Terms of use

Welcome to WesternSahara.com. This website is owned and operated by Western Sahara LLC. These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the website.

In these terms, “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Western Sahara LLC. “You” and “your” refer to anyone accessing or using WesternSahara.com.

1. About the website

WesternSahara.com publishes information, articles, commentary and resources relating to the Moroccan Western Sahara, including its history, culture, development and international relations.

Our content is provided for general informational and educational purposes. Articles may include editorial opinions, interpretations and summaries of statements made by governments or other organizations.

References to official documents, public institutions or government statements do not imply that those institutions operate, sponsor or endorse WesternSahara.com.

2. Acceptance of these terms

Please read these terms before using the website. By using WesternSahara.com, you agree to follow these terms to the extent they form an enforceable agreement under applicable law.

If you do not agree, please discontinue using the website.

Nothing in these terms removes rights or protections that applicable law does not allow you to waive.

3. Accuracy and currency of information

We aim to publish accurate and useful information. However, historical interpretations, diplomatic positions, statistics and other information may change or require clarification.

Publication dates and references should be considered when reading our content. An older article may describe circumstances or official positions that have since changed.

We do not guarantee that every page is complete, current or free from errors. For decisions requiring authoritative information, consult the original sources or the relevant institution.

If you identify a possible error, please contact contact@westernsahara.com with the page link and supporting information.

4. Editorial content and official sources

Our summaries and commentary are distinct from the original documents on which they are based. Unless expressly identified as a quotation, article wording should not be attributed to a government, official or third-party source.

Maps, geographic descriptions and political terminology may reflect the context or editorial perspective of the relevant article or source. They should not be treated as a legal determination of territorial status.

Content on the website does not constitute legal or other professional advice.

5. Intellectual property

Original articles, graphics, designs and other material created and owned by Western Sahara LLC are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Third-party photographs, quotations, documents, trademarks and other materials remain subject to their respective ownership, licensing terms or public-domain status. Their appearance on this website does not transfer ownership to Western Sahara LLC.

You may read our content, share links to our pages and make reasonable personal, non-commercial copies of material we own.

We also permit brief excerpts from our original articles with clear attribution to WesternSahara.com and a link to the original page, provided the excerpt does not misrepresent its meaning.

For other uses of material we own, including substantial republication or commercial distribution, contact contact@westernsahara.com for permission.

These terms do not restrict uses permitted by applicable law, including relevant copyright exceptions, or impose ownership restrictions on public-domain material.

6. Acceptable use

You must not use the website to:

• Carry out unlawful, fraudulent or deceptive activities.
• Introduce malware or other harmful code.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, servers or information.
• Disrupt the website or place an unreasonable load on its infrastructure.
• Circumvent security measures or access restrictions.
• Infringe intellectual property, privacy or other legal rights.
• Impersonate Western Sahara LLC or falsely claim an affiliation with us.

Automated access must respect applicable law and must not interfere with website availability or bypass technical restrictions.

7. Linking to WesternSahara.com

You may link to publicly available pages on our website, provided you do so lawfully and do not falsely suggest a partnership, sponsorship or endorsement.

You must not present our website as your own or use our name or branding in a misleading manner.

8. External links

Our content may link to government websites, publications, research materials and other external resources.

We do not control those websites or guarantee their availability, accuracy or security. Their own terms and privacy policies apply when you visit them.

Including a link does not necessarily mean that we endorse every statement, service or opinion available on the linked website.

9. Messages and submitted materials

When you send us feedback, corrections, photographs or other materials, you should have the right to share them and must not knowingly infringe another person’s rights.

Sending material to us does not transfer ownership of that material. We may review it and use it to respond to your message or assess a correction request.

If you expressly submit material for publication, we will agree any necessary publication permissions separately. We are not obliged to publish unsolicited submissions.

Personal information contained in correspondence is handled as described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Website availability

We may update, reorganize or remove content and temporarily suspend parts of the website for maintenance, security or technical reasons.

We cannot promise uninterrupted access or that every feature will always remain available.

Where reasonably practicable, we will provide notice of significant changes affecting access.

11. Responsibility and liability

WesternSahara.com provides general information rather than advice tailored to your circumstances. Please independently verify information before relying on it for significant personal, legal or business decisions.

We do not assume responsibility for the independent acts of third-party website operators or losses unrelated to a breach of our obligations.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, death or personal injury caused by negligence, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Your applicable statutory rights remain unaffected.

12. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how personal information is handled in connection with the website and communications with us.

These Terms of Use do not replace the Privacy Policy or constitute consent to data processing that requires separate consent.

13. Restricting access

We may take proportionate steps to restrict access where reasonably necessary to address a material breach of these terms, unlawful activity or a security threat.

Where appropriate and reasonably practicable, we will explain the restriction and provide an opportunity to contact us about it.

14. Changes to these terms

We may revise these terms to reflect changes in the website, our operations or applicable requirements.

The revised terms will be published on this page with an updated date. Material changes will be brought to your attention where appropriate or required by law.

Changes will apply prospectively and will not remove rights that have already arisen.

15. Disputes and legal rights

If you have a concern about the website or these terms, contact us so we can try to resolve it.

Nothing in these terms requires mandatory arbitration or prevents you from bringing a complaint or claim before a court or authority that has jurisdiction under applicable law.

If a provision is found unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent legally possible.

16. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use, content permissions or website concerns, contact:

Western Sahara LLC
Email: contact@westernsahara.com
Website: https://westernsahara.com