Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website, services, and content provided by Center for Energy and Economics Studies ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website and its content, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not access or use our website or services.

  1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the website and services, you acknowledge and accept these Terms. We reserve the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms at any time, and such changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to ensure that you are aware of any changes.

  1. Use of the Website

You agree to use the website and its services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You will not:

  • Use the website for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purposes.
  • Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the integrity or security of the website.
  • Use any automated means to access or collect data from the website without prior consent.
  1. Content and Intellectual Property

All content available on the website, including but not limited to texts, images, logos, graphics, and multimedia, is the intellectual property of Center for Energy and Economics Studies or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, display, or create derivative works based on any of our content without obtaining prior written permission, except as provided under applicable copyright law or licensing terms.

  1. User-Generated Content

By submitting any content to the website, including but not limited to manuscripts, comments, or feedback, you grant Center for Energy and Economics Studies a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, publish, distribute, and modify the content as part of our operations, subject to our Privacy Policy. You are solely responsible for the content you submit, ensuring it does not infringe upon any third-party rights.

  1. Privacy Policy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you consent to our collection and use of your personal data in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

  1. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Center for Energy and Economics Studies be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the website or its content. This includes any damages to your computer system or any loss of data resulting from downloading any material from the website.

  1. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Center for Energy and Economics Studies, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of or related to your use of the website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any intellectual property rights.

  1. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not controlled by Center for Energy and Economics Studies. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third-party sites. You acknowledge and agree that Center for Energy and Economics Studies is not liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party websites.

  1. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website at our sole discretion, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms or engage in activities that harm the integrity of the website.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Sacramento, California.

  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

  • Email: support@ceesus.org
  • Address: Center for Energy and Economics Studies, 1401 21st Street, Suite #5884, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA.

By using our website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms of Service.