Terms and Conditions
Last updated: March 2026
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the SLUDGE2VALUELIFE website (the "Website"), operated by TORWASH BV, a private limited company registered in the Netherlands ("we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use this Website.
1. About Us
TORWASH BV is a company registered in the Netherlands. The SLUDGE2VALUELIFE project is co-funded by the LIFE Programme of the European Union (Grant Agreement No. 101212627 – LIFE24-SAP-ENV-NL-SLUDGE2VALUELIFE). The Website serves as the official communication and dissemination platform for this project.
For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, you may contact us at:
TORWASH BV
The Netherlands
Email: info@s2vl.torwash.com
2. Use of the Website
This Website is intended to provide information about the SLUDGE2VALUELIFE project, its objectives, results, partners, news, and downloadable materials. You are permitted to use the Website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes only.
You agree not to:
- Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation;
- Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material;
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, server, or database connected to the Website;
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website;
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to collect data from the Website without prior written permission;
- Introduce any viruses, trojans, worms, or other malicious or technologically harmful material;
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the Website in a manner that is not permitted by these Terms.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website at any time if we believe you are in breach of these Terms and Conditions.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, documents, project results, data, and software — is the property of TORWASH BV or its project partners, unless otherwise stated, and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including Dutch and EU copyright legislation.
The TORWASH® name and logo are registered trademarks of TORWASH BV. You may not use these trademarks without prior written consent.
Content produced within the framework of the SLUDGE2VALUELIFE project may be subject to the open access and dissemination obligations of the LIFE Programme. Where project materials are made available for download, the applicable licence terms (including any Creative Commons licences) will be clearly indicated alongside the material.
You may print or download content from this Website for personal, non-commercial use only, provided that:
- You do not modify the content;
- You acknowledge TORWASH BV and/or the SLUDGE2VALUELIFE project as the source;
- You do not use the content in any way that suggests an endorsement or partnership that does not exist.
Any other use of the content, including reproduction for commercial purposes, requires our prior written permission.
4. EU Funding Disclaimer
The SLUDGE2VALUELIFE project is co-funded by the European Union through the LIFE Programme. The views and opinions expressed on this Website are those of TORWASH BV and the project partners and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the European Union or the relevant EU institutions. The European Union cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.
5. Downloadable Materials
The Website may offer brochures, factsheets, reports, posters, and other project materials for download. These materials are provided for informational and dissemination purposes only. While we strive to ensure accuracy, we do not warrant that downloaded materials are free from errors, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose. You download and use these materials at your own risk.
Where materials are made available under a Creative Commons or other open licence, that licence governs your use of the material. In all other cases, the materials remain subject to the intellectual property provisions in Section 3 above.
6. Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to external websites, including the websites of project partners, funding bodies, and relevant institutions. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those websites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement by TORWASH BV or the SLUDGE2VALUELIFE project.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of any external website you visit.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
This Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, TORWASH BV disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose;
- Warranties that the Website will be available uninterrupted or error-free;
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content;
- Warranties that the Website is free from viruses or other harmful components.
Information on this Website, including technical data and project results, may be preliminary and subject to revision. It should not be relied upon for making technical, business, or investment decisions without independent verification.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Dutch and EU law, TORWASH BV shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this Website or its content. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, loss of profits, business interruption, or any other commercial or financial losses.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall limit or exclude our liability for fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by applicable law.
9. Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. By using this Website, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in the Privacy Policy, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Dutch data protection legislation.
10. Cookies
This Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse traffic. By continuing to use the Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy, as described in our Privacy Policy. You may control cookie settings through your browser at any time.
11. Changes to the Website and These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify this Website and these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes to the Terms will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend that you review these Terms periodically.
We may also suspend, withdraw, or restrict the availability of all or any part of the Website for business or operational reasons without notice.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of the Netherlands, without prejudice to any mandatory provisions of consumer protection law applicable in your country of residence.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and TORWASH BV regarding your use of this Website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
15. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
TORWASH BV
The Netherlands
Email: info@s2vl.torwash.com