TERMS OF SERVICE

2.1 Our objective is to recognize outstanding organizations, leaders, and professionals by providing a credible global platform that promotes achievement, credibility, and industry impact.

3.1 These terms of service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Apex Awards website, related subdomains, award nomination and registration forms, online surveys, and associated digital platforms (collectively, the "Website").

3.2 By visiting, accessing, using, or submitting information through the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website and remove any Apex Awards-related applications from your devices.

4.1 These Terms govern the relationship between Apex Awards and

• 4.1.1 visitors and users of the Website and its subdomains.
• 4.1.2 nominees, applicants, judges, partners, and participants engaging with Apex Awards programs, surveys, or events.

5.1 These Terms incorporate our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal and organizational information is collected, stored, processed, and shared, as well as your rights regarding such data.

6.1 These Terms take effect from the date of publication and remain in force until updated. We may revise these Terms at any time for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Updated versions will be published on the Apex Awards Website.

7.1 When using the Website, you agree not to

• 7.1.1 violate any applicable law or regulation.
• 7.1.2 use the Website for unlawful or prohibited purposes.
• 7.1.3 upload or share harmful, misleading, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or discriminatory content.
• 7.1.4 transmit malware, viruses, or any harmful code.
• 7.1.5 compromise Website security or access accounts without authorization.
• 7.1.6 disrupt Website functionality or overload its infrastructure.
• 7.1.7 scrape, crawl, or harvest Website content without permission.
• 7.1.8 copy, mirror, frame, or reproduce the Website without consent.
• 7.1.9 remove proprietary notices or intellectual property markings.
• 7.1.10 reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code or systems logic.
• 7.1.11 misuse the Website in any manner that infringes the rights of Apex Awards or third parties.

8.1 While we strive to ensure accuracy, all information on the Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind.

8.2 Apex Awards does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the Website or the accuracy of content.

8.3 To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all express and implied warranties, including fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy.

8.4 We are not responsible for the timeliness, security, or privacy of information transmitted through the Website.

8.5 You acknowledge that Apex Awards may use photographs or videos captured during awards ceremonies or related events for marketing and promotional purposes unless explicitly requested otherwise in writing.

9.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law

• 9.1.1 Apex Awards shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses, including loss of revenue, reputation, data, or business opportunities.
• 9.1.2 Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed USD 100.

9.2 Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

10.1 You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Apex Awards, its affiliates, partners, officers, employees, and service providers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of the Website or breach of these Terms.

11.1 All content, trademarks, logos, and materials on the Website are owned by or licensed to Apex Awards.

11.2 You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written permission.

12.1 We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for violation of these Terms or for any other reason.

13.1 Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory consumer rights that cannot be waived.

14.1 As part of our event planning and commitments, we are unable to accommodate cancellation requests or issue refunds, credits, or transfers. In exceptional circumstances, requests may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis at our sole discretion, and any decision made will be final.

15.1 These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the applicable laws of the United Arab Emirates for UAE-based events, the United States for US-based events, and Singapore for Singapore-based events.

15.2 All disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Delaware, United States.

15.3 Apex Awards reserves the right to seek relief in any competent jurisdiction where necessary.

16.1 These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Apex Awards.

16.2 If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force.

16.3 Failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver.

16.4 These Terms are personal to you and may not be assigned without our consent.

16.5 No partnership, employment, or agency relationship is created by these Terms.

16.6 Legal notices must be sent to the contact details provided on the Website.

16.7 The English version of these Terms is authoritative.

16.8 In these Terms, words in the singular include the plural and vice versa.

16.9 Nothing in these Terms excludes rights that cannot be lawfully waived.