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Last updated: January 2025

Contents

  • 1. Acceptance of Terms
  • 2. Use of Service
  • 3. Content & Copyright
  • 4. User Contributions
  • 5. Prohibited Activities
  • 6. Disclaimers
  • 7. Limitation of Liability
  • 8. Changes to Terms
  • 9. Contact Information

Summary: Use our site for educational purposes, respect indigenous cultures, don't misuse the content, and understand that videos are hosted by third parties. By using our site, you agree to these terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Ancient Civilizations Digital Library ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.

2. Use of Service

The Ancient Civilizations Digital Library is a free educational resource dedicated to preserving and sharing content about ancient civilizations and indigenous histories.

Permitted Uses

  • Personal, non-commercial educational use
  • Academic research and study
  • Sharing links to content on our site
  • Using our site as a reference resource
  • Embedding videos according to YouTube's embedding policies

Your Responsibilities

  • Use the Site in a lawful manner
  • Respect the cultural significance of the content
  • Provide accurate information when submitting content or contacting us
  • Not attempt to disrupt or interfere with the Site's operation

3. Content & Copyright

Video Content

The Ancient Civilizations Digital Library curates and organizes videos from third-party platforms, primarily YouTube. We do not host the video files ourselves.

  • Video Copyright: All video content remains the property of its respective creators and is subject to their terms of use and copyright
  • YouTube Content: Videos embedded from YouTube are subject to YouTube's Terms of Service
  • Fair Use: Our curation and commentary may constitute fair use for educational purposes

Site Content

Original content created by the Ancient Civilizations Digital Library (including descriptions, transcripts, categorization, and design) is provided for free educational use. Attribution is appreciated but not required.

Transcripts

Transcripts provided on our site are created to enhance accessibility. While we strive for accuracy, transcripts may contain errors. The original video content should be considered the authoritative source.

Copyright Concerns: If you believe any content on our site infringes your copyright, please contact us immediately with details, and we will address the issue promptly.

4. User Contributions

When you submit content suggestions, videos, or other contributions through our Site:

  • You confirm you have the right to submit the content
  • You grant us permission to review and potentially feature the content
  • You understand we may not accept all submissions
  • You agree to our curation standards

Indigenous Content Standards

We prioritize content that:

  • Features indigenous voices telling their own stories
  • Respects cultural protocols and sensitivities
  • Avoids harmful stereotypes or misrepresentations
  • Has appropriate permissions for sharing

5. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site or its servers
  • Scrape or collect data from the Site without permission
  • Use content in ways that disrespect indigenous cultures
  • Misrepresent your affiliation or identity when contributing
  • Submit content that is harmful, offensive, or violates others' rights
  • Use the Site for commercial purposes without authorization

6. Disclaimers

Educational Purpose

The content on this Site is provided for educational and informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of all information.

Third-Party Content

We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, including videos hosted on YouTube and other platforms. We do not endorse all views expressed in curated content.

"As Is" Basis

The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Ancient Civilizations Digital Library and its partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use the Site
  • Any errors or omissions in content
  • Any unauthorized access to our servers
  • Any third-party content or conduct

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

  • Through our Contact Page
  • Via our GitHub repository

Thank you for being part of our mission to preserve and share indigenous histories. Your respect for these terms helps us maintain a valuable educational resource for everyone.

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