Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Most Influential 100 website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

Most Influential 100 ("we," "us," or "our") operates a platform that:

• Recognizes and features influential diplomats and global leaders
• Facilitates nominations for diplomatic recognition
• Provides educational content about diplomacy and international relations
• Organizes diplomatic events, conferences, and networking opportunities
• Publishes digital content including articles, podcasts, and research
• Connects diplomatic professionals and organizations

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your account information
• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to use our services to:

• Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Submit false, misleading, or defamatory information
• Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users
• Distribute malware, spam, or other harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use our platform for commercial purposes without permission
• Interfere with the proper functioning of our services

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on our platform, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by Most Influential 100 or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

When you submit content (including nominations, comments, or applications), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for our service purposes.

License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our services for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

6. Nomination Process

Regarding diplomatic nominations:

• Nominations must be accurate and verifiable
• We reserve the right to verify all submitted information
• Selection decisions are at our sole discretion
• Nomination does not guarantee recognition or inclusion
• We may contact nominated individuals or their representatives

7. Events and Partnerships

Event registration and partnership agreements may be subject to additional terms and conditions. Payment terms, cancellation policies, and specific obligations will be outlined separately for each event or partnership opportunity.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

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

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Service Availability

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Most Influential 100 shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Most Influential 100 harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to our community.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of New York State, United States. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in New York, NY, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by email or through our website. Your continued use after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: