Terms of Use

Effective date: 17 March 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Kritikos Institute ("KI," "the Institute," "we," "us," or "our") website and any services offered herein, you ("the User," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our website.

2. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Basel, Switzerland.

3. Website Content and "As Is" Disclaimer

All content on the KI website—including articles, analyses, opinions, research, and downloadable resources—is provided for informational, analytical, and intellectual purposes only. It represents the views and opinions of the Institute or its contributors and is not intended as a source of definitive factual news, public policy recommendations, professional advice, or statements of absolute truth.

The Institute expressly disclaims all responsibility for any actions taken by users based on this content. KI explicitly disclaims any intent to participate in, or be classified as part of, any disinformation, misinformation, or mal-information campaign.

Users engage with the content provided by KI at their own discretion. KI is not responsible for any user's interpretation of our work. Our content is not intended to be a guide for real-world action, an official political statement, or a substitute for independent research and critical thinking. Users are responsible for consuming this material in its intended analytical context and for their subsequent actions.

The articles, analyses, and works produced by KI are intended solely as contributions to intellectual discourse, policy exploration, and thought leadership. KI explicitly condemns hatred, violence, and discrimination against any individual or group based on their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our work is not intended to incite hatred, violence, or hostility towards any such group.

Many of our works explore complex, controversial, or sensitive themes within analytical frameworks. The inclusion of critical perspectives, ideologies, or events within our content is for exploratory and thematic purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement, promotion, or glorification of such ideologies or actions.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, KI disclaims any and all liability for any claim (whether based on contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise) that our content constitutes hate speech, vilification, or extremist material. The content is provided as intellectual expression and is protected under principles of free speech and academic freedom. By accessing this site, you acknowledge and agree that you are consuming analytical content and that KI is not liable for any offence, distress, or harm perceived from the thematic elements of our works.

4. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by law, KI shall not be liable for any claim, damages, or other liabilities, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the website, the content, or your reliance on any information provided. This includes, but is not limited to, any damages for errors, omissions, defamation, slander, libel, or the perceived persuasiveness or accuracy of any information, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, or any other legal theory.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless KI and its affiliates, contributors, employees, and partners from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from your use of the website or your violation of these Terms.

5. No Professional Advice

The content on this website does not constitute professional, legal, individual, financial, or any other form of advice. Any information provided is for informational and analytical purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the website, including articles, analyses, designs, concepts, and text, is the intellectual property of KI or its contributors and is protected by international copyright laws. Unless otherwise stated in specific contributor agreements or notices, the Institute and its contributors reserve all rights to their respective intellectual property and copyrights. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or otherwise use any content without the express written permission of the Institute or the relevant contributor.