Acceptance of terms
By using Asterise UAE (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms and Conditions and to any laws that apply to your use of it. If you do not agree, please stop using the Site.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The latest version will always be on this page with a new date. Using the Site after a change means you accept the updated terms.
Newsletter and enquiries
You can subscribe to our newsletter or send us an enquiry through the Site. Please give accurate details and only use contact details you are entitled to use. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Content
The Site publishes positive stories about business, property, industry and events, personal finance and founders in the UAE. Articles are for general information only and are not financial, legal or investment advice. We aim to be accurate but cannot promise that every item is complete or up to date.
Intellectual property
The text, design, images and logos on the Site belong to Asterise UAE or its licensors and are protected by law. You may read the Site and share links to it for personal, non-commercial use, but please do not copy, republish or sell our content without written permission.
Your submissions
If you send us material, such as suggestions, story ideas or partner information, you confirm that it is yours to share and that it does not break the law or anyone’s rights. You allow us to use it to run and promote the Site. We may decline or remove anything at our discretion.
Acceptable use
Please do not misuse the Site. That includes trying to disrupt or overload it, spreading malware, attempting unauthorised access, scraping it at scale, or using it for anything unlawful or fraudulent. You must also not submit or share content that is unlawful in the UAE, including content that is defamatory, harms public order or public morals, offends religion or the State, or invades someone’s privacy or intellectual property rights.
Privacy
How we handle personal information is explained in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these terms.
Third-party links
The Site may link to other websites. We do not control or endorse them and are not responsible for their content, accuracy or privacy practices.
Partner and sponsored content
Content created with or paid for by a partner is clearly labelled and does not change our editorial standards. Partnerships are arranged under the separate details we agree with each partner.
No warranties
The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available”. We do not promise that the Site will always be available, error-free or free of harmful components, and you use it at your own risk.
Limitation of liability
To the extent the law allows, Asterise UAE and its owners, staff and contributors are not liable for indirect or consequential loss, or for loss arising from your use of the Site, errors in the content or unauthorised access to your data. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under UAE law, including liability for fraud, gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
Indemnity
You agree to cover Asterise UAE for losses and costs, including reasonable legal fees, that result from your breach of these terms or your infringement of someone else’s rights.
Suspension and termination
We may restrict or end your access to the Site at any time, without notice, if you break these terms or we need to protect the Site or other people.
Governing law and disputes
These terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates, including the federal laws applicable in the emirate of [add emirate]. Any dispute will be brought before the competent courts of [add emirate or court], unless you and we agree another method. [Please confirm with your legal adviser.]
If a part is invalid
If any part of these terms is found unenforceable, the rest stays in effect.
Whole agreement
These terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any notices on the Site, are the entire agreement between you and Asterise UAE about your use of the Site.
Language
These terms are available in English and Arabic. If there is any difference between the two versions, the Arabic version prevails.
Licences and regulation
Asterise UAE operates in line with the UAE media and advertising rules that apply to it. Trade licence no.: [add]. Media licence no. (if applicable): [add].
Contact
Questions about these terms? Email legal@yourdomain.com.