Fundación Privada Abertis (hereinafter, “Fundación Abertis”) hosts the permanent headquarters of the Network of Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves at the UNESCO International Centre for Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves, located at Castellet Castle (Castellet i la Gornal, Barcelona).
Fundación Abertis is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people and promoting social development in the territories and countries where the Abertis Group operates. It pursues general interest objectives of a cultural, social, environmental, scientific, educational nature, and promotes research, development, and technological innovation.
Fundación Abertis hopes you find answers to your questions here, with full legal assurance and respect for your rights. We therefore recommend that you read the following carefully:
In accordance with current national and European regulations on Information Society Services, Electronic Commerce, and Personal Data Protection, we provide the following information:
This website (the “Website”) is owned by Fundación Abertis, a Spanish entity located at Castell de Castellet, s/n, 08729 Castellet i la Gornal (Barcelona), with tax identification number G-62053293 and registered in the Registry of Foundations of the Generalitat de Catalunya under number 1356, by resolution of the Department of Justice dated January 12, 2000.
For electronic communications with Fundación Abertis, please use the following email address: centrounesco@fundacioabertis.org.
Through this Website, Fundación Abertis provides information to internet users about the following activities and objectives:
Browsing this Website grants you the status of user. If, after reading this legal notice and terms of use, you continue browsing, it is understood that you expressly, voluntarily, and unreservedly accept these terms. If you do not accept them, you must refrain from accessing and/or using the content provided by Fundación Abertis on the Website.
The Website of the UNESCO Centre for Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves (hereinafter, the “UNESCO Centre”), its pages, and the information or elements contained therein—including but not limited to its programming, editing, compilation, designs, texts, graphics, icons, buttons, documents, information, sound and/or image files, source code, logos, trademarks, trade names, or other distinctive signs—are protected by intellectual or industrial property rights held by Abertis Infraestructuras, S.A. or licensed to Fundación Abertis.
Any form of exploitation, reproduction, distribution, modification, public communication, transfer, or transformation of the Website content is strictly prohibited without prior express authorization from Fundación Abertis or the legitimate rights holders.
Fundación Abertis authorizes users to view the Website content and make private reproductions (simple downloading and storage on their systems), provided the content is used solely for personal and non-commercial purposes.
Violation of these rights may constitute a breach of these terms and applicable intellectual and industrial property laws and may be considered a criminal offense under Spanish law.
Users agree to use the Website content and tools appropriately, in accordance with the law and these Terms of Use, and to respect other users.
Users expressly agree to hold Fundación Abertis harmless from any liability arising from misuse of the Website content.
No authorization or license is granted, nor is there any waiver, transfer, or assignment of rights without prior written consent from Fundación Abertis or the legitimate rights holders.
Fundación Abertis reserves the right to deny access to the Website without prior notice in case of breach of these terms.
Users must respect the Website’s theme and dynamics, and must not alter, delete, damage, or make inaccessible any content or remove copyright or trademark notices.
Users may be held liable for any damages caused to Fundación Abertis due to non-compliance with these obligations.
Fundación Abertis does not guarantee continuous access or correct viewing, downloading, or usefulness of the Website content, which may be hindered by factors beyond its control.
Specifically, Fundación Abertis is not liable for:
Fundación Abertis is not responsible for content, opinions, or statements made by users or third parties on social media or other platforms referencing the UNESCO Centre Website.
It is not responsible for content stored in forums, chats, blogs, comments, social networks, or other media allowing third-party publication.
However, Fundación Abertis will cooperate with authorities to remove or block content that violates laws, third-party rights, or public order.
If you believe any content on the Website falls into this category, please notify us immediately via the contact form or physical address provided.
Fundación Abertis is not liable for unfair competition, unlawful advertising, or misuse of its name or reputation.
It is not responsible for data loss not attributable to Website security.
Fundación Abertis is not liable for third-party products or services offered through the Website, even if part of the same economic group.
Fundación Abertis follows the Abertis Group’s Security Policy to protect information from loss of availability, confidentiality, and integrity, unauthorized access, and to comply with legal and contractual obligations.
It manages security incidents appropriately and implements controls to ensure compliance and effective risk management.
Accessing the Website does not imply an obligation to monitor for viruses or harmful elements. Users are responsible for using appropriate tools to detect and disinfect malware.
Fundación Abertis is not responsible for damage to user or third-party devices during Website access.
This Website may contain links to other websites or mention third-party trade names authorized by Fundación Abertis.
These third parties are responsible for their own websites (“Linked Sites”).
If you choose to visit a Linked Site, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for protecting yourself from viruses and complying with that site’s terms of use.
You agree to release Fundación Abertis from any liability related to intellectual property violations, technical availability, or the accuracy and reliability of Linked Site content.
Fundación Abertis does not guarantee, endorse, or sponsor any Linked Site.
It will only be responsible for Linked Site content if it has actual knowledge of its illegality and fails to act diligently.
If you believe a Linked Site contains illegal or inappropriate content, please notify us via the contact form or physical address.
Creating links to the UNESCO Centre Website from third-party sites is prohibited without express written authorization from Fundación Abertis.
Fundación Abertis complies with national and European data protection regulations and has adopted appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data provided by users during Website navigation, based on explicit consent.
For more information, see our Privacy and Cookies Policy.
Before submitting personal data, Fundación Abertis will inform users about the processing purpose, third-party data sharing, or international transfers. Users may withdraw consent and exercise their rights by contacting Fundación Abertis at Avenida de Pedralbes, 17, Barcelona (08034), (Ref. Personal Data), with a copy of their ID.
Fundación Abertis may use cookies (files downloaded to the user’s device when accessing the Website) to perform essential functions, enable social sharing, and collect anonymous usage data (e.g., page views, IP location, visit frequency, browser type).
The Website does not collect personal data via cookies, nor are they used for advertising or profiling.
Please read the Cookies Policy to understand which cookies are used, their duration, and how to disable them if desired.
Fundación Abertis may modify these Terms of Use at any time, unilaterally adding, changing, or removing provisions.
No obligation exists to notify users of changes. The publication date at the end of these Terms is sufficient.
Fundación Abertis may limit or restrict access to certain services or parts of the Website without notice or liability.
Modifications take effect for users accessing the Website after the change. Continued use implies acceptance.
Fundación Abertis is a non-profit entity based in Spain. These legal terms are governed by Spanish law and applicable EU regulations.
Any disputes related to Website use will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Barcelona, unless consumer protection laws require otherwise.
Users accessing the Website from outside Spain are responsible for complying with local and international laws.
📅 Last updated: July 2017
🏰 International Centre for Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves
📍 Castellet Castle, Pl. Castell s/n, 08729 CASTEL
