Terms of Service
These terms apply to balkanlore.com and to content published by Balkan Lore ("we", "us") on this website and on social platforms. By using the website or our content, you agree to these terms. Balkan Lore is operated by an individual; no separate legal entity has been established.
1. Purpose
Balkan Lore is an informational and educational media project about the history of the Balkans and Southeast Europe.
2. Historical content and uncertainty
- History is often uncertain. Many events are known from few sources, and dates may be modern reconstructions. Historians sometimes disagree about what happened and why.
- We aim to separate established facts from interpretation, open disputes and legend, and to say so when evidence is uncertain. We can still make mistakes, and our content simplifies complex subjects for short-form formats.
- Visuals are AI reconstructions or illustrations, not historical artworks or authentic depictions of real people, places or objects.
3. Not professional advice
Our content is not legal, academic, political or other professional advice, and it is not a substitute for scholarly sources.
4. Intellectual property
The Balkan Lore name, brand, website design, text, videos and other original content are owned by Balkan Lore unless stated otherwise. Fonts and third-party materials remain the property of their owners and are used under their licences. You may share links to our content and quote brief excerpts with attribution. Please do not republish, sell or pass off our content as your own without permission.
5. Acceptable use
Do not use this website or our content to break the law, to harass others, to misrepresent Balkan Lore, or to promote hatred against any people or group. Do not attempt to disrupt, attack or gain unauthorized access to this website or our systems.
6. Third-party platforms
Our content also appears on third-party platforms such as TikTok. Your use of those platforms is governed by their own terms and policies. We are not responsible for third-party websites or services linked from our content.
7. Limitation of liability
The website and our content are provided "as is", without warranties of any kind. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Balkan Lore is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, the website or our content.
8. Changes
We may update these terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date above shows the current version. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated terms.
9. Contact
Questions about these terms: hello@balkanlore.com