Welcome to www.gulfelitemag.com’s Digital Information Network (DIN). The terms and conditions mentioned below pertain to the use of this network, which you can access via www.gulfelitemag.com. When the term “Our Site” is used in the following conditions, it refers to the DIN operated by or on behalf of www.gulfelitemag.com, including its parent companies, subsidiaries, and affiliates collectively referred to as “Our Network,” irrespective of the method through which you access the network.
Acceptance of the Terms
By accessing or using gulfelitemag.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (T&C). This agreement constitutes a legal contract between you and www.gulfelitemag.com. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.
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User Registration
To access certain features and areas of www.gulfelitemag.com, you may be required to create an account on “Our Site.” It is your responsibility to ensure the confidentiality of your passwords or any other chosen account identifier. You also agree to be accountable for all activities that take place under your account.
By registering on the www.gulfelitemag.com site, you agree that:
(a) your account and password are confidential and should only be known to you. They must not be used by anyone else to access the site;
(b) you will refrain from engaging in any activities that would promote unauthorized access to areas requiring registration on www.gulfelitemag.com by unregistered users;
(c) you will not create accounts with the purpose of exploiting the site’s functionality or impersonating another user.
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Termination of Registration
If you wish to discontinue your registered account with www.gulfelitemag.com, you can terminate your account by sending an email to [email protected].
If you no longer agree to these listed terms and conditions or any future modifications to them, you must stop using www.gulfelitemag.com and/or all links accessible on “Our Network.” The continued use of www.gulfelitemag.com shows your constant acknowledgment and acceptance of these terms and conditions.
In the event we suspect that you have not adhered to these terms and conditions, we reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your account immediately and without prior notice.
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Disclaimer of Use
Gulfelitemag.com provides content for general information and entertainment purposes only. While we strive to keep the information up to date and accurate, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
This includes, but is not limited to: (i) any warranties regarding the availability, accuracy, completeness, appropriateness, reliability, timeliness, or usefulness of the content on “Our Site”; and (ii) any warranties of title, non-infringement, or fitness for a specific purpose or merchantability. The use of any information or materials on this Website is at your own risk.
www.gulfelitemag.com does not provide any representations or warranties related to linked sites, and www.gulfelitemag.com holds no liability or responsibility concerning your use of such sites. In some cases, content accessible on “Our Site” may reflect the opinions and judgments of providers or users, including user content.
For clarity, we will not be held liable for any loss resulting from your actions or inactions as a result of viewing, reading, or listening to the content of “Our Site” or any part of it.
www.gulfelitemag.com and its affiliates do not endorse and shall not assume responsibility or liability for the accuracy or reliability of any statement made on “Our Site” by anyone other than authorized gulfelitemag.com employees acting in their official capacity.
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Use of Material on “Our Site”
Your use of www.gulfelitemag.com is strictly for personal and non-commercial purposes. It is acknowledged that, under the agreement between “Our Site” and yourself, www.gulfelitemag.com is the exclusive owner of all content on “Our Site.” This includes, without limitation, patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade names, trade secrets, logos, and other intellectual property rights associated with it.
www.gulfelitemag.com holds ownership of any images, text, logos, graphics, video, audio, and other materials present on the www.gulfelitemag.com website (“Our Site”), excluding user content and advertisements, as discussed below.
You agree to use gulfelitemag.com for lawful purposes only and in a manner consistent with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
Any unauthorized use of our sites, including but not limited to hacking, unauthorized access, or any activity that disrupts the normal functioning of the site, may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.
You are permitted to download and print extracts from www.gulfelitemag.com for your personal and non-commercial use only. However, you must uphold and adhere to any author attribution, copyright, or trademark notices or restrictions present in the material that you download or use.
Any usage of “Our Site’s” content for purposes other than personal and non-commercial use requires our prior written approval. Unless explicitly authorized by www.gulfelitemag.com, you are not permitted to create a database, either in electronic or paper form, that includes all or part of the material found on “Our Network.”
If you wish to use our content in ways not explicitly allowed by these terms and conditions, we request that you reach out to us at [email protected]
Also, for any other queries regarding the distribution or reproduction of materials, contact us at [email protected]
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Third-party Advertising on “Our Site”
You will see advertisements from third parties on “Our Site.” The content of each advertising material is the sole responsibility of the individual advertiser. We accept no responsibility for the content of advertising material, which includes, but is not limited to, any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies therein.
If you are interested in advertising on www.gulfelitemag.com, please reach out to us at [email protected].
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User Content
All content provided on gulfelitemag.com, including articles, images, videos, and any other materials, is the property of Gulfelitemag.com and its content creators unless otherwise stated.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or use the content for any commercial purposes without the express written consent of www.gulfelitemag.com. Any unauthorized use of the content may violate copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights.
Users on gulfelitemag.com may be allowed to submit content for publication across various sections of “Our Site.” Your engagement with our site is regulated by our Community Standards and Participation Guidelines, which are integral to these terms and conditions.
By choosing to post any content or comments on “Our Site,” you are considered to implicitly consent to these guidelines, as well as the Terms and Conditions outlined herein.
Upon submitting content to us, you agree and warrant that you have created that content or you possess the necessary permission from or authorization by, the owner of any part of the content to submit it to “Our Site.”
