Terms of use

Plain-language terms for using the atlas. Last updated November 2026.

Using the atlas

The atlas is free for personal, educational and non-commercial use. Please do not misuse it, overload it with automated requests or try to disrupt it.

Information only

Content is written for general interest and learning. We work to keep it accurate, but we cannot promise it is complete or current. Leaders, dates, festival timings and customs change. Nothing here is legal, immigration, medical, financial or travel advice, so check official sources before making decisions.

Maps and borders

The base map shows boundaries as the OpenStreetMap project does. We take no position on disputed territories or borders.

Content and links

Site text, layout and code are owned by the site's author. Facts about the world belong to everyone, and each pin links to Wikipedia and other sources for further reading. We are not responsible for the content of external sites we link to.

Community suggestions

If you send a suggestion you confirm it is your own words or properly sourced, and you allow us to edit and publish it. We may decline or remove any suggestion.

No warranty

The atlas is provided as it is, without guarantees. To the extent the law allows, we are not liable for loss arising from its use.

Changes

We may update these terms. Continued use means you accept the current version.