Terms of Use TenderPal

Last updated: 2025

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of the TenderPal website (www.tenderpal.org). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the website.

1. About TenderPal

TenderPal is an independent consultancy based in Norway, providing technical advisory services related to scientific procurement, tenders, electron microscopy, and associated project support.
For questions, contact us at: alevtyna@tenderpal.org

2. Website Purpose

The content provided on this website is for general information only. While we aim to provide accurate and updated information, we make no guarantees regarding completeness, reliability, or suitability. Any reliance on the information on this website is at your own risk.

3. No Professional or Legal Advice

Information published on this website does not constitute technical, scientific, procurement, legal, or commercial advice. Consulting services are provided only through a formal agreement between you and TenderPal.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including text, graphics, branding, and layout—is the property of TenderPal unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without written permission.

5. Acceptable Use

You may not use this website in any way that:

  • violates applicable laws or regulations

  • interferes with the website’s operation

  • attempts to gain unauthorized access to systems or data

  • distributes harmful or malicious code

We reserve the right to restrict access if misuse is detected.

6. External Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites. TenderPal is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of external sites.

7. Data Protection & Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. By using this website, you acknowledge these policies and consent to the handling of your personal data as described therein.

8. Email Communication and Marketing Consent

If you contact TenderPal through the website, you consent to receiving a direct response to your inquiry.
Marketing emails will only be sent if you explicitly opt in by selecting the marketing-consent checkbox. You may unsubscribe at any time.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Norwegian law, TenderPal shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of this website. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, loss of profits, loss of business, or service interruption.

11. Indemnification

By using this website, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless TenderPal from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your misuse of the website or your violation of these Terms.

12. Changes to Terms

TenderPal may update these Terms from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

13. Termination of Access

TenderPal reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the website at any time, with or without notice, for violation of these Terms or for maintenance and updates.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Norway. Any disputes arising from your use of this website shall be resolved exclusively in the Norwegian courts.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Force Majeure

TenderPal shall not be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms if such failure or delay arises from circumstances beyond its reasonable control. These circumstances may include natural disasters, fire, flooding, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government action, strikes, labor disputes, widespread failures of utilities or transportation, epidemics, pandemics, or shortages of materials or energy. In any force majeure situation, TenderPal will make reasonable efforts to resume performance as soon as practicably possible.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact:
alevtyna@tenderpal.org