Legal Note / Terms of Use

Last updated: February 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Mapping Absence website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this Site.

2. Nature of the Platform

Mapping Absence is an independent cultural and research platform dedicated to publishing essays, research materials, artistic projects, and archival reflections.

The views and opinions expressed in articles, essays, interviews, or other contributions published on this Site are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the founders, collaborators, affiliated institutions, or partners.

Mapping Absence acts solely as a publishing platform and does not endorse, screen, or guarantee the accuracy of external contributions.

3. Intellectual Property

All texts, images, audiovisual materials, and other content published on this Site are protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property laws.

Unless otherwise stated:

  • Content remains the property of its respective author or rights holder.
  • Content may be accessed for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only.
  • Any reproduction, distribution, or public use requires prior written permission from the author or rights holder.
  • Proper citation of the author and source is required in all permitted uses.

Unauthorized commercial use, reproduction, alteration, or redistribution of any content is strictly prohibited.

4. User Conduct

By using this Site, you agree not to:

  • Use the Site for unlawful purposes;
  • Post or transmit defamatory, abusive, or illegal material;
  • Infringe upon intellectual property rights;
  • Attempt to interfere with the security or functionality of the Site;
  • Use automated systems (including scraping tools) to extract data without permission.

5. External Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. Mapping Absence is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any external sites. Access to third-party websites is at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Mapping Absence does not guarantee that:

  • The Site will operate uninterrupted or error-free;
  • The content is complete, accurate, or up to date;
  • The Site is free from viruses or harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Mapping Absence shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

  • Your use or inability to use the Site;
  • Your reliance on any content published on the Site;
  • Any errors or omissions in the content.

8. Modifications

Mapping Absence reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will become effective upon publication on this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with applicable international principles of law. Specific jurisdiction may be determined according to the location of the responsible entity operating the platform.

10. Contact

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

contact@mappingabsence.com