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The EAHEA name and logo are the exclusive property of the European Association for Higher Education Advancement MTÜ (EAHEA) and its main company. They are protected under international law and unauthorized use is prohibited.

The materials provided on this website may be used for private purposes. For use, reproduction, or transmission for purposes other than private use, please request permission from EAHEA.

General Disclaimer

EAHEA has the exclusive right to alter, limit or discontinue the site or any material. EAHEA also has the exclusive right to deny any user access to this site or any part of the site without notice.

EAHEA will accept no responsibility or liability for the material on this site. EAHEA does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information displayed.

EAHEA will not take any responsibility for disruptions caused by technical problems resulting from the use of this site or any linked external site, or any problems arising from the use of information on this site.

Privacy Notice

One of your rights under EU law is that you must be informed when your personal data - also known as personal information - is processed (collected, used, stored) by any organization including EAHEA. You also have the right to know the details and purpose of that processing.

The EAHEA website is our most important communication tool. Here we communicate our work, news, and information to the general public. Some of the services offered on our website require the processing of your personal data. Here we give you a general overview of some of the ways this website processes your personal data including the use of cookies and social media.

EAHEA is committed to user privacy. All personal data collected by EAHEA are processed in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC. For details, please visit the Privacy Policy page.

Social Media

We use social media to present our work through widely used and contemporary channels. Our use of social media is highlighted on EAHEA´s website.

Cookies may be collected by the social media buttons linked on our website, either when our website loads on your device or from social media services embedded in our web pages.

Each social media channel has its own policy on the way they process your personal data when you access their sites. For example, if you choose to watch one of our videos on YouTube, you will be asked for explicit consent to accept YouTube cookies; if you look at our Twitter activity on Twitter, you will be asked for explicit consent to accept Twitter cookies; the same applies for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and others.

If you have any concerns or questions about their use of your personal data, you should read their privacy policies carefully before using them.

The EAHEA Facebook account is managed by the EAHEA Communication Unit and is used for information purposes only. The use of Facebook by EAHEA, including the Facebook hyperlink, does not in any way imply endorsement of Facebook and/or its Data Policy. EAHEA recommends that users read the Facebook Data Policy which explains Facebook´s policy of data collection and processing and the use of data by Facebook and includes a list of users´ rights and the ways in which they can protect their privacy when using Facebook.

The EAHEA Twitter account is managed by the EAHEA Communication Unit and is used for information purposes only. The use of Twitter by the EAHEA, including the Twitter hyperlink, does not in any way imply endorsement of Twitter and/or its Privacy Policy. EAHEA recommends that users read the Twitter Privacy Policy which explains Twitter´s policy of data collection and processing, the use of data by Twitter and includes a list of users´ rights, and the ways in which they can protect their privacy when using Twitter.

The EAHEA Instagram account is managed by the EAHEA Communication Unit and is used for information purposes only. The use of Instagram by the EAHEA, including the Instagram hyperlink, does not in any way imply endorsement of Instagram and/or its Privacy Policy. EAHEA recommends that users read the Instagram Privacy Policy which explains Instagram´s policy of data collection and processing, the use of data by Instagram and includes a list of users´ rights, and the ways in which they can protect their privacy when using Instagram.

The EAHEA LinkedIn account is managed by the EAHEA Communication Unit and is used for information purposes only. The use of LinkedIn by the EAHEA, including the LinkedIn hyperlink, does not in any way imply endorsement of LinkedIn and/or its Privacy Policy. EAHEA recommends that users read the LinkedIn Privacy Policy which explains LinkedIn´s policy of data collection and processing, the use of data by LinkedIn and includes a list of users´ rights, and the ways in which they can protect their privacy when using LinkedIn.

The EAHEA YouTube account is managed by the EAHEA Communication Unit and is used for information purposes only. The use of YouTube by the EAHEA, including the YouTube hyperlink, does not in any way imply endorsement of YouTube and/or its Privacy Policy. EAHEA recommends that users read the YouTube Privacy Policy which explains YouTube´s policy of data collection and processing, the use of data by YouTube and includes a list of users´ rights, and the ways in which they can protect their privacy when using YouTube.

Translation Disclaimer

The EAHEA website language translation service uses translation software powered by Google Translate and offers materials that were translated by third parties. Reasonable efforts have been made in order to provide accurate translations. Translations are provided as a service to users of the EAHEA website, and are provided "as is." No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, or correctness of any translations made from the source language (English) into any other language. Some content (such as images, videos, documents, etc.) may not be accurately translated due to the limitations of the translation software.

The official text displayed on the website and in all materials is the English version of the EAHEA website. Translations, including Google Translate used on the website, may give other, possibly unintended meanings to the text. If any questions arise concerning the accuracy of the information presented by the translated version of the website or any material, please refer to the English version, which is leading. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation of the original text are not binding. EAHEA does not accept liability for translations of the original text. Using a translation machine, or a material in a language other than English is therefore at your own risk.

This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and no infringement.

Please be aware that if you further disseminate the translation result, you may also be obliged to adhere to the Google requirements, and you are obliged to refer to this disclaimer.

In any case, EAHEA retains ownership of all intellectual property rights to the content on this website and all material. The materials provided on this website may be used for private purposes provided that it identifies EAHEA as the author and owner of the copyright. For use, reproduction, or transmission for purposes other than private use, please request permission from EAHEA.

Legal Notice and Disclaimer

EAHEA grants accreditation to educational institutes, vocational institutions, distance learning centers, online courses, and corporations; and grants certification to professionals, qualified individuals, instructors, and students. EAHEA can´t give any titles or degrees to the accredited institute´s students, or can´t give authorization about the diploma, work, opening an office, etc. Also, EAHEA does not control or oversee the documents, certificates, diplomas, titles, degrees, rights, and authorizations issued/given by the accredited institution. All rights and legal liabilities of these belong to the institution that carries out the transaction. EAHEA periodically checks the educational quality of the institution and the up-to-date curriculum of the course/program and reports to the relevant institution.

EAHEA is a registered trademark in the European region and, operates internationally as a non-governmental, private, and independent accreditation, certification, quality assurance, and rating association in the field of higher education. EAHEA does not have a direct relationship with the European Union, EU Member Countries, and EU Institutions and does not operate as a sub-institution (or any legal identity) of these institutions/countries. All directives and regulations on this website belong to EAHEA and have been created by examining the higher education systems of all developed countries. Written, visual, and audio content on the website is not associated with the European Union or the institutions and organizations operating under the EU and does not include their views, opinions, and decisions.

Version: 2.0 / Date: March 01, 2024