Terms and conditions of use

These Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this UNHCR website (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. About Unhcr

UNHCR leads international action to protect people forced to flee conflict and persecution and those denied a nationality.

2. Permitted use

The content on this Site is provided for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes only. You may:

• View, download, and print pages for your own personal study.
• Quote short extracts, provided you acknowledge the source and include a link back to this Site where possible.
• Share links to the Site with others for educational purposes.

You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, sell, rent, or sub-license material from this Site for commercial purposes.
• Use automated systems (including scraping, bots, or artificial intelligence training) to extract substantial portions of the Site without prior written permission.
• Modify or create derivative works from the Site's content for commercial distribution.
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or attribution notices.

3. UNHCR name and emblem

The UNHCR name and emblem are the exclusive property of UNHCR and are protected under international law. They may not be copied, reproduced, or used in any way without the prior written permission of UNHCR. Any use on this Site is for educational demonstration only and does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation.

4. Intellectual property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, and code — is the property of the project authors or is used with permission, unless otherwise stated. Third-party images and media remain the property of their respective owners and are used here under fair use for educational purposes. If you believe any content infringes your rights, please contact us so we can address it promptly.

5. User conduct

When using this Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site in any way that is unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code.
• Harass, abuse, or harm another person through the Site.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.

6. Privacy and data

This Site does not collect personal data beyond what is necessary for basic functionality. Any information you submit through contact forms is used only to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties. For more details, please see our Privacy notice.

7. Third-party links

This Site may contain links to external websites, including official UNHCR pages. These links are provided for convenience and educational reference. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party site. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of warranties

This Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the content for any purpose. This is a student project and may contain errors or omissions. UNHCR and the project authors disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of this Site.

9. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the project authors and UNHCR shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Preservation of immunities

Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as a waiver of any privileges or immunities of UNHCR or the United Nations under international law or national laws.

11. Geographic designations

The use of particular designations of countries or territories on this Site does not imply any judgment by the project authors or UNHCR as to the legal status of such countries or territories, of their authorities and institutions, or of the delimitation of their boundaries.

12. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The current version will always be posted on this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing principles

These Terms are guided by the principles of the 1951 Refugee Convention and the humanitarian mandate of UNHCR. They are intended for educational use and do not create any legal relationship between you and UNHCR.

14. Copyright

© 2026 Class project. UNHCR name and logo are the property of UNHCR. All rights reserved. Content may be reproduced for educational purposes with attribution. For permissions beyond these Terms, please contact us.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions of Use, please visit the Contact page.

Last updated: 2026