Terms and Conditions for Waldnummerbuch.at

Planned Effective Date: Upon launch of Waldnummernbuch.at
Important Notice – Pre-Launch Version
Waldnummernbuch.at is a forthcoming public directory for professionals and organizations working in forestry, biodiversity, environmental education, and conservation. These Terms and Conditions outline how your contact information will be handled before and after the official launch of the website.
By voluntarily submitting your contact details prior to the launch, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Your information will be stored securely and only used for inclusion on Waldnummernbuch.at once the platform is live.
- You retain full rights to edit or withdraw your submission at any time.
- Full terms and protections under GDPR and Austrian data law will apply once the website is published.
- These Terms will take full effect upon the launch of Waldnummernbuch.at. You will be notified and given the opportunity to confirm or update your listing prior to publication.

1. Acceptance of Terms
By submitting your details to Waldnummernbuch.at, you accept these Terms and Conditions and agree to comply with all applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if you are in the EU.

2. Purpose of the Platform
Waldnummernbuch.at is a public directory for professionals in forestry, biodiversity, conservation, education, and related fields. Its goal is to connect practitioners, institutions, and the public for purposes such as knowledge exchange, collaboration, and environmental stewardship.

3. Eligibility
You may submit your details if you are a:
- Forestry professional
- Environmental or biodiversity consultant
- Educator or researcher in a related field
- Member of a conservation NGO or public agency
- All submitted information must be truthful and up to date.

4. Submission and Display of Information
By submitting your contact details to Waldnummernbuch.at, you:
- Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display your contact details on the platform.
- Understand that the submitted data will be publicly visible.
- May choose how much or how little personal information is displayed (e.g., work phone vs. email only).

5. Duration and Removal of Listings
Listings will remain visible indefinitely, unless:
- The individual or organization requests removal (which can be done at any time).
- The listing is found to be inaccurate, inappropriate, or outdated.
- Waldnummernbuch.at undergoes structural changes or is discontinued.
- Under GDPR, individuals have the right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”). We will comply with such requests promptly, typically within 14 business days.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR
- If you are based in the EU, you have the right to:
- Request a copy of your data
- Request corrections to your listing
- Request deletion at any time
- Withdraw consent for the public display of your data
- All data will be stored securely and used only for the purpose of public directory display.

7. Platform Responsibilities and Limitations
- We do not verify the credentials of all listed professionals.
- We do not assume liability for the accuracy, completeness, or use of any contact information on the site.
- We reserve the right to decline, modify, or remove any entry at our discretion.

8. Modifications to These Terms
Waldnummernbuch.at may update these terms as needed. Continued use of the platform after updates indicates your acceptance of any changes.

9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Austria. Any disputes arising shall be handled in accordance with Austrian law.