Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you") and Event Horizon Review ("we," "us," or "our"), concerning your access to and use of the eventhorizonreview.org website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the "Site").
You agree that by accessing the Site, you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with all of these terms of service, then you are expressly prohibited from using the site and you must discontinue use immediately.
Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise indicated, the Site is our proprietary property and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (collectively, the "Content") and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the "Marks") are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws and various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws of Switzerland, international copyright laws, and international conventions.
The Content and the Marks are provided on the Site "AS IS" for your information and personal use only. Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Service, no part of the Site and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior written permission.
User Representations
By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:
- All registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete
- You will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such information as necessary
- You have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms of Service
- You are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside
- You will not access the Site through automated or non-human means
- You will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Your use of the Site will not violate any applicable law or regulation
Prohibited Activities
You may not access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which we make the Site available. The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us.
As a user of the Site, you agree not to:
- Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Site to create a collection without our express written consent
- Make any unauthorized use of the Site, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses by electronic or other means
- Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Site
- Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Site
- Trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users
- Make improper use of our support services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct
- Engage in any automated use of the system
- Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Site or the networks or services connected to the Site
- Attempt to impersonate another user or person
- Use any information obtained from the Site in order to harass, abuse, or harm another person
- Upload or transmit viruses, Trojan horses, or other material that interferes with any party's uninterrupted use of the Site
Content Submissions and User Contributions
We may provide you with the opportunity to submit questions, comments, or other content (collectively, "User Contributions"). Any User Contribution you transmit to us becomes our property and may be used by us for any purpose, including for promotional and marketing purposes.
By submitting User Contributions, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the User Contributions in connection with the Site and our business.
Content Accuracy and Disclaimers
While Event Horizon Review strives to provide accurate and current information on black hole physics and astrophysics, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content published on the Site. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered as professional scientific advice.
The Site may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. We reserve the right to make corrections, updates, or changes to content at any time without notice. Readers are encouraged to verify information through peer-reviewed scientific literature and consult with qualified astrophysicists for specific research applications.
Citations and Academic Use
Content from Event Horizon Review may be cited in academic and research contexts subject to proper attribution. When citing our articles, please use the following format:
[Author Name]. ([Publication Date]). [Article Title]. Event Horizon Review. Retrieved from [URL]
Commercial use of our content requires explicit written permission. Contact us at editorial@eventhorizonreview.org for licensing inquiries.
Third-Party Websites and Content
The Site may contain links to other websites ("Third-Party Websites") as well as articles, photographs, text, graphics, pictures, designs, music, sound, video, information, applications, software, and other content or items belonging to or originating from third parties ("Third-Party Content").
Such Third-Party Websites and Third-Party Content are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness by us, and we are not responsible for any Third-Party Websites accessed through the Site or any Third-Party Content posted on, available through, or installed from the Site.
Site Management
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:
- Monitor the Site for violations of these Terms of Service
- Take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates the law or these Terms of Service
- Refuse, restrict access to, limit availability of, or disable any of your contributions
- Remove from the Site or otherwise disable any files that are excessive in size or burdensome to our systems
- Manage the Site in a manner designed to protect our rights and property
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND OUR SERVICES WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SITE AND YOUR USE THEREOF.
Limitations of Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR FOR ANY OTHER CLAIM RELATED IN ANY WAY TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of the Site or breach of these Terms of Service.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service and your use of the Site are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland applicable to agreements made and to be entirely performed within Switzerland, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Modifications and Interruptions
We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Site at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without notice. However, we have no obligation to update any information on our Site. We also reserve the right to modify or discontinue all or part of the Site without notice at any time.
Contact Us
In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Site or to receive further information regarding use of the Site, please contact us at:
Event Horizon Review
Rue de Lausanne 132
Geneva, Switzerland
Email: info@eventhorizonreview.org
Phone: +41 22 987 64 21