Welcome to the website owned and operated by UAB “Draugas.lt projektai”, its subsidiaries and branches, and other persons (hereinafter jointly referred to as Draugas.lt).
This document is a contract between UAB “Draugas.lt projektai” and you (hereinafter – the User) regarding the use of any of the websites listed below, as well as the rules (hereinafter – the Rules) which must be followed by all individuals who visit and (or) use any or all services provided on any of the websites listed below, including persons who have not completed a registration procedure.
1. Introduction and definitions.
1.1. The Rules apply to the following websites and to individuals who visit them:
https://www.draugas.lt;
https://pazintys.draugas.lt;
https://m.draugas.lt;
https://zaidimai.draugas.lt;
https://okeanija.draugas.lt;
https://nanoferma.draugas.lt;
https://riteriai.draugas.lt;
https://fragoria.draugas.lt;
https://mafija.draugas.lt;
https://empire.draugas.lt;
https://superpanele.draugas.lt;
https://forumas.draugas.lt;
https://skebimai.draugas.lt;
https://fortuna.draugas.lt;
https://webmail.draugas.lt;
https://sveikinimai.draugas.lt;
https://zmones.draugas.lt;
https://protumusiai.draugas.lt;
https://juokeliai.draugas.lt;
(hereinafter all the websites are jointly referred to as the “Websites”).
1.2. In the sense of these Rules, the use of the Websites includes all and any actions performed by the User when connecting to the Websites using an internet connection. In the sense of these Rules, the services include all and any actions that a User can perform on the Websites, including but not limited to using dating features, email, forum communication, interactive communication (“chat”), reading published information, writing feedback and comments, providing and (or) receiving any type of information and (or) data, and other (hereinafter – the Services). By using the Websites and (or) the Services in any way or form, the User unconditionally and irrevocably undertakes to comply with all the requirements set forth in these Rules. If the User does not agree unconditionally and irrevocably to assume and comply with all obligations set out in these Rules, the User is not entitled to use any Services and (or) the Websites.
1.3. Some of the Services provided on the Websites are available for a certain fee (hereinafter – Paid Services). Paid Services are described and indicated on the Websites. Hereinafter in these Rules, the reference to “Services” includes all Services, including Paid Services, and the reference to “Paid Services” includes only those Services for which the User pays a fee.
1.4. “Draugas.lt” has the right to unilaterally change these Rules at any time. The changes to the Rules come into force after their publication on any of the Websites. If the User continues to use the Services after the publication of the changes to the Rules, it is considered that he/she agrees with all the changes to the Rules. If the User does not agree with the amended Rules, he/she loses the right to use the Services and is also obliged to immediately delete his/her registration on the Websites.
2. Registration and login data.
2.1. Considering that part of the Services are available to the User only after completing the registration procedure on the Websites (hereinafter – the Registration), the User is free to choose the scope of the Services that he/she may use on the Websites.
2.2. In order to use or have the possibility to use all the Services available on the Websites, the User must complete the Registration. Registration is performed by clicking on the corresponding link on the Websites and entering all the data requested in the Registration form, including but not limited to the date of birth, name, email address, password, and other information (except in cases where the Registration form specifies that certain data is not mandatory) (hereinafter – the Login Data). Certain Websites may require an additional registration procedure to use certain Services (e.g., on the Website https://riteriai.draugas.lt). Such registration procedures are subject to the same conditions as those established for the Registration.)
2.3. By completing the Registration, the User undertakes to provide only correct and comprehensive Login Data. The User is prohibited from registering using someone else’s data. “Draugas.lt” has the right, at its own discretion, to decide on the correctness, completeness, and accuracy of the Login Data provided by the User. If the User provides incorrect, incomplete, or inaccurate data, “Draugas.lt” has the right to immediately and without notice refuse to register the User, remove the User from the list of registered persons and (or) take any other actions.
2.4. The User unconditionally agrees and confirms that he/she, and not “Draugas.lt”, is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the Login Data necessary for the User to log in to the Websites or otherwise use the Services.
2.5. The User undertakes to immediately change and (or) supplement the Login Data he/she provided to “Draugas.lt” when registering on the Websites, if the Login Data changes. The Parties agree that “Draugas.lt” will fulfill all its obligations and exercise its rights based on the presumption that the Login Data provided by the User is correct and complete. Under no circumstances will “Draugas.lt” be liable for any damage incurred by the User and (or) third parties due to the User indicating incorrect and (or) incomplete Login Data or not changing and supplementing the Login Data when it has changed.
2.6. The User undertakes to ensure the confidentiality of the Login Data and not disclose them to third parties, and to ensure that no third parties will use the Login Data to obtain the Services. The User is responsible for any actions of third parties if they were performed using the User’s Login Data, and all obligations and liability arising from or related to the actions of such third parties performed using the User’s Login Data, to the maximum extent, lie with the User.
2.7. The Parties agree that “Draugas.lt” may at any time unilaterally, at its own discretion and without notice, delete all or part of the User’s Login Data, as well as any other information that the User provides in any way while using the Services of the Websites, change it, limit the possibility or prohibit the User from using all or part of the Services and (or) accessing all or any of the Websites and parts thereof.
2.8. By using the Services and (or) registering on the Websites and providing “Draugas.lt” with his/her data and (or) information, the User unconditionally agrees that “Draugas.lt” will manage and process any personal data submitted by the User or any other information received, and use such information for the purposes of executing this agreement, for the Services provided on the Websites, for direct marketing, statistical purposes, and for evaluating the User’s solvency and (or) managing debt. The User agrees that the data of his/her profile created on the Websites after Registration will be accessible to other Users (except for certain data whose accessibility the User can restrict by himself/herself) and that “Draugas.lt” cannot be held responsible for the use of such data. By using the Services of the Websites, the User unconditionally agrees to “Draugas.lt” Privacy Policy.)
2.9. By uploading his/her personal information and data to the Websites, the User hereby acknowledges that he/she understands that this information may become available to third parties and assumes all risks associated with a possible breach of privacy. “Draugas.lt” also recommends that before uploading photos or information about third parties to the Websites, the User obtains the consent of those third parties.
3. Modification of the Websites, limitations of Services.
3.1. “Draugas.lt” reserves the right at any time, without notifying the User, to change the Websites and (or) the Services or parts thereof, any and all of their content, functions, any information, including that provided by the User, etc. The User understands and agrees that “Draugas.lt” shall never be liable for any negative consequences caused to the User by such and other similar actions, and the User waives the right to bring any claims against “Draugas.lt” regarding such actions.
3.2. “Draugas.lt” has the right at any time, without prior notice, for an indefinite period, and without specifying a reason, to restrict or suspend the User’s ability to access the Websites and (or) use the Services provided on the Websites.
3.3. If the User’s ability to access the Websites and (or) use the Paid Services provided on the Websites is restricted or suspended for reasons other than a violation of these Rules, “Draugas.lt” undertakes to extend the provision of Paid Services to the User for the period during which the Paid Services, for which the User had already paid, were not provided (except in cases when the provision of Paid Services was restricted not due to the fault of “Draugas.lt” and the case provided for in Clause 3.4. of the Rules).
3.4. “Draugas.lt” has the right to limit or terminate the provision of the Services for an indefinite period during maintenance work. In such cases, a User using the Paid Services shall be informed of the start of maintenance work (depending on which Services the User uses – by email and (or) other notification) no later than one hour before the start of the maintenance. In such cases, “Draugas.lt” may, but is not required to, extend the provision of Paid Services to the User for the period during which the Paid Services, for which the User had paid, were not provided.
3.5. The Parties agree that “Draugas.lt” has the right at any time, without prior notice, to completely discontinue the operation of all or any of the Websites.
3.6. The User has the right to refuse to use the Services at any time by deleting his/her Login Data in the manner specified on the Websites. If the User, who has paid “Draugas.lt” for the Paid Services, refuses to use the Services, the fee paid for the Paid Services will not be refunded.
4. General provisions.
4.1. The User acknowledges and agrees that he/she, and not “Draugas.lt”, is responsible for all and any information, data, symbols, text, software, music, sounds, photos, pictures, graphics, video clips, chats, messages, emails, documents, or any other material (hereinafter – the Content) that he/she sends or otherwise transmits using the Websites and (or) the Services.
