Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using CyTopic (cytopic.org), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and contributors to the website.

2. About CyTopic

CyTopic is a trilingual online magazine platform for Cypriot youth aged 15-30. We provide a space for authentic storytelling about culture, language, creativity, and identity in Cyprus.

CyTopic is operated by volunteers and supported by Cylingo.org. We are a non-party political platform and do not endorse any political parties or campaigns.

3. User Conduct

When using CyTopic, you agree to:

• Use the website only for lawful purposes
• Respect other users and communities
• Not submit false, misleading, or harmful content
• Not attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage our website
• Not use automated tools to scrape or collect data
• Not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others

4. Content Submission

If you submit content (articles, images, or other materials) to CyTopic:

Ownership

You retain ownership of your original content. By submitting content for publication, you grant CyTopic a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, display, and promote your content on our platform and associated social media channels.

Content Standards

All submitted content must:

• Be original work created by you
• Be accurate and not misleading
• Be respectful and non-discriminatory
• Not contain party-political content or campaigns
• Not violate any laws or third-party rights
• Not contain hate speech, violence, or explicit content

Editorial Rights

CyTopic reserves the right to:

• Edit submitted content for clarity, grammar, and style
• Reject content that does not meet our guidelines
• Remove published content that violates our terms
• Request revisions before publication

5. Intellectual Property

CyTopic's Content

The CyTopic name, logo, website design, and original content created by CyTopic are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use these without our written permission.

Third-Party Content

Some content on CyTopic may be owned by third parties (contributors, photographers, etc.). This content is used with permission and remains the property of its respective owners.

Fair Use

You may share links to CyTopic articles and quote brief excerpts for non-commercial purposes with proper attribution. Full reproduction of articles requires written permission.

6. Advertising

CyTopic displays advertisements to support our operations and contribute to Cylingo.org. We use third-party advertising services (such as Google AdSense) which may use cookies to serve relevant ads.

We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements. The presence of an advertisement does not constitute endorsement by CyTopic.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

CyTopic may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these third-party sites. Linking to external sites does not imply endorsement.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

CyTopic is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

• The website will be available at all times
• The content will be error-free or accurate
• The website will be free from viruses or harmful components

Opinions expressed in articles are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of CyTopic.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CyTopic and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website or any content published on it.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CyTopic, its operators, and contributors from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these terms or your use of the website.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Continued use of CyTopic after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of CyTopic shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: