Terms of Use

1. About This Website

This website is the official website of Within Your Gates: The Forum for the Universal Vocation of Jerusalem (the “Forum”), a joint initiative of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and Notre Dame Jerusalem.

The Forum is a collaborative initiative and is not a separate legal entity.

The website is operated under the responsibility of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and is administered and maintained by individuals involved in the Forum.

References in these Terms to the “Forum,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer, as appropriate, to the Forum and the Responsible Entity acting in connection with the website.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the website.

3. Nature of the Forum

The Forum provides a platform for research, publications, events, and other initiatives consistent with its mission.

Nothing on this website should be understood as creating a separate legal entity, partnership, joint venture, agency relationship, or other legal relationship between the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem or any of the legal entities mentioned (e.g., as partners, etc.) beyond the arrangements governing their collaboration in the Forum.

4. Content on this Website

4.1 Scholarly essays and publications: The essays and publications on this website are the work of their named authors. Unless stated otherwise on the item itself, authors retain sole ownership of their work. These essays and publications have been made available under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

4.2 Views expressed: The views expressed in essays, lectures and other contributions are those of their authors. They do not necessarily represent the views of the Forum, the affiliated institutions, or their staff, officers or partners.

4.3 Photographs and images: Photographs on this website are used with permission of the photographer or under the terms of the license stated in the accompanying credit. They may not be reproduced separately from the page on which they appear without the photographer’s permission.

4.4 Our marks: The name “Within Your Gates”, the Forum’s full name and its logo are the property of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and may not be used without written permission.

5. Using the Website

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its server, or any connected system;
• interfere with the website’s operation, including by introducing malicious code or by placing unreasonable load on it;
• harvest personal data from the website, including by automated means;

If you submit content or materials through the website, you remain responsible for such content and confirm that you have the right to provide it. The Forum may use submitted materials for the purpose for which they were provided.

6. Links to other Websites

This website may contain links to external websites. The Forum is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of external websites. A link does not imply endorsement. Your use of any external website is subject to the terms, policies and practices of that website.

7. Disclaimer

Website content is provided for informational and research purposes only and does not constitute legal, professional or other advice. We do not guarantee that the website or its content will always be available, complete, accurate or up to date. We may change, remove, suspend or discontinue any part of the website or its content at any time.

8. Privacy

Our handling of personal data and use of cookies is described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Accessibility

The Forum is committed to making its website accessible to all users.

We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA, as required under Israeli accessibility regulations. Our website is designed to allow comfortable navigation and use by people with disabilities.

We continue to work to improve the accessibility and usability of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website, please contact us so that we may address the issue and assist you.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and use of the website are governed by the laws of the State of Israel.

11. Changes to the Terms

These Terms of Use may be updated periodically. The updated Terms will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of this website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact

For any inquiries or requests regarding these Terms of Use please contact Within Your Gates via the contact form available on this website.