4.2. By using the Websites and (or) the Services, the User must respect and not violate established behavioral and moral norms, legal requirements, and the rights and legitimate interests of third parties, including legislation regulating intellectual property protection, personal data protection, advertising regulation, and others.
4.3. When using the Websites and (or) the Services, the User is prohibited from:
4.3.1. using the Websites or the Services in a way that may endanger the proper operation, security, or integrity of the Websites and (or) the Services, or limit other persons’ ability to use the Websites and (or) the Services;
4.3.2. storing, publishing, sending, distributing, or transmitting in any other way any offensive, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, threatening, abusive, discriminatory, or otherwise content that is contrary to legal requirements, as well as any other content that could be considered to violate legal requirements, infringe legal norms set out in legislation, or encourage behavior contrary to legal requirements, or cause any legal liability for “Draugas.lt”;
4.3.3. by any means distributing links to any Content that may be considered obscene, pornographic, offensive, threatening, abusive, discriminatory, or in violation of legal requirements;
4.3.4. when registering, choosing, and (or) using a username and (or) part of an email address that may be considered obscene, pornographic, offensive, threatening, abusive, discriminatory, or in violation of legal requirements;
4.3.5. impersonating any other person or entity, including but not limited to employees of “Draugas.lt”, or otherwise misrepresenting one’s affiliation with any persons;
4.3.6. using any automated means, including but not limited to additional computer hardware and (or) software, to improve the results of games and (or) contests organized on the Websites;
4.3.7. arbitrarily organizing personal contests or advertising any products and (or) services of any kind;
4.3.8. interfering with the normal flow of communication among other Users using the Services, otherwise negatively influencing any Users and their well-being, or preventing them from exchanging Content in any way;
4.3.9. completing more than one Registration on the Websites, except in cases where the Websites require an additional registration procedure, as well as when the User deletes his/her previous Login Data in the manner specified on the Websites.
4.4. In addition to the above, the User undertakes not to use the Websites and (or) the Services for:
4.4.1. any activities that could harm any persons, their property, or legitimate interests;
4.4.2. the distribution of information or other Content of a prohibited, offensive, deceptive, threatening nature, or any similar content that violates the rights of persons;
4.4.3. infringing the rights of individuals to intellectual property, including property author’s rights, patents, commercial or manufacturing secrets, or trademarks;
4.4.4. advertising any goods and (or) services, as well as distributing any unsolicited emails, messages, or other Content.
4.5. The Parties agree that if the User violates any provision of these Rules, “Draugas.lt” obtains the right at any time to fully or partially restrict the User’s ability to use in any way all or any of the Websites and the Services provided therein. In such a case, the User is not refunded the fee paid for the Paid Services. The User agrees that “Draugas.lt” will unilaterally decide whether the User has violated these Rules and undertakes to accept any decision of “Draugas.lt” as lawful and fair.
4.6. The User understands and agrees that Paid Services can only be provided after the User has paid “Draugas.lt” for the Paid Services in the manner specified on the Websites. “Draugas.lt” has the right to unilaterally change the fee for any Paid Services and the payment procedure at any time.
4.7. The User understands and agrees that upon the expiration of the period for which the User has paid to use certain Paid Services (if the User does not extend this period), the User’s ability to use the Paid Services may be restricted, and due to that the User may lose the ability to use certain Services in any way, including but not limited to losing the ability to access all or part of the Content available on the Websites, or only accessible to the User himself/herself, as well as the loss of all or part of his/her personal information or other Content.
4.8. The User understands that some of the Services available on the Websites are intended for adults only. The User acknowledges that he/she is of legal age or has obtained permission from his/her parents, guardians, or custodians to use the Websites and (or) the Services. By granting permission to use the Websites to any minor, the respective person and (or) the User acknowledges that he/she is responsible for the actions or omissions of the minor who uses the Websites and the Services provided therein, as well as for ensuring that such a person complies with these Rules. A User who is under 18 years of age undertakes not to use those Services intended for adults.
4.9. The User understands and agrees that “Draugas.lt” does not control the Content submitted by other Users or third parties, which the User may receive, read, or otherwise become aware of while using the Websites or the Services; therefore, “Draugas.lt” does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, and (or) quality of such Content.
