TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last updated: February 04, 2026

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the DATA SWEEP platform, website(s), applications, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”). By creating an account, purchasing, accessing, or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms.

 

If you are using the Platform on behalf of a legal entity (e.g., a university, institute, company) (“Client”), you represent that you have authority to bind that Client, and “you” includes the Client and its Authorized Users (as defined below).

 

1. Provider details

The Platform is operated by DATA SWEEP S.R.L. (“DATA SWEEP”, “we”, “us”).

Registered office: Bihor County, Oradea, Pta. Emanuil Gojdu, No. 41

EUID.: ROONRC.J2024022622006

Contact: cosmin.botoroga@datasweep.app

 

2. Definitions

Authorized User(s): individuals authorized by the Client (or by DATA SWEEP, for direct purchases) to access and use the Platform, subject to these Terms and any applicable agreement.

 

Consumer: a natural person acting for purposes outside their trade, business, craft, or profession.

 

Business User / Professional: any person/entity that is not a Consumer.

 

Order Form / Agreement: any signed contract, public procurement contract, order form, or similar written agreement between DATA SWEEP and a Client for B2B access.

 

Content: datasets, indicators, metadata, platform documentation, interfaces, reports, and other materials made available by DATA SWEEP via the Platform (excluding User Content).

 

User Content: content you upload or submit to the Platform (e.g., profile information, posts, comments, files, inputs to optional AI tools).

 

Usage Data: aggregated and anonymized metrics regarding access to the Platform and use of functionalities, generated for security, service delivery, product improvement, billing verification, and reporting.

3. Scope and hierarchy

 

3.1. These Terms apply to all users.

3.2. If a Client has an Order Form/Agreement, these Terms apply in addition to it. If there is a conflict, the Order Form/Agreement prevails to the extent of the conflict.

 

4. Accounts and access security

 

4.1. You must provide accurate information and keep it updated.

4.2. You are responsible for safeguarding login credentials and all activity under your account.

4.3. You must not share credentials, bypass access controls, or enable access by unauthorized persons.

 

5. License and permitted use (reasonable use)

 

5.1. Subject to these Terms, DATA SWEEP grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use the Platform and Content during the applicable subscription term (or while otherwise permitted).

5.2. Reasonable use. Reasonable use is strictly connected to the user’s academic and scientific research activity (and teaching/learning activities supporting such research), within normal patterns of human use of the Platform.

5.3. Permitted actions may include (depending on plan/features): searching and viewing Content, selecting indicators/variables, exporting results for research/academic work, and using platform functionalities as intended.

 

6. Restrictions (prohibited use)

 

You must not (and must not allow others to):

• resell, sublicense, distribute, or publicly make available the Platform or Content, except as expressly allowed in writing;

• systematically extract, scrape, crawl, harvest, or download Content via automated means, except via an authorized API or written permission;

• circumvent security, rate limits, paywalls, or technical restrictions;

• create or enrich competing databases/products using the Platform or Content;

• interfere with Platform performance or other users’ access;

• use the Platform unlawfully or in breach of academic/professional ethics (including plagiarism or misrepresentation of sources).

 

7. Third-party sources and attribution

 

Some Content may originate from third parties (e.g., statistical providers, publishers, repositories) and may be subject to third-party rights and usage conditions. You must keep source attribution/citations as shown in the Platform and follow good scholarly practice.

 

8. Community and User Content

 

8.1. You are responsible for User Content you submit and for ensuring you have the rights and lawful basis to share it.

8.2. You grant DATA SWEEP a non-exclusive, worldwide license to host, store, reproduce, process, and display User Content solely to operate, secure, and improve the Platform and provide services.

8.3. We may remove or restrict User Content that violates these Terms, applicable law, or creates security/legal risk.

 

9. Usage Data and anonymized reporting

 

9.1. We collect and process Usage Data (as defined above) for security, service delivery, product improvement, billing verification, and reporting.

