Terms of Use

Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Gender Apartheid – Voices Archive, operated by Sic Publishing AS, Norway.

By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Purpose of the archive

This project exists to document and preserve testimonies and experiences related to gender apartheid. It is intended for research, education, journalism, advocacy, and public awareness.

Content on this site should be approached with care and respect.

Use of content

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is protected by copyright and related rights.

You may view, share, and reference material for non-commercial purposes provided that:

  • the source is clearly credited
  • the material is not altered in a misleading way
  • the material is not used to harass, endanger, or identify participants

Any commercial use, republication, or large-scale reproduction requires prior written permission.

Participant submissions

Individuals who submit material to the archive retain their moral rights to their own testimony.

By submitting material, participants grant the project permission to store, process, and present their contribution in accordance with the consent choices they make at the time of submission.

Participants may request changes, restrictions, or removal of their material at any time.

Consent and responsibility

Participants are encouraged to consider their personal safety before submitting material. While the project takes extensive measures to protect contributors, it cannot eliminate all risks associated with public testimony.

The project is not responsible for how third parties may interpret or respond to publicly available material.

Prohibited use

You may not use this website or its content to:

  • identify, track, or target participants or their families
  • harass, threaten, or intimidate individuals or communities
  • misrepresent testimonies or take content out of context
  • collect data for surveillance, profiling, or automated analysis

We reserve the right to restrict access or take legal action in response to misuse.

Availability and accuracy

We aim to keep the site available and accurate, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access or the completeness of all material.

Testimonies reflect personal experiences and viewpoints and do not necessarily represent the views of the project or its partners.

Changes to these terms

These Terms of Use may be updated as the project evolves. Significant changes will be published on this page.

Contact

If you have questions about these terms or about permitted use of materials, please contact:

Email: contact@genderapartheid.no

Sic Publishing AS
Norway