Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

These Website Terms and Conditions ("Terms"), together with any documents expressly incorporated by reference, govern the access to and use of the websites operated by ESG Emirates Stallions Group P.J.S.C. ("ESG") and its subsidiaries, affiliates and entities under its management or control (collectively, the "ESG Group"), including any successor or replacement websites made available by any member of the ESG Group (collectively, the "Websites").

These Terms apply to all users accessing any Website operated by the ESG Group unless a specific website expressly publishes separate terms and conditions, in which case those specific terms shall prevail solely in respect of that website.

These Terms are intended to establish a unified governance framework for all Websites operated by the ESG Group. References throughout these Terms to "ESG", "Company", "we", "our" or "us" shall, where applicable, include the relevant ESG Group entity that owns, operates or manages the applicable Website.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

Account means a unique account created for a user to access the Website, the Service or certain parts of the Service.

Company, ESG, we, us or our means ESG Emirates Stallions Group P.J.S.C and, where the context requires, includes its subsidiaries, affiliates and entities directly or indirectly controlled or managed by ESG which own, operate or manage any Website governed by these Terms.

Content means any text, images, photographs, illustrations, graphics, videos, audio, documents, data or other information posted, uploaded, linked to, displayed or otherwise made available through the Website, regardless of its format.

Cookie Policy means ESG's policy explaining how cookies and similar technologies are used on the Website.

Device means any device capable of accessing the Website or Service, including a computer, mobile phone, tablet or other digital device.

ESG Group means ESG Emirates Stallions Group P.J.S.C., together with all of its subsidiaries, affiliates and entities directly or indirectly controlled or managed by ESG.

Feedback means any comments, recommendations, ideas, innovations or suggestions submitted by a user regarding the Website, the Service or any of its features.

Privacy Policy means ESG's policy explaining how Personal Information is collected, processed, stored, shared and protected. By using the Website, users acknowledge the processing of their Personal Information in accordance with the Privacy Policy and confirm that the information they provide is accurate.

Service means making the ESG Website and any related online functionality available for access and use.

Terms and Conditions or Terms means these Terms and Conditions, which form the agreement between the user and ESG regarding the use of the Website and Service.

User, you or your means the individual accessing or using the Website or Service, or the company or legal entity on whose behalf that individual is accessing or using the Website or Service.

Website means any website, portal, platform, microsite or digital application owned, operated or managed by ESG or any member of the ESG Group to which these Terms are expressed to apply.

3. Changes to Website

ESG may update, modify, remove or replace any part of the Website or its Content from time to time.

Although ESG may make reasonable efforts to keep the Website and its Content current, the Company is under no obligation to update any Content that may become outdated, incomplete or inaccurate.

ESG does not guarantee that the Website or any Content made available through it will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free or up to date.

4. Access to the Website

The Website is made available free of charge unless otherwise stated.

Access to the Website is permitted on a temporary basis. ESG reserves the right to suspend, withdraw, discontinue, restrict or modify all or any part of the Website or Service at any time and without prior notice.

ESG will not be liable if the Website or Service is unavailable at any time or for any period.

Users are responsible for making all arrangements necessary to access the Website, including maintaining a suitable internet connection, Device and software.

Users are also responsible for ensuring that any person who accesses the Website through their internet connection, Device or Account is aware of and complies with these Terms and any other applicable policies.

5. User Accounts

Where a user chooses, or is provided with, a username, identification code, password or any other information as part of ESG's security procedures, such information must be treated as confidential.

Users must not disclose their Account credentials to any third party and are responsible for all activities carried out through their Account.

ESG reserves the right to disable any Account, username, identification code or password at any time where, in ESG's reasonable opinion, the user has failed to comply with these Terms or where such action is necessary to protect the Website, ESG or other users.

Users must notify ESG promptly if they know or suspect that another person has obtained unauthorised access to their Account credentials.

Such notifications should be submitted through the contact details published on the ESG Website.

