1. Purpose

These Terms of Use define the rules for accessing and using the website Grayscale Geopolitics (hereinafter “the Site”), as well as the legal framework applicable to its users.
The Site provides editorial and analytical content related to geopolitics and international affairs.

2. Contractual documents and hierarchy

The use of the Site is governed by three separate and complementary documents:
• these Terms of Use;
• the Privacy Policy;
• the Editorial Charter.

In case of contradiction:
• the Terms of Use prevail regarding rules of website usage;
• the Privacy Policy prevails regarding personal data processing;
• the Editorial Charter exclusively governs the nature, methodology, and tone of published content.

3. Acceptance of terms

Accessing and using the Site implies full acceptance of these Terms of Use.
If the user does not agree with these terms, they must stop using the Site.

4. Access to the Site

The Site is freely accessible to any user with an internet connection.

The publisher reserves the right to:
• modify, suspend, or discontinue all or part of the Site;
• restrict access to certain features without prior notice.

The publisher does not guarantee continuous availability of the Site.

5. Use of the Site

The user agrees to use the Site in compliance with applicable laws and these Terms.

In particular, the following are prohibited:
• any fraudulent, illegal, or abusive use;
• any attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site’s systems;
• any disruption of the Site’s operation;
• any automated data extraction (scraping, crawling, data mining) without prior written authorization;
• any attempt to compromise the integrity or security of the Site.

6. Intellectual property

All content available on the Site (texts, analyses, articles, structure, design, logo, graphic elements) is protected by intellectual property laws.

Unless otherwise stated, such content is the exclusive property of Grayscale Geopolitics.
Any reproduction, distribution, modification, or exploitation, in whole or in part, without prior written authorization is strictly prohibited.

7. Nature of content and editorial responsibility

The content published on the Site is produced in accordance with the Editorial Charter of Grayscale Geopolitics.

It is of a:
• analytical nature;
• interpretative nature;
• informational nature.

It does not constitute:
• absolute or guaranteed facts;
• professional advice (legal, financial, diplomatic, or otherwise).

The user acknowledges that analyses reflect independent editorial interpretations.

8. Liability

The publisher of the Site makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and up-to-date information, without guaranteeing completeness or accuracy.

Therefore, the publisher cannot be held liable for:
• errors, inaccuracies, or omissions;
• direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of the Site;
• decisions made by users based on published content;
• content of external websites accessed via hyperlinks.

9. External links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites.

These websites are independent of Grayscale Geopolitics, which has no control over their content and assumes no responsibility for them.

10. Personal data

The processing of personal data is governed exclusively by the Privacy Policy available on the Site.
These Terms of Use do not regulate personal data.

11. Newsletter and communications

The Site may offer communication services such as a newsletter.

Users may subscribe voluntarily and unsubscribe at any time via the link included in each communication.

12. Changes to terms

The publisher reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time.
Changes take effect upon publication on the Site.
Users are encouraged to review them regularly.

13. Governing law

These Terms are governed by French law.
Any dispute relating to their interpretation or execution shall fall under the jurisdiction of French courts.

14. Contact