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Terms & Conditions

STEAMI

A Legal Disclaimer

  • Purpose of Content
    All materials, articles, data visualisations, and analyses published under the STEAMI identity are provided for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute medical, legal, financial, or professional advice. Users must seek appropriate expert consultation before acting on any information obtained here.

  • Accuracy & Verification
    STEAMI maintains strict editorial verification processes; however, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any information provided. Scientific and regulatory data evolve rapidly; content may become outdated without notice.

  • No Professional Relationship
    Accessing or reading STEAMI content does not create any consultant-client, researcher-participant, or fiduciary relationship between the reader and STEAMI, its contributors, or affiliates.

  • External Links & References
    References to external research, institutional websites, or third-party publications are provided for transparency and citation. STEAMI has no control over external content and assumes no responsibility for its accuracy, legality, or relevance. Users access such links at their own discretion.

  • Editorial Independence
    While collaborations and sponsorships may occur, STEAMI retains full editorial independence. Sponsored content, if any, will be clearly disclosed in accordance with international advertising and media-ethics standards.

  • Limitation of Liability
    To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, STEAMI, its affiliates, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from reliance on, or use of, any material presented on this site.

  • Use at Your Own Risk
    By continuing to access STEAMI platforms, you acknowledge that you are using all information at your own risk and that STEAMI shall not be held liable for any loss or harm resulting from such use.

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Welcome to STEAMI.

  • These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of all websites, digital platforms, publications, and related services operated under the STEAMI identity.
    By using our site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms in full. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
     

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STEAMI provides research-anchored, ethics-based journalism across science, technology, health, and innovation.
All content is for informational, educational, and editorial purposes only.
It does not substitute for professional, medical, legal, or financial advice.

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All content — including but not limited to articles, graphics, data visualizations, audio, video, code, and design elements — is the exclusive property of STEAMI or its licensors.

  1. You may access and read published material for personal, non-commercial use only.

  2. You may cite or share excerpts for educational or journalistic use with clear attribution and link to the original source.

  3. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written consent.

  4. All trade names, logos, and trademarks are legally protected under applicable IP laws.

  5. Any unauthorized use of STEAMI intellectual property constitutes infringement and may lead to legal action.

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By accessing STEAMI platforms, you agree to:

  • Use content lawfully and ethically.

  • Not engage in scraping, mining, or automated data extraction.

  • Not transmit harmful code, misinformation, or unlawful materials.

  • Not impersonate STEAMI staff, contributors, or affiliates.

  • Respect community guidelines in any interactive feature (comments, forums, panels).

STEAMI reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms.

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STEAMI maintains rigorous fact-checking and editorial review, but scientific and policy information evolves.
We do not guarantee that all content is error-free or up-to-date at all times.

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  1. STEAMI and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from the use or reliance on any information herein.

  2. Users assume full responsibility for decisions made based on the material provided.

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STEAMI content may contain links to third-party websites, datasets, or journals (e.g., WHO, OECD, PubMed).
Such links are provided for transparency and citation only.
We do not control or endorse third-party material and bear no liability for its accuracy, legality, or availability.

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STEAMI adheres to global data-protection frameworks, including the EU GDPR, India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, and U.S. FTC privacy guidelines.
Our detailed practices are defined in the Privacy Policy, available on a separate page.

By using the site, you consent to the collection and use of technical and analytical data as outlined therein.

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Any ideas, comments, or content submitted voluntarily to STEAMI (including emails, feedback, or article pitches) become part of our editorial correspondence.
Unless explicitly agreed otherwise, STEAMI is not obligated to compensate or maintain confidentiality regarding unsolicited material.

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You agree to indemnify and hold harmless STEAMI, its parent entity, officers, affiliates, and contributors from any claim or demand — including legal fees — arising out of your misuse of the website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of intellectual property or other rights.

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STEAMI reserves the right to update, revise, or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice.
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the latest revision.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

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For questions, clarifications, or legal correspondence, please contact: people.operations@steami.network

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