Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions govern access to and use of the Global Youth Water Envoys Program website. By using the website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
1. About the website
The website provides information about GYWEP, its participants, partners, activities, and related public-interest content. It is intended for general information and communication. Unless expressly stated, website content does not constitute legal, professional, financial, or other specialist advice.
2. Eligibility and use by minors
You may use the public website if you can lawfully accept these Terms. A child or young person who requires parental or guardian authorization under applicable law should use the website with that authorization and appropriate supervision.
3. Acceptable use
You must use the website lawfully and respectfully. You must not:
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, server, accounts, or data;
- introduce malicious code, interfere with operation, bypass security, or conduct disruptive automated requests;
- scrape, harvest, or compile personal data for unsolicited contact, profiling, resale, or another unlawful purpose;
- impersonate another person or submit information you are not authorized to provide;
- use website content in a misleading, defamatory, discriminatory, abusive, or unlawful manner; or
- infringe intellectual-property, privacy, publicity, or other rights.
4. Participant and submitted content
A person who supplies a biography, photograph, link, or other material for publication confirms that they are authorized to provide it and that its publication for Program and website purposes does not violate another person’s rights.
The contributor grants us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free permission to host, reproduce, format, translate where authorized, and display that material only as reasonably needed to operate and promote the Program and website. Ownership remains with the contributor or relevant rights holder. A request to correct or remove personal profile content may be sent to us and will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy and applicable law.
5. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, the website design, text, graphics, logos, software, and other original content are owned by or licensed to the Program’s operator and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. Third-party names, photographs, logos, and materials remain the property of their respective owners.
You may view, download, or print reasonable extracts for personal, educational, or non-commercial reference, provided you keep any credits and do not misrepresent the content. Any other reproduction, modification, republication, commercial use, or systematic extraction requires prior written permission from the relevant rights holder.
6. Accuracy and changes
We aim to keep website information accurate and current, but we do not guarantee that all content is complete, error-free, or continuously updated. Participant roles, external links, schedules, partners, and Program information may change. We may correct, update, move, or remove content at any time.
7. Availability and security
We may suspend, restrict, or change any part of the website for maintenance, security, operational, or legal reasons. We do not promise uninterrupted or error-free availability. You are responsible for using suitable devices, software, and security precautions when accessing the website.
8. External links
Links to social-media platforms, partner websites, and other third-party services are provided for convenience and information. A link does not necessarily mean that we endorse or control the third party. Your use of an external service is governed by that service’s own terms and privacy practices.
9. Privacy
Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data and forms part of these Terms. By using the website or submitting information for publication, you acknowledge that the relevant processing will occur as described in that Policy.
10. Disclaimers
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the website and its content are provided on an “as available” basis. We exclude warranties that are not expressly stated, including implied warranties of accuracy, availability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, except where they cannot lawfully be excluded.
11. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or similar loss arising from use of, inability to use, or reliance on the website or an external link. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
12. Enforcement
We may restrict access, remove submitted material, or take other reasonable action if we believe these Terms, applicable law, security requirements, or the rights of another person have been breached.
13. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the applicable laws of the United Arab Emirates. Subject to any mandatory rights or procedures under applicable law, disputes will be submitted to the competent courts of the United Arab Emirates.
14. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms to reflect changes in the website, the Program, or applicable requirements. The updated Terms will be posted on the website with a new effective date. Continued use after publication means that the updated Terms apply to subsequent use.
15. Contact
For questions about these Terms, permission requests, or notices relating to website content, contact info@arabyouthcenter.org.