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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using The Lineage Archive ("Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

Description of Service

The Lineage Archive is a digital platform that provides curated historical content about the histories of dynasties and royal houses worldwide. Our services include:

  • Access to dynasty histories and chapters
  • Ruler biographies and historical timelines
  • Search and discovery features
  • Personal library and reading progress tracking (for registered users)

User Accounts

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Providing accurate and current information

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

Intellectual Property

The Site and its content, including text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by Jonkai Ventures or its licensors. The written content on this Site is created with AI assistance and curated by our team.

While we assert ownership over the selection, arrangement, and presentation of content on this Site, we acknowledge that the underlying historical facts about dynasties are part of the public record. The legal status of copyright protection for AI-assisted content is evolving.

Regardless of copyright status, you agree not to:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without permission
  • Use content for commercial purposes without a license
  • Remove attribution or ownership notices
  • Use automated tools to scrape or download content

You may:

  • View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to our content
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without permission
  • Use content for commercial purposes without a license
  • Remove copyright or attribution notices
  • Use automated tools to scrape or download content

Acceptable Use

When using the Site, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on the rights of others
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site
  • Upload malicious code or content
  • Engage in any activity that could damage our reputation

Content Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate historical information, but we cannot guarantee that all content is complete, current, or error-free. Our content is created using a combination of research and AI technology, and should not be relied upon as the sole source for academic or professional purposes.

If you notice any inaccuracies, please contact us at info@thelineagearchive.com.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE LINEAGE ARCHIVE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: info@thelineagearchive.com