Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2026

Welcome to GlobalMilitary.net. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing globalmilitary.net ("the Website," "the Service"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Description of Service

GlobalMilitary.net provides publicly available information about global military forces, equipment, and capabilities for educational and informational purposes. Our content is aggregated from open-source intelligence (OSINT) sources.

3. Data Accuracy Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: The information presented on this website is provided "as is" for general informational and educational purposes only.

• No Warranty of Accuracy: We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information on this website. Military data changes frequently, and our information may be outdated or contain errors.

• Not Official Data: The data presented does not represent official government or military sources. It is compiled from publicly available open sources and may contain inaccuracies.

• No Reliance: You should not rely on information from this website for any decision-making purposes, including but not limited to academic research, journalism, policy analysis, or any professional application without independent verification from authoritative sources.

• Verify Independently: Users are strongly encouraged to verify all information through official government publications, recognized defense research institutions, or other authoritative sources before use.

4. Data Sources and Attribution

Our content is compiled from various open sources including:

• Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons (licensed under CC-BY-SA)
• SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute)
• Federation of American Scientists
• Official government publications and press releases
• Other publicly available defense databases and news sources

We acknowledge and thank these sources for making information publicly available. Where content is derived from Wikipedia, it is used under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.

5. Intellectual Property

Our Content

Original content, analysis, website design, the Global Military Power Index (GMPI) methodology, and other proprietary materials are owned by GlobalMilitary.net.

Third-Party Content

Images, data, and other materials sourced from third parties remain the property of their respective owners. We make reasonable efforts to attribute sources and respect copyright. If you believe any content infringes your copyright, please contact us.

Your Use

You may access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial, informational purposes. You may not:

• Scrape, crawl, or systematically download content without permission
• Reproduce or redistribute substantial portions of content commercially
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or attribution notices
• Use automated systems to access the Website in a manner that exceeds reasonable use

6. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Website
• Upload or transmit viruses or malicious code
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use information from this site to threaten, harass, or harm others

7. Third-Party Links and Advertisements

The Website may contain links to third-party websites and advertisements. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party sites. Clicking on advertisements or affiliate links may result in cookies being placed on your device by third parties.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• GlobalMilitary.net, its operators, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website.

• We shall not be liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content, regardless of the cause.

• We shall not be liable for any decisions made or actions taken based on information obtained from this Website.

• Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GlobalMilitary.net, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

11. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website or any part thereof at any time without notice.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GlobalMilitary.net regarding use of the Website.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service:

Email: contact@globalmilitary.net