These terms and conditions govern the use of the PATHS platform and other IOM-branded websites.
By using the PATHS platform, the user agrees to the terms and conditions contained herein.
The International Organization for Migration ("IOM") provides all materials (the "materials") published on its websites including but not limited to texts, documents, logos, designs, visual materials, photographs and videos for informational purposes only.
IOM reserves the exclusive right, at its sole discretion, to alter, limit or discontinue its websites without notice, and shall have no obligation to take the needs of any user into consideration in connection therewith.
IOM reserves the right to deny, at its sole discretion, any user access to its websites or any portion thereof without notice.
All intellectual property rights relating to the materials shall remain vested in IOM, unless otherwise stated.
IOM reserves the right to assert ownership of information collected on the websites.
All materials are copyright of the International Organization for Migration, unless otherwise stated. The materials may be viewed, downloaded, shared and printed for personal and non-commercial use only, without any right to sell, resell, redistribute with commercial purposes or create derivative works therefrom.
With the notable exception of media information, any other use including extraction, translation, reproduction, and distribution, in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, require the explicit prior written permission of IOM.
Permission to use materials which are not owned by IOM, must be requested from the copyright owner.
Press Releases, Stories and Press Briefing Notes may be reproduced freely without the right to sell or charge for its use, provided IOM is specifically and clearly identified as the source of the materials.
Videos may be shown, reproduced and/or broadcasted freely without the right to sell or charge for its use, unless otherwise stated. For non-IOM copyright video materials in broadcast quality, please refer to shot lists for information on access and restrictions.
IOM should be credited as the source, unless otherwise stated. The user must include the URL of the materials, as well as the following credit line: © International Organization for Migration (IOM) 20xx.
Mention of IOM as the source of the materials shall not be made in any way that would implicitly or explicitly assert or suggest endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation by IOM.
To request permission to extract, translate, copy or reproduce any materials contained in an IOM publication for commercial or non-commercial purposes, please complete the "Permission to Reproduce" form and send it to:
International Organization for Migration
Publications Unit
17 route des Morillons, CH-1211 Geneva, 19 Switzerland
E-mail: publications@iom.int
Fax: +41 22 798 6150
For permission to copy, translate or reproduce an article published in IOM's International Migration Journal, please contact:
Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
9600 Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 2DQ, United Kingdom
E-mail: customerservices@oxon.blackwellpublishing.com
To request permission to use a photograph, please contact:
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Image Library
Manila Administrative Centre, 25th Floor Tower 6789,
Ayala Avenue, 1226 Makati City, Philippines
Fax: +63 2 848 1257
E-mail: imagelibrary@iom.int
To request permission to use photographs from the IOM Image Library, please use the Library's electronic permission form.
To request permission to use the IOM logo, please contact:
International Organization for Migration
Publications Unit
17 route des Morillons, CH-1211 Geneva, 19 Switzerland
E-mail: publications@iom.int
Fax: +41 22 798 6150
Other Materials
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Online Communications Unit
Manila Administrative Centre, 25th Floor Tower 6789,
Ayala Avenue, 1226 Makati City, Philippines
Fax: +63 2 848 1257
E-mail: ocu@iom.int
Other websites may link to IOM websites without seeking the permission of IOM. However, such links must clearly identify IOM as the source of the information displayed and preserve the integrity of the IOM web pages without alteration.
The materials are provided on an "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. IOM specifically does not make any warranties or representations as to the appropriateness, quality, timeliness, accuracy or completeness of the materials.
While IOM cannot make any warranties that there are no errors on the websites, it does endeavour, where appropriate, to correct errors that are drawn to its attention.
The use of the websites are at a user's sole risk. By using the websites, the user agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless IOM, its employees, information providers and content providers from and against any losses, damages, expenses (including legal fees and costs), claims, suits and liabilities to the extent arising out of or resulting from the use of the websites.
Neither IOM nor any of its employees, information providers or content providers accept any responsibility whatsoever for the appropriateness, quality, accuracy, timeliness and completeness of the materials.
Neither IOM nor any of its employees, information providers or content providers shall be liable to any user or anyone else for any inaccuracy, error, omission, interruption, timeliness, incompleteness, deletion, defect, failure of performance, computer virus, communication line failure, alteration or use of any content published on the websites, regardless of cause, or for any damages resulting therefrom.
If a user is dissatisfied with any material on the websites or with any of the terms and conditions governing the websites, a user's sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the websites.
The depiction and use of boundaries, geographic names, and related data shown on maps and included in lists, tables, documents, and databases on the websites are not warranted to be error free nor do they imply judgment on the legal status of any territory, or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries by IOM.
The websites may contain advice, opinions, and statements of various information and content providers. IOM does not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any advice, opinion, statement or other information provided by any information provider or content provider, any user of the websites or any other person or entity. Reliance upon any such opinion, advice, statement, or other information shall be at a user's own risk.
IOM does not necessarily support policies and beliefs of organizations and individuals listed or referred to in materials held on the websites.
IOM does not provide any warranties and specifically disclaims any liability whatsoever in connection with third party websites or links. IOM provides linked sites only as a convenience and the inclusion of a link or reference does not imply the endorsement of the linked site by IOM.
A user specifically acknowledges and agrees that IOM is not liable for any conduct of any user.
While IOM makes every effort to ensure the materials available on its websites are free of any software virus, it cannot guarantee that the materials are free from any or all software viruses. IOM is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by software and related codes, including viruses and worms.
The websites implement a series of technologies and security measures, such as encryption and/or authentication tools, in order to safeguard the information maintained on IOM's systems from misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration, or loss.
Although IOM applies reasonable means to ensure that the information you furnish is not used by third parties for purposes other than that for which it was provided, IOM cannot guarantee that unauthorized third parties will never be able to defeat security measures or use your personal information for improper purposes. You should be aware that no transmission of information via the internet is ever totally secure. Transmission is therefore at your own risk.
While IOM has a strong interest in the integrity of its online service providers, particularly with a view towards their reliability and the protection of personal and credit card information, it does not provide any warranties and specifically disclaims any liability whatsoever in connection with services. IOM further disclaims any liability of any nature for any loss or damage howsoever caused in connection with using any of the services.
IOM attempts to respond to electronic messages sent to e-mail addresses listed on the websites. However, IOM is under no obligation whatsoever to respond to any or all such messages.
If you have any questions or concerns about these terms and conditions please contact:
Online Communications Unit
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Manila Administrative Centre, 25th Floor Tower 6789,
Ayala Avenue, 1226 Makati City, Philippines
Fax: +63 2 848 1257
E-mail: ocu@iom.int
IOM reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time, without notice.
IOM will post changes to these terms and conditions at: terms-conditions
Nothing in these terms and conditions affects the privileges and immunities enjoyed by IOM as an intergovernmental organization.