4.10. The User understands and agrees that by using the Websites or the Services, the User is not and cannot be protected from offensive, indecent, or otherwise negatively impactful Content.
4.11. The User understands and agrees that by using the Websites and (or) the Services, the User consents to receiving an unlimited amount of informational, promotional, and other Content that may be provided by “Draugas.lt.” Such Content can be sent in any and all ways, using any of the contact details that the User provided during Registration. The User has the right to withdraw his/her consent to receive the aforementioned Content to his/her indicated phone number or email (except the email provided by “Draugas.lt”) from “Draugas.lt.” The statement of refusal to receive Content should be sent to the addresses indicated in the “Contact” section of the Websites. Having refused to receive the above-mentioned Content, “Draugas.lt” reserves the right to discontinue or restrict the User’s ability to use the Websites and (or) the Services, including but not limited to deleting, removing, or blocking the User’s Login Data, data created and stored by the User on the Websites or while using the Services (including the contents of email inboxes), and any other Services.
4.12. The free email service from “Draugas.lt” may be terminated or otherwise restricted under the same conditions stated in these Rules as other Services, as well as if the User does not log in to the “Draugas.lt” email system for more than three months.
4.13. The User understands and agrees that the Content the User receives and sends may be checked at the discretion of “Draugas.lt” in order to detect any Content deemed undesirable by “Draugas.lt,” and if such Content is detected, it may be removed or blocked from transmission in any way. The User also agrees that if the Content volume or the mailbox capacity limits applicable to the User’s chosen Services related to email are exceeded, the User’s sent or received Content may be rejected or the relevant Services may be otherwise restricted.
5. The right to comment and communicate. Rights to the Content.
5.1. The User has the right to comment and communicate with other Users in any way available on the Websites, as well as to express his/her opinion about the Content available on the Websites and the Services.
5.2. The User understands and agrees that all personal information of the User (including but not limited to the Login Data) and all Content provided in any way while using the Websites and (or) the Services may be stored by “Draugas.lt” for 2 years from the User’s last visit to the Websites (except for data that, in accordance with the law and “Draugas.lt” personal data processing rules, may be stored for 6 months from the date of connection).
5.3. By exercising the right specified in Clause 5.1., the User unconditionally confirms and guarantees that any comments or any other information, data, or other Content submitted by the User will meet the following requirements:
5.3.1. it will be true, accurate, not misleading, or otherwise deceptive;
5.3.2. it will not violate the rights of “Draugas.lt” or third parties, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, rights to trade secrets, rights to personal privacy, etc.;
5.3.3. it will not violate the requirements of laws or other legal acts;
5.3.4. it will not create any legal obligations for “Draugas.lt.”
5.4. The User understands that he/she, and not “Draugas.lt,” is responsible for all and any Content that the User sends, views, stores, or distributes by using the Websites and (or) the Services.
5.5. “Draugas.lt” reserves the right, at its own discretion, to delete and edit any User’s comments without notifying him/her.
5.6. By using the Websites or the Services and submitting, entering, or otherwise sending Content, the User grants “Draugas.lt,” free of charge, for an unlimited time and in an unlimited territory, the following exclusive rights:
5.6.1. the right to reproduce, publish, make public, make publicly available, and distribute by selling, renting, lending, or otherwise transferring ownership of or control over the User’s submitted information in any form or language;
5.6.2. the right to create derivative works from the User’s submitted Content;
5.6.3. the right to use the submitted Content free of charge in any way or form, including but not limited to the use of the User’s submitted ideas, proposals, or concepts in the activities of “Draugas.lt” or other persons.
6. Intellectual property.
6.1. All rights to the Websites and the works contained therein are reserved. No Content or other information contained on the Websites may be reproduced, made publicly available, or distributed without the prior written consent of “Draugas.lt.”
6.2. All trademarks presented on the Websites are the property of “Draugas.lt” or are lawfully used by “Draugas.lt.”
7. Limitation of “Draugas.lt” liability.
7.1. The User agrees that “Draugas.lt” is not and will not be liable for any disruptions in the operation of the Websites and (or) the Services, as well as for any losses or damage suffered by the User or third parties as a result.