6. Acceptable Use

Users must use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

Users must not:

Use the Website in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations;
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its servers, databases or connected systems;
Introduce viruses, malware, malicious code or other technologically harmful material;
Interfere with, damage, disable or disrupt the operation or security of the Website;
Use automated tools, bots, crawlers or scraping technologies to extract Content or data without ESG's prior written permission;
Copy, collect or misuse information relating to other users;
Impersonate another person, company or organisation;
Submit false, misleading, fraudulent or unlawful information;
Use the Website to transmit unsolicited, offensive, defamatory or harmful material; or
Use the Website to transmit unsolicited, offensive, defamatory or harmful material; or
Use the Website or its Content for any unauthorised commercial purpose.

ESG may restrict or terminate access to the Website where a user breaches these requirements.

7. Website Content

Most of the Content available on the Website is owned, created or licensed by ESG.

Certain Content may be provided by ESG's subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, users or other third parties. Content not created or provided by ESG remains the responsibility of the person or organisation that supplied it.

The Content available on the Website is provided for general information purposes only. It is not intended to constitute legal, financial, investment, technical, commercial or professional advice or a recommendation upon which users should rely.

Users should obtain appropriate professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from taking, any action based on Content made available through the Website.

Although ESG makes reasonable efforts to maintain the accuracy of the Website, the Company makes no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied, that the Content is accurate, complete, reliable, suitable or up to date.

Information relating to projects, investments, services, opportunities, financial performance or future developments may be subject to change and should not be treated as a binding commitment unless expressly confirmed by ESG in writing.

Where users, candidates or other third parties submit information through the Website, ESG does not guarantee the accuracy, authenticity or completeness of that information.

8. Recruitment and Candidate Information

The Website may allow users to submit employment applications, résumés, professional information or supporting documents.

Submitting an application does not guarantee that a candidate will be interviewed, shortlisted, offered employment or contacted by ESG.

ESG reserves the right to assess, reject or discontinue any application or recruitment process at its discretion, subject to applicable laws.

Candidates are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted is accurate, complete and not misleading.

Information submitted for recruitment purposes will be handled in accordance with ESG's Privacy Policy.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

ESG is the owner or authorised licensee of all intellectual property rights in the Website and the Content published on it, including trademarks, logos, designs, text, photographs, videos, graphics, software and other materials.

Such works are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, patent and intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved.

Users may view, print or download reasonable extracts from the Website solely for personal, non-commercial and lawful use.

Users must not:

Modify printed or digital copies of any materials obtained from the Website;
Use photographs, illustrations, videos, audio, graphics or other visual materials separately from their accompanying context;
Reproduce, distribute, publish, sell, license or commercially exploit Website Content;
Remove copyright, trademark or ownership notices;
Use ESG's name, logo, trademarks or branding without prior written authorisation;
Copy or scrape profiles, information, documents or data from the Website; or
Create derivative works based on Website Content without ESG's prior written permission.

If a user prints, copies, downloads or uses any part of the Website in breach of these Terms, their right to use the Website will cease immediately. At ESG's request, the user must return or destroy any copies of the materials they have created.

10. User-submitted Content

Where users submit, upload or provide Content through the Website, they confirm that:

They have the right and authority to provide the Content;
The Content is accurate and lawful;
The Content does not infringe the rights of any third party;
The Content does not contain defamatory, offensive, fraudulent or harmful material; and
The Content does not contain viruses or malicious code.

Users remain responsible for Content they submit.

By submitting Content, users grant ESG a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, store and process that Content to the extent necessary to provide the Service, respond to the submission or carry out ESG's legitimate business activities.

ESG reserves the right to remove or restrict access to any user-submitted Content that violates these Terms or applicable law.

11. Feedback

Users may voluntarily submit Feedback regarding the Website or Service.

