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Last updated: March 2026

The following terms and conditions, together with applicable Swedish laws and regulations, govern your use of phdinsweden.com and any products, software, or services provided on, from, or through phdinsweden.com (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you accept these terms in full, without limitation or reservation. These terms supersede any prior agreements between you and PhD in Sweden.

Use of the Service

PhD in Sweden provides listings of PhD positions and informational guides related to doctoral study in Sweden. All content on the Service is for informational purposes only. PhD in Sweden does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any listings or guides, and is not responsible for decisions made based on information found on the Service.

Intellectual Property

Copyright and all other intellectual property rights in the content and design of the Service — including text, documents, graphics, images, databases, and software — are owned by PhD in Sweden or a respective third party. No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, published, or otherwise used without prior written permission from PhD in Sweden. Violations may result in legal action and withdrawal of access to the Service.

Legal Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You must not use the Service in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it, or interfere with any other user's access to it. Unauthorized use of the Service may give rise to a claim for damages and/or constitute a criminal offence.

Use of AI Services

PhD in Sweden may in the future introduce automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance features such as profile building, position matching, and personalised recommendations. Where such tools are introduced, they will support and improve the user experience but will not make final decisions on your behalf. By using the Service, you agree that content you submit may be processed by such tools, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

User Accounts

PhD in Sweden plans to introduce user accounts in the future. When accounts become available, registered users will be subject to additional terms relating to account use, data handling, and profile management. You will be notified of these terms prior to registration.

Third-Party Links

The Service may contain hyperlinks to external websites not owned or controlled by PhD in Sweden. PhD in Sweden has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Changes to the Terms

PhD in Sweden reserves the right to update, change, add to, or remove material included in the Service, and to restrict access at any time, at its sole discretion and without prior notice. The terms of use may be modified at any time, and your continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with Swedish law. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Swedish courts.

Contact

For questions regarding these terms, please contact us at: hello@phdinsweden.com