Terms of Use

Effective Date: 21 April, 2025

Welcome to the website of the Peace and Conflict Science Institute ("PACS Institute," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at www.pacsinstitute.org ("Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

Purpose of the Site

The PACS Institute is an independent think tank focused on redefining peace through research, education, advocacy, and innovation. The Site serves as a platform to share our research outputs, promote events and initiatives, and invite collaboration with the global community.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the Site, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old and legally capable of entering into binding agreements. Use of the Site signifies your acceptance of these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, audio, video, and code, is the intellectual property of the PACS Institute unless otherwise stated. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or exploit any content without our prior written consent, except as permitted by applicable copyright laws for personal, educational, or non-commercial use.

Use of Site Content

You may view and download content from the Site solely for personal or academic purposes. Modification or commercial use of our materials without permission is prohibited. You may cite or reference our research with proper attribution, but systematic retrieval of data or scraping content is not allowed.

User Contributions

Users may have opportunities to submit inquiries, feedback, or participate in forms. By submitting content, you grant the PACS Institute a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish the content in connection with our mission. You are responsible for ensuring your submissions are accurate, lawful, and do not infringe on third-party rights.

Third-Party Content and Links

The Site may contain links to external websites or references to third-party materials for informational purposes. These links do not signify endorsement and we are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or availability.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the Site.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the PACS Institute shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site, including direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the PACS Institute from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the PACS Institute is headquartered, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Peace and Conflict Science Institute
Email: info@pacsinstitute.org
Website: www.pacsinstitute.org