Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and AstroTech Insights ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") concerning your access to and use of the astrotechinsights.org website (the "Site") and any related services, content, and features.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

2. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years of age to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Ownership

All content, features, and functionality on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, articles, data compilations, software, and design elements, are owned by AstroTech Insights or our licensors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms. This license does not permit you to:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without express written permission
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or extract content
• Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices (copyright, trademark, etc.)
• Use the Site or content for any commercial purpose without authorization
• Frame or mirror any portion of the Site without written consent

5. User Conduct

When using our Site, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Provide accurate and complete information when submitting forms or communications
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others
• Not engage in any activity that could harm, disable, or impair the Site
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or networks
• Not transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Not engage in any form of harassment, defamation, or unlawful conduct

6. Educational and Informational Purpose

DISCLAIMER: All content, analysis, and information provided on this Site is intended solely for educational and informational purposes. Nothing on this Site constitutes:

• Investment, financial, or trading advice
• Professional consulting services
• Engineering specifications or design recommendations
• Legal, regulatory, or compliance guidance
• Any form of professional advice requiring licensed expertise

You should not rely on any information on this Site as a substitute for professional advice from qualified experts in relevant fields. Always conduct your own independent research and due diligence, and consult with appropriate professionals before making any decisions based on information found on this Site.

7. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by AstroTech Insights. We provide these links for convenience and information purposes only and do not:

• Endorse or assume responsibility for third-party content, products, or services
• Make representations regarding the accuracy or reliability of third-party information
• Control the privacy practices or terms of use of third-party sites

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND FEATURES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the results obtained from using the Site

We make no representations or warranties about the suitability of the information, content, or services contained on this Site for any purpose.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ASTROTECH INSIGHTS AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Personal injury or property damage arising from your use of the Site
• Any damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Damages arising from reliance on information provided on the Site

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE SITE, OR ONE HUNDRED EUROS (€100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AstroTech Insights and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.

12. User Submissions

If you submit comments, feedback, suggestions, or other communications to us through the Site or email, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute such submissions for any purpose. You represent that you own or have necessary rights to any content you submit and that your submissions do not violate any third-party rights.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Munich, Germany.

For users in the European Union, nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer under applicable EU consumer protection laws.

15. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site, you agree to first contact us at contact@astrotechinsights.org to attempt to resolve the matter informally. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AstroTech Insights regarding the use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, agreements, or understandings, whether written or oral.

18. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of AstroTech Insights.

19. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms, please contact us:

AstroTech Insights
Kapellenstraße 18
81675 Munich, Germany
Email: contact@astrotechinsights.org
Phone: +49 89 7456 3291

20. Acknowledgment

BY USING THIS SITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.