Terms of Service
Last updated: 10/31/2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Silent Forums Initiative website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.
2. Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily access the materials on Silent Forums Initiative's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
- Modify or copy the materials
- Use the materials for any commercial purpose or public display
- Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software on the website
- Remove any copyright or proprietary notations from the materials
3. Research Participation
If you choose to participate in our research studies:
- Your participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time
- Data collected will be used for academic research purposes
- Your identity will be protected through anonymization procedures
- You will be provided with informed consent documentation
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and research findings, is the property of Silent Forums Initiative or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. Research publications may be cited with proper attribution.
5. Disclaimer
The materials on Silent Forums Initiative's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. Silent Forums Initiative makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.
6. Limitations
In no event shall Silent Forums Initiative or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Silent Forums Initiative's website.
7. Revisions
Silent Forums Initiative may revise these terms of service at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service.
8. Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.
9. Contact Information
Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to:
hello@sfi.institute