Terms of Use

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Terms of Use

Last updated: June 2026

Welcome to World History Media. By accessing and using this site, you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the site.

1. Service Description

World History Media is an educational portal dedicated to the preservation, research, and dissemination of historical, photographic, and audiovisual content related to Brazil and the world. The site is provided "as is" for informational and educational purposes.

2. Educational and Public Domain Content

All materials available on this site — photographs, videos, documents, and texts — are provided for educational, informational, and research purposes. Most historical images are in the public domain or made available under Creative Commons licenses, as indicated.

Historical Images

  • Vintage photographs are often in the public domain
  • When the origin is known, credit is provided
  • Use is based on public domain rights or fair use for educational purposes

3. Intellectual Property

Your use is permitted for:

  • ✅ Personal and educational purposes
  • ✅ Academic research
  • ✅ Citation and reference (with attribution)
  • ✅ Social media sharing with credit

Your use is NOT permitted for:

  • ❌ Commercial or profit-making purposes
  • ❌ Full republication of articles without permission
  • ❌ Removal or alteration of attribution credits
  • ❌ Claiming ownership of content that does not belong to you

4. User Content

World History Media does not request or accept user uploads. All published content is the exclusive responsibility of the site.

5. Disclaimer

World History Media provides the site "as is," without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Specifically:

  • Historical accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, errors may occur. The site does not guarantee the accuracy of all facts presented.
  • Availability: The site may undergo maintenance, updates, or discontinuation without prior notice.
  • Third parties: The site is not responsible for the content of linked third-party websites.
  • Damages: World History Media will not be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from use of the site.

6. Cookies and Tracking

This site uses:

  • Preference cookies: To remember your choices (light/dark theme)
  • Google AdSense: For ad display (see Privacy Policy)
  • Google Analytics: For anonymous traffic analysis

7. Use Limitations

You agree not to:

  • Access the site in an automated manner (web scraping, bots) without permission
  • Attempt to circumvent security measures
  • Transmit malware or harmful content
  • Use the site for illegal activities
  • Discriminate against, harass, or intimidate other users

World History Media may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those sites. Access to external sites occurs at your own risk.

9. Changes to Terms

World History Media reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the site after changes means acceptance of the new terms.

10. Governance and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by applicable law. Any disputes will be resolved through amicable negotiation or, if necessary, through appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us through our contact page.

Thank you for visiting World History Media and for respecting our Terms of Use.