page layout, underlying code and software are and will remain the exclusive property of Organisers. By continuing to use the Learning Platform you acknowledge that such material is protected by applicable Belgium and International intellectual property and other laws. The Programme and the Learning Platform are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of Belgium. Organisers’ trademark and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Organisers. Nothing in these Terms constitutes a transfer of any Intellectual Property rights from Organisers to you.

You are permitted to use the Programme and the Learning Platform only as authorised by Organisers. You are prohibited from modifying or attempting to modify the Learning Platform in any manner of form, except that you have the right to modify your self-generated Content on the Learning Platform. Organisers’ Intellectual Property must not be used in connection with a product or service that is not affiliated with Organisers or in any way brings Organisers in disrepute.

You may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use material from the Programme or its Learning Platform unless otherwise indicated on the Learning Platform or unless given Organisers’ express written permission to do so. You are prohibited from extracting or attempting to extract a substantial part of the data of the Website.

As a user of the Learning Platform, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable right to use the Learning Platform to create, display, use and play Content subject to these terms.

Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, or other information or content expressed or made available by any other users on the Learning Platform are those of the respective authors or distributors and not of Organisers.

The Programme and Learning Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Organisers.

Organisers have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Organisers shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such websites or services.

Organisers only provide links to external websites as a convenience, and the inclusion of such a link to external websites does not imply Organisers’ endorsement of those websites. You acknowledge and agree that when you access other websites on the internet, you do so at your own risk.

Organisers strongly advise you to read the terms & conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

As a condition of your participation to the Programme, and/or access to and use of the Learning Platform, you agree to indemnify Organisers, its Partners and its successors and assigns for all damages, costs, expenses and other liabilities, including but not limited to legal fees and expenses, relating to any claim arising out of related to your participation to the Programme and access to and use of the Learning Platform, or your breach of these Terms & Conditions and any applicable law or the rights of another person or party.

This indemnification section survives the expiration of your registration and applies to claims arising both before and after the registration ends.

4.7 Limitation of liability

You agree that Organisers shall not be liable for any damages suffered as a result of participating in the Programme and/or using the Learning Platform.

Organisers have no control over the behavior of Participants or visitors that use the Learning Platform. Organisers do not control the information provided by others that is made available through the Learning Platform; other user’s information may be inaccurate.

In no event shall Organisers be liable for any indirect, punitive, special, incidental or consequential damage (including loss of business, revenue, profits, use, privacy, data, goodwill or other economic advantage) through your application to the Programme on the Learning Platform, or through your participation in the Programme, however it arises, whether for breach of contract or in tort, even if the possibility of such damage has been previously advised of.

In no event shall Organisers be liable for any claims by a third party in tort or contract, including, but not limited, to any misleading statements made and/or incorporated into any Content provided by third parties, such as manufacturers and wholesalers, and users of the Learning Platform. It is your sole responsibility to ensure the accuracy of the data inputted on the Learning Platform.

You have sole responsibility for adequate security protection and backup of data and/or equipment used in connection with your usage of the Learning Platform and will not make a claim against Organisers for lost data, re-run time, inaccurate instruction, work delays or lost profits resulting from the use of the Learning Platform. You must not assign or otherwise dispose of your Account to any other person.

Your participation to the Programme or your use of the Learning Platform is at your sole risk. The Programme and its Learning Platform are provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement or course of performance. The Programme and its Learning Platform are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

Organisers do not warrant that a) the Programme or Learning Platform will function uninterrupted, secure or available at any particular time or location; or b) the results of participating in the Programme or using the Learning Platform will meet your requirements. Organiers also do not warrant that a) any errors or defects in the Learning Platform will be corrected; b) the Learning Platform is free of viruses or other harmful components.

This disclaimer of liability applies to any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, communication line failure, theft, or destruction or unauthorised access or, alteration of or use of record in connection with the use or operation of the Learning Platform, whether for breach of contract, tortious behaviour, negligence or any other cause of action.

Organisers make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the content contained on the Learning Platform for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. Organisers disclaim any express or implied warranty representation or guarantee as to the effectiveness or profitability of the Learning Platform or that the operation of the Learning Platform will be uninterrupted or error-free. Organisers are not liable for the consequences of any interruptions or error in the Learning Platform.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the limitations above may not apply to you.

