Terms of Service

Effective Date: 26 February 2025

Welcome to AI-Congres.com. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, platform, and services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

1. Use of Services

• You must be at least 18 years old or meet the legal age requirement in your jurisdiction.
• You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Unauthorized access, distribution, or misuse of AI-Congres.com is strictly prohibited.

2. User Accounts

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• Any activity that occurs under your account is your responsibility.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property

• All content on AI-Congres.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, research papers, datasets, and software, is the intellectual property of AI-Congres.com or its licensors.
• Users may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or publish any sensitive information, including academic research, proprietary data, or confidential documentation, without explicit written consent from the rightful owner.
• Any unauthorized use of research materials, AI models, training datasets, or unpublished findings may result in immediate termination of access and potential legal action.
• Users must respect citation and attribution standards when using publicly available research and data.
• Any official documents used within the platform must include proper source attribution. If these documents pertain to theses, dissertations, or academic papers, proper academic referencing must be applied in accordance with scholarly standards.
• Users who publish statements, documents, or research papers on AI-Congres.com are solely responsible for their accuracy and content. AI-Congres.com does not assume liability for incorrect, misleading, or incomplete information posted by users.
• The name, logo, branding, and visual identity of AI-Congres.com may not be used, reproduced, or modified in any form without explicit prior written permission. Unauthorized use of branding elements may result in legal action.
• All content on AI-Congres.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, research papers, datasets, and software, is the intellectual property of AI-Congres.com or its licensors.
• Users may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or publish any sensitive information, including academic research, proprietary data, or confidential documentation, without explicit written consent from the rightful owner.
• Any unauthorized use of research materials, AI models, training datasets, or unpublished findings may result in immediate termination of access and potential legal action.
• Users must respect citation and attribution standards when using publicly available research and data.
• Any official documents used within the platform must include proper source attribution. If these documents pertain to theses, dissertations, or academic papers, proper academic referencing must be applied in accordance with scholarly standards.
• Users who publish statements, documents, or research papers on AI-Congres.com are solely responsible for their accuracy and content. AI-Congres.com does not assume liability for incorrect, misleading, or incomplete information posted by users.

4. Privacy, Confidential Data, and Data Protection

• Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data.
• By using our Services, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Users are strictly prohibited from sharing, distributing, or misusing confidential data obtained through our platform.
• Any unauthorized disclosure of confidential data, including trade secrets, proprietary research, or sensitive personal information, may result in immediate termination of access and legal action.
• Users found guilty of breaching confidentiality agreements may face civil and criminal liability, including financial damages and prosecution under applicable laws.

5. AI and Ethical Considerations

• AI-Congres.com is committed to responsible AI development and ethical considerations.
• Users must ensure that any AI-related content shared or used on the platform adheres to ethical guidelines and does not harm individuals, communities, or society.

6. Limitation of Liability

• AI-Congres.com is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis.
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service.
• To the maximum extent permitted by law, AI-Congres.com is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of our Services.
• AI-Congres.com is not responsible for any content, research findings, or statements made by users. The responsibility for accuracy, compliance, and ethical integrity lies solely with the publisher of the content.

7. Modifications to Terms

• We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.
• Continued use of the Services after modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Termination

• We may terminate or suspend access to our Services without notice if you violate these Terms.
• Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately.

9. Legal Consequences of Violations

• Any violation of these Terms, particularly concerning the misuse of confidential data, may result in legal proceedings, financial penalties, and claims for damages.
• Users may be held personally and legally accountable under civil and criminal law, and AI-Congres.com reserves the right to take appropriate legal action in any relevant jurisdiction.
• Cooperation with law enforcement and regulatory authorities will be ensured in cases involving fraudulent, unlawful, or unethical conduct.

10. Governing Law

• These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Belgian authorities.
• Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through mediation and, if necessary, the competent courts of Belgium.
• In the event of a dispute, users must first attempt to resolve the issue through internal mediation facilitated by AI-Congres.com. If no resolution is reached within 30 days, the matter may be escalated to mediation with an external mediator. Should mediation fail, disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Belgium.
• These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Belgian authorities.
• Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through mediation and, if necessary, the competent courts of Belgium.

11. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at info@ai-congres.com.