Terms of Use

Conditions governing use of SDF website and services

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Effective Date: January 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Society for Digital Finance (SDF) website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. About SDF

The Society for Digital Finance (SDF) is an international academic society dedicated to advancing research, education, and collaboration in digital finance. Our services include:

  • Membership in an academic community
  • Access to research resources and publications
  • Participation in conferences, workshops, and events
  • Engagement in Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
  • Newsletter and research updates

3. Eligibility

Our services are primarily intended for:

  • Academic researchers and scholars
  • PhD students and postdoctoral researchers
  • Industry professionals with research interests
  • Policymakers and regulators engaged in digital finance

Users must be at least 18 years of age or have parental consent.

4. Intellectual Property

SDF Content

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of SDF or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

User Content

By submitting content to SDF (presentations, papers, comments), you grant SDF a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute such content for academic and promotional purposes.

Academic Use

SDF encourages the use of our resources for legitimate academic purposes. Proper attribution must be given when citing or referencing SDF materials.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
  • Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Collect user information without consent
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Use automated tools to scrape or copy content
  • Engage in any activity that could harm SDF's reputation

6. Membership

Membership in SDF is subject to approval and adherence to our Bylaws. Members agree to:

  • Provide accurate and current information
  • Maintain the confidentiality of their account
  • Comply with the SDF Code of Conduct
  • Pay applicable membership fees (if any)

SDF reserves the right to terminate membership for violations of these terms or the Bylaws.

7. Conference and Event Participation

Participation in SDF conferences and events is subject to:

  • Registration and payment of applicable fees
  • Adherence to event-specific guidelines
  • Academic integrity standards
  • Respectful and professional conduct

SDF reserves the right to refuse or revoke participation for misconduct.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (journals, partner organizations, resources). SDF is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The SDF website and services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. SDF does not warrant that:

  • The website will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The website is free of viruses or harmful components
  • The information is complete, accurate, or current

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SDF shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Use or inability to use the website
  • Any errors or omissions in content
  • Unauthorized access to user data
  • Third-party conduct on the website

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SDF, its officers, board members, and volunteers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Switzerland.

13. Changes to Terms

SDF reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

14. Severability

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

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use:

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Contact

For general inquiries:

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