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1. Intellectual Property a. All content on the website, including text, images, videos, and graphics, is protected by intellectual property rights and is the property of the University of Siegen or its licensors. b. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or republish any content from the website without prior written permission from the University of Siegen.

2. User Responsibilities a. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, such as usernames and passwords, and for all activities that occur under your account. b. You must not engage in any unauthorized access or use of the website or its content. c. You agree not to use the website for any unlawful or prohibited purposes and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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5. Disclaimer of Warranty a. The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties, expressed or implied. The University of Siegen does not warrant that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or other harmful components. b. The University of Siegen disclaims any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information or content provided on the website.

6. Limitation of Liability a. The University of Siegen and its affiliates, employees, or representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use or inability to use the website. b. The University of Siegen shall not be responsible for any losses or damages resulting from the reliance on or use of any content or information obtained through the website.

7. Modifications to the Terms and Conditions a. The University of Siegen reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review the terms periodically for any changes.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction a. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the University of Siegen is located. b. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.

By using the DiFE website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please refrain from using the website.