1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Helios Discovery Journal. By accessing or using our website (heliosjournal.space), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
2. Use of Website and Content
2.1 Educational and Informational Purpose
The content on Helios Discovery Journal is provided exclusively for general educational and scientific literacy purposes. Our articles, analysis, and resources are intended to:
- Provide accessible information about Solar System science and planetary research
- Analyze and interpret scientific discoveries and space missions
- Foster understanding of planetary dynamics and evolution
- Support science education and communication
2.2 Not Professional Advice
Important Disclaimer: The content on this website does not constitute investment, financial, tax, legal, or professional advice of any kind. It cannot replace consultations with qualified experts in relevant fields. Any decisions made based on information from this website are solely your responsibility.
We do not sell financial products, offer investment services, or provide commercial consulting. Any investments involve risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
2.3 Acceptable Use
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Prohibited activities include:
- Using the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to website systems or data
- Interfering with or disrupting website functionality
- Collecting or harvesting user data without permission
- Impersonating any person or entity, or misrepresenting affiliation
- Transmitting malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
- Using automated systems (bots, scrapers) without explicit permission
3. Intellectual Property Rights
3.1 Ownership
All content published on Helios Discovery Journal, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, icons, photographs, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Helios Discovery Journal or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
3.2 Limited License for Personal Use
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website content for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes. This license includes the right to:
- View and read articles on our website
- Download and print individual articles for personal reference
- Share links to our content through social media or educational channels
3.3 Restrictions on Use
Without our express written permission, you may not:
- Reproduce, duplicate, or copy website content for commercial purposes
- Republish, redistribute, or syndicate content on other websites or platforms
- Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
- Remove or alter copyright notices, author attribution, or proprietary markings
- Use content in a manner that implies endorsement or association with your products/services
3.4 Citations and Academic Use
Academic researchers, educators, and students may cite and quote our articles following standard scholarly citation practices. Please provide appropriate attribution including article title, author (Helios Discovery Journal), publication date, and URL.
4. User-Generated Content
If you submit content to us (including contact form messages, article proposals, comments, or feedback):
- You retain ownership of your submitted content
- You grant us a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and publish your content as necessary to provide our services
- You represent that you have the right to submit the content and that it does not violate third-party rights
- You agree your content does not contain defamatory, obscene, offensive, or illegal material
5. Accuracy and Reliability of Information
While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date scientific information based on peer-reviewed research and credible sources:
- We make no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of content
- Scientific understanding evolves, and information may become outdated as new discoveries are made
- We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
- Users should independently verify critical information before relying on it
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party websites, their content, privacy policies, or practices.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.
We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HELIOS DISCOVERY JOURNAL AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Helios Discovery Journal and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms, is harmful to other users, or is otherwise unlawful or inappropriate.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Leiden, Netherlands.
12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
13. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Helios Discovery Journal regarding use of the website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
14. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Helios Discovery Journal
Oude Sterrenwacht 7
Leiden, The Netherlands
Email: info@heliosjournal.space
Phone: +31 71 890 4728