Effective Date: 01/05/2025
Last Updated: 19/05/2025
Welcome to The Geopolitical Desk ("GPD", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, content, subscriptions, and related services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you may not use our Services.
1. Who We Are
The Geopolitical Desk is operated by Global Insights Group Limited, a UK-registered company providing political risk analysis, business intelligence, and regional reporting for professional users.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to access or subscribe to our Services. By using GPD, you confirm that you meet this requirement.
3. Subscription Terms
3.1. Access and Plans
Access to some content on the GPD website is restricted to subscribers with an active plan. Subscription tiers vary by access level.
3.2. Billing and Payment
Subscription fees are billed in advance and are non-refundable, unless otherwise stated. Payment is processed via secure third-party services (e.g., Stripe).
3.3. Trial Periods
Some plans may include a trial period. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, you will be charged automatically.
3.4. Cancellation
You may cancel at any time. Access will continue until the end of your billing cycle. To cancel, go to your Account settings or contact info[at]thegeopoliticaldesk[dot]com
4. Intellectual Property
All content, including reports, graphics, data, images, and site design, is the intellectual property of GPD or its licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, or exploit any part of the site or its content without prior written permission.
5. Use of Content
5.1. Permitted Use
Subscribers may use content for internal research, decision-making, and institutional reference purposes.
5.2. Prohibited Use
You may not:
- Share your account or content with unauthorized third parties
- Publish, resell, or redistribute GPD content
- Use content for commercial purposes without consent
- Use GPD in any unlawful, misleading, or harmful manner
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for violations.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
All content and services are provided "as is" and "as available." We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for a particular purpose. Use of our content is at your own discretion and risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, GPD and its affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the Services during the 12 months preceding the claim.
8. Confidentiality and Source Protection
We are committed to the confidentiality of our sources and internal processes. Users agree not to solicit or attempt to identify sources referenced in our reporting.
9. Changes to the Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified via email or website notice. Continued use of the Services after changes implies your acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
11. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact: info[at]thegeopoliticaldesk[dot]com