Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to eastwind.pro, operated by eastwind B.V. ("we", "us", "our", or "eastwind"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, content, and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our website or services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

These Terms apply to all users of our website, including visitors, registered users, and any other parties who access or use our content and services.

About eastwind

eastwind is a digital lifestyle and technology blog that provides expert analysis, reviews, and insights about technology trends, products, and digital lifestyle topics. Our content is designed to inform and educate our readers about the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Use of Our Services

You may use our website and services for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use our services in any way that:

• Violates any applicable laws, regulations, or these Terms
• Infringes upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Is harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable
• Involves the transmission of spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications
• Attempts to gain unauthorised access to our systems or networks
• Interferes with or disrupts our services or servers
• Impersonates any person or entity or misrepresents your affiliation

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have violated these Terms or engaged in inappropriate conduct.

User Accounts and Registration

Currently, eastwind operates primarily as an informational website and blog. If we introduce user accounts or registration features in the future, you will be responsible for:

• Providing accurate and complete information during registration
• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account
• Being responsible for all activities that occur under your account

Content and User Submissions

Our website may allow you to submit content, including comments, feedback, and enquiries. By submitting content to eastwind, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with our services.

You represent and warrant that any content you submit:

• Is original or you have the necessary rights to submit it
• Does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws
• Is not defamatory, offensive, or inappropriate
• Does not contain viruses, malware, or harmful code

We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content that violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate, without notice.

Intellectual Property

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video, data compilations, and software, is the property of eastwind or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from our website for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you:

• Do not modify or alter the content in any way
• Include all copyright and other proprietary notices
• Do not use the content for commercial purposes without our written consent
• Do not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the content

The eastwind name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of eastwind B.V. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written permission.

Third-Party Links and Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, products, or services. These links are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement by eastwind. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites.

You access third-party websites at your own risk and should review their terms of service and privacy policies before using their services or providing any personal information.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our content.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, eastwind disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. Technology recommendations and reviews are based on our analysis and testing at the time of publication and may not reflect current market conditions or product availability.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, eastwind and its directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising from your use of our services.

Our total liability to you for any damages arising from or related to these Terms or your use of our services shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us, if any, in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless eastwind and its directors, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of our services or violation of these Terms
• Your submission of content that infringes third-party rights
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Any negligent or wrongful conduct on your part

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising from or related to your use of our services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the competent courts of the Netherlands, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, you may also have the right to bring proceedings in your country of residence, and nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

You may discontinue your use of our services at any time. Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately, but the provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect.

Termination of your access does not relieve you of any obligations or liabilities incurred prior to termination.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect by posting a notice on our website.

Your continued use of our services after the effective date of any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using our services.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and eastwind regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Contact Information

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