Terms of Use

Welcome to Zirochka.

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at zirochka.media.

By accessing this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the website.

1. Definitions

In these Terms:

• “Website” refers to Zirochka, accessible at zirochka.media

• “We”, “Us”, “Our” refer to Zirochka and its operating entity (NGO Institute of Mass Information)

• “User”, “You”, “Your” refer to any person accessing or using the Website

2. Use of the Website

By using this Website, you agree to:

• Use the Website in accordance with applicable laws and regulations

• Do not use the Website for unlawful or harmful purposes

• Do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website at any time without notice.

3. Cookies

We use cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

By using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in those policies.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website, including text, images, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Zirochka and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may access the content for personal, non-commercial use only.

You must not:

• Republish content from the Website

• Sell, rent, or sublicense content

• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy content

• Redistribute content without permission

5. User Content (Comments and Submissions)

Certain parts of the Website may allow users to submit content, including comments or articles.

We do not pre-screen or edit user content before publication.

User content does not reflect the views or opinions of Zirochka.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any user-generated content or any damages resulting from it.

We reserve the right to monitor and remove any content that we consider inappropriate, offensive, or in violation of these Terms.

6. User Warranties

By submitting content, you confirm that:

• You have the right to publish such content

• Your content does not infringe any intellectual property rights

• Your content is not defamatory, offensive, or unlawful

• Your content is not used for unauthorized commercial purposes

You grant Zirochka a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, edit, and publish your content in any media.

7. Hyperlinking to Our Content

The following organizations may link to our Website without prior written approval:

• Government agencies

• Search engines

• News organizations

• Online directories

Other organizations may request permission to link by contacting us.

Links must:

• Not be misleading

• Not imply false endorsement or sponsorship

• Be appropriate within the context of the linking website

Use of our logo or branding requires prior written permission.

8. iFrames

You may not create frames around our webpages that alter the visual presentation of the Website without prior written consent.

9. Third-Party Content and Liability

We are not responsible for content appearing on third-party websites that link to or reference our Website.

You agree to defend and indemnify us against any claims arising from your website or your use of our content.

10. Disclaimer

The Website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available”.

We make no warranties regarding:

• Accuracy or completeness of content

• Availability or reliability of the Website

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability for any damages arising from the use of the Website.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Zirochka shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the Website.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Ukraine, unless otherwise required by applicable EU law.

14. Contact

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us: info@zirochka.media