Summary: These Terms and Conditions govern access to and use of The Cornea Impression (the “Website”), its domains, subdomains, services, and Content across the verticals of Aviation, Cars, Watches, Bikes, Lifestyle, Technology or any other that may be added in the future. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to and accept these Terms in full.
- Definitions and scope
- The Cornea Impression — the Website, its domains, subdomains, applications, services and Content.
- We / Us / Our — The Cornea Impression and its owners, affiliates, employees, contributors and agents.
- You / User — any individual or entity accessing, browsing, subscribing to or using the Website.
- Content — text, images, video, audio, graphics, reviews, guides, technical specifications, opinion pieces, comments, newsletters and any other material published or made available on the Website.
- Services — newsletters, subscriptions, user accounts, comment systems, events, promotions, competitions and any interactive features.
- User Contribution — any content, comment, review, submission or upload provided by a User.
Scope: These Terms apply to all Users and supersede any prior agreements between you and The Cornea Impression unless expressly agreed in writing by an authorised representative.
- Eligibility, accounts and access
- Eligibility
- Minimum age: You must be of legal age in your jurisdiction to form a binding contract to use the Website. If you are under the legal age, you may use the Website only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
- Registration and accounts
- Accurate information: Certain Services require registration. You must provide accurate, complete and up-to-date information and keep it current.
- Account security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account. Please notify us immediately of unauthorised use. We are not liable for losses resulting from your failure to protect your credentials.
- Suspension and termination of accounts
- Reasons for action: We may suspend, restrict or terminate accounts for breaches of these Terms, fraudulent activity, misuse, or other reasonable cause.
- Consequences: On termination, all licences granted to you under these Terms end and access to paid Services may cease immediately.
- Eligibility
- Intellectual property and permitted use
- Ownership
- All rights reserved: All intellectual property rights in the Website and Content are owned by or licensed to The Cornea Impression. Rights not expressly granted are reserved.
- Permitted use
- Limited licence: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and view Content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright and attribution notices and do not alter the Content.
- Prohibited use
- No commercial exploitation: You must not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, rent, transmit, create derivative works from, adapt, extract data from, scrape or otherwise commercially exploit Content without prior written permission.
- No removal of notices: You must not remove or obscure any copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices.
- Trademarks and logos
- Brand assets: All trademarks, service marks, logos and trade dress are the property of The Cornea Impression or third-party owners. Use requires prior written consent.
- Brand assets: All trademarks, service marks, logos and trade dress are the property of The Cornea Impression or third-party owners. Use requires prior written consent.
- Ownership
- User contributions, moderation and licence
- Licence to use contributions
- Grant of rights: By submitting User Contributions, you grant The Cornea Impression a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable and transferable licence to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, adapt, distribute and display those Contributions in any media for any purpose.
- Warranties and representations
- Your promise: You warrant that you are the author or have lawful permission to submit the Contribution; it does not infringe third-party rights; it is lawful and not defamatory, obscene, abusive, hateful, discriminatory or in breach of privacy or confidence.
- Moderation and removal
- Editorial control: We may moderate, refuse, edit or remove any Contribution at our discretion and without notice. We do not endorse User Contributions and are not responsible for them.
- Community conduct
- Prohibited content: You must not post content that infringes intellectual property, violates privacy, contains malware, is abusive, harassing, discriminatory or promotes illegal activity. Repeat offenders may be banned.
- Prohibited content: You must not post content that infringes intellectual property, violates privacy, contains malware, is abusive, harassing, discriminatory or promotes illegal activity. Repeat offenders may be banned.
- Licence to use contributions
- Editorial policy, accuracy and product information
- Editorial standards: We aim for fairness, accuracy and independence, but Content may include factual reporting, technical summaries, opinion, analysis and sponsored material.
- No guarantees: Content is provided for information and entertainment. We do not guarantee that the Content is complete, accurate, current, or suitable for your specific needs. Technical specifications, flight or vehicle data, pricing and availability are subject to change by manufacturers, service providers or retailers.
- Verification advised: You should verify critical facts, specifications or availability with manufacturers, service providers or authorised dealers before acting or purchasing.
- Corrections: Material errors will be corrected or clarified where identified.
- Advertising, sponsored content and commercial relationships
- Commercial content: The Website may contain advertising, sponsored posts, paid collaborations, affiliate links and promotions. Such Content will be labelled or disclosed in accordance with applicable law and industry guidance.
- Independence: We may accept goods, services, travel or payments from third parties; where this occurs, we will disclose material commercial relationships. Editorial independence is maintained except where expressly stated.
- Third-party transactions: Any purchase or transaction with a third-party advertiser or merchant is solely between you and that third party. We are not responsible for fulfilment, quality, representations or disputes arising from third-party transactions.
- Subscriptions, payments and refunds
- Paid Services
- Additional terms: Paid Services, premium access or subscriptions are governed by these Terms and any additional terms displayed at the point of sale.
