Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of these Terms

These Terms of Use (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website
historyinpolitics.org (the “Website”). By accessing, browsing, or using
this Website in any way, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by any policies
referenced here (including our Privacy Policy).

If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use this Website.

2. Site owner and publisher

The Website historyinpolitics.org is operated by
Vortexlab Marketing FZCO (the “Provider”, “we”, “us”).

Legal entity name: Vortexlab Marketing FZCO
Commercial name: Vortexlab Marketing
Registered address: Dubai Silicon Oasis, DDP, Building A1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Contact email:
[email protected]

3. Purpose of the Website

The Website is an editorial platform that publishes articles, essays, commentary,
and analysis on the relationship between history and politics. The content is intended
for informational, educational, and journalistic purposes, and is aimed at a general
audience interested in historical perspectives on contemporary political issues.

We do not guarantee that the Website or any content on it will always be available,
uninterrupted, or error-free, and we may suspend, withdraw, or modify all or part
of the Website without notice.

4. No professional advice

The content published on this Website does not constitute and should not be interpreted
as professional advice of any kind (including legal, financial, medical, psychological,
or political consultancy). The information provided is general in nature and may not
be suitable for your specific situation.

You should always seek advice from qualified professionals or relevant official bodies
before making decisions that could have legal, financial, health, or other significant
consequences.

5. Eligibility and geographic scope

The Website is intended for use by individuals who are at least 16 years old. By using
the Website, you represent that you meet this requirement.

Although the Website is accessible internationally, we make no representation that
the content is appropriate or lawful in all locations. You are responsible for ensuring
that your use of the Website complies with the laws and regulations applicable in your
country or region.

6. Changes to these Terms

We may revise or update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our
practices, our Website, or applicable laws. The “Last updated” date at the top of
this page indicates when these Terms were last modified.

By continuing to use the Website after changes are posted, you accept and agree to
the revised Terms. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you must stop using
the Website.

7. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on the Website—including but not limited to
text, articles, graphics, logos, images, and design—is owned by or licensed to
Vortexlab Marketing FZCO and is protected by applicable copyright and other
intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • View the Website and its content on your personal device;
  • Share links to our articles on social media or via email, provided that you do not
    misrepresent the source or alter the meaning of the content;
  • Quote short excerpts from our content for academic, journalistic, or commentary
    purposes, provided that you clearly attribute the source to
    historyinpolitics.org and, where possible, include a link.

You may not, without prior written permission:

  • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute substantial parts of our content;
  • Copy or use any content for commercial purposes, including compiling databases
    or content libraries;
  • Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

8. User contributions and comments

If the Website allows comments, submissions, or other user-generated content
(“User Contributions”), you are responsible for anything you post, upload, or
otherwise make available on or through the Website.

By submitting User Contributions, you agree that:

  • Your content will not be unlawful, defamatory, hateful, harassing, discriminatory,
    threatening, or otherwise harmful;
  • Your content will not infringe the rights of any third party, including privacy,
    copyright, or other intellectual property rights;
  • Your content will not contain spam, promotional material, or unauthorized advertising.

You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, and
reproduce your User Contributions in connection with the operation and promotion
of the Website.

We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to review, moderate, edit, or remove
any User Contributions at our sole discretion.

9. Prohibited uses

You agree not to use the Website:

  • In any way that violates applicable laws or regulations;
  • To transmit or introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code;
  • To attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or data;
  • To interfere with or disrupt the security or functionality of the Website;
  • To harvest or collect personal data about other users without their consent.

10. Third-party links and content

The Website may contain links to external websites, articles, or resources operated
by third parties. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or
policies of third-party sites. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement
or approval on our part. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

11. Disclaimer of warranties

The Website and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis,
without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not
limited to implied warranties of accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, and
non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be secure, error-free,
or uninterrupted, or that any defects will be corrected.

12. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Vortexlab Marketing FZCO, its
directors, employees, and contributors shall not be liable for any indirect,
incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits,
revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of or
inability to use the Website or its content.

Our total aggregate liability to you for any claims arising out of or related to
the Website or these Terms shall, to the extent permitted by law, be limited to
the amount you have paid (if any) to access the Website, or one hundred US dollars
(USD 100), whichever is lower.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Vortexlab Marketing FZCO and its
directors, employees, and contributors from and against any claims, liabilities,
damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or
related to:

  • Your use of the Website;
  • Your violation of these Terms;
  • Your violation of any rights of a third party, including intellectual property
    or privacy rights.

14. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or
with the use of the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the Emirate of Dubai and the applicable federal laws of the United Arab
Emirates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

The courts of Dubai shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising
from or related to these Terms or your use of the Website, subject to any mandatory
provisions of applicable law providing otherwise.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable
by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed modified to
the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining
provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other referenced policies,
constitute the entire agreement between you and Vortexlab Marketing FZCO regarding
your use of the Website and supersede any prior understandings or agreements, whether
written or oral, relating to the same subject matter.

17. Contact

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about these Terms, you can contact us at:

Email:
[email protected]