Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of these terms

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Emirates Research and Development Council (“ERDC”, “we”, “us” or “our”) website. By accessing or using the website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

Additional terms, notices or eligibility requirements may apply to TAWWER, EmaraTax, application services, events, downloads or other linked services. In the event of a conflict, the specific terms for that service will apply.

2. Website purpose

This website provides general information about ERDC, the UAE research and development ecosystem, the UAE R&D Tax Credit, TAWWER, resources, news and related services. Website content is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, technical or professional advice, an eligibility determination, a pre-approval decision or confirmation of a tax credit.

3. Permitted use

You may use the website for lawful, personal, professional or organisational purposes consistent with its intended function. You must not:

• Use the website in breach of any applicable law or regulation.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, systems, accounts or data.
• Introduce viruses, malicious code or other harmful material.
• Interfere with the website’s security, availability, performance or operation.
• Scrape, harvest, copy or reuse website content through automated means except where expressly permitted.
• Misrepresent your identity, authority, affiliation or information.
• Use the website to transmit unlawful, misleading, defamatory, offensive or infringing material.
• Reproduce or commercially exploit website content except as permitted under section 6.

We may restrict or suspend access where reasonably necessary to protect the website, users, ERDC or the public interest.

4. Accuracy and reliance

We aim to keep website information accurate and current, but we do not warrant that all content is complete, error-free or continuously updated. Official legislation, decisions, guidance, platform notices and communications issued through the relevant competent authority take precedence over general website content.

You are responsible for obtaining appropriate professional advice and verifying information before relying on it or taking action.

5. User submissions

When you submit an enquiry, feedback, document or other material:

• You confirm that you are authorised to provide it and that it is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
• You must not submit unlawful, confidential, infringing or malicious material through general website channels.
• You grant ERDC the right to use the material as reasonably necessary to respond, administer the relevant service, maintain records and perform official functions.
• Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy and any service-specific privacy notice.

Submitting information through this website does not create an advisory, contractual or fiduciary relationship with ERDC.

6. Intellectual property and copyright

Unless otherwise stated, the website and its content, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, video, audio, downloads, data compilations, software, design and layout, are owned by or licensed to ERDC and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

You may view, download and print reasonable extracts for personal, internal or non-commercial informational use, provided that you:

• Do not modify the content.
• Retain all copyright and attribution notices.
• Do not present the content out of context or in a misleading manner.
• Do not imply endorsement, partnership or official approval.
• Do not use ERDC names, logos, marks or visual identity without prior written permission.

Any other reproduction, adaptation, publication, distribution, public display, commercial use, data extraction or creation of derivative works requires prior written authorisation, unless permitted by law. Third-party material remains subject to the rights and terms of its respective owner.

7. Trademarks

ERDC, TAWWER and associated names, logos and marks may be trademarks or protected identifiers. No licence to use them is granted except with prior written approval or as expressly permitted by applicable law.

8. External links and third-party services

The website may link to government portals and third-party websites, including TAWWER, EmaraTax, publications and social-media platforms. Links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily constitute endorsement. ERDC does not control and is not responsible for the availability, security, content, privacy practices or terms of external services. Your use of an external service is governed by that service’s terms.

9. Availability and security

We may modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the website without notice. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free access. You are responsible for using appropriate security measures and maintaining the security of your own devices and accounts.

10. Disclaimer of warranties

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without express or implied warranties, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement or availability.

11. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, ERDC and its representatives will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or other loss arising from or related to the use of, inability to use or reliance on this website, its content, downloads, links or external services. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

12. Indemnity

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for losses, claims or costs arising from your unlawful use of the website, your breach of these terms or your infringement of another person’s rights.

13. Privacy

Our handling of personal data is described in the Privacy Policy, which includes information about cookies and analytics.

14. Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the applicable laws of the United Arab Emirates. Any dispute will be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of the UAE, unless mandatory law requires otherwise.

15. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes take effect when the revised terms are published on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after publication constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

16. Contact us

For questions about these terms or requests concerning permitted use of website content, contact ERDC through the official Contact Us page:

Email: [legal or general contact email]

Postal address: [official postal address]