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Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website. We reserve the right to update or modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

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2. Intellectual Property

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Ownership of Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, software, and data compilations, is the exclusive property of Jürgen Astor or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. The compilation of all content on this website is the exclusive property of Jürgen Astor and is protected by international copyright laws.

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Trademarks

The trademarks, service marks, logos, and trade names (collectively the "Trademarks") displayed on this website are registered and unregistered Trademarks of Jürgen Astor and its affiliates. Nothing contained on this website should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any Trademark displayed on the website without the written permission of Jürgen Astor or such third party that may own the Trademark. Your misuse of the Trademarks displayed on the website, or any other content on the website, except as provided in these Terms of Use, is strictly prohibited.

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Copyright

All software used on this website is the property of Jürgen Astor or its software suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. The content and software on this website may be used as an information resource. Any other use, including the reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display, or performance, of the content on this website is strictly prohibited.

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User-Generated Content

If you submit any content to our website, including but not limited to text, photographs, graphics, videos, or audio, you grant Jürgen Astor a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any media. By submitting content, you represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content that you submit, that the content is accurate, that use of the content you supply does not violate these terms and will not cause injury to any person or entity, and that you will indemnify Jürgen Astor for all claims resulting from content you supply.

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Restrictions on Use

You must not:

  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, visit, or otherwise exploit for any commercial purpose any portion of the website without express written consent from Jürgen Astor.

  • Use any meta tags or any other "hidden text" utilizing Jürgen Astor’s name or trademarks without the express written consent of Jürgen Astor.

  • Frame or utilize framing techniques to enclose any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information (including images, text, page layout, or form) of Jürgen Astor without express written consent.

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Reporting Intellectual Property Violations

If you believe that any content on this website infringes your intellectual property rights, please notify us immediately by providing a written notice containing the following information:

  • A description of the intellectual property that you claim has been infringed.

  • A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the website.

  • Your address, telephone number, and email address.

  • A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the intellectual property owner, its agent, or the law.

  • A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the intellectual property owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf.

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3. Use of the Website

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Permissible Uses

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and use this website and its content for personal, non-commercial use, provided that you comply with these Terms of Use and any other applicable laws or regulations. Your use of the website must not:

  • Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.

  • Exploit, harm, or attempt to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content or otherwise.

  • Send, knowingly receive, upload, download, use, or re-use any material which does not comply with our content standards.

  • Transmit, or procure the sending of, any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material or any other form of similar solicitation (spam).

  • Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Jürgen Astor, a Jürgen Astor employee, another user, or any other person or entity.

  • Engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website, or which, as determined by us, may harm Jürgen Astor or users of the website, or expose them to liability.

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Linking Policy

You may link to our homepage, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it. You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part where none exists. Specifically, you agree to the following terms:

  • Source Identification: The source of the link must be clearly identified on the linking site.

  • Prohibited Practices: You must not link from any website that is not owned by you. Our website must not be framed on any other site, nor may you create a link to any part of our website other than the homepage.

  • No Misrepresentation: The link must not imply that we endorse you, your website, or your services or products unless we have given our express consent.

  • Link Removal: We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice. If we request that you remove a link to our website, you agree to do so immediately.

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Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the website:

  • In any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.

  • For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors in any way by exposing them to inappropriate content or otherwise.

  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material or any other form of similar solicitation (spam).

  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Jürgen Astor, a Jürgen Astor employee, another user, or any other person or entity.

  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website, or which, as determined by us, may harm Jürgen Astor or users of the website, or expose them to liability.

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User Account Responsibilities

If you create an account on the website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. You should take all necessary steps to ensure that the password is kept confidential and secure, and should inform us immediately if you have any reason to believe that your password has become known to anyone else, or if the password is being, or is likely to be, used in an unauthorized manner.

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User-Generated Content

If you post or upload any content to the website, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform that content in connection with the service provided by the website and across different media. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content that you post; that the content is accurate; that use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity; and that you will indemnify us for all claims resulting from content you supply.

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Rules About Linking to Our Website

You may link to our homepage, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it. You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part where none exists. Specifically, you agree to the following terms:

  • Source Identification: The source of the link must be clearly identified on the linking site.

  • Prohibited Practices: You must not link from any website that is not owned by you. Our website must not be framed on any other site, nor may you create a link to any part of our website other than the homepage.

  • No Misrepresentation: The link must not imply that we endorse you, your website, or your services or products unless we have given our express consent.

  • Link Removal: We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice. If we request that you remove a link to our website, you agree to do so immediately.

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Prohibited Activities

You must not:

  • Use any part of the content on our website for commercial purposes without obtaining a license to do so from us or our licensors.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the server on which our website is stored or any server, computer, or database connected to our website.

  • Attack our website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.

  • Knowingly introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.

Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violation of these Terms of Use, you must immediately notify us at [insert contact details] and provide us with assistance, as requested, to stop or remedy such violation.

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4. Liability Disclaimer

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Warranties and Conditions

The content on this website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Jürgen Astor makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of this website or the information, content, materials, or products included on this site. To the full extent permissible by applicable law, Jürgen Astor disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the website, its servers, or email sent from us are free of viruses or other harmful components.

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Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Jürgen Astor will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this site, including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages. Specifically, we will not be liable for:

  • Loss of Profits: Any loss of profits, sales, business, or revenue.

  • Business Interruption: Any business interruption or loss of anticipated savings.

  • Loss of Business Opportunity: Any loss of business opportunity, goodwill, or reputation.

  • Data Loss: Any loss or corruption of data or other information.

  • Indirect or Consequential Loss: Any indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind, however arising, including negligence.

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Specific Limitations

  • Website Access: We do not guarantee that our website will be secure or free from bugs or viruses. You are responsible for configuring your information technology, computer programs, and platform to access our website. You should use your own virus protection software.

  • Third-Party Content: Where our website contains links to other websites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your information only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

  • Technical Issues: We are not responsible for any technical issues or problems with any network, servers, computer equipment, software, failure of email or traffic congestion on the internet or at any website, or combination thereof, including any injury or damage to your or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from using our website.

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Legal Compliance

We do not exclude or limit in any way our liability to you where it would be unlawful to do so. This includes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or the negligence of our employees, agents, or subcontractors, and for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Jürgen Astor, its directors, officers, employees, consultants, agents, and affiliates, from any and all third-party claims, liability, damages, and costs (including, but not limited to, legal fees) arising from your use of this website, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

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5. External Links

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Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites and resources provided by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. We have no control over the content of these external sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. Specifically, you should note the following:

  • No Endorsement: The inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement of the linked website or any association with its operators. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating, and we do not warrant the offerings of, any of these businesses or individuals or the content of their websites.

  • Content Accuracy: We do not make any warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on linked websites.

  • Access and Use: If you decide to access any third-party websites linked to this website, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites. We encourage you to read those terms and policies, including privacy and data-gathering practices, which may differ from ours.

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Linking from Third-Party Websites

If you wish to link to our website, you must comply with the following requirements:

  • Fair Use: You may link to our homepage, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it. You must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part where none exists.

  • Prohibited Links: You must not establish a link from any website that is not owned by you. Our website must not be framed on any other site, nor may you create a link to any part of our website other than the homepage.

  • No Deceptive Practices: You must not link from any website that engages in fraudulent or deceptive practices, or any website that includes content that is illegal, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate.

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Responsibility for Linked Content

You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for the availability of any external websites or resources linked to our website. We do not endorse and are not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. You further acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such site or resource.

 

Reporting Violations

If you find any link on our website or any linked website objectionable for any reason, you may contact us at [insert contact details]. We will consider requests to remove links but will have no obligation to do so or to respond directly to you. Removal of links will be at our sole discretion.

 

Changes to External Links Policy

We reserve the right to remove or alter any links on our website at any time without notice. This includes the right to delete any link that we find inappropriate, offensive, or otherwise objectionable. We are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party websites that link to our website.

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6. Privacy Policy

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Collection of Personal Information

When you visit our website, we may collect certain information about you. This can include:

  • Personal Identification Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and other similar contact data.

  • Technical Data: This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, length of visit, and pages viewed.

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services.

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Use of Personal Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • Service Delivery: To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.

  • Personalization: To personalize your experience on our website.

  • Communication: To contact you with updates, promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to you.

  • Improvements: To improve our website, services, and marketing efforts.

