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HRD TERMS OF USE 

Last Updated: 10 February 2026 

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by HRD Antwerp NV and its affiliated entities (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms apply to the website located at www.hrdantwerp.com, www.my.hrdantwerp.com/ and www.education.hrdantwerp.com/ along with any related or linked sites operated by us, our subsidiaries, or our affiliates (collectively, the “Site”). All content and services available through the Site are collectively known as “Services”. The term “you,” “your,” and “yours” refers to all individuals who visit or use the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms. Your acceptance is deemed to occur upon your first use of the Site. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately. 

 

  1. ELIGIBILITYAND USER RESPONSIBILITIES

You may use this website only if you are at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into binding agreements under applicable law. By creating an account or using the website, you represent that you meet these requirements. If you do not meet these requirements, you must not access or use the Site.  

If you access or use the Site or the Services on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms. In such cases, your acceptance of the Terms is deemed to be on behalf of that entity, and all references to “you” throughout these Terms shall refer to that entity. 

By using the Site, you agree to use it only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are responsible for ensuring that all information you provide to us is accurate, current, and complete. 

 

  1. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION

You may browse and view the Site without creating an account or using any of the Services. Registration is not required for general access. However, certain areas of the Site and specific Services or materials may be restricted to registered users. To access these passwordprotected sections, you must create an account with us and obtain login credentials. To access certain features, you may be required to create an account. 

  • You must provide accurate, complete, and current information. 
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. 
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. 
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach. 

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our discretion. 

 

  1. SERVICES PROVIDEDTHROUGH THE SITE

Our website provides information and tools related to diamond grading, education courses including but not limited to: 

  • Viewing grading results 
  • Accessing reports 
  • Registration for education courses 
  • Managing customer or order information  

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website at any time without notice. 

For portions of the Site that allow you to place orders or conduct other transactions, additional terms and conditions may apply. When applicable, those terms will be presented on the relevant page and will apply in addition to these Terms. You agree to comply with all import, export, and re-export laws and regulations that govern any products or services purchased or sold through the Site. You further represent that you are not located in, and are not acting on behalf of, any country, entity, or individual prohibited under applicable import or export control laws. You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws of your local jurisdiction regarding the import, export, or reexport of any products or services obtained through the Site. 

 

  1. USER CONTENT

If this Site permits you to post or upload comments or any other content on the Site, then the following additional terms are applicable to your use and are hereby accepted by you.  

You acknowledge that all information, content, text, data, messages, or other materials submitted, posted, or transmitted through the Site (“User Content”) are the sole responsibility of the individual from whom such User Content originates. You are solely responsible for any User Content you post, transmit, or otherwise make available on the Site or to others. You understand and agree that you must evaluate and assume all risks associated with the use of any User Content, including reliance on its accuracy, completeness, or usefulness. We do not control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of User Content and are not liable for any errors, omissions, or losses arising from its use. Although we are not obligated to monitor User Content, we reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to review, edit, or remove any User Content that we consider unlawful, abusive, defamatory, infringing, or otherwise inappropriate. Unless you expressly state otherwise, User Content is not considered confidential or proprietary. By submitting User Content, you grant us—or represent that the owner has granted us—a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, nonexclusive, royaltyfree license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, display, create derivative works from, and transmit such User Content in any form or medium now known or later developed, and to attribute the content to you or its owner as appropriate. 

 

  1. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

By using the Site or any Services made available through it, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. These communications may include notices regarding fees, transactional updates, and other information related to your use of the Site or the Services. Such communications form part of your relationship with the Company. You agree that any notices, disclosures, agreements, or other communications we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. 

 

  1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content, features, and functionality on this Site—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, software, and the “look and feel” of the Site (collectively, the “IP Content”)—are the exclusive property of HRD Antwerp NV, its affiliates, or its licensors. This IP Content is protected by domestic and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. 

We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site for your use only. Except as expressly authorized in writing by us, you agree not to modify, copy, reproduce, or create derivative works based on the Site or IP Content; distribute, license, rent, sell, or lease any portion of the Site; “mirror” or “frame” any part of the Site on any other server or website; use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools and; decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble any software contained on the Site. 

The company name, the terms “HRD”, “HRD Antwerp”, the company logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of ours or our affiliates. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, or marks on this Site are the trademarks of their respective owners. 

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any material on this Site infringes upon your copyright, please notify us immediately at privacy@hrdantwerp.com with a detailed description of the alleged infringement. 

 

  1. GEO-LOCATION TERMS

Our Services may include maps, geocoding, and location-based content powered by Google LLC (“Google”). By using these “Geo-Location Services,” you agree to be bound by the Google Maps/Google Earth Additional Terms of Service (available at https://www.google.com/intl/en_us/help/terms_maps.html). These services are provided as-is, and your use of them is subject to Google’s terms and privacy policies in addition to our own. 

