Terms of Service

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using the iranopasmigirim.com platform.

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to iranopasmigirim.com, dedicated to supporting Iran's democratic transition.

These Terms of Service ('Terms') govern your access to and use of our website, services, and features. By accessing or using iranopasmigirim.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our platform.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By submitting forms, signing our digital signature wall, or otherwise using our services, you confirm that:

• You are at least 16 years of age

• You have read, understood, and agree to these Terms

• You have read and understood our Privacy Policy

• You consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy

3. About Us and Our Mission

Mission: Supporting Iran's democratic transition through advocacy, coordination, documentation, and movement-building

iranopasmigirim.com serves as a platform for:

• Informing the public about Iran's transition to democracy

• Coordinating supporters, organizations, and activists

• Collecting testimonials and evidence of regime crimes

• Building a community committed to democratic values

4. Your Obligations

When using our platform, you agree to:

  • Respect Others: Treat all platform users, staff, and community members with respect
  • Comply with Laws: Use our platform in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Use Responsibly: Not misuse, abuse, or exploit our platform or services
  • Report Issues: Notify us promptly of any bugs, security vulnerabilities, or inappropriate content

5. Prohibited Conduct

You may NOT use our platform to:

  • Support the Islamic Republic Regime: Promote, defend, or advocate for the current Iranian regime or its affiliates
  • Harass or Threaten: Harass, threaten, intimidate, or harm other users or our organization
  • Spread Misinformation: Deliberately share false, misleading, or deceptive information
  • Violate Privacy: Share others' personal information without their consent
  • Engage in Illegal Activities: Use our platform for any unlawful purpose
  • Distribute Malware: Upload viruses, malware, or any malicious code
  • Scrape or Harvest Data: Use automated tools to extract data from our platform without authorization
  • Impersonate: Pretend to be another person, organization, or one of our representatives
  • Interfere with Services: Attempt to disrupt, damage, or impair our platform's functionality
  • Spam: Send unsolicited messages, advertisements, or repetitive content
  • Bypass Security: Attempt to circumvent security measures or access restrictions

6. Content You Submit

When you submit content through our platform (messages, reports, signatures, feedback, etc.):

Your Representations

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have necessary rights to submit the content

• Your content does not violate any third-party rights (copyright, trademark, privacy, etc.)

• Your content is accurate to the best of your knowledge

• Your submission complies with these Terms and applicable laws

License Grant

By submitting content, you grant permission to include your signature or testimony in public advocacy materials without violating your privacy or making your personal information public.

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

• Review all submitted content before public display

• Remove or reject content that violates these Terms

• Edit content for clarity, length, or appropriateness (with your permission)

• Anonymize sensitive content to protect submitters' identity

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated:

Our Content

All content on iranopasmigirim.com (text, images, videos, graphics, logos, designs) is owned by us or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and share our content for personal, non-commercial use

• Share links to our pages on social media

• Quote reasonable excerpts with proper attribution

You may NOT:

• Copy, modify, or redistribute our content without permission

• Use our logos, branding, or images for commercial purposes

• Create derivative works based on our content without authorization

• Remove or alter copyright notices or attributions

Fair Use

We support free expression and fair use. You may use our content for:

• News reporting and journalism

• Academic research and education

• Criticism, commentary, or analysis

• Advocacy for democratic transition in Iran

Please provide proper attribution: 'Source: iranopasmigirim.com'

9. Disclaimers

Information Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information on our platform is complete, current, or error-free. Content is provided 'as is.'

No Legal or Professional Advice: Our platform provides information about Iran's democratic transition but does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. Consult qualified professionals for specific guidance.

User-Generated Content: Content submitted by users represents their own views, not necessarily ours. We are not responsible for the accuracy or legality of user submissions.

Platform Availability: We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to our platform. Services may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

Security Limitations: While we implement security measures, no online platform is completely secure. Use our services at your own risk, especially if accessing from Iran or other restrictive jurisdictions.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

We, together with our directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and partners, shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages

• Loss of data, profits, or opportunities

• Damages resulting from use or inability to use our platform

• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

• Actions or content of third parties

• Any harm resulting from government surveillance or retaliation

Maximum Liability: Our total liability for any claims related to these Terms or our platform shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the past 12 months (or $100 if no payments were made).

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain damages. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us, our affiliates, and our representatives harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of our platform

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your violation of any third-party rights

• Content you submit to our platform

• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

This indemnification obligation survives termination of your use of our platform.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our platform at any time, with or without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms

• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity

• Behavior that harms us, our users, or our mission

• Any other reason at our sole discretion

Upon termination:

• Your right to use our platform immediately ceases

• We may delete your submitted data (subject to our retention policies)

• Sections of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect

You may also terminate your use of our platform at any time by discontinuing access and requesting data deletion via our [Data Request Form](/en/data-request).

13. Dispute Resolution

We hope to resolve any disputes amicably. If you have a concern, please contact us first via our [Contact Form](/en/contact).

Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt good-faith informal resolution for at least 30 days.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in United States.

Exception for EU Users: If you are located in the EU, you retain the right to bring claims in your country of residence, and nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights under EU consumer protection laws.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our services or features

• Legal or regulatory requirements

• Security or operational needs

• Best practices for platform governance

When we make significant changes:

• We will update the 'Last Updated' date

• We will notify users via email newsletter (for subscribers)

• We will display a prominent notice on our website

• For material changes, we may require re-acceptance

Your continued use of our platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, please discontinue use of our platform.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding use of our platform.

These Terms supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.

17. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or inquiries about these Terms of Service:

General Questions: [Contact Form](/en/contact)

Privacy-Related Requests: [Data Request Form](/en/data-request)

Technical Issues: Report via feedback forms on our platform

We will respond to all inquiries as promptly as possible.

18. Acknowledgment

By using iranopasmigirim.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

Thank you for supporting Iran's democratic transition. Together, we are building a freer, more democratic future for Iran.

Long live free Iran!

⚖️ Acceptance of Terms

By using iranopasmigirim.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.