GIHF Terms and Conditions

By accessing or using the Global Institute for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells (GIHF) website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use the website. Certain GIHF programs, publications, datasets, resources, or activities may be subject to separate terms or written agreements, which will govern where applicable.

GIHF provides scientific, educational, and other mission-related information and resources concerning hydrogen, fuel cells, and related topics. Website content is provided for informational, scientific, educational, and charitable purposes.

Information made available by GIHF does not constitute technical, engineering, legal, financial, or policy advice. GIHF information should not be relied upon as a substitute for applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, codes, regulations, manufacturer instructions, or site-specific professional judgment.

You may use the GIHF website only for lawful purposes. You may not misuse the website; interfere with its security or operation; attempt unauthorized access; introduce malicious code; impersonate another person or organization; misrepresent an affiliation with or endorsement by GIHF; or use the website in violation of applicable law or the rights of others.

Unless otherwise indicated, content on the GIHF website, including text, graphics, logos, images, reports, publications, data compilations, and other materials developed by GIHF, is owned by or licensed to GIHF and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Website content may be used for personal, educational, research, and other noncommercial purposes, provided appropriate attribution is given to GIHF and the content is not misrepresented or modified in a misleading manner.

Certain publications, datasets, or other materials may be subject to separate terms, licenses, or usage conditions, which will govern where applicable.

GIHF's name, logos, and other branding may not be used in a manner that implies endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation, or approval without authorization.

By submitting non-confidential content for publication or inclusion in a GIHF resource, you represent that you have authority to provide it and grant GIHF a nonexclusive license to use, reproduce, analyze, aggregate, adapt, display, and publish that content for GIHF's scientific, educational, and charitable purposes, subject to any specific written restrictions agreed upon by GIHF.

Do not submit confidential, proprietary, export-controlled, sensitive personal, or other restricted information through general public website channels or forms unless GIHF specifically requests it or an appropriate written agreement or process applies. Personal information requested through GIHF forms, such as name, email address, and other contact or registration information, may be submitted for the stated purpose of the form (see Privacy Policy for details).

The GIHF website may contain links to third-party websites or services for convenience or reference. GIHF does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party websites or services. A link does not by itself constitute GIHF endorsement.

GIHF's collection and handling of personal information is described in its Privacy Policy. If you subscribe to GIHF news or updates, GIHF will use the contact information you provide to send you the requested communications. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe option provided in those communications.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the GIHF website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available." GIHF does not warrant that the website or its content will be complete, current, error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or suitable for any particular purpose.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, GIHF and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, volunteers, advisors, and agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to use of, or inability to use, the GIHF website or its content. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GIHF and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, volunteers, advisors, and agents from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your violation of these Terms, misuse of the website, or violation of the rights of another person or entity.

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware. To the extent permitted by applicable law, any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or use of the GIHF website shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in Delaware. International users are responsible for complying with laws and regulations applicable to their use of the website in their jurisdiction.

GIHF may update these Terms and Conditions periodically. The revised Terms will be posted on the website with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after revised Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

GIHF's failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or of GIHF's right to enforce it in the future.

These Terms constitute the agreement between you and GIHF regarding use of the website, except where separate terms or a written agreement apply.

Questions or concerns regarding these Terms may be submitted through the contact form on the GIHF website or info@gihf.net.