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

 

Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

  • Legal Requirements: We may release information when we believe it is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

 

Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your personal information. These measures include:

  • Encryption: Data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL technology.

  • Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only.

  • Regular Monitoring: Our systems are regularly monitored for vulnerabilities and attacks.

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.

  • Types of Cookies: We use both session cookies (which expire once you close your web browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them).

  • Purpose of Cookies: We use cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits, keep track of advertisements, and compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

  • Managing Cookies: You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

 

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: The right to request access to the personal information we have about you.

  • Correction: The right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.

  • Deletion: The right to request that we delete your personal information.

  • Restriction: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.

  • Portability: The right to request a copy of your personal information in a machine-readable format.

  • Objection: The right to object to our processing of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

 

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

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7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), without regard to its conflict of law principles. This means that any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with these terms (including non-contractual disputes or claims) will be governed by Dubai law.

 

Jurisdiction

You and Jürgen Astor agree that the courts of Dubai shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these terms or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims). You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

 

Dispute Resolution

Before resorting to litigation, we strongly encourage you to first contact us directly to seek a resolution. In the event of any dispute, claim, question, or disagreement arising from or relating to these terms or the breach thereof, the parties shall use their best efforts to settle the dispute, claim, question, or disagreement. To this end, they shall consult and negotiate with each other in good faith and, recognizing their mutual interests, attempt to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both parties.

 

Arbitration

If the parties do not reach a solution within a period of 30 days from the time informal dispute resolution is pursued pursuant to the paragraph above, then, upon notice by either party to the other, all disputes, claims, questions, or disagreements shall be finally settled by arbitration administered by the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) in accordance with the provisions of its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Dubai, UAE, and the language of the arbitration shall be English.

 

Binding Effect

Any decision or award resulting from any such arbitration shall be final and binding upon the parties, and the judgment thereon may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator shall be empowered to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to the prevailing party.

 

Exclusions

Nothing in this agreement shall prevent either party from seeking injunctive or equitable relief from the courts for matters related to data security, intellectual property, or unauthorized access to the service.

 

Legal Fees

In the event of litigation or arbitration, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney's fees and costs in addition to any other relief granted.

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8. Changes to Terms

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Right to Modify

Jürgen Astor reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes or modifications to these terms will be effective immediately upon posting of the revisions on the website. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically to stay informed of updates. Your continued use of the website after any changes or modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

 

Notification of Changes

While we may not provide individual notifications of changes to the terms, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document to indicate when the latest modifications were made. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice, such as posting a notice on the homepage or sending you an email notification, if you have provided your email address.

 

Scope of Changes

Changes to these Terms of Use may include, but are not limited to:

  • Modifications to the permitted uses of the website

  • Updates to the intellectual property policy

  • Changes to the liability disclaimer and limitations

  • Revisions to the privacy policy and data protection practices

  • Adjustments to the governing law and dispute resolution procedures

 

User Responsibility

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of the current Terms of Use when using the website. If you do not agree with any modifications to these terms, you must immediately stop using the website.

 

Continued Use

By continuing to access or use the website after modifications become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms of Use. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must discontinue your use of the website.

Archiving Previous Versions

For your reference, we may retain and make available previous versions of the Terms of Use. You can request to review these versions by contacting us at [contact information]. This helps to ensure transparency and provides a record of changes for legal and informational purposes.

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9. Contact Information

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General Inquiries

For any general inquiries about our services, website, or these Terms of Use, please contact us using the following details:

 

Specific Concerns

If you have specific concerns regarding the website, such as technical issues, security concerns, or questions about your user account, please direct your inquiries to the appropriate department:

 

Technical Support

For technical support and issues related to website functionality, contact:

 

Security Concerns

For reporting security issues, including potential vulnerabilities or breaches, contact:

 

Privacy and Data Protection

For questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, data protection practices, or to exercise your rights under data protection laws, contact:

 

Reporting Violations

If you wish to report a violation of these Terms of Use or any other legal concern, please provide detailed information to:

 

Feedback and Suggestions

We welcome feedback and suggestions for improving our website and services. Please share your thoughts with us at:

 

Social Media

You can also connect with us on our social media platforms for updates, news, and customer support:

 

Legal Notices

For legal notices or formal communications, please send correspondence to:

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