Last Updated: February 11, 2025
Effective Date: February 11, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to https://mohsen.sandoghchi.co.uk (the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.
This Site is operated by Seyyed Mohsen Sandoghchi (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.
2. Definitions
- “Content”: Text, images, audio, video, software, code, databases, and any other material available on the Site.
- “User,” “you,” “your”: Any individual or entity accessing or using the Site.
- “Service”: The functionality, features, and Content provided through the Site.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
- Ownership: Unless stated otherwise, all Content on this Site, including copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property, is owned by us or licensed to us. Our status as the owner and author of the Content (or that of identified licensors) must always be acknowledged when referencing or using material from the Site.
- Permitted Use: You may:
- Access, view, and print one copy of Content for personal, non-commercial use.
- Temporarily cache pages for efficient browsing.
- Prohibited Use: You must not:
- Republish, redistribute, or sell Content without prior written consent.
- Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from Site Content.
- Use automated tools (e.g., scraping, data mining) to extract Content without permission.
- Fair Use: These Terms do not override lawful exceptions under international copyright frameworks (e.g., fair use, criticism, research).
4. Links to Our Site
- Linking Permissions:
- You may link to the Site in a fair, legal, and non-deceptive manner.
- Do not imply endorsement, association, or approval by us where none exists.
- Do not use our logos/trademarks without written consent.
- Prohibited Linking:
- No framing/embedding of the Site on other platforms.
- Do not link from sites containing:
- Sexually explicit, violent, or discriminatory material;
- Content that infringes intellectual property rights;
- Misleading, defamatory, or unlawful material.
5. Links to Other Sites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We:
- Do not control or endorse these sites;
- Assume no responsibility or liability for their content, privacy policies, or practices;
- Advise reviewing their terms before engagement.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Site lawfully and refrain from:
- Uploading malicious software (e.g., viruses, malware).
- Engaging in hacking, phishing, or unauthorized access.
- Posting defamatory, discriminatory, or illegal material.
- Disrupting the Site’s functionality or user experience.
Consequences: Violations may result in account termination, legal action, or reporting to authorities under applicable laws (e.g., Computer Misuse Act 1990, GDPR, DMCA).
7. User-Generated Content
- License Grant: By submitting content (e.g., comments, posts), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with the Site.
- Your Responsibilities:
- Ensure your content does not infringe third-party rights or violate laws.
- Retain ownership but waive moral rights to the extent permitted by law.
- Moderation: We reserve the right to remove content that violates these Terms.
8. Access to the Site
- Availability: The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We may alter, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part of it) at any time without notice. We are not liable for any unavailability.
- Restricted Access:
- Certain areas of the Site may require login credentials. You must keep these confidential.
- We reserve the right to restrict access to the Site or terminate accounts at our discretion, particularly for violations of these Terms.
9. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
- Disclaimer of Warranties:
The Site and its Content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:- Accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for purpose of the Content;
- Uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation of the Site;
- Correction of defects or absence of harmful components (e.g., viruses).
- Limitation of Liability:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for:- Direct Damages:
Losses arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to:- Loss of data, profits, revenue, or business opportunities;
- Business interruption or downtime;
- Reliance on any information or Content provided on the Site.
- Indirect Damages:
Consequential, incidental, punitive, or special damages, even if foreseeable. - Third-Party Actions:
Losses caused by third-party conduct, including but not limited to:- Malware, viruses, or other harmful components introduced by third parties;
- Unauthorized access to or use of the Site by third parties.
- Cyberattacks.
- Events Beyond Control:
Losses resulting from events outside our reasonable control, including but not limited to:- Hosting or server failures;
- Natural disasters, acts of war, or terrorism;
- Legal restrictions or censorship.
- Direct Damages:
- Business Users:
If you use the Site for commercial purposes, we exclude liability for:- Loss of profits, sales, revenue, or business opportunities;
- Damage to reputation or goodwill;
- Indirect or consequential business losses.
- Mandatory Exceptions:
Liability is not excluded for:- Death/Personal Injury: Caused by our negligence;
- Fraud or Fraudulent Misrepresentation: Including intentional misconduct or deceit;
- Breaches of Mandatory Consumer Rights: Where applicable laws (e.g., EU Consumer Rights Directive, UK Consumer Rights Act) prohibit such exclusions;
- Other Liability: That cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance.
11. Governing Law & Disputes
- Applicable Law:
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, unless:- Mandatory laws in your jurisdiction (e.g., consumer protections under the EU Consumer Rights Directive, GDPR, or similar frameworks) require otherwise;
- A violation occurs in a jurisdiction where local laws grant courts authority to adjudicate the dispute; or
- Enforcement of these Terms necessitates recourse to another jurisdiction’s laws.
- Jurisdiction:
- Consumers: If you are a consumer, you may bring disputes in the courts of your country of residence, provided those courts have jurisdiction under applicable law.
- Business Users: For business users, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, unless Clause 1 (Applicable Law) applies.
- Global Enforcement:
Nothing in these Terms limits our right to enforce these Terms or pursue legal action in any jurisdiction where:- A violation of these Terms occurs;
- Harm to our rights, property, or reputation is suffered;
- Applicable law permits such action.
- Waiver, Severability, and Entire Agreement:
- Waiver: Failure by us to enforce any right or provision in these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.
- Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the complete agreement between you and us regarding the Site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.
12. Privacy, Cookie, and Copyright Compliance Policies
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Copyright Compliance Policy which outline data collection, cookies, and user rights.
13. Contact Information
For questions or notices, contact:
Email: mohsen@sandoghchi.co.uk
Designated Agent: Seyyed Mohsen Sandoghchi