Terms of Use

Welcome to MRBI. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the MRBI website and the information and resources made available through it.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms. If you do not agree with them, please discontinue use of the website.

MRBI is presented through its website as a research and knowledge-oriented initiative associated with the broader NIGARS ecosystem.

Website descriptions, institutional information, research themes and proposed activities should be interpreted according to the specific information published on the relevant page.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as creating a partnership, employment relationship, accreditation, funding commitment or formal institutional affiliation unless that relationship is expressly confirmed through an authorized document or announcement.

MRBI may make website information, publications, announcements, resources and communication facilities available for general informational purposes.

We aim to maintain accessible and reliable website services, but uninterrupted availability cannot be guaranteed.

• Some pages or features may be updated, changed or temporarily unavailable.
• Access may be restricted where necessary for maintenance, security or operational reasons.
• Website content and features may differ across devices, browsers and regions.
• Users are responsible for maintaining suitable devices, software and internet access.

You may use the website for lawful, legitimate and responsible purposes, subject to these terms and applicable laws.

• Reading publicly available institutional and research information.
• Accessing resources made available for public use.
• Referencing or citing published materials with appropriate attribution.
• Sending legitimate enquiries through available communication channels.
• Sharing links to publicly accessible MRBI pages without misrepresenting their content.

You must not use this website in a way that is unlawful, harmful, misleading or disruptive.

• Attempting unauthorized access to the website, server or administrative systems.
• Introducing malware, malicious code or harmful software.
• Interfering with website availability, security or normal operation.
• Using automated tools to overload, scrape or collect information in ways that violate applicable law or published restrictions.
• Submitting false, fraudulent, defamatory or misleading information.
• Impersonating MRBI, NIGARS, their representatives or another person.
• Infringing copyright, trademarks, privacy or other legal rights.
• Using website materials to facilitate unlawful discrimination, harassment or harmful activity.

Where reasonably necessary and legally permitted, access may be restricted in response to suspected abuse, security threats or violations of these terms.

Research-related materials, articles, reports, publications and educational information on this website are provided for general informational and knowledge purposes unless a page expressly states otherwise.

Users should independently assess the relevance, methodology, context and limitations of any research or informational material before relying on it.

• Published information is not automatically professional, legal, financial or technical advice.
• Research findings may be subject to revision, peer review or further investigation.
• References to proposed initiatives do not establish that those initiatives are operational.
• Users should verify important facts through appropriate primary sources.

Unless otherwise indicated, website design, original written materials, graphics, branding, documents and other content may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Nothing in these terms transfers ownership of MRBI, NIGARS or third-party intellectual property to a website visitor.

• Do not remove copyright notices, attribution or ownership information.
• Do not reproduce or commercially exploit protected materials without appropriate authorization.
• Where quotation or academic citation is permitted, provide appropriate source attribution.
• Respect separate licences and usage conditions attached to third-party materials.

Third-party names, logos, trademarks and materials remain the property of their respective owners.

If you send information, feedback, questions, proposals or other materials through an available communication channel, you are responsible for ensuring that your submission is lawful and accurate.

• Do not submit confidential or sensitive information unless the relevant channel is expressly designed for it.
• Do not submit content that violates another person's rights.
• Do not misrepresent your identity, qualifications or institutional affiliation.
• Do not assume that an enquiry has been accepted, approved or formally registered unless confirmation is provided.

Submission of an enquiry does not automatically create an employment relationship, research partnership, funding obligation or service agreement.

The website may contain links to external websites, platforms, publications or services for additional information and convenience.

External websites are operated independently. MRBI cannot guarantee their availability, accuracy, security, privacy practices or content.

Visiting an external website is your decision. You should review the applicable terms and privacy policies of that website before using its services.

Any personal information collected through the website should be handled in accordance with the applicable privacy notice and relevant data protection requirements.

These Terms of Use should be read together with the MRBI Privacy Policy, where published.

Please do not send passwords, payment credentials, identity documents or other sensitive information through ordinary website enquiries unless an authorized and appropriately protected process is provided.

The website and its content are provided on an informational basis and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, without guarantees that every item of information will always be complete, current, accurate or available.

MRBI does not warrant that the website will always be uninterrupted, error-free, secure or compatible with every device or software environment.

Nothing in these terms excludes a warranty or protection that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, MRBI and the relevant website operators shall not be responsible for indirect or consequential losses arising from use of, or inability to use, the website or reliance on general website information.

This section does not exclude liability where such exclusion is prohibited by law, including any non-excludable statutory rights or protections.

Users remain responsible for their decisions, actions and independent assessment of information obtained through the website.

These terms may be revised to reflect changes in website functionality, institutional practices, applicable requirements or operational needs.

Updated terms should be published on this page with an appropriate revision date. Continued use after an updated version becomes effective may be treated as acceptance where permitted by applicable law.

Website content, features and services may also be modified, suspended or discontinued as operationally necessary.

These terms must be interpreted and applied in accordance with the laws that validly govern the website operator and the relevant activity.

Before identifying a specific governing jurisdiction, the website operator should confirm its legal identity, place of establishment, applicable regulatory requirements and any relevant contractual arrangements.

Where a dispute arises, the parties should seek to resolve it through appropriate communication and lawful dispute-resolution procedures.

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, website access or the appropriate use of MRBI materials, please use the official communication channel published on the MRBI website.

Please include a clear description of your question and the relevant page address. Do not include unnecessary sensitive personal information.

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