Terms of Service

Terms and Conditions

Website: https://www.gulfhe.com
Welcome to the Gulf Higher Education Network (GULF HE) website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using the site.

1. Introduction
The Gulf Higher Education Network (GULF HE) is a professional network dedicated to advancing higher education, academic development, and institutional collaboration across the Gulf and MENA regions.
These Terms govern your use of our website, community platform, and related digital services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using our website, you agree to these Terms in full. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

2. Eligibility
Access to the Gulf HE website and community is intended for individuals aged 18 years or older who are professionals, educators, researchers, or students associated with higher education institutions.
By registering, you confirm that:
You are at least 18 years old.
The information you provide is accurate and current.
You will not share your account credentials with others.

3. Membership and Accounts
3.1 Registration
Certain areas of the site (e.g., community, councils, fellowships) may require you to create an account.
You agree to:
Provide truthful and complete registration details.
Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account use.
3.2 Termination
GULF HE reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time if you breach these Terms, engage in misconduct, or misuse the platform.

4. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to use the website or community to:
Post, upload, or share unlawful, defamatory, or discriminatory content.
Distribute spam, advertisements, or solicitations without permission.
Impersonate another person or institution.
Infringe intellectual property or privacy rights.
Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code.
Violation of these rules may result in immediate suspension or permanent removal from the network.

5. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Gulf HE website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, and digital resources is the property of Gulf Higher Education Network (GULF HE) or its licensors, unless otherwise stated.
You may view, download, or print content for personal, non-commercial, educational use.
You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute materials without written permission from Gulf HE.
Any user-generated content (e.g., forum posts, comments, shared articles) remains the property of the contributor, but by posting, you grant Gulf HE a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and promote that content within the community.

6. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, store, and use personal data in compliance with applicable data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).

7. Community Participation
Participation in the Gulf HE Community is a privilege, not a right.
Members are expected to:
Maintain professional and respectful communication.
Avoid posting institutional marketing materials or promotional content unless authorized.
Use the platform solely for educational and professional collaboration.
Moderators reserve the right to edit or remove any content that violates community standards or these Terms.

8. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external sites for convenience. Gulf HE does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content or practices of any linked third-party websites.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties
Gulf HE provides its services and content on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
We make no representations or warranties regarding:
The accuracy or completeness of content;
Uninterrupted access to the website;
The absence of errors, viruses, or security vulnerabilities.
Use of the website is at your own discretion and risk.

10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gulf HE, its affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:
Use or inability to use the website;
Reliance on information provided through the platform;
Unauthorized access to your data or account.

11. Changes to Terms
Gulf HE reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective upon posting on this page. It is your responsibility to review the Terms periodically.

12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact:
membership@gulfhe.com
www.gulfhe.com