4.10 Governing law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Belgium, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Organisers’ failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms & Conditions will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms & Conditions will remain in effect. These Terms & Conditions constitute the entire agreement between Organisers regarding the Programme and supersede any prior agreements Organisers might have between Organisers regarding the Programme.

4.11 Changes

These Terms & Conditions and the documents integrated by reference express the entire agreement between you and Organisers relative to your use of the Learning Platform.

Organisers reserve the right, at Organisers’ sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms & Conditions at any time. If a revision is material, Organisers will try to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

It is your sole responsibility to periodically check these Terms & Conditions for any changes. If you do not agree with any of the changes to these Terms, it is your sole responsibility to stop using the Learning Platform or participating in the Programme. Your continued use of the Learning Platform or participation in the Programme will be deemed as your acceptance thereof.

4.12 Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact Organisers at hello@euspaspaceacademy.eu

This Non-Disclosure Agreement (the “NDA”) is entered into by and between SpaceTec Partners & Verhaert New Products and Services, on behalf of the Participants of the Programme (the “Disclosing Party”) and the Mentor participating to the Programme (the “Receiving Party”), hereby agreeing to these Terms & Conditions, collectively referred to as the “NDA Parties” or “NDA Party” for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information as defined below.

With your participation to the Programme as Mentor, you agree to these Terms & Conditions including the provisions of the Non-Disclosure Agreement below. This Non-Disclosure Agreement serves to protect the confidential information of each Participant of the Programme.

Definition of Confidential Information

For purposes of this NDA, “Confidential Information” shall include all information or material that has or could have commercial value or other utility in the business in which the Disclosing Party (representing the participating Participants) are engaged and which is maintained with confidentiality. This includes but is not limited to proprietary trade secret information contained within and relating to Disclosing Party’s business plan, including but not limited to: business description, marketing plan, sales revenue forecast, profit and loss forecast, capital spending plan, cash flow forecast, future trends, personnel plan, business goals, personal financial statement, supporting documents and information conveyed in writing or in discussion that is indicated to be confidential.

Non-Disclosure

Receiving Party will treat Confidential Information with the same degree of care and safeguards that it takes with its own Confidential Information, but in no event less than a reasonable degree of care. Without Disclosing Party’s prior written consent, Receiving Party will not: (a) disclose Confidential Information to any third party; (b) make or permit to be made copies or other reproductions of Confidential Information; or (c) make any commercial use of Confidential Information.

Obligations of Receiving Party

Receiving Party shall hold and maintain the Confidential Information in strictest confidence for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Disclosing Party. Receiving Party shall carefully restrict access to Confidential Information to employees, contractors and third parties as is reasonably required and shall require those persons to sign nondisclosure restrictions at least as protective as those in this NDA. Receiving Party shall not, without the prior written approval of Disclosing Party, use for Receiving Party’s own benefit, publish, copy, or otherwise disclose to others, or permit the use by others for their benefit or to the detriment of Disclosing Party, any Confidential Information.

Receiving Party shall return to Disclosing Party any and all records, notes, and other written, printed, or tangible materials in its possession pertaining to Confidential Information immediately if Disclosing Party requests it in writing.

Exclusions from Confidential Information

This NDA does not apply to any information that: (a) was in Receiving Party’s possession or was known to Receiving Party, without an obligation to keep it confidential, before such information was disclosed to Receiving Party by Disclosing Party; (b) is or becomes public knowledge through a source other than Receiving Party and through no fault of Receiving Party; (c) is or becomes lawfully available to Receiving Party from a source other than Disclosing Party; or (d) is disclosed by Receiving Party with Disclosing Party’s prior written approval.

Time Periods

This NDA and Receiving Party’s duty to hold Confidential Information in confidence shall remain in effect until 31 December 2027 or until whichever of the following occurs first: (a) Disclosing Party sends Receiving Party written notice releasing it from this NDA, or (b) Confidential Information disclosed under this NDA ceases to be a trade secret.

No Rights Granted

This NDA does not constitute a grant or an intention or commitment to grant any right, title or interest in Confidential Information to Receiving Party.

General Provisions