Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Event Horizon Review. By accessing and using our website (eventhorizonreview.org), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

2. Description of Service

Event Horizon Review provides an online publication dedicated to analytical and theoretical study of black holes and related astrophysical phenomena. Our services include scientific articles, research analyses, expert interviews, and educational content related to astrophysics and theoretical physics.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Our Content

All content published on Event Horizon Review, including but not limited to articles, images, graphics, logos, videos, 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 our website content for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

• Reproduction, republication, or redistribution of content without permission
• Commercial use of content or materials
• Modification or creation of derivative works
• Removal of copyright or proprietary notices
• Transfer of content to another person or entity

3.3 Citation and Academic Use

Academic and research use of our content is permitted with proper attribution. When citing our articles, please include the article title, author(s), publication name (Event Horizon Review), publication date, and URL.

4. User Conduct

When using our website, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Upload or transmit viruses or malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
• Use automated systems to access the website without permission
• Collect user information without consent
• Impersonate any person or entity

5. User-Generated Content

5.1 Submissions

If you submit content to us (including comments, suggestions, or article submissions), you grant Event Horizon Review a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute such content in any medium.

5.2 Content Standards

Any content you submit must:

• Be scientifically accurate to the best of your knowledge
• Not violate any copyright or other intellectual property rights
• Not contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
• Not contain false or misleading information
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The website will be available uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The website is free of viruses or harmful components
• The content is completely accurate, complete, or current

While we strive for accuracy in our scientific content, we make no warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or suitability of information for any particular purpose.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Event Horizon Review shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) our website
• Any conduct or content of third parties on the website
• Any content obtained from the website
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links for convenience and are not responsible for the content, products, or services on or available from those websites. Links to external sites do not imply endorsement.

9. Modifications to Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue our website or services at any time, with or without notice. We may also update these Terms of Service periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Event Horizon Review, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website or violation of these terms.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Geneva, Switzerland.

12. Scientific Accuracy and Editorial Policy

We maintain rigorous editorial standards and fact-checking procedures. However, scientific understanding evolves, and some content may become outdated. We periodically review and update content but cannot guarantee that all information reflects the most current scientific consensus.

13. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Event Horizon Review regarding the use of our website.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

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