Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the website at ianoman.org (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site.

2. About the Site

This Site is operated by the Innovation and Academic Nexus (IAN), the Research & Innovation Department of the British University in Oman (BUiO). The Site provides information about our events, research activities, funding opportunities, and student programmes.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, event reports, and research materials — is the property of the Innovation and Academic Nexus or its content contributors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view and print pages from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content without our prior written permission.

4. Use of the Site

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws in the Sultanate of Oman or internationally.
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form on the Site.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its underlying systems.
• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract data from the Site without our written consent.
• Upload or transmit any content that is harmful, offensive, or infringes the rights of others.

5. Event Registration and Fees

When registering for events through this Site, you agree to provide accurate and complete information. For paid events, fees are as stated at the time of registration. Payment instructions will be communicated by email following submission. Registration is confirmed only upon receipt of payment where applicable.

IAN reserves the right to cancel or reschedule events. In such cases, registered participants will be notified and any fees paid will be refunded or credited at our discretion.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. IAN does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, IAN and the British University in Oman shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. IAN does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any linked external sites.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Sultanate of Oman. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Oman.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us: