Last Update: 02/01/2025
1. Introduction and Acceptance
1.1 Purpose of the Terms
Welcome to Astorians.net (the “Website”). These Terms of Service (“Terms,” “TOS”) govern your access to and use of all services, content, and functionalities available on or through our Website. By accessing or registering on Astorians.net, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms, as well as any other guidelines, notices, or policies referenced herein (collectively, the “Agreement”).
1.2 Scope of Agreement
These Terms apply to all Users of the Website, including registered members and casual visitors. If you do not agree to all provisions of these Terms, you must discontinue using the Website immediately. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the most current version of these Terms.
1.3 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the European Union (EU). Any dispute, controversy, proceeding, or claim of whatever nature arising out of or in any way relating to these Terms shall be governed, interpreted, and construed in accordance with EU law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
2. Changes and Revisions to These Terms
2.1 Right to Modify
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time to reflect changes in our operational, legal, or regulatory obligations. When we make material updates, we will post a revised version on the Website and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
2.2 Effective Date of Changes.
All changes become effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of updated Terms signifies that you accept and agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to any modification, your sole remedy is to cease using the Website and, if applicable, delete your account.
Eligibility and Age Requirements
3.1 Legal Capacity
By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you have the full legal capacity and authority to enter into these Terms. You further agree to abide by all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction regarding online conduct and acceptable content.
3.2 Minimum Age
Under 13: If you are under 13 years old, you must obtain explicit parental or guardian consent before registering an account or providing any personal data on the Website. We do not independently verify age, but any account found to be in violation of this requirement may be terminated or suspended at our discretion.
Under 18: If you are under 18, you further represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms and is responsible for your compliance.
3.3 User Responsibilities
You agree that you are solely responsible for understanding whether accessing the Website in your jurisdiction is allowed under applicable laws. In addition, you are responsible for all personal or device-related requirements (such as secure internet connectivity, device compatibility, or parental control settings) needed to safely and lawfully use our services.
4. Registration and User Accounts
4.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, such as engaging with e-learning courses, you may be required to create an account. During the registration process, you must provide complete, accurate, and current information, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Mandatory Fields: Full Name, Username, Email Address, and Password (plus Password Confirmation).
- Optional Fields: Date of Birth, Gender, Country, City/State, Occupation, etc.
4.2 Account Security
You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials (username and password). You agree not to share your login details with anyone and to notify us immediately at [Contact Email] if you suspect any unauthorized use or security breach of your account.
4.3 Accuracy of Information
You agree to maintain and promptly update your account details to keep them accurate. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided during the registration process, or thereafter, is found to be misleading, inaccurate, or fraudulent.
4.4 Account Deletion by You
You may request to delete your account at any time through your account dashboard or by contacting us at [Contact Email]. Once the deletion is processed, all of your personal data, within reasonable operational and legal limits, will be removed or anonymized in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
5. Services and Usage Guidelines
5.1 Description of Services
Astorians.net offers free e-learning courses, educational content, community discussion features, and other related services (collectively, the “Services”). All Services are provided free of charge to Users; the Website is funded by online advertisements that have been reviewed and controlled to meet ethical standards.
5.2 Advertisements
By using the Website, you acknowledge and accept that you may be served advertisements. We strive to ensure that the ads displayed are safe, legitimate, and in compliance with applicable laws. However, once you click on an ad, you understand that you may be directed to a third-party website, whose policies and content are beyond our control.
5.3 Updates and Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature, part, or functionality of the Services at any time, without prior notice. We will not be liable if any or all parts of the Services are unavailable at any time or for any period.
5.4 No Guarantee of Results
While our primary goal is to facilitate learning, we do not guarantee any particular outcome, certification, or professional advancement for Users. You acknowledge that completing our free courses does not necessarily imply accreditation or endorsement by academic or professional bodies unless explicitly stated.
6. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities
6.1 General Conduct
You agree to use Astorians.net lawfully, ethically, and respectfully. You will not post or transmit any content that:
Is offensive, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, harassing, or harmful.
Violates any applicable local, national, or international law.
Infringes upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.
Contains viruses, malware, or any code designed to disrupt the functionality of the Website or its users’ devices.
6.2 Prohibited Activities
You further agree not to:
Circumvent Security Measures: Attempt to breach or undermine the Website’s security or authentication measures, or probe the vulnerability of our systems.
