Terms of Service

Effective Date: 11.04.2025

Welcome to the website of the SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office, operated by Akademisches Netzwerk Osteuropa (akno e.V.) (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service.

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Use of the Website
The content provided on this website is for general informational purposes only.
You may use the website solely for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

You agree not to:

Use the website for any unlawful purpose,

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems,

Copy, distribute, or exploit any content without prior written consent.

2. Donations and Support Certificates
Our website provides the opportunity to make voluntary donations supporting scientists at risk.
By making a donation, you acknowledge that:

Donations are voluntary and non-refundable,

Donations are processed through third-party service providers,

A certificate confirming your support can be requested after a successful donation.

Certificates are issued for acknowledgment purposes only and have no official or fiscal value unless otherwise stated.

We reserve the right to verify donation details before issuing a certificate.

3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content published on this website, including texts, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Akademisches Netzwerk Osteuropa (akno e.V.) unless otherwise indicated.
Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any materials from this website is prohibited without our express written permission.

4. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us.
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website.
You can find more information about the use of cookies in our Cookie Policy.

6. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We have no control over the content or practices of these external sites and accept no responsibility for them.
Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information on our website.
However, we do not guarantee that the information is complete, accurate, or up-to-date.

Under no circumstances shall we be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of or inability to use our website.

8. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice.
Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, you may contact us at:

Akademisches Netzwerk Osteuropa (akno e.V.)
Berlin, Germany
Email: info@akno.network
Website: https://akno.network