Terms of Use for World Economic Journal

Last updated: February 22, 2025

Welcome to World Economic Journal (“WEJ,” “Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”). These Terms of Use govern Your access to and use of Our website and materials, including text, articles, graphics, multimedia, and other content (“Materials”). By accessing or using Our website located at https://world-economic.com (the “Website”), You agree to comply with these Terms of Use.

If You do not agree with these Terms, please do not use Our Website or materials

1. Use of Website Materials

1.1 General Use

The use of any content or materials published on the World Economic Journal Website is regulated as follows:

• Materials may be used for informational and non-commercial purposes with proper attribution to World Economic Journal (“WEJ”).
• Republishing, distribution, reproduction, or modification of materials is permitted only with prior written consent from WEJ.
• Commercial use of materials requires a separate written agreement with WEJ.

1.2 Conditions for Republishing and Citations

We encourage other media outlets and publishers to reference and republish Our materials under the following conditions:

• Source Attribution: The original source must be credited as “World Economic Journal”.
• Active Hyperlink: A functional, direct hyperlink to the original page on Our Website (https://world-economic.com) must be included.
• Unmodified Content: The original text, structure, and meaning of the materials must not be altered without prior approval from WEJ.
• Non-commercial Use: Republishing must remain free for public access; it is prohibited to charge fees, require subscriptions, or impose access restrictions.

Failure to adhere to these conditions may result in legal action.

2. Modifications and Changes

World Economic Journal reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be communicated via:

• A prominent notice on Our Website.
• Updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All materials published on the Website, including but not limited to articles, text, graphics, logos, videos, images, and designs, are the intellectual property of World Economic Journal or its licensors. All rights are reserved.

• Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of Our content without consent is strictly prohibited.
• Use of Our trademarks, logos, or brand identity requires written permission.

4. Prohibited Use

When using the Website and materials, You agree NOT to:

1. Use content for illegal, defamatory, or misleading purposes.
2. Republish materials without proper attribution and an active hyperlink.
3. Commercialize materials without written consent from WEJ.
4. Modify or misrepresent materials in a way that alters their meaning or intent.
5. Access the Website through unauthorized means (e.g., hacking, scraping, or automated tools).

5. Disclaimer

The content on Our Website is provided for informational purposes only. While We strive for accuracy and reliability, We make no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information. WEJ assumes no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this content.

• Use of Our materials is at Your own risk.
• WEJ reserves the right to update or remove content at its sole discretion without prior notice.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

• WEJ, its affiliates, employees, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of or inability to use the Website or materials.
• This includes but is not limited to damages resulting from errors, omissions, interruptions, or loss of data.

7. Contact Information

For matters relating to the use of World Economic Journal materials, permission requests, or reporting violations of these Terms, please contact Us:

Editorial Office Email: wej@world-economic.com

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong for the English-language version of the Website and Kyrgyzstan for the Russian-language version, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of Hong Kong or Kyrgyzstan, depending on the jurisdiction of the material.

By using Our Website, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Thank You for respecting Our intellectual property and supporting the integrity of World Economic Journal.