Terms and Conditions

Welcome to AICESM.org

By accessing and using our website https://aicesm.org/site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before using our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, along with our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the site.

2. Use of Website

  • You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.
  • You must not use the site in any way that causes harm, disrupts functionality, or violates any applicable laws.
  • Unauthorized use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.

3. User Accounts

  • If you register on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration.
  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate our policies or misuse the platform.

4. Comments and User Content

  • When you leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection.
  • Approved comments may display your profile picture via the Gravatar service.
  • You are solely responsible for the content you post. We reserve the right to remove any content deemed inappropriate or offensive.

5. Media Uploads

  • If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
  • Visitors may download and extract location data from images posted on the site.

6. Cookies

  • We use cookies to enhance user experience.
  • If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience.
  • Login and display preference cookies are used to improve functionality and expire based on your settings.

7. Embedded Content

  • Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites.
  • Such content behaves as if you visited the external site directly and may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.

8. Data Sharing and Retention

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
  • Registered users can view, edit, or delete their personal information (except usernames).
  • Website administrators can also manage user data.

9. Your Rights

  • You may request an exported file of your personal data or ask us to delete it.
  • This does not include data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.

10. Spam Protection

  • Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

11. Intellectual Property

  • All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and course materials, is the property of AICESM unless otherwise stated.
  • Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is strictly prohibited.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the site after changes implies acceptance of the revised terms.