Welcome to the Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International & Energy Studies (Derasat) Website. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Website.
1.Definitions
    - “Website” refers to the Derasat Website and any other platforms directly linked from it.
    - “Content” includes all materials, data, text, graphics, images, and resources made available on the Website.
2.Acceptance of Terms
By using the Website or accessing any content or data provided, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately. Derasat reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
3.Permitted Use
• You may use the Website and its content for personal, non-commercial purposes or to evaluate services provided by Derasat.
• You may not:
a. Modify, reproduce, or distribute the content without explicit permission.
b. Use the Website for unlawful purposes or in any way that could damage or impair its operation.
4.Intellectual Property Rights
• All intellectual property rights in the Website, including its content, layout, and design, are owned by Derasat or licensed to it.
• You may not use, reproduce, or exploit these rights without prior written consent from Derasat.
5.Data Use Policy
• If Derasat provides datasets or other downloadable resources, they are available on an “as-is” basis and subject to additional terms of use.
• Users must: a. Attribute the source of the data clearly in any derived work. b. Ensure any transformations or analyses are labeled as their own and not attributed to Derasat.
6.External Links
• The Website may include links to third-party sites. These links are provided for convenience, and Derasat does not endorse or take responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external websites.
7.Disclaimer of Warranties
• The Website and its content are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. Derasat disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
• Derasat is not liable for any damages, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, or service interruptions, arising from your use of the Website.
8.Limitation of Liability
• To the maximum extent permitted by law, Derasat shall not be held liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website or reliance on its content.
9.Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold Derasat harmless from all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from:
a. Your use of the Website.
b. Your violation of these Terms.
c:Any third-party claim arising from your use of content or data derived from thisWebsite.
10.Termination of use :
Derasat reserves the right to terminate or restrict access to the Website at its sole discretion without notice or liability if you breach any of these Terms.
11.Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Bahraini courts.