Terms of Use
Please read these Terms carefully before using this Site.
Last Updated: November 26, 2024
Welcome
Welcome to The Mesob Journal (“the Site,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use this Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms as well as our Privacy Policy. If you use the Site on behalf of an organization, you confirm that you are authorized to accept these Terms on its behalf.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
Ownership: All articles, images, graphics, videos, logos, trademarks, designs, and other materials (collectively, “Content”) are the property of The Mesob Journal or its respective content providers, unless otherwise indicated. The Content is protected under copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License: You may access and use the Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only, provided you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
Restrictions: You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, adapt, display, or create derivative works of any Content without prior written consent.
User Submissions: By submitting comments, articles, or other material to the Site, you grant The Mesob Journal a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, and distribute such material in connection with the Site and its related platforms.
3. Permissible Use
Lawful Use: You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws of Germany, the European Union, and your local jurisdiction.
Prohibited Activities: You agree not to:
- Harass, threaten, or abuse other users;
- Upload, post, or transmit unlawful, defamatory, obscene, hateful, or otherwise objectionable content;
- Infringe upon third-party intellectual property rights;
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site, including by introducing malware or automated scraping tools;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its servers, or connected systems.
4. Accuracy of Information
No Guarantee: We strive to provide accurate and timely information but make no warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the Content.
No Advice: The Content on this Site is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or medical advice. You should consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your circumstances.
5. Limitation of Liability
Exclusion of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Mesob Journal, its owners, contributors, editors, and affiliates are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of the Site.
No Responsibility for External Factors: We are not responsible for interruptions, technical errors, data loss, or issues beyond our reasonable control.
Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Mesob Journal, its affiliates, and contributors from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided solely for convenience. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites. Accessing such links is at your own risk.
7. Privacy & Data Protection
Your personal data will be processed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
8. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree that any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany.
If you are a consumer residing in the European Union or another country with mandatory consumer protection laws, you may also be entitled to bring legal proceedings in your country of residence under those laws.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
10. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.