1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to AstroTech Insights. By accessing or using our website (astrotechinsights.org), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Description of Services
AstroTech Insights provides analytical content, research publications, technical insights, and educational resources related to aerospace technology and space exploration. Our services include:
- Access to articles, reports, and analytical content
- Newsletter subscriptions and updates
- Expert interviews and perspectives
- Research summaries and technical analyses
- Educational resources and information
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without notice.
3. User Responsibilities
3.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights
- Transmit harmful or malicious code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
- Collect or harvest information about other users
- Use the website for commercial purposes without authorization
- Impersonate any person or entity
3.2 Account Security
If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1 Our Content
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and data compilations, is the property of AstroTech Insights or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print content from the website for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you maintain all copyright and proprietary notices. Any other use requires our prior written permission.
4.2 User-Generated Content
If you submit content to us (such as comments, feedback, or suggestions), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content for any purpose related to our services.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES 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 website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
- Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
- Warranties that defects will be corrected
We do not warrant that the website or its content will meet your requirements or that any errors or defects will be corrected.
6. Content Accuracy and Educational Purpose
The content provided on this website is for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations or warranties about:
- The accuracy, completeness, or currentness of any information
- The suitability of the information for any particular purpose
- The results that may be obtained from using the information
Our analytical content represents opinions and perspectives based on available information at the time of publication. Space technology and aerospace industries are rapidly evolving fields, and information may become outdated.
7. Professional Advice Disclaimer
The content on this website does not constitute professional advice. Our analyses and perspectives should not be used as a substitute for consultation with qualified professionals in relevant fields. For specific technical, legal, financial, or other professional advice, please consult appropriate experts.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ASTROTECH INSIGHTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from your use or inability to use the website
- Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your information
- Damages based on errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AstroTech Insights, 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 services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your user-generated content
10. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You access third-party websites at your own risk.
11. Copyright Infringement Claims
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed on our website, please contact us with:
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- Identification of the infringing material
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief
- A statement of accuracy and authority
- Your physical or electronic signature
12. Privacy
Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.
13. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Munich, Germany.
15. Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the website, you agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally within 30 days, either party may pursue formal dispute resolution.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AstroTech Insights regarding your use of the website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
18. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of AstroTech Insights.
19. Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
20. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
AstroTech Insights
Kapellenstraße 18
81675 Munich, Germany
Email: contact@astrotechinsights.org
Phone: +49 89 7456 3291
Important: By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.