Terms & Conditions

Last updated: September 5, 2026

Welcome to AdriaDefense.

These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of the AdriaDefense website and its content, newsletters and related digital services.

By accessing or using AdriaDefense, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

1. About AdriaDefense

AdriaDefense is an independent English-language defense and security publication covering Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe, with additional reporting on relevant NATO, European and global defense markets.

AdriaDefense is published and operated by:

Bytewerk FZE
Al Smookh Business Center
Umm Al Quwain
United Arab Emirates

Website: adriadefense.com
Editorial and general inquiries: info@adriadefense.com
Commercial and media partnerships: partner@adriadefense.com

2. Use of the Website

You may access and use AdriaDefense for lawful personal, professional and informational purposes.

You must not:

  • Use the website in violation of applicable laws or regulations.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, servers, systems, accounts or data.
  • Interfere with the operation, security or availability of the website.
  • Reproduce, republish or commercially distribute AdriaDefense content without authorization.
  • Misrepresent AdriaDefense content or present it in a misleading context.
  • Use automated systems to extract or reproduce substantial portions of AdriaDefense content without prior authorization, except where permitted by applicable law.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access where we reasonably believe these Terms & Conditions have been violated.

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, original articles, analysis, graphics, branding, logos, databases and other original materials published by AdriaDefense are owned by or licensed to Bytewerk FZE and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Third-party photographs, graphics, videos and other materials remain the property of their respective copyright holders where applicable.

You may share links to AdriaDefense articles and make limited use of excerpts where permitted by applicable copyright law and with appropriate attribution.

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, license or commercially exploit substantial portions of AdriaDefense content without prior written permission.

For content licensing or syndication inquiries, contact partner@adriadefense.com.

4. Automated Access and AI Systems

Automated access to AdriaDefense must comply with applicable law, technical restrictions and any instructions made available through the website.

Search engines, AI systems and other automated services may index, reference or summarize publicly accessible AdriaDefense content where permitted by applicable law and our technical settings.

Automated extraction, systematic copying or reproduction of substantial portions of AdriaDefense content for the creation of competing databases, publications or commercial content services is not permitted without prior written authorization.

Nothing in this section limits uses that cannot lawfully be restricted under applicable law.

5. Editorial Independence

AdriaDefense operates with editorial independence and a commitment to accurate, fact-based journalism.

Editorial decisions are made independently from advertisers, sponsors and commercial partners.

Analysis, commentary and opinion content may reflect the views of the respective authors and does not necessarily represent the position of AdriaDefense, Bytewerk FZE or any commercial partner.

Sponsored, partner or other commercial content will be identified as such.

6. Advertising and Commercial Partnerships

AdriaDefense works with companies, institutions, organizations and other partners across the defense, security, technology and related sectors.

Advertisers and commercial partners are responsible for ensuring that materials they provide comply with applicable laws and do not infringe third-party rights.

The presence of advertising, sponsored content or a commercial partnership does not constitute an endorsement by AdriaDefense unless explicitly stated.

Commercial relationships do not determine independent editorial coverage.

For advertising and partnership inquiries, contact partner@adriadefense.com.

AdriaDefense articles and pages may contain links to third-party websites, organizations or services.

These links are provided for reference, attribution or additional information. AdriaDefense does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their availability, security, content, privacy practices or terms.

Access to third-party websites is subject to the terms and policies of those websites.

8. Newsletter and Communications

Users may voluntarily subscribe to AdriaDefense newsletters and other communications.

By subscribing, you agree to receive the communications described at the time of signup. Where required by applicable law, communications will be sent on the basis of your consent or another applicable legal basis.

You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications at any time by using the unsubscribe mechanism included in the relevant email.

For questions concerning your subscription, contact info@adriadefense.com.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

AdriaDefense is committed to protecting personal information and processing it in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Depending on the location of the user and the nature of the processing, applicable requirements may include the European Union General Data Protection Regulation and other relevant privacy and data protection laws.

Information about what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, applicable legal bases, retention, third-party service providers, international transfers and your rights is provided in the AdriaDefense Privacy Policy.

Where the General Data Protection Regulation applies, individuals may have rights including access, correction, deletion, restriction of processing, data portability, objection to certain processing and withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent.

For privacy-related requests, contact info@adriadefense.com.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

AdriaDefense may use cookies and similar technologies necessary for website functionality, security, analytics and other purposes described in our Privacy Policy or Cookie Policy.

Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies and similar technologies will be used only after obtaining the appropriate consent.

Users can manage applicable cookie preferences through the consent tools provided on the website and, where appropriate, through their browser settings.

11. Accuracy and Disclaimer

AdriaDefense aims to provide accurate, timely and reliable reporting. Defense procurement, military programs, government policy and industrial developments can change, and information available at the time of publication may later be updated, corrected or superseded.

AdriaDefense does not guarantee that all information on the website will always be complete, current or free from error.

Content published by AdriaDefense is provided for general informational and journalistic purposes. It should not be considered legal, financial, investment, procurement or other professional advice.

Users remain responsible for decisions made on the basis of information obtained through the website.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Bytewerk FZE, AdriaDefense and their respective contributors, employees and representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential or other losses arising from the use of, inability to use or reliance on the website or its content.

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

13. Corrections and Updates

AdriaDefense may correct, update, clarify or remove published content when necessary.

Editorial corrections can be requested by contacting info@adriadefense.com.

Submission of a correction request does not automatically require AdriaDefense to modify or remove editorial content.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions periodically to reflect changes to our services, business operations or applicable legal requirements.

The current version will be published on this page together with its latest revision date.

Continued use of the website after an updated version becomes effective constitutes acceptance of the revised terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions and your use of AdriaDefense are governed by the laws applicable to Bytewerk FZE in the United Arab Emirates, including applicable rules and regulations governing its establishment and operations in Umm Al Quwain, without prejudice to any mandatory rights or protections that may apply to users under the laws of their jurisdiction.

Any dispute relating to these Terms & Conditions or the use of AdriaDefense will be subject to the competent jurisdiction applicable to Bytewerk FZE, unless mandatory applicable law requires otherwise.

16. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions:

Bytewerk FZE / AdriaDefense
Al Smookh Business Center
Umm Al Quwain
United Arab Emirates

General and editorial: info@adriadefense.com
Commercial and partnerships: partner@adriadefense.com