1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website www.advocata.org and its associated language platforms, ADV+ (English), குரல் ADV (Tamil), and Advo Katha (Sinhala) (together, the “Website”), operated by the Advocata Institute (“Advocata”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), a policy think tank registered in Sri Lanka.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Website.
2. About Advocata
Advocata is an independent public policy think tank based in Sri Lanka that conducts research and advocacy on economic governance, institutional reform, and related policy areas. Content published on the Website reflects the research and views of Advocata and its contributors and is provided for informational and educational purposes.
3. Use of the Website
You may access and use the Website for lawful, non-commercial purposes, including reading and sharing our research, reports, articles, podcasts, and event information. You agree not to:
- Use the Website in any way that violates applicable law or regulation;
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its servers, or any connected systems;
- Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
- Scrape, harvest, or systematically extract content from the Website without our prior written consent;
- Misrepresent your affiliation with Advocata or use our name or branding without permission;
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or its accessibility to other users.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, all content on the Website — including research papers, articles, briefs, graphics, logos, videos, podcast episodes, and the design and layout of the Website — is the property of Advocata or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and share Advocata content for personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes, provided that you retain all copyright and attribution notices and clearly credit Advocata as the source. Any other use, including reproduction, adaptation, or commercial use of our content, requires our prior written permission. Where specific content is published under a Creative Commons or other open licence, the terms of that licence will apply and will be indicated alongside the content.
Third-party trademarks, logos, and content that appear on the Website remain the property of their respective owners.
5. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner organisations, funders, media coverage, and social media platforms. These links are provided for convenience only. Advocata does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party website, and inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
6. No Professional or Investment Advice
Content published on the Website, including research, commentary, and policy recommendations, is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or professional advice. You should seek independent advice before relying on any content from the Website to make decisions.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we take reasonable care to keep information accurate and up to date, Advocata makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Website or its content, and disclaims all such warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Advocata shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from your access to, use of, or inability to use the Website, or from any reliance placed on its content, even where Advocata has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage.
9. Privacy
Our collection and use of personal information in connection with the Website is described in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms. By using the Website, you also agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or operational reasons. The updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sri Lanka. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Advocata Institute
Email:[email protected]
Address: 36/3,Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 07
