Terms of Service

Last Updated: 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the FolkLegacy website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the FolkLegacy website and services. Please read these Terms carefully before using our website. Your use of the website constitutes your agreement to these Terms.

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access and use the materials on FolkLegacy's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
  • Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the website
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
  • Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by FolkLegacy at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

Intellectual Property Rights

The content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of FolkLegacy or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

We respect the intellectual property rights of the cultural communities whose traditions we document. Many materials featured on our website are used with permission from source communities, and we acknowledge their ownership and rights. Some content may be subject to specific usage restrictions as determined by source communities.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our website without prior written permission from FolkLegacy or the respective rights holders.

User Conduct

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behavior includes:

  • Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users
  • Posting or transmitting any content that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, or violates any laws
  • Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Interfering with or disrupting the website or servers or networks connected to the website
  • Using the website to transmit any viruses, worms, or other harmful code
  • Collecting or storing personal data about other users without their consent

User Contributions

If you submit, post, or contribute content to our website, you grant FolkLegacy a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit
  • Your content does not violate any third-party rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
  • Your content is accurate and not misleading
  • You have obtained all necessary permissions and consents for any content you submit

We reserve the right to remove any user-contributed content that violates these Terms or that we determine, in our sole discretion, is inappropriate, offensive, or harmful.

Cultural Sensitivity and Respect

FolkLegacy is committed to respecting the cultural traditions and communities we document. Users are expected to:

  • Respect the cultural context and significance of traditions presented on the website
  • Not use cultural materials in ways that are disrespectful, appropriative, or harmful to source communities
  • Recognize that many traditions have spiritual, sacred, or sensitive aspects that require particular respect
  • Understand that cultural knowledge may be subject to community-specific protocols and restrictions

Violation of these principles may result in termination of your access to the website and may have legal consequences.

Disclaimer

The materials on FolkLegacy's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. FolkLegacy makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Further, FolkLegacy does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

While we strive for accuracy in our documentation, cultural traditions are complex and may be interpreted differently by different community members. We encourage users to engage with source communities directly for authoritative information about their traditions.

Limitations of Liability

In no event shall FolkLegacy or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on FolkLegacy's website, even if FolkLegacy or a FolkLegacy authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by FolkLegacy. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that FolkLegacy shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

Modifications to Terms

FolkLegacy may revise these Terms of Service at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms of Service. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the website.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Contact Information

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

Email: c0099129@gmail.com