Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using heartofkurdistan.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any portion of these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

2. Use of Content & Educational License

All materials published on Heart of Kurdistan—including articles, historical documentation, maps, architectural summaries, and folklore collections—are provided for educational, historical, personal, and non-commercial informational purposes.

• You may view, print, or bookmark pages for personal research, educational assignments, or cultural interest.
• You must provide visible attribution to Heart of Kurdistan when quoting text or referencing site material.
• Mass automated scraping, unauthorized commercial resale, or altering site content is prohibited without prior written authorization.

3. User Conduct & Prohibited Activities

When interacting with Heart of Kurdistan, user registration, or contact forms, you agree not to:

• Transmit malicious code, viruses, trojans, or attempt unauthorized access to server infrastructure.
• Submit hate speech, fraudulent information, or inappropriate content.
• Interfere with website availability, routing, or database integrity.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties & Liability

The content on this website is provided "as is" for informational and educational purposes. While we strive for historical accuracy, completeness, and continuous site uptime, Heart of Kurdistan makes no express or implied warranties regarding continuous service availability or error-free rendering.

5. Governing Law & Updates

These terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with applicable laws governing digital publications. We reserve the right to revise or update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice.