Last Updated: [July, 2025]

Welcome to the official website of Shakti Initiatives for Geostrategic Affairs (SIGA Centre), accessible at www.sigacentre.org (the "Website"). By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions.

If you do not agree with these Terms & Conditions, please do not use this Website.

1. About SIGA Centre
SIGA Centre is a non-profit think tank based in Melbourne, Australia, focused on geostrategic affairs, defence policy, cognitive warfare, civilizational thought, and Indo-Pacific strategy. Our content, research, and digital products are for educational, research, and public dialogue purposes only. SIGA is an Initiative of Being Shiva Foundation, a registered charity in Melbourne, Australia. 

2. Use of Website
You agree to use this Website in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, and only for lawful purposes. You must not:
 

• Misuse the Website by knowingly introducing viruses, Trojans, or other malicious content

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the Website

• Use the Website in any way that may damage its reputation or functionality
   

3. Intellectual Property
All content on the SIGA Centre Website—including articles, reports, videos, course materials, branding, logos, and design elements—is the property of SIGA Centre or its content creators and is protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and download content for personal, non-commercial use

• Share links to content with proper attribution

You may not:

• Modify, reproduce, republish, or sell any material from this Website without prior written consent

• Use SIGA Centre’s name, logo, or branding without permission
   

4. User Contributions
We may offer opportunities for users to contribute articles, comments, or research. By submitting content, you:

• Grant SIGA Centre a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, edit, or share your submission

• Warrant that the content is original and does not infringe any third-party rights

• Accept that SIGA Centre may decline or remove content at its sole discretion
   

5. Research, Courses & Publications
All online courses, research papers, and publications offered by the SIGA Centre are:

• Provided for informational and academic purposes only

• Not a substitute for professional or legal advice

• Subject to updates or withdrawal without notice
   

Course access may be subject to payment, user registration, and specific terms, which will be presented during the purchase or enrollment process.

6. External Links
Our Website may include links to third-party websites or services. SIGA Centre is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of such external sites.

7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• SIGA Centre is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use or inability to use the Website

• We make no warranties that the Website will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted

• All content is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind
   

8. Privacy
Your use of this Website is also governed by our [Privacy Policy], which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data.

9. Changes to Terms
SIGA Centre may revise these Terms & Conditions at any time without notice. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms and conditions.
We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.

10. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of its courts.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Shakti Initiatives for Geostrategic Affairs (SIGA Centre)

📍 Melbourne, Australia
📧 Email: connect@sigacentre.org
🌐 Website: www.sigacentre.org