Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Hewa+ (hewa.ethiosss.org), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

2. Description of Service

Hewa+ is an online platform operated by the Ethiopian Space Science Society (ESSS) that provides:

• Space science news and articles
• Educational content about astronomy and space technology
• Newsletter subscriptions
• Member-exclusive content for ESSS members

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of Hewa+, you may need to create an account using Google Sign-In. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. ESSS Membership

Some content on Hewa+ is restricted to active ESSS members. Membership benefits include:

• Access to member-only articles and resources
• Personalized content recommendations
• Ability to follow writers and save articles
• Priority access to ESSS events and programs

Membership is subject to ESSS membership policies and fees. Access to member content may be revoked if membership expires or is terminated.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on Hewa+, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of ESSS or its content suppliers and is protected by Ethiopian and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without express written permission from ESSS.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's operation
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect or harvest any user data without consent
• Upload or transmit viruses or malicious code

7. Disclaimer

The content on Hewa+ is provided for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information:

• We make no warranties about the completeness or accuracy of the content
• We are not responsible for any errors or omissions
• Use of any information is at your own risk

8. Limitation of Liability

ESSS shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at: info@ethiosss.org