1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the ODINT website (odint.io) and our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.
2. About ODINT
ODINT (Observatory for Digital Infrastructure and Network Transparency) is a Netherlands Stichting (foundation) conducting open-source intelligence research on government digital infrastructure. Our mission is to promote transparency and accountability through rigorous, ethical research.
3. Use of Website Content
The content on this website, including research publications, articles, and documentation, is provided for informational purposes. You may:
- Access and read our content for personal, educational, or journalistic purposes
- Share links to our content
- Quote our research with proper attribution to ODINT
- Use our data for legitimate research, journalism, or advocacy
4. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use our website or content to:
- Conduct any illegal activities
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Disrupt or interfere with the operation of our website
- Misrepresent your affiliation with ODINT
- Use our research to harm individuals or enable surveillance
- Reproduce our content for commercial purposes without permission
5. Research Data
Access to detailed research data may be subject to additional terms. If you request data through our data request process, you agree to:
- Use the data only for the stated purpose
- Follow ethical data handling practices
- Not attempt to re-identify anonymized information
- Credit ODINT in any resulting publications
6. Submissions and Tips
If you submit information to ODINT through our tip submission or other channels:
- You grant us permission to use the information for research purposes
- You represent that you have the right to share this information
- We will handle your submission according to our Privacy Policy
- We cannot guarantee that we will act on every submission
7. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, content on this website is the property of ODINT. Our research publications may be shared under Creative Commons or similar licenses as indicated on each publication. The ODINT name and logo are our trademarks.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our website and content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we strive for accuracy in our research, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or current. Our research represents our findings and analysis, which may be subject to revision.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ODINT shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of our website or content. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of these external sites.
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Dutch courts.
13. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at contact@odint.org.