Welcome to Expat Cousin

Terms of Use

Effective Date: 2024-07-18

1. Introduction

Welcome to Expat Cousin ("we," "us," "our"). By accessing or using our services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Use of Services

Our services offer guidance on topics such as, but is not limited to, immigration, education, moving to and/or living in the Netherlands, and Dutch culture. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, legal, or official advice.

3. Verification with Authorities

You should verify any information obtained from our services with relevant authorities or seek professional advice, as laws and regulations may change and vary based on individual circumstances.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to misuse our services and/or our platform. This includes, but is not limited to, not using the services and/or platforms for any unlawful purpose, not uploading harmful content, and not infringing on the rights of others.

5. Content Ownership and Rights

We own the rights to the content provided to/on our platform. Users retain ownership of content they submit, but grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable license to use, modify, distribute, and display this content. No rights or compensations fall to the submitter.

By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own the content or have the necessary rights to submit it.
  • The content does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights, including copyright.
  • The content is not subject to any confidentiality obligations.
  • The content is not defamatory, offensive, or otherwise unlawful.

You must not submit any content that is copyrighted or that infringes on intellectual property rights. This includes content from public domain sources unless you have the right to do so. We reserve the right to not use submitted content.

6. Affiliate Links, Partners, and External Links

Our services may include affiliate links and partnerships, meaning we may earn a commission from purchases made through these links. Additionally, we may provide links to other websites for your convenience. While we aim to offer relevant and accurate recommendations, we are not responsible for the content, products, or services provided by our partners or any external websites. Clicking on these links and the use of any third-party websites is at your own risk.

7. Use of User Questions

Users may anonymously post questions as part of our services. From time to time, we may review these questions to improve and/or expand our services, content and/or offerings. By posting a question, you agree that we may use it for these purposes. If you do not want your questions to be reviewed or retained, please refrain from using the service.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Expat Cousin B.V. will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of our services. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses resulting from:
  • The use or inability to use our services.
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
  • Statements or conduct of any third party on the services.
  • Any other matter relating to the services.
We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, we do not guarantee its completeness, timeliness, or accuracy. Your use of the services is at your own risk.

9. Disclaimer

All data that has been imported into the knowledge base is in the public domain. We try our best to keep the data up to date, but discrepancies may occur. The AI will respond as accurately as it can, but it might deviate slightly. We urge you to use this as a guide only and to check with the necessary institutions (Government, Gemeente, Belastingdienst, IND, etc.) on exact procedures, requirements, and/or data.

10. Commercial Use

Our responses and guidance are provided for personal use only and may not be used for commercial purposes. Any commercial exploitation of our guidance and/or service without our express written consent is prohibited.

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of the Netherlands.

13. Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms, contact us https://www.expatcousin.nl/contact.html

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