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Effective 1 February 2026

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the 2026 World Seagrass Conference (WSC2026) & 16th International Seagrass Biology Workshop (ISBW16) website (“the Site”). By browsing, submitting content, registering, or interacting with the Site, you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws of the United Arab Emirates.

  1. Use of the Website

You may use this Site for lawful, non-commercial purposes related to participation in or engagement with WSC2026 and ISBW16. You agree not to:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site
  • Interfere with the Site’s functionality or security
  • Upload harmful, defamatory, or unlawful content
  • Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data

We may suspend or restrict access if misuse is detected.

  1. User-Generated Content (Abstracts, Submissions, and Materials)

2.1 Ownership

Authors retain full copyright over abstracts, figures, and any materials they submit.

2.2 Licence Granted to the Conference

By submitting an abstract or related content, you grant WSC2026 and ISBW16 a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to:

  • Review and evaluate submissions
  • Include accepted abstracts in the scientific programme
  • Publish abstracts in the conference book, website, or digital proceedings
  • Display your name, affiliation, and contribution as part of event communications

This licence is limited to conference-related purposes only.

  1. Registration, Payments, and Third-Party Services

Registration and payment processing may be handled by trusted third-party providers.By completing a transaction, you agree to their respective terms and privacy practices.

The conference does not store or process credit card information.

  1. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site including text, graphics, logos, design elements, and layout is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws unless otherwise stated.

Use of conference logos, partner logos, or third-party marks requires prior written permission from the respective rights holder.

  1. External Links

The Site may contain links to external websites.We are not responsible for the accuracy, content, or privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage users to review their policies independently.

  1. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

While we strive to ensure accuracy, the Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted under UAE law, WSC2026 and ISBW16 are not liable for:

  • Losses arising from use of the Site
  • Technical interruptions or errors
  • Decisions made based on information provided on the Site
  1. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates, with jurisdiction in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

  1. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.The “Effective Date” will indicate the latest version.

  1. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at isbw16@ead.gov.ae.