While you or the content owner retain the copyright to the content sent to us on our site, you grant us an unconditional, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully transferable, perpetual, worldwide license.
This license allows us to use, publish, and/or transmit your content and authorize third parties to use, publish, and/or share your content in any format and on any platform, whether currently known or developed in the future.
You acknowledge and agree that when you contribute content on “Our Site” or consume content provided by others, you are doing so at your own discretion and risk. This includes any reliance on the accuracy or completeness of that content.
Further, you acknowledge and agree that the opinions expressed by you and other users in the content do not necessarily represent the views of www.gulfelitemag.com, and we neither support nor endorse any user-generated content. It is understood that we have no obligation to pre-screen, monitor, review, or edit any content posted by you or other users on “Our Site.”
We, or authorized third parties, have the right to cut, crop, edit, or decline to publish your content at our or their sole discretion. Your content may be removed from use at any time. We bear no responsibility for any content submitted by users and published by us or authorized third parties.
You agree not to:
(a) Use “Our Site” to post or transmit content that victimizes, harasses, degrades, or intimidates individuals or groups based on impermissible classifications such as religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, military status, or disability.
(b) Post content intentionally designed to upset or harm other users.
(c) Post or transmit any content containing software viruses or any other code, files, or programs aimed at disrupting, destroying, or limiting the functionality of “Our Site,” computer software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment.
(d) Upload or transmit content or take actions in your use of “Our Site” that would constitute or encourage criminal conduct or give rise to civil liability.
(e) Use “Our Site” for commercial purposes, including submitting material to solicit funds or promote, advertise, or solicit the sale of goods or services.
If you are under the age of 16, you affirm that you have obtained permission from your parent or guardian to submit content.
For any inquiries concerning copyright and your content, please address them to [email protected].
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Data Protection
To know how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please visit our Privacy Policy page: https://www.gulfelitemag.com/privacy-policy/. By using gulfelitemag.com, you consent to the terms of our Privacy Policy.
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Changes to the Terms and Conditions of Use
www.gulfelitemag.com reserves the right to update, modify, or change these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. It is your responsibility to review these terms regularly to stay informed of any updates.
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Governing Law (except for US users)
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with English law, and both parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. However, the use of “Our Site” in the United States is subject to the provisions outlined in the section below titled “Governing Law & Jurisdiction (for US Users).” You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the Website is in compliance with all applicable laws.
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Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold gulfelitemag.com and its affiliates, contributors, employees, and agents harmless from and against any claims, actions, demands, liabilities, and settlements, including reasonable legal and accounting fees, without limitation. This indemnification applies to any breach of these Terms and Conditions by you or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
Additional Terms of Use for Users in the United States
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Additional Restrictions on User Content
In addition to the terms outlined in section 6, you agree not to use “Our Site” for the uploading, posting, emailing, or any other transmission of content for which you do not possess the legal right to transmit, whether under applicable laws, regulations, contractual agreements, or fiduciary relationships.
This includes but is not limited to, insider information, intellectual property, proprietary or confidential information acquired or disclosed within the context of employment relationships or under nondisclosure agreements.
You commit not to intentionally or unintentionally breach any applicable local, state, national, or international laws. This involves regulations established by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the rules of any national or international securities exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange, or the NASDAQ.
Additionally, you agree not to violate any rules, regulations, orders, directives, or similar legal instruments with the force of Law.
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Governing Law and Jurisdictions (For US Users)
If you visit “Our Site” from the United States, these terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the United States of America and the laws of the State of New York.
By using “Our Site,” you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction for any claim or dispute with www.gulfelitemag.com or relating in any way to your use of “Our Site” being in the courts of the County of New York, State of New York.
You expressly agree and consent to the exercise of personal jurisdiction in the courts of the County of New York, State of New York, in connection with any such dispute. This includes any claim involving “Our Network” LLC or its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, contractors, officers, directors, telecommunication providers, and content providers.
Additionally, you agree that any cause of action or claim you may have concerning your use of “Our Site” must be initiated within one year after the act or omission giving rise to the claim or cause of action occurred.
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Limitations of Liability
TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WWW.GULFELITEMAG.COM WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT ANY DAMAGES YOU MAY INCUR DUE TO GULFELITEMAG.COM’S ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE ARE NOT IRREPARABLE AND ARE INSUFFICIENT TO ENTITLE YOU TO AN INJUNCTION OR OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF RESTRICTING THE AVAILABILITY OF OR ANY PERSON’S ABILITY TO ACCESS ANY PORTION OF THE WEBSITES AND SERVICES.
THE LIMITATIONS OUTLINED IN THIS SECTION ARE APPLICABLE IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE PURPORTED LIABILITY IS GROUNDED IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL BASIS. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES EVEN IF WWW.GULFELITEMAG.COM SHALL HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
AS SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT PERMIT THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF LOSS, IN SUCH INSTANCES, GULFELITEMAG.COM’S LIABILITY WILL BE RESTRICTED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THIS LIMITATION SERVES TO MINIMIZE WWW.GULFELITEMAG.COM’S LIABILITY TO YOU, ADHERING TO THE LOWEST AMOUNT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.