Terms of Service

Welcome to AstroTech Insights. By accessing and using our website (astrotechinsights.org), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read these terms carefully before using our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the AstroTech Insights website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use our website.

2. Description of Services

AstroTech Insights provides analytical research, technical insights, and educational content related to aerospace engineering, space technology, and the global space industry. Our services include:

• Research articles and technical analysis
• Blog posts and commentary on aerospace developments
• Expert interviews and perspectives
• Educational resources on space technology topics
• Information about collaboration opportunities

3. Use of Website

3.1 Permitted Use

You may access and use our website for lawful purposes consistent with these Terms of Service. You agree to use the website only for personal, educational, or professional research purposes.

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringing upon intellectual property rights of AstroTech Insights or third parties
• Transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfering with the proper functioning of the website
• Scraping, harvesting, or collecting user data without permission
• Using automated systems to access the website without our consent
• Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Ownership

All content on the AstroTech Insights website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video, data compilations, and software, is the property of AstroTech Insights or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website content for personal, educational, or professional research purposes. You may:

• View and read content on the website
• Download individual articles for personal reference
• Share links to our content with appropriate attribution

4.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display website content without permission
• Modify, create derivative works, or reverse engineer any website content
• Remove copyright or other proprietary notices
• Use our content for commercial purposes without written authorization

5. User Submissions

If you submit content to our website (such as comments, feedback, or contact form submissions), you grant AstroTech Insights a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for our business purposes. You represent that you own or have necessary rights to any content you submit.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The website will be available uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The website or servers are free of viruses or harmful components
• Information on the website is complete, accurate, or current

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ASTROTECH INSIGHTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the website
• Any content obtained from the website
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AstroTech Insights and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the website
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links for convenience only and do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. You access third-party websites at your own risk.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

11. Modifications to Website

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the website at any time without notice or liability.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Munich, Germany.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AstroTech Insights regarding use of the website and supersede any prior agreements.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

AstroTech Insights
Kapellenstraße 18
81675 Munich, Germany
Email: contact@astrotechinsights.org
Phone: +49 89 7456 3291

16. Acknowledgment

BY USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.