terms and conditions

Effective date: 01/06/2026

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the website located at ifnsm.org (the “Website”), operated by International Friends of the Natural Sciences Museum (“IFNSM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

The Website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is intended to offer information about IFNSM, its mission, activities, events, partnerships, and related topics.

The Website does not offer goods or services for sale, does not process commercial transactions, and does not require users to create accounts or register to access general content.

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Website.

You must not:

• use the Website in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, harmful, or abusive; 
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its server, or any connected systems; 
• introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful material; 
• interfere with or disrupt the operation, security, or availability of the Website; 
• copy, scrape, reproduce, or republish substantial portions of the Website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission. 

We reserve the right to restrict or block access to the Website if we believe these Terms have been violated.

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website, including text, images, graphics, logos, design elements, documents, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to IFNSM and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from the Website for your personal, non-commercial, informational use only, provided that you do not:

• modify the content; 
• remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices; or 
• use the content in a misleading or derogatory context. 

Any other use, including reproduction, distribution, publication, adaptation, or commercial exploitation, requires our prior written consent.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for convenience and reference only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, accuracy, or availability of any third-party sites.

Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk, and you should review their own terms and policies.

We aim to keep the information on the Website accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee that all content is complete, current, or free from errors or omissions.

Information on the Website may be changed, updated, or removed at any time without notice.

Nothing on this Website constitutes professional, legal, financial, scientific, medical, or other specialist advice, and it should not be relied upon as such.

We do not guarantee that the Website, or any content on it, will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

We may suspend, withdraw, discontinue, or change all or any part of the Website at any time without notice.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, IFNSM excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Website or reliance on any content displayed on it.

This includes, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss, loss of data, loss of business opportunity, and loss caused by viruses or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment, software, data, or other property due to your use of the Website or any linked website.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.

Your use of the Website may also be subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, if applicable.

Even though the Website does not provide account registration, e-commerce, or email subscription functionality, certain technical information may still be collected automatically through standard website operation, hosting, analytics, or security tools. Please refer to the relevant privacy notice for more information.

The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the Website or its content, including warranties of accuracy, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or availability.

We may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time by updating this page. The updated version will take effect when posted on the Website, unless otherwise stated.

You are encouraged to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes.

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United States of America, unless applicable law provides otherwise.