Terms of Services

 Last Updated: June 8, 2025

Welcome to asiapolicy.net (the “Site”), operated by Asia Policy Research Initiative (APRI), a trans-national academic project based in Dossenheim, Germany. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before using the Site. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use our Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Site, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations governing its use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using the Site.

2. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to revise or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Site after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site for lawful purposes only. You are prohibited from:

  • Violating any applicable laws or regulations.

  • Posting or transmitting any material that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, abusive, harassing, or otherwise objectionable.

  • Interfering with the operation of the Site or accessing data not intended for you.

  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or any associated systems.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and data compilations, is the property of Asia Policy Research Initiative or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print pages from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify any content or remove any copyright or proprietary notices.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. APRI is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third-party sites and does not endorse them. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. APRI makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the operation of the Site or the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information available through the Site.

We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall APRI, its affiliates, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use or inability to use the Site or any content therein.

8. User Submissions

Any content, including but not limited to feedback, articles, comments, or data submitted to the Site becomes the property of APRI. By submitting content, you grant APRI a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, and display such content in any media.

9. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg.

11. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact:

Asia Policy Research Initiative
Dossenheim, Baden-Württemberg 69221, Germany
Email: info@asiapolicy.net