Terms of Use
About this document
Last update: January 2026 • Reading time: 8 min
Purpose and scope
These Terms of Use define the conditions for accessing and using the site www.critt-mi.com operated by CRITT MATÉRIAUX INNOVATION.
The site offers the following services:
- Presentation of CRITT-MI activities and services
- Technical information and scientific data on materials
- Contact forms and quote requests
- Newsletter with technical news and updates
- Blog and scientific publications
Acceptance of terms
Access to and use of the site is subject to acceptance of and compliance with these Terms of Use. By accessing the site, you acknowledge that you have read these terms and accept them without reservation.
Changes
CRITT-MI reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect as soon as they are posted online.
Site access
Availability
The site is accessible 24/7, except in cases of force majeure or maintenance operations. CRITT-MI may interrupt or modify access without notice for technical or legal reasons.
Required equipment
The user is responsible for:
- Having functional computer equipment and Internet connection
- Ensuring the security of their equipment (antivirus, updates)
- Using a compatible and up-to-date browser
Compatible browsers
Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Edge 90+
Description of services
Information services
The site provides information about CRITT-MI activities: material characterization, technical analyses, scientific expertise, training and collaborative R&D projects.
Quote requests
Forms allow you to submit information or service requests. Submitting a request does not constitute a firm order — no contractual commitment is made before formal acceptance of a quote.
Newsletter
Newsletter subscription is optional and requires explicit consent (double opt-in). You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email.
User obligations
Prohibited uses
It is strictly prohibited to:
- Use the site for illegal or fraudulent purposes
- Infringe intellectual property rights
- Distribute viruses or other malicious code
- Attempt to access restricted areas of the site
- Mass extract data (scraping)
- Impersonate a third party
File security
All uploaded files are automatically scanned by VirusTotal to ensure the security of our systems.
Intellectual property and liability
All elements of the site are the exclusive property of CRITT-MI. Any unauthorized reproduction constitutes infringement. Information is provided for informational purposes only without guarantee of accuracy.
Full details
See our Legal Notice for detailed terms of intellectual property and limitations of liability.
Personal data protection
Personal data processing is governed by GDPR and the French Data Protection Act.
For complete information about your data and rights:
Disputes and applicable law
In case of dispute, please contact us first for an amicable resolution via contact@critt-mi.com. Failing that, any dispute will be subject to French law and the courts of Paris.
Contact
CRITT MATÉRIAUX INNOVATION
08000 Charleville-Mézières
52800 Nogent