- Payment and recurring billing
- Authorisation: You must provide valid payment details and authorise charges in the currency shown. For subscriptions, you authorise recurring billing until cancellation.
- Cancellation and refunds
- Policy: Cancellation and refund terms will be set out at purchase. Refunds are issued at our discretion and in accordance with applicable UAE consumer protection laws.
- Policy: Cancellation and refund terms will be set out at purchase. Refunds are issued at our discretion and in accordance with applicable UAE consumer protection laws.
- Paid Services
- Privacy, data protection and cookies
- Privacy Policy: Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, retain and disclose personal data and your rights. Use of the Website indicates acceptance of that Policy.
- Applicable law: We process personal data in accordance with applicable UAE data protection laws, including the UAE Personal Data Protection Law and related regulations where appropriate.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, personalise content and advertising, and measure traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings or the Website’s cookie management tools, where provided.
- Third-party content, links and embedded services
- Links for convenience: The Website may contain links to third-party sites, services, APIs and social platforms. Links are provided for convenience and do not constitute an endorsement of the content or its accuracy.
- No liability for third parties: We are not responsible for third-party content, availability, privacy practices or terms. Any interaction, contract or dispute with a third party is between you and that third party.
- Security, acceptable use and prohibited actions
- Security obligations: You must not attempt to probe, scan, breach, penetrate or test the vulnerability of The Cornea Impression systems or attempt to defeat any security or authentication measures.
- No automated access: You must not use scraping, harvesting, bots, spiders or other automated means to access, collect or copy Content without our prior written consent.
- Report incidents: Security incidents should be reported to the contact details published on the Website.
- Warranties, disclaimers and limitation of liability
- No warranties
- As is: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Website and Content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy or non-infringement.
- Limitation of liability
- Exclusion of certain losses: We, our officers, employees, contributors and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive or exemplary damages, loss of profits, revenue, business, data or goodwill arising from or in connection with your use of the Website, Content, Services or third-party links, even if foreseeable or if we were advised of the possibility of such damages.
- Non-excludable liabilities: Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or for any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under UAE law.
- Allocation of risk
- Your responsibility: You accept that use of the Website involves inherent risks, and you assume responsibility for decisions made based on Content.
- Your responsibility: You accept that use of the Website involves inherent risks, and you assume responsibility for decisions made based on Content.
- No warranties
- Indemnity
- Your indemnity: You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless The Cornea Impression, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, contributors and agents from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: your breach of these Terms; your User Contributions; your use of the Website; or your violation of any law or third-party rights.
- Your indemnity: You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless The Cornea Impression, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, contributors and agents from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: your breach of these Terms; your User Contributions; your use of the Website; or your violation of any law or third-party rights.
- Competitions, promotions and events
- Separate rules: Competitions, promotional offers and events run on the Website are subject to separate terms and may be governed by additional eligibility, entry, selection and prize fulfilment rules. Where required by law, winners may be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility.
- Separate rules: Competitions, promotional offers and events run on the Website are subject to separate terms and may be governed by additional eligibility, entry, selection and prize fulfilment rules. Where required by law, winners may be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility.
- Notices, communications and service of process
- How we communicate: We may provide notices by email, by posting on the Website or via your account. Notices are effective when sent or posted.
- Legal notices: Legal notices to us should be sent to the contact details on the Website.
- Governing law, jurisdiction and dispute resolution
- Governing law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates.
- Jurisdiction: Subject to mandatory consumer protection provisions, all disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Arab Emirates. Parties may, by mutual agreement in writing, opt for arbitration in the UAE under internationally recognised rules.
- Consumer protection and statutory rights
- Local rights reserved: Nothing in these Terms affects rights you may have under applicable UAE consumer protection legislation or other mandatory laws. Where you are entitled to statutory rights, those rights remain unaffected.
- Local rights reserved: Nothing in these Terms affects rights you may have under applicable UAE consumer protection legislation or other mandatory laws. Where you are entitled to statutory rights, those rights remain unaffected.
- Changes to these Terms and continued use
- Variation: We may amend these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified by posting an updated Terms page and updating the Effective Date. Continued use of the Website after notification constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
- Variation: We may amend these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified by posting an updated Terms page and updating the Effective Date. Continued use of the Website after notification constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
- Severability, entire agreement and waiver
- Severability: If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, it will be severed and the remaining provisions will remain in force.
- Entire agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any specific additional terms for Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Cornea Impression concerning use of the Website.
- No waiver: No waiver of any breach is effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorised representative.
- Contact, corrections and complaints
- Contact: For editorial corrections, copyright or permission requests, privacy questions, complaints, or other enquiries, use the contact details published on The Cornea Impression.
- Response commitment: We aim to acknowledge complaints promptly and to investigate and respond within a reasonable timeframe.
