Terms and Conditions

Welcome to the official website of the Afghanistan Sports Journalists Federation (ASJF). By accessing, browsing, or using this website and its services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, you should refrain from using this website.

About ASJF

The Afghanistan Sports Journalists Federation (ASJF) is the nationally recognized professional body representing Afghan sports journalists inside Afghanistan and in exile. ASJF operates in accordance with its Constitution, internal regulations, and the principles of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS).

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, submitting any form, applying for membership, or using ASJF services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions, as well as any related policies published on this website.

Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

Violate applicable laws or regulations
Infringe upon the rights, reputation, or safety of ASJF or its members
Spread false, misleading, defamatory, or harmful information
Attempt to impersonate ASJF, its officials, or its representatives
Interfere with the security, integrity, or functionality of the website

Unauthorized use of this website may result in legal action and/or restriction of access.

Membership and Applications

Submission of a membership application does not guarantee acceptance into ASJF.
Membership is granted only after verification, review, and approval according to ASJF statutes and internal regulations.
Only registered and verified members have the right to vote, participate in congresses, or represent ASJF officially.
ASJF reserves the right to suspend or revoke membership in cases of misconduct, misrepresentation, or violation of statutes.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including but not limited to:

Text, logos, designs, graphics, documents
Official statements, publications, and branding
ASJF name, emblem, and visual identity

is the intellectual property of ASJF unless otherwise stated.

No material may be copied, reproduced, modified, or used for commercial or political purposes without prior written permission from ASJF.

Representation and Misuse

No individual, group, or entity may claim to represent ASJF without formal authorization.
Creating parallel structures, websites, social media pages, or communications falsely claiming affiliation with ASJF is strictly prohibited.
Unauthorized use of the ASJF name, logo, or affiliation may result in legal and disciplinary action.

Financial Transparency

ASJF operates as a non-profit professional federation. Any fees, contributions, or payments related to membership or activities are governed by ASJF regulations.
False claims regarding ASJF funding, misuse of funds, or financial affiliation with external organizations are considered serious violations.

External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes. ASJF does not control or endorse the content of external websites and is not responsible for their accuracy, security, or privacy practices.

Privacy and Data Protection

Personal information submitted to ASJF through this website is handled in accordance with ASJF’s Privacy Policy and applicable data protection principles. Information will not be shared with third parties without consent, except where required by law.

Limitation of Liability

ASJF shall not be held liable for:

Temporary unavailability of the website
Technical errors or interruptions
Misuse of information by third parties
Decisions made based on information published on this website

Amendments

ASJF reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon publication on the website. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Principles

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the ASJF Constitution, its internal regulations, and internationally recognized principles of professional journalism and association governance.