Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

Welcome to Event Horizon Review. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, content, and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Event Horizon Review website (eventhorizonreview.org), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

Event Horizon Review is an analytical publication providing scientific journalism, expert commentary, and theoretical analysis focused on black hole physics and related astrophysical phenomena. The website offers articles, research summaries, expert interviews, and educational resources for researchers, academics, and science enthusiasts.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Ownership

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video content, data compilations, and software, is the property of Event Horizon Review or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may:

• View and read content for educational and informational purposes
• Download and print individual articles for personal reference
• Share links to our content through appropriate attribution

3.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without explicit permission
• Use content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Remove copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Employ automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access or collect content
• Frame or mirror website content on other platforms

4. User Conduct

You agree to use the website in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Prohibited activities include:

• Transmitting harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
• Interfering with website operation or security features
• Impersonating any person or entity
• Collecting user information without consent
• Violating intellectual property rights

5. Content Submissions

5.1 User Submissions

When you submit content to us (including article proposals, comments, feedback, or other materials), you grant Event Horizon Review a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content.

5.2 Representations and Warranties

By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have necessary rights to the submitted content
• The content does not infringe third-party intellectual property rights
• The content is accurate and not misleading
• The content complies with applicable laws and regulations

6. Accuracy and Reliability of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, Event Horizon Review makes no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of content. Scientific knowledge evolves, and information presented may be subject to revision based on new research or discoveries.

Content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Readers should consult appropriate experts and primary sources for critical applications.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience and reference. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Accessing external links is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Event Horizon Review and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits or revenue
• Loss of data or information
• Business interruption
• Loss of opportunity

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise) and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Event Horizon Review and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of third parties
• Content you submit or transmit through the website

11. Copyright Infringement Claims

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our website infringes your copyright, please provide written notice including:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Location of allegedly infringing material
• Your contact information
• Statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
• Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
• Physical or electronic signature

Send notices to: info@eventhorizonreview.org

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms, is harmful to other users, or is otherwise objectionable.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Geneva, Switzerland.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. Invalid provisions shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make them valid and enforceable.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Event Horizon Review regarding use of the website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

Event Horizon Review
Rue de Lausanne 132
Geneva, Switzerland
Email: info@eventhorizonreview.org
Phone: +41 22 987 64 21

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