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Institutional Briefing / FY2026

Terms of Service

Mohammad Irfan — Senior Research Fellow
14 Mei 2026 6 MIN READ

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this website and its related services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to comply with these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. Your continued use of the platform constitutes a legally binding agreement between you and the website operator. If you disagree with any provision contained within these terms, you must immediately discontinue the use of this website and all associated services.

2. Eligibility and Legal Capacity

Users accessing this website represent and warrant that they possess the legal authority, capacity, and eligibility required under applicable laws to enter into binding agreements. By using this platform, users confirm that they are at least the minimum legal age required within their jurisdiction or are accessing the website under lawful supervision. Any use of the website in violation of applicable legal restrictions is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination of access.

3. User Responsibilities and Conduct

Users are expected to utilize this website responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and community standards. Prohibited activities include unauthorized access attempts, transmission of malicious software, dissemination of unlawful or harmful content, infringement of intellectual property rights, and actions intended to disrupt the functionality or security of the platform. Users are solely responsible for all activities conducted under their access and must ensure that their actions do not negatively impact other users or the integrity of the website.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All materials, content, visual elements, trademarks, logos, publications, graphics, software, and other intellectual property displayed on this website are protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. Unless explicitly authorized in writing, users may not reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, transmit, or commercially exploit any portion of the website content. Unauthorized use of intellectual property may result in civil liability, criminal penalties, and other legal remedies available under applicable law.

5. User-Generated Content

Any content submitted, uploaded, published, or transmitted by users through the website remains the responsibility of the respective user. By submitting content, users grant the website operator a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute such content for operational and promotional purposes. Users warrant that their submissions do not violate the rights of third parties, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or applicable laws. The website reserves the right to remove or restrict content deemed inappropriate or unlawful.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

The website is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of user information in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations. Information collected through the website may include personal identification details, technical usage data, and communication records necessary for service delivery and operational improvement. By using the website, users consent to the collection, storage, processing, and use of their information as described in the applicable Privacy Policy and relevant legal frameworks governing data protection.

7. Third-Party Services and External Links

This website may contain links, integrations, or references to third-party services, applications, or external websites for informational or operational purposes. Such third-party resources are not owned, controlled, or maintained by the website operator. Consequently, the website assumes no responsibility for the content, security, privacy practices, availability, or reliability of any external services. Users accessing third-party resources do so entirely at their own risk and are encouraged to review the terms and policies applicable to those services independently.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all associated services, content, and functionalities are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise. The website operator does not guarantee uninterrupted availability, complete accuracy, reliability, security, or error-free operation of the platform. Users acknowledge that technical interruptions, inaccuracies, delays, or system vulnerabilities may occur and agree that use of the website is undertaken entirely at their own discretion and risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the website operator, affiliates, administrators, employees, partners, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from or related to the use of, inability to use, or reliance upon the website and its services. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory asserted and includes damages related to data loss, business interruption, reputational harm, financial losses, or unauthorized access to user information.

10. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the website operator and its affiliates, officers, employees, representatives, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, expenses, or legal costs arising out of or connected with the user’s violation of these Terms of Service, misuse of the website, infringement of third-party rights, or breach of applicable laws and regulations. This obligation shall survive termination of the user’s access to the website and related services.

11. Service Availability and Modifications

The website operator reserves the unrestricted right to modify, suspend, discontinue, restrict, or update any portion of the website, services, functionalities, or content at any time without prior notice. While reasonable efforts may be made to maintain operational continuity, the website does not guarantee uninterrupted service availability. Users acknowledge that maintenance activities, technological upgrades, security concerns, or unforeseen circumstances may temporarily affect access to the platform or specific features.

12. Termination of Access

The website operator reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate user access to the platform at its sole discretion, particularly in cases involving violations of these Terms of Service, unlawful conduct, abuse of services, security threats, or activities detrimental to other users or the website’s operations. Termination may occur without prior notice, and the website shall not be liable for any resulting consequences, losses, or inability to access user-related content or services.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed, interpreted, and enforced in accordance with the applicable laws and legal principles governing the jurisdiction in which the website operator conducts its operations, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions. Any disputes, claims, or legal proceedings arising from or related to these terms, the website, or associated services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts within the relevant legal territory unless otherwise required by mandatory law.

14. Changes to the Terms of Service

The website operator reserves the right to revise, amend, update, or replace these Terms of Service at any time to reflect legal, operational, technological, or organizational developments. Updated versions shall become effective immediately upon publication on the website unless otherwise specified. Users are responsible for periodically reviewing these terms to remain informed of any modifications. Continued use of the website following the publication of revised terms constitutes acceptance of the updated provisions.

15. Contact Information

Questions, concerns, legal notices, or requests relating to these Terms of Service may be directed to the website operator through the designated communication channels provided on the platform. The website endeavors to review and respond to legitimate inquiries within a reasonable timeframe. Official correspondence concerning legal matters, intellectual property claims, privacy concerns, or regulatory compliance should include sufficient identifying information and supporting documentation to facilitate proper review and resolution processes.