Effective date: October 9, 2025
Welcome to whatispalestine.org (the “Site”). These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site and any content, features, or services provided by the Site (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Services, you affirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Services. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization and that “you” includes that organization.
2. Eligibility & Accounts
You must be at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use the Services, or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Where account creation is offered, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities under your account.
3. Changes to the Services or Terms
We may update, modify, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time. We may also update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Effective date” above. Your continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
4. Intellectual Property; Limited License
Unless otherwise indicated, the Site, including text, graphics, logos, and other content (collectively, “Site Content”), is owned by or licensed to the Site and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site Content for personal, non-commercial use. Any rights not expressly granted are reserved.
Use of our trademarks, logos, or branding without prior written permission is prohibited.
5. Permitted & Prohibited Uses
You agree not to: (a) copy, modify, or create derivative works from the Site Content except as permitted by law (e.g., fair use); (b) scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Services without our prior consent; (c) reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code except to the extent such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law; (d) upload or transmit malware, spam, or content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, or otherwise objectionable; (e) interfere with or disrupt the Services; or (f) use the Services for any illegal, infringing, or deceptive purpose.
6. User Content & Moderation
If the Services allow you to submit content (e.g., comments), you retain ownership of your content. You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to host, store, reproduce, display, perform, adapt, and distribute your content solely for operating, improving, and promoting the Services. You represent that you have all rights necessary to grant this license and that your content complies with these Terms and applicable law.
We may, but do not have to, monitor or moderate content. We reserve the right to remove or restrict content or access at our discretion, including to comply with legal obligations or protect users and the integrity of the Services.
7. Information Accuracy; No Professional Advice
The Site provides educational and informational content. While we aim for accuracy and balanced sourcing, content may include analysis, opinion, or historical interpretation and may not always reflect the most current developments. The Site does not provide legal, medical, financial, or other professional advice. You use the information at your own risk and should verify facts with primary sources where appropriate.
8. Third-Party Links, Tools, and Embeds
The Services may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party tools and embeds. We do not endorse and are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices. Your use of third-party sites and services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.
10. Copyright Complaints (DMCA)
If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, you may submit a notice pursuant to the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). See the U.S. Copyright Office guidance at copyright.gov/dmca. To help us process requests efficiently, include: (a) identification of the copyrighted work; (b) identification of the allegedly infringing material (with URL); (c) your contact information; (d) a statement of good-faith belief; (e) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act; and (f) your physical or electronic signature.
11. Suspension & Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including suspected violations of these Terms, legal requests, or technical/security issues. Upon termination, provisions that by their nature should survive (e.g., intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification) will continue to apply.
12. Disclaimers of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, CURRENT, UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.
13. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE AND OUR AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD $100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID (IF ANY) FOR ACCESSING THE SERVICES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
14. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Site and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your violation of any law or third-party rights.
15. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to them are governed by the laws of the State of New York, USA, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in New York County, New York for the resolution of any dispute that is not subject to arbitration or that may be brought in court.
Before filing a claim, the parties will attempt to resolve disputes informally for thirty (30) days after written notice of the dispute.
16. International Use
The Services are controlled or operated from the United States. We make no representation that the Services are appropriate or available in other locations. Accessing the Services where they are illegal is prohibited. Users who access from outside the U.S. do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
17. Privacy
Your use of the Services may involve the processing of personal data. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and share information. If any provision of these Terms conflicts with the Privacy Policy in relation to data practices, the Privacy Policy will control with respect to personal data.
18. Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services and supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements on the subject matter.
Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
Assignment. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
Headings. Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
19. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Please reach out via the site’s contact option in the footer. Include “Terms of Service” in your message subject so we can route your inquiry quickly.