Terms and Conditions of Use – Somali Geological Research Association (SOGERA)

1. Overview

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Somali Geological Research Association (“SOGERA”) website and services. By accessing or using the website and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and SOGERA’s Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue using the website or services immediately.

SOGERA reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will take effect upon publication, and it is your responsibility to review these Terms regularly. Continued use of the website following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using the website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted these Terms. You may also be required to explicitly accept these Terms by clicking “Agree” where this option is provided.

3. Subscription and Account Use

To access certain features of the website, you may need to register for an account and purchase a subscription. Subscriptions grant you access to specific services for a set period (the “Subscription Period”). The services and fees may vary depending on the subscription plan selected.

During registration, you will be asked to provide personal information, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Payment details

You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information and keep your password confidential.

Unauthorized use of your account must be reported to SOGERA immediately. Misuse of your account, including sharing login credentials, may result in termination of services.

4. Member Obligations

As a registered user, you agree to:

• Use the website and services for lawful purposes in accordance with these Terms and applicable laws.
• Ensure that your password and account information are secure.
• Notify SOGERA of any unauthorized use or security breaches.
• Avoid using the website for any unauthorized commercial purposes, including sending unsolicited emails, collecting user data, or linking to the website without approval.
• Refrain from any automated use of the website, including scraping or other data collection techniques.

SOGERA reserves the right to terminate your accoun↓ violations of these Terms or applicable laws.

5. Intellectual Property

All content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and multimedia elements on the SOGERA website, is owned by or licensed to SOGERA, You are granted a limited, non exclusive, and non-transferable Sicense to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not:

• Republish, distribute, or modify any content without express permission.
• Use the website’s materials for commercial purposes without prior written consent
• Claim ownership or modify any intellectual property associated with the website or services.
• Any unauthorized use of the content may result in legal action.

6. Limitation of Liability

SOGERA provides the website and services “as is” and disclaims all warranties, express or implied. SOGERA will not be liable for any damages, including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, arising from your use of the website or services, including but not limited to:

• Service interruptions, errors, or data loss
• Inaccuracies in the information provided on the website.
• Unauthorized access or data breaches.
• Losses resulting from reliance on information on the website without proper independent due diligence.

SOGERA’s liability, if any, is limited to the resupply of the services in question.

7. Termination

These Terms remain in effect until terminated by either party. You may terminate the Terms by providing written notice to SOGERA and discontinuing use of the services. SOGERA may terminate the Terms at any time for violations of the Terms ar legal requirements.

In case of termination, your access to the website and services may be immediately revoked, and any unused subscription fees will be refunded at SOGERA’s discretion.

8. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising under these Terms will first be addressed through negotiation. If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days of notice, the parties will submit to mediation. Costs for mediation will be shared equally by the parties. If mediation fails, either party may seek legal action in the courts.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Somalia. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Somalia.

10. Privacy

SOGERA is committed to protecting your privacy. Any personal information collected through your use of the website and services is subject to SOGERA’s Privacy Policy, You agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy when using the website and services

11. Refund Policy

SOGERA will only issue refunds under circumstances where services can no longer be provided, or at the management’s discretion. Refunds, if applicable, will be proportionate to the unused portion of the subscription period

12. Severability

if any part of these Terms is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

These Terms were last updated on Jinsert Datel and replace all previous versions