Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

                                                         Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the website of The Inniss Institute for Digital Policy and Intellectual Property (“the Institute”). By using this website, you agree to these terms.

1. Ownership of Content

All content on this website—including research, articles, policy briefs, analytical frameworks, graphics, publications, and all written materials—is the intellectual property of The Inniss Institute and/or Dr. Abiola Inniss, unless otherwise stated.

No content may be reproduced, distributed, modified, or republished without prior written permission from the Institute.

2. Permitted Use

You may view, cite, and share links to the website for informational, academic, or non‑commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is given.

Attribution should reference:
The Inniss Institute for Digital Policy and Intellectual Property and the relevant publication or author.

3. Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Reproduce or republish content without permission

• Use any material for commercial purposes

• Misrepresent the Institute’s work or authorship

• Use the website in any way that disrupts its operation

• Mine, scrape, or extract data or content for AI training or automated systems without explicit written consent

These restrictions protect the Institute’s intellectual property and the cultural and scholarly integrity of its work.

4. No Legal or Professional Advice

The content on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
It does not constitute legal advice, policy advice, or professional consulting.

Decisions based on information from this site should be made in consultation with qualified professionals.

5. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites.
The Institute is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or policies of external sites, and inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

6. Limitation of Liability

The Institute is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:

• use of the website,

• reliance on its content, or

• inability to access the site.

Use of the website is at your own discretion and risk.

7. Changes to These Terms

The Institute may update these Terms of Use at any time.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States.

9. Contact

For permissions, inquiries, or questions regarding these Terms of Use, contact:
innissinstitute@gmail.com

                                                            Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how The Inniss Institute for Digital Policy and Intellectual Property (“the Institute”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

This website is informational and does not require users to create accounts or submit personal data. The Institute may collect limited, non‑identifying information automatically through standard web analytics tools, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

This information is used only to understand website performance and improve user experience.

If you choose to contact the Institute via email, we will receive the information you voluntarily provide (such as your name, email address, and message content).

2. How We Use Information

Information collected may be used to:

• Improve website functionality and performance

• Respond to inquiries sent to the Institute

• Analyze general usage trends

• Maintain website security

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties.

3. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the site. Cookies help us:

• Measure traffic

• Identify popular pages

• Improve navigation

You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

4. Email Communications

If you contact the Institute directly, your email address and message will be used solely to respond to your inquiry. Your information will not be added to mailing lists or shared with third parties.

5. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites. The Institute is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external sites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of those websites independently.

6. Data Security

The Institute takes reasonable measures to protect information transmitted through this website. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

The Institute may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
innissinstitute@gmail.com