By providing Feedback, users acknowledge that ESG may use, develop, reproduce, disclose or implement such Feedback without restriction or compensation, provided that such use complies with applicable law and does not unlawfully disclose Personal Information.

12. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, applications or services that are not owned or controlled by ESG.

Such links are provided for information and convenience only and do not constitute endorsement, approval or recommendation by ESG.

ESG has no control over and assumes no responsibility for:

The content of third-party websites;
The availability or security of third-party services;
The privacy or cookie practices of third parties;
Products or services offered by third parties; or
Any damage, loss or consequence arising from the use of or reliance upon third-party websites or services.

Users access third-party websites and services at their own risk and should review the applicable terms and privacy policies before using them.

13. Linking to the ESG Website

Users may link to the Website in a fair, lawful and non-misleading manner, provided that the link does not damage ESG's reputation or suggest any association, approval or endorsement where none exists.

Users must not frame the Website within another website or create a link from a website containing unlawful, defamatory, offensive or misleading content.

ESG reserves the right to withdraw permission to link to the Website at any time and without notice.

14. Privacy and Cookies

ESG processes Personal Information in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, improve performance, analyse usage and enhance the user experience.

Further information about the processing of Personal Information and the use of cookies is available in ESG's Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

15. Suspension and Termination

ESG may suspend, restrict or terminate a user's Account or access to the Website immediately and without prior notice where:

The user breaches these Terms;
ESG reasonably suspects fraudulent, unlawful or unauthorised activity;
The user's activity creates a security, legal or operational risk;
Suspension or termination is required by law or a competent authority; or
ESG discontinues the relevant Website functionality or Service.

Upon termination, the user's right to access and use the affected Service will cease immediately.

Users may stop using the Website or request the closure of their Account at any time.

Provisions that are intended by their nature to continue after termination, including those relating to intellectual property, liability and governing law, will remain in effect.

16. Disclaimer

The Website and its Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ESG makes no express or implied warranties regarding:

The operation or availability of the Website;
The accuracy or completeness of the Content;
The suitability of the Website for a particular purpose;
The absence of errors, defects, viruses or harmful components;
The security of information transmitted through the Website; or
Any results that may be obtained through the use of the Website.

ESG does not guarantee that the Website will always be uninterrupted, secure or free from technical issues.

17. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ESG, its subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, representatives and service providers will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with:

The use of, or inability to use, the Website;
Reliance on any Content published on the Website;
Unauthorised access to or alteration of user information;
Viruses, cyberattacks or technologically harmful material;
Third-party websites, platforms, products or services;
Suspension, interruption or termination of the Website; or
Any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or economic loss, including loss of profits, revenue, opportunity, data, business or goodwill.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under applicable law.

18. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by applicable law, users agree to indemnify and hold harmless ESG, its subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses arising from:

The user's breach of these Terms;
The user's unlawful or improper use of the Website;
Content submitted by the user;
The user's infringement of third-party rights; or
Any fraudulent, negligent or wrongful conduct by the user.

19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them, the Website or the Service will be governed by the applicable laws of the United Arab Emirates and, where applicable, the laws and regulations of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The courts of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will have jurisdiction to resolve any dispute or claim arising from or relating to these Terms, the Website or the Service, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

20. Changes to These Terms and Conditions

ESG reserves the right to modify, amend or replace these Terms at any time.

Where changes are made, ESG will update the revision date displayed at the beginning of these Terms. The revised Terms will become effective from the stated revision date.

By continuing to access or use the Website after the revised Terms become effective, users agree to be bound by the updated Terms.

Users who do not agree with the revised Terms must stop using the Website and Service.

21. General Provisions

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be modified or removed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Any failure by ESG to enforce a provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other right.

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and any other policies expressly referred to herein, constitute the agreement between ESG and the user regarding the use of the Website.

22. Contact Us

For enquiries relating to a specific Website, users may contact the relevant ESG Group entity identified on that Website or ESG Emirates Stallions Group through the contact details published on the applicable Website.