Terms of Use
These Terms of Use ("Terms") form a legally binding agreement between you, whether individually or on behalf of an entity ("you" or "user"), and Accountability Lens Asia ("ALA", "we", "us"), governing your access to and use of the website, www.accountabilitylens.org, including all related subdomains, services, and applications (collectively, the "Site"). These Terms do not alter any other agreements you may have with ALA. If you are using the Site on behalf of an entity, you confirm that you have the authority to accept these Terms for the entity and agree that the entity will indemnify you and ALA in case of any violation of these Terms.
By accessing and using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should discontinue use of the Site.
The Site is not intended for users under the age of 13. If you are under 18, you may use the Site only if you have obtained legal consent from a parent or guardian, and you confirm that you are able to comply with these Terms. If you are over 18 and using the Site, you confirm your authority and competency to accept these Terms. You must not use the Site for any purchase of products or services or to participate in any promotions if you are under 18. ALA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, do not submit any personally identifiable information through the Site.
Modifications to Terms
ALA reserves the right to amend these Terms or any policies related to the Site at any time at our discretion. Any updates to these Terms will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site following such changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Terms. Therefore, we recommend that you review these Terms periodically to stay informed about any changes. If you do not agree with the new terms, you must stop using the Site.
Site Access and General Conditions
The Site is operated by ALA from Singapore. ALA does not represent that the materials on the Site are accessible or appropriate for use in jurisdictions outside Singapore. Users who access the Site from locations where the Site's content is illegal do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
Privacy and Data Collection
For details on how ALA collects, uses, and protects your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Ownership and Limited Usage Rights
The content provided on the Site, including text, images, graphics, logos, data, and software ("Site Materials"), is the property of ALA or its affiliates and is protected by intellectual property laws of Singapore and internationally. Access to the Site is granted for personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you do not alter or remove any proprietary notices from the Site Materials. You may not use the Site for any commercial purposes, nor distribute or publicly display the Site Materials without prior written permission from ALA.
Permission is granted solely for non-commercial, personal use, and this permission does not allow for:
- Any commercial use, resale, or redistribution of the Site or its contents;
- Distribution, public display, or performance of Site Materials;
- Creating derivative works from the Site Materials;
- Use of automated tools like data mining or scraping; or
- Any use of the Site Materials other than as intended.
ALA may revoke the permission to use the Site at any time.
Links to Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to external websites or third-party content ("Third-Party Sites"). ALA does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content of these Third-Party Sites. Links provided on the Site are for convenience, and ALA does not make any warranties regarding the accuracy, legality, or content of these external sites. Access to and use of Third-Party Sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Disclaimers
While ALA strives to provide reliable and accurate information, all content and services available through the Site are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. ALA makes no representations regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Site or its materials. We also do not guarantee that the Site will be free of viruses or other harmful components. You are responsible for protecting your device with appropriate software to detect potential security threats.
ALA does not guarantee that the Site will be error-free or uninterrupted, and we are not liable for any issues that may arise from reliance on the Site's information, including but not limited to mistakes, omissions, or technical failures.
Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances will ALA, its affiliates, employees, directors, or agents be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site. This includes, without limitation, any direct, incidental, or consequential damages such as loss of data, loss of income, loss of business opportunities, or damage to reputation. In no event will the total liability of ALA exceed the amount you have paid, if any, for access to the Site.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold ALA, its affiliates, and their officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site, including any third-party claims related to your conduct or the content you post or share on the Site.
Termination
ALA reserves the right, at its discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to the Site and any services without notice if we believe that you have violated these Terms. Additionally, ALA may remove or modify any content on the Site at any time without prior notice.
Severability and Waiver
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. A waiver of any provision or right under these Terms will not constitute a continuing waiver of such provision or right.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore. Any disputes related to these Terms will be resolved in the courts of Singapore, and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of these courts.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or comments about the Site, please contact us at:
