These Terms of Use set out the rules for accessing and using the Explaining The Caribbean platform. They are designed to protect our audience, our partners, and the integrity of the work we publish.
By accessing or using the Explaining The Caribbean (“ETC”) website, content, or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the platform.
ETC grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use the platform for personal, educational, and professional reference purposes. In using the platform, you agree not to:
All content published by ETC, including articles, research, data visualisations, graphics, logos, and the ETC name and branding, is owned by or licensed to Explaining The Caribbean and is protected by intellectual-property laws. You may share and reference our content with appropriate attribution, but you may not copy, modify, or distribute it for commercial purposes without our consent.
ETC is committed to rigorous, data-driven reporting and analysis of the Caribbean. While we take care to ensure our content is accurate and well-sourced, it is provided for general informational purposes and should not be relied upon as professional, legal, financial, or policy advice. You should seek independent guidance before making decisions based on our content.
The platform may reference partners, advertisers, or external resources and may contain links to third-party websites. ETC is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third party, and the inclusion of a link does not imply our endorsement. Your interactions with third parties are governed by their own terms and policies.
The platform and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, ETC will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the platform or its content.
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time as our services and obligations evolve. The “Last updated” date above reflects the most recent revision, and your continued use of the platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact the ETC team through our Contact page. We are happy to help clarify how these terms apply to you.
This document is provided for general information and may be updated as ETC’s products, services, and regulatory obligations evolve. When we make material changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Please review this page periodically to stay informed.