10/11/2025

Terms of Service

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Terms of Service

Effective Date:

Welcome to Citizen of Europe. By accessing or using https://www.citizenofeurope.com (“the Site”), you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

These Terms govern your use of our content, services, and interactions on this platform. For related policies, see our Policy & Transparency Hub, including our Privacy Policy, Editorial Transparency, and Ethics & Integrity Framework.


1. Who We Are

Citizen of Europe is an independent digital platform providing journalism, commentary, and analysis on European and trans-Atlantic affairs. The Site is operated and published from the Netherlands by the Citizen of Europe editorial team.

Our operations comply with Dutch and EU regulations, including the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For legal and content-related inquiries, contact us at info@citizenofeurope.com.


2. Use of Our Content

All original articles, photographs, graphics, and other materials are protected under copyright and intellectual property law.

You may:

  • Share short excerpts with clear attribution and a link back to the original article
  • Use our RSS feed for non-commercial purposes (if available)

You may not:

  • Reproduce, modify, or distribute full articles without written permission
  • Claim, imply, or present our content as your own

For republication or licensing inquiries, please contact us directly.

© Citizen of Europe 2025. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.


3. Editorial Disclaimer

Content on this Site is provided for informational and editorial purposes only. It may include the opinions of contributors and does not necessarily reflect the official position of Citizen of Europe.

We do not provide:

  • Legal advice
  • Financial advice
  • Medical or professional recommendations

While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee all content is error-free or up-to-date. Readers should verify information independently when making decisions based on published material.


4. Comment Policy

We encourage open, respectful discussion. By posting, you agree not to submit:

  • Hate speech or discriminatory remarks
  • Threats, harassment, or personal attacks
  • Spam, commercial promotion, or irrelevant links
  • Misinformation or impersonation of another person

We reserve the right to remove or moderate comments at our discretion, in accordance with the EU Digital Services Act (DSA).

Reports concerning illegal content or user behavior under the DSA can be sent to info@citizenofeurope.com.



6. Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure

We may display advertisements, sponsored content, or affiliate links. When you click or purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

We clearly label:

  • Sponsored content
  • Affiliate partnerships

Our editorial independence is not influenced by advertisers or sponsors.


7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy matters to us. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and all applicable Dutch and EU privacy laws.

We use:

  • Google Analytics (via MonsterInsights) to measure site performance
  • Cookies for functional and analytical purposes only
  • No intrusive tracking or resale of personal data

Processing of personal data, where applicable, is based on legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) for editorial improvement and analytics.

See our Privacy Policy for full details.


8. Corrections & Accuracy Policy

If you believe we’ve made an error, please email corrections@citizenofeurope.com. We welcome corrections and issue clear updates or clarifications where appropriate, in accordance with our transparency standards.


9. Copyright & Intellectual Property Concerns

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used improperly, send a notice to legal@citizenofeurope.com including:

  • A description of the copyrighted work
  • The specific URL in question
  • Your contact details and proof of ownership

We respond to copyright claims under applicable EU and Dutch copyright law, and where relevant, under the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).


10. Limitation of Liability

The Site and all content are provided “as is.” To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Citizen of Europe is not liable for:

  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
  • Delays, outages, or technical interruptions
  • Any loss, injury, or damage arising from your use of the Site

You access and use this Site at your own risk.


11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Citizen of Europe, its affiliates, and contributors from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.


12. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.


13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates take effect immediately upon publication on this page. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Previous versions of these Terms are archived and available upon written request.


14. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about these Terms or compliance matters, contact:

Citizen of Europe
📧 info@citizenofeurope.com
🌐 https://www.citizenofeurope.com

See our full Policy & Transparency Hub for related documents.