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Last Updated: January 1, 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.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Event Horizon Review website (the "Site"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

Event Horizon Review provides an online publication focused on the analytical and theoretical study of black holes and astrophysics. Our services include:

  • Access to scientific articles and research summaries
  • Expert commentary and interviews
  • Educational resources related to astrophysics
  • Contact and collaboration opportunities

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Site or services at any time without notice.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Ownership

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, articles, 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, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial, educational, or research purposes. This license does not include:

  • Any commercial use of the Site or its content
  • Modification, copying, or distribution of content without permission
  • Use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools
  • Any attempt to decipher, decompile, or reverse engineer any software on the Site

3.3 Citation and Attribution

When citing or referencing content from Event Horizon Review in academic or research contexts, proper attribution must be provided including:

  • Article title and author (if specified)
  • Publication name: Event Horizon Review
  • Publication date
  • URL of the specific article or page

4. User Conduct

You agree to use the Site in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You agree NOT to:

  • Violate any intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site or servers connected to the Site
  • Collect or harvest personal information about other users
  • Use the Site for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Post or transmit any defamatory, obscene, or offensive content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site

5. User Submissions

5.1 Submitted Content

When you submit content to us (including via contact forms, emails, or other communication channels), you grant Event Horizon Review a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content for purposes related to our publication and services.

5.2 Representations and Warranties

By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
  • The content does not violate any third-party rights
  • The content is accurate to the best of your knowledge
  • The content complies with these Terms and applicable laws

5.3 No Obligation

We are not obligated to publish, review, or respond to any submitted content. We reserve the right to edit, refuse, or remove any submissions at our discretion.

6. Accuracy of Information

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

Content on this Site is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered as professional scientific advice. Users should consult primary research sources and qualified experts for authoritative information.

7. Third-Party Links and Resources

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or references to external publications. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse and are not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or opinions expressed on third-party sites
  • Privacy practices of external websites
  • Availability or functionality of linked resources
  • Any damages or losses caused by use of third-party content

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of content
  • Warranties that defects will be corrected

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EVENT HORIZON REVIEW AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, data, use, or other intangible losses
  • Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your content
  • Damages resulting from any conduct or content of third parties
  • Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Site

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which a claim is based and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

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

  • Your use of the Site or services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your submitted content or communications

11. Research Ethics and Academic Integrity

Users of Event Horizon Review are expected to maintain high standards of academic integrity when using our content. This includes:

  • Proper citation and attribution of sources
  • Avoidance of plagiarism in any form
  • Respect for intellectual property rights
  • Honest representation of findings and data

Violations of academic integrity may result in termination of access to the Site and notification to relevant academic institutions.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Conduct harmful to other users or the Site
  • Request by law enforcement or government agencies

Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

14. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from these Terms, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation is unsuccessful within 30 days, the parties may pursue other available remedies.

15. Severability

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

16. Entire Agreement

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

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Event Horizon Review
Rue de Lausanne 132
Geneva, Switzerland
1202

Email: info@eventhorizonreview.org
Phone: +41 22 987 64 21

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Phone: +41 22 987 64 21

Email: info@eventhorizonreview.org

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