Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our Services, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years old or have obtained parental or legal guardian consent.
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
• You agree to comply fully with these Terms, all applicable laws, and any additional guidelines or policies referenced herein.

We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace any part of these Terms at our discretion. The date of the latest revision will always appear at the top of this page. Continued use of the Services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Use of Services

You agree to use our Services only for lawful and legitimate purposes. You must not:

• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
• Engage in fraudulent, harmful, or misleading activity.
• Interfere with or disrupt the security, performance, or integrity of our systems.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Services, user accounts, or networks.
• Use automated systems (e.g., bots, scrapers) to extract data without permission.

We may monitor activity to ensure compliance with these Terms and protect our users.

3. Account Registration and Security

• Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information.
• Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
• Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use or suspected breach of security.

You are responsible for all actions taken under your account, whether by you or anyone using your credentials. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account that violates these Terms or contains false information.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All materials on the platform — including but not limited to text, articles, logos, graphics, images, software, design elements, and databases — are the property of Société d’Etudes Stratégiques sur le Levant S.A.L. or its licensors. They are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for personal or internal business purposes only. You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, or exploit any part of the platform or content.
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices.
• Use any content for commercial gain without prior written consent.

Any unauthorized use will result in immediate termination of this license and may lead to legal action.

5. Payment, Fees & Refunds (if applicable)

• Fees must be paid as displayed at the time of purchase or subscription.
• All payments are processed through secure third-party gateways. We do not store credit card information.
• You agree to provide accurate billing and contact details.

Refunds are handled according to our Refund Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. We reserve the right to suspend access for late or failed payments.

6. User-Generated Content

You may be permitted to upload or submit content (articles, comments, images, etc.). You retain ownership of your content but grant Société d’Etudes Stratégiques sur le Levant S.A.L. a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, publish, reproduce, adapt, or distribute that content for the purpose of providing or promoting the Services.

You are solely responsible for your submissions and agree not to upload or share material that:

• Violates intellectual property or privacy rights.
• Is defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, or illegal.
• Contains viruses, malware, or harmful code.

We reserve the right to remove or edit content at our discretion.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy matters to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Services, you consent to such collection and use in accordance with that policy.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. By continuing to use our website, you consent to this as outlined in our Cookie Policy.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may include links to third-party websites or tools. We are not responsible for their content or policies. Accessing them is at your own risk.

10. Prohibited Conduct

• Use the Services for any unlawful or harmful purpose.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
• Interfere with the normal functioning of the Services.
• Upload spam or harmful software.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Société d’Etudes Stratégiques sur le Levant S.A.L. and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Services.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Société d’Etudes Stratégiques sur le Levant S.A.L., its affiliates, and employees from any claim arising out of your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

13. Termination of Access

We may suspend or terminate your access without prior notice if you breach these Terms. Certain clauses will survive termination, including those related to intellectual property and liability.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Lebanon. Disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Beirut, Lebanon.

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. All changes take effect immediately upon posting. Please review regularly to stay informed.