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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 1 January 2026

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of Defencematters.eu (the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you should not use the Website.

1. About us and contact

Defencematters.eu is an online publication.
For enquiries, contact: editor@defencematters.eu.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the Website. You must not:

  • attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, the server, or connected systems;

  • interfere with the Website’s operation, security, or performance;

  • introduce malware, malicious code, or undertake any activity that could damage or disrupt the Website;

  • use automated means to access the Website in a way that imposes an unreasonable load (including scraping) without prior permission.

We may restrict access to the Website, or parts of it, at any time, without notice, where necessary for security, maintenance, or operational reasons.

3. Content and information

The Website publishes news, analysis, commentary, and related materials. Content is provided for general information purposes. We aim to ensure published information is accurate at the time of publication, but we do not warrant that content will be complete, current, or error-free.

You acknowledge that:

  • the Website may include external links and references;

  • content may change or be removed without notice;

  • archived content may not reflect later developments.

4. No professional advice

Nothing on the Website constitutes legal, financial, investment, medical, or other professional advice. You should obtain professional advice where appropriate before acting on information from the Website.

5. Intellectual property

Unless stated otherwise, all content on the Website, including text, articles, graphics, logos, layout, and design, is owned by or licensed to Defencematters.eu and is protected by intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • view pages and print or download extracts for your personal, non-commercial use.

You must not, without prior written permission:

  • reproduce, republish, distribute, transmit, sell, license, or exploit Website content for commercial purposes;

  • remove copyright notices or attribution;

  • systematically copy or scrape content to create a database or competing service.

Quotations for criticism, review, reporting, or academic use may be permitted where lawful and properly attributed.

6. User submissions

If the Website allows you to submit content (for example, via forms, comments, or email), you confirm that:

  • you have the right to submit it;

  • it does not infringe third-party rights or contain unlawful material;

  • it is not defamatory, misleading, or abusive.

By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive right to use, reproduce, and publish it to the extent necessary to operate the Website and handle your submission. We may remove or decline submissions at our discretion.

7. Advertising (direct-sold banners)

The Website may display direct-sold banner advertising. Advertising content is the responsibility of the advertiser. The presence of advertising does not imply endorsement by Defencematters.eu.

If you click an advertisement, you may be redirected to an advertiser’s website which is governed by its own terms and privacy practices.

8. External links and third-party content

The Website may link to external sites or contain embedded third-party content. We are not responsible for third-party websites, content, products, services, or privacy practices. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

9. Availability and security

We do not guarantee continuous availability of the Website. Access may be interrupted due to maintenance, technical issues, or events outside our control. We may take steps to secure the Website, but we do not warrant that the Website will be free from vulnerabilities or harmful components.

10. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, including Belgian law:

  • we exclude implied conditions, warranties, representations, or other terms that may apply to the Website or any content;

  • we are not liable for loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website, including indirect or consequential loss, loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, or reputational loss.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, gross negligence, or any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

11. Indemnity

If you breach these Terms and this causes loss or damage to us, you agree to indemnify us for reasonable costs, claims, and expenses arising from that breach.

12. Privacy

Our processing of personal data is described in the Privacy Policy on the Website. Your use of the Website is also subject to that Privacy Policy.

13. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date shows when changes were made. Continued use of the Website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Belgium, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Brussels, unless mandatory rules provide otherwise.