7.2. The User understands and agrees that the Website and the Services are provided without any confirmations or guarantees from “Draugas.lt” that the Websites will operate and the Services will be provided properly and on time, without interruptions, in full, or that this will not cause any negative consequences for the User or third parties. “Draugas.lt” is not and will not be responsible for any non-compliance of the Content on the Websites, or for inaccuracies or incorrect information, and for any negative consequences for the User or third parties arising therefrom.
7.3. “Draugas.lt” is not liable for any damage and (or) losses that the User may incur by using the Websites and (or) the Services and by uploading, sending, or otherwise transmitting or making publicly available any Content.
7.4. The User understands and agrees that “Draugas.lt” will not be liable in any way for any Content that reaches the User or any other third parties when the User uses the Websites and (or) the Services, including but not limited to any errors or inconsistencies in such Content, or losses or damage caused by such Content or its publication, receipt, sending, or any other transmission using the Services.
7.5. The User understands and agrees that “Draugas.lt” shall never and for no reason be liable for all and any of its actions or omissions related to the User’s use of the Websites and (or) the Services and compliance with these Rules. The User assumes full responsibility for any damages or losses of any nature that may be incurred by the User or third parties in any way while using the Websites or the Services.
7.6. The User undertakes to ensure that “Draugas.lt” will never incur any legal liability, obligation to pay, compensate, or otherwise reimburse any losses, damages, or other expenses arising from the User’s use of the Websites and (or) the Services.
7.7. “Draugas.lt”’s liability to the User or third parties arising from these Rules is limited to the amount of money that the User most recently paid for Paid Services, and if the User has not used Paid Services – the amount of 50 (fifty) LTL.
8. Applicable law.
8.1. The law of the Republic of Lithuania shall apply to these Rules.
9. Sending information.
9.1. “Draugas.lt” sends all notices, demands, requests, and other information to the User to the email address provided in his/her Login Data or in another way by which the User can be reached, taking into account the Services used by the User. All information sent to the User under these Rules is considered received by the User three hours after it is sent.
9.2. “Draugas.lt” is not responsible for any and all internet connection, email service provider network, or other disruptions that cause the User not to receive informational or confirmation emails from “Draugas.lt.” The Parties agree that the existence of a copy of the email or other notice intended for the User on the “Draugas.lt” server (database or any other device that stores the relevant information) is sufficient proof of the sending of any information to the User.
9.3. All notices, demands, requests, complaints, and questions from the User shall be sent to the contact addresses indicated in the “Contacts” or “Help” sections of the Websites.
10. Final provisions.
10.1. If any provision of these Rules contradicts the law or becomes partially or wholly invalid for any reason, it shall not invalidate the remaining provisions of the Rules. In that case, the Parties agree to replace the invalid provision with a legally effective norm which, as far as possible, would produce the same legal and economic result as the replaced norm.10.2. The Parties agree that “Draugas.lt” may at any time transfer its rights and obligations arising from these Rules to third parties without the User’s consent and without notifying the User.
10.3. The Parties agree that these Rules take precedence over all explanations and descriptions of the Services available to the User on the Websites, and that all disputes between the Parties shall be resolved based on these Rules and their text.
10.4. Any disputes arising between the User and “Draugas.lt” regarding the implementation of these Rules shall be resolved through negotiations. If the Parties fail to settle the dispute through negotiations within 15 (fifteen) days from the day one of the Parties submitted a request to the other Party to resolve the dispute, such dispute shall be finally settled in accordance with the procedure established by the laws of the Republic of Lithuania in the courts at the location of “Draugas.lt.”
10.5. A User must first submit a written request and/or complaint regarding the activities and Services of “Draugas.lt” to Draugas.lt, stating his/her demands. Such complaints should be sent to info@draugas.lt. If the User disagrees with the response of “Draugas.lt,” the User may contact the State Consumer Rights Protection Authority (www.vvtat.lt, Vilniaus g. 25, LT-01402 Vilnius), or fill out the application form on the Electronic Consumer Dispute Resolution platform at http://ec.europa.eu/odr/