POLIFA – Terms and Conditions of Use
Last updated: July 26th 2025
Welcome to POLIFA. By accessing or using our website, digital content, or communications, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.
1. Who We Are
POLIFA is an independent civil society organization working for global justice, democratic governance, and environmental and economic transformation.
Contact:
📍 Helsinki, Finland
📧 eeva.makinen@polifa.org
🌐 http://www.polifa.org
2. Scope of These Terms
These terms apply to your use of:
- POLIFA’s website and digital platforms
- Newsletters, event announcements, and campaign content
- Any materials, reports, or resources we publish or share
By continuing to use these services, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy (link to your privacy policy).
3. Use of Content
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this site—including text, graphics, reports, and downloadable materials—is the property of POLIFA and is licensed under:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
This means you are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material
Under the following terms: - Attribution — You must give appropriate credit to POLIFA.
- NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
For any reuse or distribution, you must make clear the license terms. For commercial or third-party use, contact us at [insert email].
4. Respectful Use and Participation
We welcome engagement, dialogue, and sharing, but ask all users to:
- Respect the values of justice, inclusion, and anti-discrimination
- Not post, share, or link to harmful, violent, discriminatory, or misleading content
- Not impersonate POLIFA or misrepresent our work
POLIFA reserves the right to restrict access or take legal action if our platform is misused.
5. External Links and Third-Party Tools
Our website may include links to external sites or tools for newsletters, events, or collaborations (e.g., Zoom, Mailchimp). We are not responsible for the content or privacy policies of these third-party sites, but we aim to work with secure, rights-respecting services.
6. Disclaimer of Liability
While we aim to provide accurate, timely, and thoughtful content, all materials are provided for informational and advocacy purposes only. POLIFA makes no warranties regarding:
- Completeness or accuracy of the content
- Availability of the website or services
- Fitness for a particular purpose
POLIFA shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage resulting from your use of our materials or platforms.
7. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the “last updated” date. Continued use of our services after changes implies acceptance of the updated terms.
8. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Finland and applicable international principles regarding civil society and nonprofit activities. Any disputes shall be resolved under Finnish jurisdiction unless otherwise agreed.
9. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact:
📧 eeva.makinen@polifa.org
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