Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using From Gaza ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Platform.

2. Purpose of the Platform

From Gaza is a digital memorial and testimony platform dedicated to preserving and sharing stories from Palestinians in Gaza. Our mission is to provide a voice to those experiencing conflict and to create a historical record of personal testimonies.

3. Content Guidelines

When submitting stories to our Platform, you agree to:

• Submit only truthful and factual accounts
• Not include hate speech or discrimination against any group
• Not make calls to violence or harm
• Not include personal attacks on individuals
• Respect the dignity of all people mentioned in your story
• Not submit content that violates any applicable laws

All submissions are subject to moderation. We reserve the right to reject or remove any content that violates these guidelines.

4. User Rights and Responsibilities

Your Rights:

• You retain ownership of the content you submit
• You may request removal of your story at any time
• You may choose to remain anonymous
• You have the right to data portability under applicable laws

Your Responsibilities:

• Ensure you have the right to share any content you submit
• Obtain consent from individuals mentioned in your story when required
• Understand that publishing stories may carry personal risks
• Use the Platform respectfully and in good faith

5. Platform Rights

By submitting content to From Gaza, you grant us:

• A worldwide, non-exclusive license to display your content on the Platform
• The right to moderate, edit for clarity, or remove content that violates our guidelines
• The right to verify stories and add verification badges
• The right to feature stories prominently on the Platform
• The right to translate content for accessibility
• The right to create backups and archives for historical preservation

6. Privacy and Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your privacy:

• We collect only necessary information to operate the Platform
• IP addresses are hashed for privacy protection
• Email addresses are kept confidential and not displayed publicly
• We do not sell or share personal data with third parties
• You may request deletion of your personal data at any time

For full details, please see our Privacy Policy.

7. Content Moderation

All submitted content goes through a moderation process:

• Stories are reviewed for compliance with our guidelines
• We may verify facts when possible
• Graphic content may be marked with appropriate warnings
• Comments are moderated before publication
• We aim to process submissions within 48 hours

8. Intellectual Property

The Platform's design, features, and functionality are owned by From Gaza and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. User-submitted content remains the property of the respective contributors.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Platform is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee:

• The accuracy or completeness of user-submitted content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Platform
• That the Platform will meet your specific requirements
• The outcomes of using the Platform

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, From Gaza shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Platform, including but not limited to damages for loss of data, profits, or other intangible losses.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless From Gaza and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms of Service or your use of the Platform.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which From Gaza operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

legal@fromgaza.org