Terms & Conditions
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Effective Date: 1 April 2025
Welcome to Steppe Forward (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Website.
1. Informational Purpose Only
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The content on this Website is provided for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information. The use of any information obtained from this Website is at your own risk.
2. No Legal, Financial, or Professional Advice
The information provided does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. We recommend consulting a qualified professional before making any decisions based on the content of this Website.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and images, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not:
• Copy, distribute, or modify any content without our written permission.
• Use our Website’s content for commercial purposes without authorization.
Violations may result in legal action.
4. User Conduct
By using this Website, you agree:
• Not to use the Website for any unlawful, defamatory, or misleading purposes.
• Not to interfere with the security, functionality, or availability of the Website.
• Not to submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
We reserve the right to restrict access or take legal action against users who violate these Terms.
5. Third-Party Links & External Websites
This Website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites.
Clicking on third-party links is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their Terms & Privacy Policies before using their services.
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6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:
• Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website.
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content.
• Any actions taken based on investigative findings published on this Website.
This Website provides due diligence information, but we do not verify or guarantee its accuracy. Users must conduct their own independent research.
7. Defamation & Libel Disclaimer
We do not endorse, assume responsibility for, or verify any investigative content. All reports, findings, and publications are based on publicly available information and do not constitute accusations.
Users must ensure their own due diligence before making conclusions or taking action based on the information provided on this Website.
8. FTC Disclosure (For U.S. Users)
In compliance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations, we disclose that:
• Our Website may contain references to third parties or external sources, which do not imply endorsement.
• Any paid partnerships, advertisements, or sponsorships (if applicable) will be clearly labeled.
• Users should independently verify information before making business or legal decisions.
9. GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)
If you are located in the European Union (EU), you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Your GDPR Rights:
• Access: You can request access to any personal data we may have about you.
• Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate data.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data.
For GDPR-related inquiries, please contact us at:
Email: contact@steppe-forward.com
For more details on how we handle data, see our Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of your Ukraine, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
If a dispute arises, it shall be resolved in the courts of Ukraine.
12. Contact Information
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: contact@steppe-forward.com
Website: www.steppe-forward.com