Data Harvesting: Collect or store personal information about other users without their express consent.
Manipulate Services: Reverse-engineer, modify, or exploit any part of the Website or Services for unauthorized purposes.
Automated Use: Employ robots, scrapers, or other automated systems to collect data or interact with the Website without prior written permission.
Unlawful Behavior: Use the Services for any fraudulent or criminal activities, including but not limited to money laundering, terrorism financing, or identity theft.
6.3 Community Interactions
When interacting with other users, you must follow our standards of respect and civility. We reserve the right to remove or modify user-generated content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
7.1 Ownership of Website Content
All text, graphics, user interfaces, visual interfaces, photographs, logos, artwork, computer code, and other materials contained on the Website (collectively, the “Content”) are owned, controlled by, or licensed to Astorians.net. This includes the e-learning materials, design, structure, and arrangement of such Content, protected by intellectual property rights and other applicable laws.
7.2 Limited License
Astorians.net grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website and its Content for your personal, non-commercial purposes only. You shall not:
Reproduce, distribute, publicly display, sell, or lease any portion of the Website or its Content without explicit written consent.
Remove or alter any copyright or proprietary notices embedded in or on the Content.
7.3 User-Generated Content
By posting, uploading, or submitting any content to the Website (e.g., discussion forum posts, messages), you grant Astorians.net a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of your content in connection with the Services. You confirm that you have all necessary rights to grant this license and that your content does not violate any third-party rights.
8. Privacy and Data Protection
8.1 Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, process, and use your data in compliance with EU regulations and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.
8.2 User Responsibilities
You are responsible for any personal data you choose to share with other users or post publicly. We encourage you to protect your privacy and personal information when interacting with others online. If you have any questions about how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us at [email protected]
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
9.1 Service “As Is”
You acknowledge that the Website and its Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.
9.2 No Liability for Third-Party Content
We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party websites, services, or content accessible through links or advertisements on our Website. Once you leave Astorians.net, the terms and policies of the third-party site govern your use thereof.
9.3 Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Astorians.net, its owners, officers, employees, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use or inability to use the Website. This limitation applies to any damages, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
9.4 User Conduct and Content
We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the conduct of users or the content they post or share. You release Astorians.net from all liability relating to that content, including any claims of defamation, infringement, or invasion of privacy.
10. Indemnification
10.1 Indemnity
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Astorians.net, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, including legal fees and expenses, arising out of or related to:
Your use or misuse of the Services.
Your violation of these Terms or any applicable laws or regulations.
Your infringement of any intellectual property or privacy rights of a third party.
Any content you post or share on the Website.
10.2 Cooperation
We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which event you agree to cooperate in asserting any available defenses.
11. Suspension and Termination of Accounts
11.1 Suspension and Termination by Us
We may, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your account and block your access to the Website if:
We believe you have violated or acted inconsistently with these Terms.
You fail to comply with any legal or regulatory obligations.
We detect suspicious or potentially fraudulent activity in your account.
We decide to discontinue the Website or any part of the Services.
11.2 Consequences of Termination
Upon termination, you lose the right to access or use the Website or Services. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (e.g., Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification) shall remain in effect.
11.3 User-Initiated Termination
You may terminate your account at any time by following the instructions in your account dashboard or emailing us at [Contact Email]. Please note that certain personal data may be retained if required by law or for legitimate business interests, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
12.1 Choice of Law
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with EU law.
12.2 Jurisdiction
You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in the EU for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website.
12.3 Informal Resolution
In the event of any dispute, we encourage you to contact us first at [Contact Email] to seek an informal resolution. We will do our best to address your concerns in good faith before any formal proceedings are initiated.
13. Miscellaneous Provisions
13.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any policies or guidelines posted on the Website (including our Privacy Policy, DMCA Policy, and others), constitute the entire agreement between you and Astorians.net regarding the subject matter herein and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals.
13.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a competent court, such provision will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.
13.3 Waivers
No waiver by Astorians.net of any breach or default by you shall be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach or default. Any waiver must be in writing to be legally effective.
13.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may freely assign or transfer our rights or obligations under these Terms without notice or consent.
13.5 Force Majeure
We are not liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, and other similar events.
13.6 Headings
Section headings in these Terms are included for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms or any other aspect of the Website, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: Astorians