1. Preamble
The Domna Samiou Greek Folk Music Association, which created and maintains the website domnasamiou.gr, declares that it offers its informational services free of charge, under the following terms of use. Visitors are requested to read them carefully and proceed to browse the website only if they accept them fully and unreservedly.
2. Content Sources
The content of the website domnasamiou.gr is based on:
- Music albums produced by the Domna Samiou Greek Folk Music Association.
- Music albums released by other entities, in which Domna Samiou participated.
- Articles from the Greek and international Press. These have been digitized by the Association and, in each case, their source and any additional available information are clearly stated.
- Material from radio and television broadcasts, the rights to which have been granted for reference on the website by the rights holders.
- Biographical information on Domna Samiou’s collaborators, gathered either through direct communication with them or, where this was not possible, from other available sources. These biographical notes have been tailored to suit the website’s needs.
- Printed or digital material from Domna Samiou’s archive.
- Original information collected by the Association’s members.
- Other sources, mainly from the internet, which are explicitly cited.
Due to the large volume of content, some sources may have been unintentionally omitted. If a source (public or private entity, or individual) believes that a digital item (images, texts, audios, videos, etc.) lacks proper or accurate source information, we kindly request they contact the Association so that corrections can be made.
It should be noted that, in line with accepted online practices, the sharing of materials is internationally acknowledged as acceptable, provided that the original source is cited. Furthermore, it is not always possible to repeatedly cite some sources, as this may disrupt the user experience.
In any case, if a source (public or private entity, or individual) considers that a digital item constitutes a distinct and autonomous work of intellectual property and does not wish for it to be displayed, even if it is cited, they are kindly requested to inform the Association (via email, fax, or post), and the necessary actions will be taken promptly.
3. Copyright / Intellectual Property
The entirety of the domnasamiou.gr website (structure, content, and functionalities) constitutes intellectual property governed by national and international laws, except where third-party rights are expressly acknowledged.
A big part of the content consists of commentary or texts by researchers/collaborators of the Association. In such cases, the texts are signed by their respective authors.
Any other content on the website that is the intellectual property of third parties remains under their responsibility and is not affiliated with this website.
It is understood that the website’s content may be used for non-commercial purposes by public organizations, schools, educational institutions, etc. The minimum requirement is to cite the source and inform the Association by sending the work and the exact URL where it was used.
4. Terms of Use
Visitors of domnasamiou.gr must comply with the rules and provisions of Greek, European, and international law, as well as the legislation governing telecommunications, and must refrain from any unlawful or improper use of the website’s content and services.
5. Personal Data of Visitors
Personal data collected from visitors in the context of operating the domnasamiou.gr website is used exclusively for communication and handling correspondence (electronic or otherwise), and confidentiality is ensured. Such data is not transmitted or disclosed to third parties, except in cases where disclosure is legally required. The collection and processing of personal data are subject to Greek Laws 2472/97 (“on the protection of the individual from the processing of personal data”) and 2774/99 (“on the protection of personal data in the telecommunications sector”), as currently in effect.
6. Personal Data of Collaborators
Biographical information of Domna Samiou’s collaborators is presented on the domnasamiou.gr website to highlight their artistic, academic, or other work and to enhance the completeness of the site’s content.
This information has been collected through direct communication with the individuals or from other available sources. The biographical notes have been specifically tailored to the needs of the site.
If a collaborator (public or private entity, or individual) believes that any information is inaccurate, incomplete, or does not wish it to be presented, they are kindly requested to notify the Association, and the necessary actions will be taken.
7. Links to Other Websites
The domnasamiou.gr website does not control the availability, content, personal data protection policies, quality, or completeness of the services of other websites and pages to which it links via “hyperlinks.” Therefore, for any problems encountered while visiting/using these sites, visitors should contact the respective websites directly, which bear full responsibility for the services they provide.