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.
By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use our website. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Lunar Shadow Project provides a research and analytical publication focused on the lunar far side, including:
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without notice.
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, logos, images, data compilations, and software, is the property of Lunar Shadow Project or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website and content for personal, non-commercial, educational, or research purposes. This license does not include:
Images from stock photo services (Unsplash, Pexels) and space agencies are subject to their respective licensing terms. Links to external resources do not imply endorsement or ownership of that content.
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the website. Prohibited conduct includes:
If you submit content to us (such as research contributions, comments, or contact form messages), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content in connection with our services.
By submitting content, you represent and warrant that:
We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any submitted content at our discretion, but we are not obligated to monitor submissions.
You may cite our articles in academic and research work following standard citation practices. Proper attribution must be provided, including article title, author (Lunar Shadow Project), publication date, and URL.
Research collaboration opportunities are subject to separate agreements. Submitting a collaboration proposal does not create any contractual relationship until a formal agreement is executed.
While we strive for accuracy in all publications, scientific understanding evolves as new data becomes available. Content is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information on our website.
Our content is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered professional advice in any specific field. Users should consult qualified professionals for specific applications of information.
Our website contains links to third-party websites and resources. We are not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of external sites. Links do not constitute endorsement of the linked websites.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lunar Shadow Project shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lunar Shadow Project, its officers, directors, employees, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe that content on our website infringes your copyright, please contact us with the following information:
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe:
Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in Berlin, Germany.
In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our website, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail to resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may initiate binding arbitration in Berlin, Germany, in accordance with German arbitration law.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely approximates the intent of the original provision.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Lunar Shadow Project regarding your use of our website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or our right to enforce it in the future.
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Lunar Shadow Project
Invalidenstraße 42
10115 Berlin, Germany
Email: contact@lunarshadowproject.org
Phone: +49 30 5879 4312
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.