Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: May 28, 2025
Last Updated: May 28, 2025

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the websites located at https://top10hrvoices.com, including any associated subdomains (e.g., cyprus.top10hrvoices.com), collectively referred to as the “Site,” operated by the Top10HRVoices initiative (“we,” “us,” “our”).By accessing or using this Site or submitting content to it, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use this Site._
1. Nature of the Initiative
Top10HRVoices is an editorial and community recognition platform, designed to highlight impactful HR professionals via weekly features, culminating in public and jury-based awards events. It is currently operated by independent curators based in Cyprus and across the EU. It is not yet a registered legal entity or commercial business.
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2. Eligibility
This Site is intended for users aged 18 and above who are either:Human Resource professionals
Business leaders, L&D professionals, or workplace culture specialists
Representatives of HR-related companies or academic institutions_3. Intellectual Property Rights
a. Content Ownership (Site Materials)All content published by Top10HRVoices (graphics, design, layout, wording, structure) is copyrighted and remains the exclusive property of the curators unless otherwise credited.You may not reuse, republish, scrape, or extract any content from this Site without prior written permission.b. Contributor SubmissionsWhen you submit content (article, headshot, quote, biography, etc.) for consideration:You retain full moral authorship of your piece.
However, by submitting, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to:
Edit (lightly, without distorting original voice)
Format
Publish
Archive
Repurpose your content within newsletters, print, awards nominations, promotional assets, or event-related materials
Feature your name, likeness, and short quote publicly
This includes publication on:Top10HRVoices.com and its subdomains
LinkedIn, X, and social platforms
Our official newsletter
Event programs and digital archives
We will never sell your submission or assign it to a third party without your explicit consent.
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4. Submission Guidelines & Editorial Rights
We reserve the right to:Accept or reject submissions at our sole discretion
Edit for grammar, clarity, formatting, or alignment with platform tone
Decline pieces that include: hate speech, discriminatory language, pseudoscience, plagiarism, political propaganda, or confidential data without consent
Withhold publication without explanation
You confirm that all submitted content is:Your original work
Not infringing on any copyright or intellectual property
Free of defamation or confidential information_5. No Commercial Services (Yet)
As of the effective date, Top10HRVoices does not charge contributors or users.
In the future, we may introduce:
Paid event tickets
Sponsorship opportunities
Digital archive access
Voting registration fees
These offerings, if launched, will be governed under separate commercial terms and clearly disclosed in advance.
_6. Site Access and Availability
We strive to keep the Site live and secure, but we cannot guarantee:
Uninterrupted availability
Error-free code
Protection from force majeure, hacking, or host failures
We may alter or suspend parts of the Site without notice for maintenance, upgrades, or strategy shifts.
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7. User Conduct
By using this Site, you agree:
Not to upload or transmit malware, spam, or malicious content
Not to impersonate other individuals or falsely associate with Top10HRVoices
Not to abuse or harass our team, contributors, or audience
Not to scrape or harvest contributor data for external use
Violations will result in immediate removal and possible legal consequences.
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8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages
You assume full responsibility for your use of the Site
Publication of your name or article does not imply endorsement or employment
This Site is intended for informational and editorial purposes only. No professional advice, business guarantees, or reputational assurances are provided.
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9. External Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party platform.Click external links at your own risk.
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10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically.
When we do:
The “Last Updated” date at the top will change
You may be notified via newsletter or post
Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the new Terms
You are responsible for reviewing the latest version.
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11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Cyprus. Any disputes arising from this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Limassol, Cyprus.
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12. Contact
For any questions, clarification, or complaints:
📧 [email protected]
📍 Limassol, Cyprus
🌍 https://top10hrvoices.com