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Terms and Conditions


Last Updated: June 26, 2025

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY. THEY GOVERN YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THIS WEBSITE AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY IRIA – INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS INSIGHTS AND ANALYSIS. BY USING OUR WEBSITE, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS, WHICH CONTAIN IMPORTANT LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

Welcome to the website of IRIA – International Relations Insights and Analysis ("IRIA", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of www.ir-ia.com ("Website") and any related services, content, newsletters, or features offered by IRIA.

By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not access or use our Website.


1. Eligibility and Acceptance of Terms

By using this Website, you represent that you are at least 16 years old and legally capable of entering into binding agreements. If you are accessing this Website on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you affirm that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.

Your continued use of the Website following any changes to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.


2. Permitted Use

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website and its content for personal, non-commercial, or internal informational purposes. You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, or exploit any Website content without prior consent from IRIA

  • Use the Website to conduct fraudulent or illegal activity

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or networks connected to the Website

  • Introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code

  • Scrape, extract, or index Website content using automated tools without permission

IRIA reserves the right to restrict or terminate access for users violating these conditions.


3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content and materials on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, articles, reports, video/audio content, downloadable documents, and software ("Content"), are the property of IRIA or its licensors and protected under intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • Print or download extracts for personal or educational use with attribution

  • Share public links with proper citation to IRIA

You may not:

  • Modify any materials

  • Use our content for commercial purposes without explicit consent

IRIA respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same.


4. User-Generated Content and Submissions

By submitting content to us (e.g., via contact forms, newsletters, feedback, or comments), you represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the right to submit such content

  • The content is lawful, accurate, and not misleading

You grant IRIA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display such content for the purposes of communication, marketing, or responding to your requests.

We reserve the right to monitor, remove, or refuse any user content that we determine to be offensive, unlawful, or contrary to the interests of IRIA.


5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Website is subject to our Privacy Policy, which outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal data. By using the Website, you consent to the terms of the Privacy Policy. We use analytics tools and may collect information through cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can manage preferences via the IRIA Cookie Banner

When visiting our site, you are presented with a cookie consent banner. You may:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Decline all non-essential cookies

  • View or change your preferences at any time using the "Manage Cookie Preferences" link


6. Third-Party Services and Links

The Website may contain links or integrations with third-party services, including, but not limited to:

  • YouTube for embedded video content

  • Google Analytics for usage tracking

  • Google AdSense or similar advertising platforms

  • Social media buttons (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook)

We do not endorse or control these services and are not responsible for their practices. Use of any third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and privacy policies.


7. Disclaimers

The Website and its content are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. While IRIA makes reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, we do not guarantee:

  • Completeness or timeliness of content

  • Availability or uninterrupted access to the Website

  • That the Website or its servers are free from viruses or other harmful components

Content is for informational purposes only and not intended as professional, financial, legal, or political advice.


8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, IRIA shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of data or reputation

  • Business interruption or lost profits

  • Reliance on published content

“IRIA shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential damages. In no event shall IRIA’s total liability exceed RON 100 (Romanian Lei), even if advised of the possibility of damages.


9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless IRIA, its officers, employees, and affiliates against any claims, damages, liabilities, and costs arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.


10. Termination of Access

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website, without notice or liability, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct harmful to IRIA or other users. Upon termination, all licenses granted to you will cease immediately.


11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to revise and update these Terms at our discretion. All changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.


12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any related dispute shall be governed by the laws of Europe, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes or claims shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Romania.


13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and IRIA regarding your use of the Website. If any provision is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Terms shall remain in full force and effect.


14. Language and Interpretation

These Terms are provided in English. If they are translated into another language, and any inconsistencies arise between the English version and the translated version, the English version shall prevail. The English version represents the official and authoritative text for legal and interpretive purposes.


15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms or the Website, please contact us:
IRIA – International Relations Insights and Analysis
Email: editor@ir-ia.com
Website: www.ir-ia.com