Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to Lunar Shadow Project. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, content, and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing lunarshadowproject.org (the "Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

2. Description of Services

Lunar Shadow Project is a scientific and research publication focused on the lunar far side. We provide:

• Research articles and analytical content about lunar exploration
• Access to curated scientific resources and mission data
• Educational materials and information about planetary science
• Contact services for research collaboration and inquiries

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Our Content

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, articles, data compilations, and software, is the property of Lunar Shadow Project or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

3.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without written permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices from any content
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Website ("scraping")

3.3 Citation and Academic Use

Academic and educational use of our published research articles is permitted with proper citation. When citing our content, please include:

• Article title and author (Lunar Shadow Project)
• Publication date
• Full URL of the specific article
• Date accessed

4. User Conduct

When using the Website, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website's operation or servers
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect or harvest personal information about other users

5. Third-Party Links and Resources

The Website contains links to third-party websites and resources, including scientific databases, space agency websites, and academic publications. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from your use of third-party resources.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

While we strive to provide accurate scientific information, research findings are subject to ongoing revision and interpretation. Content should not be considered definitive scientific advice or professional consultation.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Lunar Shadow Project and its affiliates, officers, employees, and contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Website
• Any content obtained from the Website
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in content
• Personal injury or property damage resulting from Website use

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain damages, so some limitations may not apply to you.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lunar Shadow Project and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

9. Scientific Content and Educational Disclaimer

Content on the Website is intended for general information and educational purposes. It should not be considered:

• Professional scientific advice or consultation
• Definitive research conclusions requiring no further verification
• Replacement for consultation with qualified experts in relevant fields

Scientific understanding evolves continuously. Information presented represents current knowledge and interpretations, which may be revised as new data becomes available. Readers are encouraged to consult primary research sources and peer-reviewed literature.

10. User Submissions

If you submit content to us (through contact forms, comments, or other means), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish such content for operational and promotional purposes. You represent that:

• You own or have rights to any content you submit
• Submitted content does not violate any third-party rights
• Content complies with applicable laws

11. Modifications to Terms

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

Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on the Website or via email if you have provided contact information.

12. Modifications to Website

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Website or any content.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will cease immediately.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Berlin, Germany.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lunar Shadow Project regarding use of the Website, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Lunar Shadow Project
Invalidenstraße 42
10115 Berlin, Germany
Email: contact@lunarshadowproject.org
Phone: +49 30 5879 4312