 

  1. PROHIBITED CONDUCT

You agree not to use the Site in any manner that is unlawful, harmful, or inconsistent with these Terms. This includes, without limitation, attempting to gain unauthorized access to any systems, accounts, or networks; interfering with or disrupting the functionality, security, or integrity of the Site; using automated tools such as bots, scrapers, or similar technologies without our prior authorization; or misrepresenting your identity, affiliation, or any information you provide. We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations of this section and may take any action we deem appropriate, including restricting access to the Site, cooperating with lawenforcement authorities, or pursuing legal remedies. 

 

  1. 8. PRIVACY

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data. Please review it carefully. 

 

  1. 9. DISCLAIMERSAND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

The website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. 

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the content, the availability or uptime of the website, the absence of viruses or other harmful components or the fitness of the website for a particular purpose. We also disclaim all representations and warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of trade and assurances regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Site. 

We do not guarantee that the Site will be secure, uninterrupted, or free from errors, viruses, or harmful code. We are not liable for any service failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control (“Force Majeure”), including but not limited to power outages or telecommunications failures, shortages of materials or equipment, natural disasters or “Acts of God.”, or failures in third-party information technology systems. 

The Company and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) this Site. This includes, without limitation loss of profits, business, or data, errors, omissions, or delays in transmission and damage caused by reliance on Site content. This limitation applies even if we have been informed of the possibility of such damages. 

While we strive to keep our systems secure, you acknowledge that electronic data transfers are never 100% secure and may be subject to interception. 

Any software downloaded from this Site is used at your own risk and is provided “as is.” We make no warranty that such software is compatible with your systems or free of defects. We accept no responsibility for any damage to your hardware or loss of data resulting from software downloads. 

 

  1. INDEMNITY

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HRD Antwerp NV, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that such parties may incur as a result of or arising from: 

  • Your Use of the Site: Your access to the Site or use of our Services. 
  • Your Content: Any content or information you post, submit, or transmit through the Site. 
  • Violation of Terms: Your breach of these Terms of Use or any representation or warranty made by you herein. 
  • Infringement: Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property, or privacy right. 
  • Illegal Acts: Your violation of any applicable laws, rules, or regulations. 

We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will fully cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses. 

 

  1. LINKING POLICY

You may not create a link to any page of this Site, nor use our logos, trademarks, or proprietary graphics to link to this Site, without first obtaining our prior written consent. Any such unauthorized linking is strictly prohibited. To request permission to link to this Site, please contact us at privacy@hrdantwerp.com. We reserve the right to grant or deny such requests at our sole discretion. If consent is granted, it will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in our written authorization. 

Even if consent to link is provided, you agree that you will not: 

  • Frame the Site: Use “framing” or other techniques to enclose any portion of our Site within another website. 
  • Misrepresent Relationship: Imply that we endorse, sponsor, or is affiliated with your website, products, or services. 
  • Harmful Context: Link from any website that contains content that is illegal, offensive, or disparaging to HRD Antwerp NV. 

We reserve the right to revoke any consent to link at any time. Upon receipt of a request from us to do so, you must immediately remove and disable all links to this Site. 

 

  1. INTERNATIONAL USE

Our website is accessible globally. You are responsible for ensuring that your use complies with local laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. 

 

  1. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The website may contain links to thirdparty websites. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Accessing thirdparty sites is at your own risk. Where we link to third party sites, you use such websites on your own risk. We recommend reading the policies of these websites and reviewing how they may affect you and your personal data.  

 

  1. TERMINATION

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion and without notice or liability, to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site and Services for any reason, including but not limited to: 

  • Breach of Terms: Any violation of these Terms of Use or other incorporated agreements. 
  • Legal Requirements: Requests by law enforcement or other government agencies. 
  • Discontinuance: Discontinuance or material modification of the Site or Services. 
  • Technical Issues: Unexpected technical or security issues or problems. 
  • Fraudulent Activity: Engagement by you in fraudulent or illegal activities. 

Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation: Intellectual Property Rights, Indemnification, Limitations of Liability, Governing Law and Dispute Resolution. 

You agree that we shall not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to the Site. We are not required to make any content or data available to you after termination. 

 

  1. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update or modify these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the functionality of the Site. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site. 

 

  1. GOVERNING LAWAND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms are governed by the laws of Belgium, without regard to conflictoflaw principles. Any disputes will be resolved exclusively in the courts of Antwerp, Belgium. 

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND HRD ANTWERP NV AGREE THAT ANY PROCEEDINGS TO RESOLVE OR LITIGATE ANY DISPUTE WILL BE CONDUCTED SOLELY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. Neither you nor HRD Antwerp NV will seek to have any dispute heard as a class action, representative action, or collective action. 

You agree that any cause of action arising out of or related to the Site or Services must commence within one (1) month after the cause of action accrues. Otherwise, such cause of action is permanently barred. 

 

  1. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about these Terms, contact us at Legal Department, HRD Antwerp, Hoveniersstraat 22, 2018 Antwerpen.