9.2. Client reports. Where agreed or requested, DATA SWEEP will provide the Client with a report regarding Usage Data generated by the Client’s Authorized Users. The report is anonymized and confidential and does not identify or expose individual users.

 

9.3. Report content (examples). The report may include:

• number of pages visited by users (as a primary metric);

• summary of activities delivered for the Client (e.g., onboarding, enablement, support actions);

• number of participants in workshops or other training activities dedicated to the Client, delivered on-site, online, or in hybrid format.

 

10. Monitoring, unusual activity, and suspension

 

10.1. We may monitor usage patterns to protect the Platform, prevent abuse, and enforce these Terms (in accordance with applicable privacy laws).

10.2. If unusual activity is detected, DATA SWEEP may request explanations from the user and may temporarily suspend access until such explanations are provided.

10.3. If the explanations do not appear valid in light of the user’s prior research activity and the permitted purpose, access may remain suspended and DATA SWEEP may notify the user’s hierarchical superior and/or the Client’s designated contact person.

 

11. Purchases, subscriptions, and billing

 

11.1. B2B (Clients). Fees, payment terms, and invoicing are governed by the Order Form/Agreement.

11.2. Direct purchases (individuals/organizations). Prices, billing cycle, renewal, and plan features are shown at checkout and/or in your account. Taxes/VAT may apply where required.

 

12. Consumer right of withdrawal (individual purchases)

 

If you are a consumer purchasing online, you generally benefit from a 14-day right of withdrawal for distance contracts, subject to legal exceptions and conditions.

 

For digital services, the right of withdrawal may be lost where performance begins or is completed under the legal conditions (e.g., with the Consumer’s express request/consent and acknowledgement, where applicable).

 

13. Consumer digital services conformity (where applicable)

 

For Consumers, digital content/digital services may be subject to statutory conformity rules and remedies under Romanian law implementing EU rules on digital content/services.

 

14. Availability, changes, and support

 

14.1. The Platform is provided “as available”. Maintenance and updates may occur.

14.2. We may modify, replace, or discontinue certain functionalities or Content (including for licensing, legal, or technical reasons).

14.3. Support scope depends on your plan or Order Form/Agreement.

 

15. Intellectual property

 

15.1. DATA SWEEP (and/or its licensors) retains all rights, title, and interest in the Platform and Content.

15.2. No ownership is transferred to you. You receive only the limited usage rights described in these Terms.

 

16. Privacy and data protection

 

Use of the Platform involves processing of personal data. Our processing practices are described in the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy [links]. These Terms do not replace those policies.

 

17. Disclaimers

 

17.1. The Platform and Content are provided “as is”.

17.2. We do not warrant that Content is complete, error-free, or fit for a particular purpose. Research outputs remain your responsibility (including verification, citations, and interpretation).

 

18. Limitation of liability

 

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• DATA SWEEP is not liable for indirect or consequential damages (loss of profit, revenue, goodwill, data, etc.).

• For Business Users/Clients, DATA SWEEP’s aggregate liability is limited to the fees paid under the relevant Order Form/Agreement (or direct purchase) in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, unless the contract states otherwise. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law (including mandatory Consumer rights).

 

19. Termination

 

19.1. You may stop using the Platform at any time.

19.2. We may suspend or terminate access for material breach, security risk, repeated abuse, or where required by law.

19.3. Sections intended to survive (IP, confidentiality, liability, governing law) will survive termination.

 

20. Changes to these Terms

 

We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance.

 

21. Governing law and jurisdiction

 

These Terms are governed by Romanian law. Disputes will be submitted to the competent courts in Bucharest, Romania, unless mandatory rules require otherwise (including for Consumers).

 

22. Notices and complaints

 

Notices may be sent to DATA SWEEP using the contact details above. Consumers may also have rights to submit complaints to competent authorities (e.g., ANPC) under applicable law.