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European Relations Website Terms and Conditions of Use

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1. Acceptance of TermsBy using this Platform, you acknowledge that you have understood and agree to be bound by these Terms and any future amendments.European Relations reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Use of the PlatformThe Platform is intended for personal, academic, and non-commercial use. Users may read, download, and share content for educational purposes, research, and private study.Any commercial use of the content, including but not limited to reproduction, distribution, or resale, is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from European Relations.

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5. Intellectual Property RightsAll content on the Platform, including articles, theses, images, graphics, and trademarks, is protected by copyright laws and other intellectual property rights.You may download, view, or print a single copy of the content for personal, non-commercial use. Any other use, including copying, distributing, or modifying content, is prohibited unless explicitly permitted by the Author or European Relations.

6. Content Accuracy and DisclaimerEuropean Relations endeavors to provide accurate and reliable content. However, the Platform does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information provided.The views and opinions expressed in articles and theses are those of the individual Authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of European Relations.

7. External LinksThe Platform may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes. European Relations is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of external sites and does not endorse their products or services.Users should review the terms and privacy policies of any linked sites before engaging with them.8. Privacy and Data ProtectionEuropean Relations is committed to protecting your privacy. The Platform collects and processes personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).By using the Platform, you consent to the collection and processing of your data as described in our Privacy Policy.9. User Account and RegistrationCertain features of the Platform may require Users to create an account. Users agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep their account information updated.Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and for all activities conducted through their account. Notify European Relations immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.10. Limitation of LiabilityEuropean Relations will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damagesarising from your use or inability to use the Platform or from any errors or omissions in the content provided.Users assume all risks associated with the use of the Platform, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information available.11. Prohibited ActivitiesUsers are prohibited from engaging in activities that include but are not limited to:Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Platform’s systems, servers, or networks.Using the Platform to transmit any harmful, fraudulent, or illegal content.Engaging in any activity that may disrupt or interfere with the Platform’s operation or with the use and enjoyment of other Users.12. Cookies and Tracking TechnologiesThe Platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance the user experience, analyze usage, and manage advertising campaigns. By using the Platform, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.13. Reporting Infringements and ViolationsIf you believe that any content on the Platform infringes your intellectual property rights or violates these Terms, please contact European Relations with detailed information, and we will take appropriate action.14. Changes to the Platform and ContentEuropean Relations reserves the right to make changes, modifications, or updates to the Platform’s content, features, or services at any time without notice. We do not guarantee that specific content will always be available.15. Governing Law and JurisdictionThese Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany and the European Union, without regard to its conflict of law principles.16. Termination of AccessEuropean Relations reserves the right to terminate or restrict User access to the Platform at its sole discretion, with or without cause, notice, or liability.Disclaimer:The contents of our pages have been created with the utmost care. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content. As a service provider, we are responsible for our own content on these pages according to Section 7, Paragraph 1 of the TMG under the general laws. According to §§ 8 to 10 TMG, we as a service provider are not obliged to monitor transmitted or stored external information or to investigate circumstances that indicate illegal activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information under general laws remain unaffected. However, liability in this respect is only possible from the time of knowledge of a specific infringement. Upon notification of such violations, we will remove this content immediately.Copyright:The content and works on these pages created by the site operators are subject to German copyright law. The duplication, processing, distribution, and any kind of exploitation outside the limits of copyright law require the written consent of the respective author or creator. Downloads and copies of these pages are only permitted for private, non-commercial use. As far as the content on this page was not created by the operator, the copyrights of third parties are respected. In particular, contents of third parties are marked as such. If you should become aware of a copyright infringement, please notify us accordingly. Upon notification of violations, we will remove such content immediately.Legal Notice: Image Usage on European RelationsAll images used on European Relations are carefully selected and licensed for use under various public licenses, ensuring compliance with international legal standards and respect for intellectual property rights. The following points clarify how images are sourced and used across the website:Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License
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- European Union
: Images provided by the European Union and its agencies follow the terms laid out by their Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
- Government of Japan
: The use of images from the Japanese government is governed by the Government ofJapan Standard Terms of Use (Ver. 2.0), which allows for usage with appropriate attribution.
- United States Government
: Images from U.S. government agencies are generally part of the public domain unless otherwise noted. Where applicable, attribution to the relevant U.S. government agency is provided.
- Government of Canada
: Images from Canadian government websites follow the terms of their OpenGovernment License - Canada, which permits reuse with attribution.
- Government of Australia
: Images from Australian government websites are used under their CreativeCommons Attribution 4.0 International License.Third-Party Content
In cases where images are sourced from third-party creators or contributors, European Relations ensures that appropriate licensing agreements are obtained. Any images provided by contributors remain the intellectual property of the original creators and are used with their explicit consent or under the appropriate licensing agreements.Attribution and Credit
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European Relations strives to use only properly licensed content; however, if you believe an image has been used without the correct licensing or attribution, please reach out to our legal team at [email address] so we can review and, if necessary, take corrective action.