1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Cosmoverse.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. Intellectual Property

You’re welcome to share, quote, or reference content (such as event details, speaker information, or blog posts) for non-commercial use — as long as proper credit is given to Cosmoverse.

For media inquiries, reproduction for commercial purposes, or partnership-related uses, please contact us first.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Submit false or misleading information in any form
  
  

• Use the site in a way that disrupts or harms other users
  
  

• Attempt unauthorized access to the site or related systems
  
  

• Post or transmit any malicious content or spam through forms

4. Third-Party Content

Cosmoverse.org may include embedded videos (e.g., from YouTube). These third-party services are governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.

5. Limitation of Liability

Cosmoverse.org is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for damages or losses resulting from your use of the site or any third-party integrations.

6. Modifications

We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

7. Governing Law

These Terms (and the interpretation of them) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates.

PRIVACY POLICY – Cosmoverse.org

We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the laws of the United Arab Emirates and, where relevant, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data We Collect

We collect personal data through our website forms, including:

• Name, email, and contact details
  
  

• Company or project name
  
  

• Funding needs and investment-related information
  
  

• Project descriptions, team information, and website links
  
  

• Newsletter subscriptions and general inquiries
  
  

• Usage data such as page views, click interactions, and session behavior

We may also collect technical data such as your IP address and browser type through embedded content (e.g., YouTube).

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Review and evaluate your applications for event participation, investment opportunities, or competitions
  
  

• Communicate with you about your submission or inquiry
  
  

• Provide updates if you opt in to newsletters or future contact
  
  

• Share applications internally with relevant Cosmoverse teams or partners (e.g., investors, judges, or mentors) only as necessary and with appropriate safeguards
  
  

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Your consent (e.g., submitting forms, opting in to updates)
  
  

• Contractual necessity (e.g., for event or program applications)
  
  

• Legitimate interest (e.g., evaluating submissions, improving our process)

You may withdraw consent at any time.

4. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

• Internal Cosmoverse teams reviewing your submission
  
  

• External partners (e.g., investors or competition judges) involved in your application process
  We do not sell or share your personal data for unrelated marketing or commercial purposes.

All data recipients must follow GDPR-compliant practices.

5. Your Rights

If you are located in the European Union or in another jurisdiction that grants similar data protection rights, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
  
  

• Request correction or deletion
  
  

• Restrict or object to processing
  
  

• Withdraw consent
  
  

• File a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at: contact@cosmoverse.org

6. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purpose collected, or as required by law. Application data may be stored for evaluation, historical recordkeeping, or future opportunities, but will not be kept longer than necessary.

7. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data. Please note that while we take security seriously, no system is fully immune from risk.

COOKIE POLICY – Cosmoverse.org

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to improve functionality or integrate third-party content.

2. Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies – Required for basic site functionality and form submissions.
  
  

• Analytics cookies – Used to track website traffic, clicks, and general user behavior. This data is anonymized and helps us understand how users interact with the site.
  
  

• Third-party content cookies – Set by services such as YouTube when videos are embedded or played. These may track views and interactions.

3. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.