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TERMS OF USE

Terms of Use for World Economic Journal

Last updated: September 20, 2024

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 strictly regulated as follows:

  • Use of materials is permitted only with prior written permission from the editorial office of World Economic Journal (“WEJ”).
  • You may not modify, reproduce, republish, distribute, transmit, display, sell, license, or exploit the materials without Our express written consent.

1.2 Conditions for Online Republishing

If permission is granted to republish materials from the Website on the Internet, the following conditions apply:

  1. Source Attribution: You must provide a clear and visible credit to the original source as “World Economic Journal”.
  2. Direct Hyperlink: A direct, functional hyperlink to the original page on the official Website: https://world-economic.com must be included.
  3. Free Access: Republishing or reprinting must remain free of charge for all end users. You may not:
    • Charge fees for access to the materials.
    • Require users to fill out forms, subscribe, or make any payments to view the materials.
  4. No Alteration: The original text, structure, or meaning of the materials may not be altered without the prior approval of the WEJ Editorial Office.

2. Modifications and Changes

World Economic Journal reserves the right to review and update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes to the Terms 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.

  • You may not claim ownership or violate Our copyright and trademark rights.
  • Use of Our logos, trademarks, or brand identity requires separate written permission.

4. Prohibited Use

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

  1. Use the content for any illegal, defamatory, or misleading purposes.
  2. Republish materials without proper attribution and an active hyperlink.
  3. Commercialize the materials without written consent.
  4. Modify or alter materials in a way that misrepresents the original meaning or intent.
  5. Access the Website through unauthorized means (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 about the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information. World Economic Journal assumes no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to the use of this content.

  • Use of Our materials is at Your own risk.
  • We may update or remove content at Our sole discretion without prior notice.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

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

7. Contact Information

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

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 contributing to the professional integrity of World Economic Journal.