Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: September 12, 2025
Last Updated: September 12, 2025

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the websites located at www.top10csuitevoices.com, including any associated subdomains (e.g., cyprus.top10csuitevoices.com), collectively referred to as the “Site,” operated by the Top 10 C-Suite Voices initiative (“we,” “us,” “our”).

By accessing or using this Site or submitting content to it, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use this Site.

1. Nature of the Initiative

Top 10 C-Suite Voices is an editorial and recognition platform designed to highlight impactful executive leadership perspectives and governance insights through weekly features, potentially culminating in public and/or jury-based recognition events. It is currently operated by independent curators based in Cyprus and across the EU. It is not yet a registered legal entity or commercial business.

2. Eligibility

This Site is intended for users aged 18 and above who are C-suite executives, board members, senior leaders, governance and strategy professionals, business leaders, or representatives of organizations and academic institutions interested in leadership and the world of work.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

a. Content Ownership (Site Materials)
All content published by Top 10 C-Suite Voices (graphics, design, layout, wording, structure) is copyrighted and remains the exclusive property of the curators unless otherwise credited. You may not reuse or extract content without permission.

b. Contributor Submissions
You retain full moral authorship of any content you submit. However, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to edit (lightly), format, publish, archive, and repurpose your submission across:

• Our websites and subdomains
• Social platforms like LinkedIn or X
• Our official newsletter
• Event programs or digital archives

We will never sell your content or license it to third parties without explicit consent.

4. Submission Guidelines, Editorial Rights & Potential Recognition

• We reserve the right to accept, reject, or edit submissions at our discretion
• We do not tolerate hate speech, plagiarism, pseudoscience, or defamation
• You confirm that your content is original, legal, and ethical

Recognition Disclaimer
While inclusion in any local or global edition of the Top10Voices ecosystem may make a contributor automatically eligible for consideration for future recognition, we reserve full discretion over whether, when, and where any recognition events take place, as well as their format, categories, and scope.
Final dates, locations, and structures may shift or be rescheduled based on operational, financial, or editorial requirements. No guarantee is made that a public ceremony will take place in a given year, only that all eligible contributors will be considered in good faith for recognition.

5. No Commercial Services (Yet)

We currently operate as a non-commercial project. If in the future we introduce paid features (e.g., tickets, voting, sponsorships), they will be subject to separate terms and clearly disclosed in advance.

6. Site Access and Availability

We strive to ensure uptime and security but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access or immunity from technical disruptions. We may suspend access for maintenance or redesign at any time.

7. User Conduct

• No malware, spam, scraping, or impersonation
• No harassment or abuse of contributors or team
• Violations may lead to immediate removal and legal action

8. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for indirect or incidental damages. Use of the Site is at your own risk. Inclusion on this platform does not imply endorsement or employment.

9. External Links

We may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms. Use external links at your own discretion.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms. The “Last Updated” date will reflect changes. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by Cyprus law. Disputes fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Limassol, Cyprus.

12. Contact

For questions, clarification, or legal concerns:
[email protected]
Limassol, Cyprus
www.top10csuitevoices.com

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 8, 2025
Last Updated: October 8, 2025

1. Introduction

Top10CSuiteVoices.com and its associated subsites (such as global.top10csuitevoices.com and cyprus.top10csuitevoices.com) are owned and curated by an independent editorial and strategic leadership team dedicated to spotlighting influential C-suite perspectives and transformative leadership voices worldwide.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you engage with our platform—whether browsing the site, contributing executive insights, or contacting us for collaborations or features.

We uphold strict data privacy and compliance standards under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related frameworks, ensuring transparency and accountability at every stage of data handling.

2. Who We Are

This platform is operated by Top 10 C-Suite Voices, a global editorial initiative curated by professionals in governance, corporate strategy, and communications. It is not currently a registered legal entity.

For the purposes of data protection law, Vasileios Ioannidis acts as the Data Controller for all processing activities under Top10CSuiteVoices.com and its subsites.

Contact details:
📧 [email protected]
📍 Limassol, Cyprus
🌍 www.top10csuitevoices.com

3. What Data We Collect

• Direct Submissions: Name, professional title, organization, executive photo, professional bio, article or interview content, and contact details (email or LinkedIn)
• Email Communications: Email address, correspondence content, and any related attachments
• Web Interactions (Cookies/Analytics): Aggregate, anonymized usage data such as page visits and session duration. No profiling or behavioral tracking occurs without explicit consent. Our cookie management system is GDPR-compliant (Osano).

4. How We Use Your Data

• To review and publish submitted executive insights or interviews
• To communicate regarding publication, feature opportunities, or leadership events
• To curate and maintain a permanent archive of C-suite perspectives
• To fulfill legal obligations or respond to data access requests

We do not use your data for advertising, automated profiling, or unrelated commercial purposes.

Note: submission of executive content may make you eligible for future recognition within the Top10Voices ecosystem. However, inclusion in award programs or events is discretionary and not guaranteed.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent: For submissions, newsletter opt-ins, and correspondence
• Legitimate Interest: To operate a transparent and credible leadership platform

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

• Within the editorial and operations team for curation, communication, and publishing
• With GDPR-compliant vendors such as Carrd (hosting), Zoho Mail (email), and Osano (cookie consent)
• Publicly only for content explicitly approved and submitted for publication (e.g., articles, bios, images)

We never sell, rent, or trade personal data.

7. Data Retention

Submitted content and communications are retained to preserve the platform’s editorial record of leadership contributions. You may request content removal at any time by contacting:

📧 [email protected]

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

• Right to access, correct, or delete your data
• Right to restrict or object to specific processing activities
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with the Cyprus Data Protection Commissioner

We respond to valid GDPR requests within 30 days.

9. Data Security

• SSL-encrypted email and hosting infrastructure
• Password-protected administrative environments
• Malware and intrusion prevention systems
• Limited third-party access, controlled via encrypted credentials and role-based permissions

10. Children’s Privacy

This site is directed to professional audiences and is not intended for minors. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from individuals under 18. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly upon notice.

11. International Transfers

All personal data is stored and processed within the European Economic Area (EEA) using GDPR-compliant processors and secure, encrypted infrastructure providers.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Top10CSuiteVoices reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as new features (e.g., interviews, global events, or sponsorship collaborations) are introduced. Significant updates will be announced clearly, and continued engagement with the platform after such notice constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact

For data inquiries or content-related privacy questions, please contact:

• 📧 [email protected] (Privacy Queries)
• 📧 [email protected] (Formal GDPR Requests)
• 📧 [email protected] (Editorial Contact)

📍 Limassol, Cyprus
🌍 www.top10csuitevoices.com