This website, www.howat.gr, belongs to the company HOVAT M. EPE (Trade and Production of Solar Water Heaters and Electrical Application Products) — hereinafter referred to as “the Company” — and its purpose is to present the Company’s products and activities to the general public via the Internet.

Access to and use of the website are conditional upon reading and accepting these Terms of Use, which apply to all content, pages, graphics, images, photographs, and files contained therein.

The visitor or user of the website must carefully read the Terms of Use before browsing or using its services. If they do not agree with these terms, they should cease browsing and refrain from using the website’s content.

2. Accuracy of information and limitation of liability

The Company makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on the website www.howat.gr is accurate, up-to-date, and complete.

However, it does not guarantee that the content, services, and functions of the website will be provided without interruption, errors, or technical issues, nor that any errors or omissions will be corrected immediately.

The information contained on the website is provided for general information purposes. Although the Company strives to ensure its accuracy and currency, changes or inaccuracies may occur.

Visitors or users who wish to utilize information from the website for a specific purpose—particularly regarding technical characteristics, availability, specifications, or the suitability of products—are advised to contact the Company beforehand, using the provided contact details, in order to verify such information.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for damages resulting from inaccurate or incomplete information, inability to access the website, or the use of its content, without prejudice to the mandatory rights of users and liabilities that cannot be legally excluded or limited.

3. Safety and technical operation

The Company makes every effort to ensure the secure operation of the website and to reduce the risk of the presence of malicious software or other harmful elements.

However, it cannot be guaranteed that the website or the servers through which it is provided will be entirely free from viruses or other harmful programs. Users should take appropriate measures to protect their devices and data while browsing the Internet.

The website is intended to be available on a continuous basis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Nevertheless, the Company reserves the right to temporarily suspend or discontinue access to part or all of the website whenever deemed necessary, including, for example, for the following reasons:

• Technical maintenance or upgrade.
• Malfunction of information systems or telecommunication networks.
• Addressing security issues.
• Repair of technical faults.
• Circumstances of force majeure or other events beyond the Company’s reasonable control.

The Company also reserves the right to modify the format, structure, functions, and content of the website whenever it deems necessary, subject to the obligations stipulated by applicable law.

4. Links to third-party websites

The website may include hyperlinks, banners, or other references to third-party websites, with the aim of facilitating access to information for visitors and users.

These external websites are not under the Company’s control. Consequently, the Company is not responsible for the content, services, security, or personal data protection practices implemented by their third-party operators.

The presence of a link to a third-party website does not imply that the Company endorses or adopts its content or services, nor that it is associated with that website in any other way.

For any issue arising from the use of an external website, users should contact its respective administrator or owner.

5. Obligations of visitors and users

Visitors and users of the website are required to use it in accordance with applicable legislation.

In particular, the following are prohibited:

• The use of the website for illegal or fraudulent purposes.
• Attempted unauthorized access to the Company’s systems, servers, or data.
• The introduction, transmission, or dissemination of malicious software or other harmful elements.
• The alteration, destruction, or obstruction of the proper functioning of the website.
• The unauthorized copying, collection, reproduction, or exploitation of its content.
• Any action that may affect the security, integrity, or availability of the website, or cause damage to the Company or to third parties.

In the event of a breach of the above obligations, the Company reserves the right to take lawful and appropriate measures to protect its rights and interests, including recourse to the competent authorities, where necessary.

6. Intellectual and industrial property rights

The content of the website www.howat.gr—including, but not limited to, texts, photographs, images, graphics, designs, logos, trademarks, distinctive signs, files, and other material—is protected by the applicable provisions regarding intellectual and industrial property, as well as by Greek and European legislation and relevant international conventions.

Rights to the content belong to the Company or to the respective legal rights holders, as the case may be.

Copying, reproduction, modification, publication, republication, distribution, transmission, uploading, commercial exploitation, or any other use of the content—in whole or in part—is prohibited without the prior written permission of the respective rights holder, unless expressly permitted by applicable law.

Storing or printing individual portions of the content for personal, non-commercial use is permitted, provided that the content is not altered and that indications of its origin, as well as the rights of the legal owners, are preserved.

Trademarks, names, products, or services of third parties that may appear on the website are the property of their respective owners and are protected in accordance with applicable law.

7. Protection of personal data

The processing of personal data of the website’s visitors and users is carried out in accordance with applicable personal data protection legislation.

For further information regarding the data collected, the purposes and legal bases for processing, retention periods, user rights, and relevant protective measures, please refer to the website’s Privacy Policy.

8. Modification of the Terms of Use

The Company reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Use whenever deemed necessary, taking into account changes in legislation, the operation of the website, or the services provided through it.

The modified Terms of Use will be published on the website www.howat.gr and shall take effect from the date of their publication, unless otherwise specified.

Visitors and users are advised to periodically check the content of this page.