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Terms of Use

Last updated: March 2026

1. Acceptance of terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website operated by the Institute for Global Peacecraft ("IGP," "the Institute"), a research organisation registered in Stockholm, Sweden. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to any part of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the website immediately.

2. Description of the website

This website provides information about the Institute for Global Peacecraft, its research, publications, services, network affiliations, and contact details. The website is provided for informational, educational, and outreach purposes. It does not constitute professional advice of any kind.

3. Intellectual property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, page layouts, data compilations, software, and the overall design and arrangement of the site ("Content"), is the property of the Institute for Global Peacecraft or its licensors and is protected by Swedish and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The name "Institute for Global Peacecraft," the IGP logo, and associated branding elements are trademarks of the Institute. You may not use these marks without prior written permission.

4. Permitted use

You may view, download, and print Content from this website for your own personal, non-commercial, educational, or research purposes, provided that you retain all copyright and proprietary notices, attribute the Institute for Global Peacecraft as the source, and do not modify the Content in any way that misrepresents the Institute's work or positions.

Academic citation of the Institute's published research is encouraged and does not require separate permission, provided standard scholarly attribution practices are followed.

5. Prohibited conduct

You agree not to: reproduce, distribute, or publicly display Content for commercial purposes without prior written consent; use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it; attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website, its servers, or connected systems; use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the website except in compliance with the site's robots.txt file; transmit any material that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable; impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity; or use the website to send unsolicited communications.

6. User submissions

If you submit information through the contact form or by email, you grant the Institute a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use that information for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and conducting its activities. You represent that any information you submit is accurate, that you have the right to share it, and that it does not violate the rights of any third party.

7. Accuracy and availability

The Institute makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and current. However, the Content is provided for general informational purposes and may contain errors, omissions, or out-of-date information. The Institute does not warrant the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any Content.

The Institute reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the website (or any part of it) at any time without notice.

8. Research and publications

Information about IGP's research, frameworks, and theoretical positions presented on this website is intended for general informational and educational purposes. It does not constitute professional, legal, policy, or therapeutic advice. The Institute's published academic work is subject to the terms and conditions of the respective publishers and journals.

9. External links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including those of partner organisations, academic journals, and international bodies. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. The Institute does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, practices, or availability of any linked third-party website. Accessing linked sites is at your own risk.

10. Disclaimer of warranties

This website and all Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Institute disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and freedom from computer viruses or other harmful components.

11. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Swedish law, the Institute for Global Peacecraft, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) this website or any Content, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if the Institute has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

This limitation applies to damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of revenue, loss of business opportunity, or personal injury, to the extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Institute for Global Peacecraft, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

13. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sweden, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Stockholm, Sweden.

If you are a consumer resident in the European Union, this clause does not affect any mandatory consumer protection rights available to you under the laws of your country of residence.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.

15. Entire agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Institute for Global Peacecraft with respect to your use of this website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

16. Changes to these terms

The Institute reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page, with the "last updated" date revised accordingly. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on this website. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. You are encouraged to review these Terms periodically.

17. Contact

For questions or concerns about these Terms, contact:
Institute for Global Peacecraft
Stockholm, Sweden
info@globalpeacecraft.org