Terms of Use
Last Updated: October 30, 2025
Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you") and Global Peace Strategy Forum ("GPSF", "we", "us", or "our"), concerning your access to and use of the GPSF website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto.
Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise indicated, the GPSF website is our proprietary property and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the website (collectively, the "Content") and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the "Marks") are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us.
The Content and the Marks are provided on the website "AS IS" for your information and personal use only. Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use, no part of the website 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 GPSF website, 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 registration information as necessary
- You have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms of Use
- You will not access the website through automated or non-human means
- You will not use the website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Your use of the website will not violate any applicable law or regulation
Prohibited Activities
You may not access or use the website for any purpose other than that for which we make the website available. The website may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us. Prohibited activity includes, but is not limited to:
- Systematic retrieval of data or other content from the website to create or compile a collection, database or directory
- Making any unauthorized use of the website, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users
- Using the website to advertise or offer to sell goods and services
- Circumventing, disabling, or otherwise interfering with security-related features of the website
- Engaging in unauthorized framing of or linking to the website
- Interfering with, disrupting, or creating an undue burden on the website or the networks or services connected to the website
- Attempting to impersonate another user or person
- Using any information obtained from the website in order to harass, abuse, or harm another person
User Generated Contributions
The website may invite you to contribute, create, submit, post, display, transmit, perform, publish, distribute, or broadcast content and materials to us or on the website, including but not limited to text, writings, video, audio, photographs, graphics, comments, suggestions, or personal information or other material (collectively, "Contributions"). By providing any Contribution, you grant us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide right and license to use your Contributions for any purpose.
Publications and Research
All research publications, policy briefs, working papers, and other content made available through the GPSF website are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may:
- Download and print research materials for personal, non-commercial use
- Cite our publications with proper attribution
- Share links to our publications through social media and other platforms
Any commercial use, reproduction, or distribution of our publications requires prior written permission from GPSF.
Disclaimer
THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE 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 WEBSITE AND YOUR USE THEREOF. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE WEBSITE'S CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO THE WEBSITE.
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, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Modifications and Interruptions
We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the website at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without notice. However, we have no obligation to update any information on our website. We also reserve the right to modify or discontinue all or part of the website without notice at any time. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the website.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and defined following the laws applicable to GPSF's jurisdiction. GPSF and yourself irrevocably consent that the courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute which may arise in connection with these terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gpsforum.org
