Terms and Conditions

đŸ“œ MIRASIUM TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Last Updated: [05.12.2025]

1. Acceptance

By using en.mirasium.org, you are deemed to have accepted these terms.

2. About Mirasium

Mirasium is a non-profit personal cultural project run by Fatih ARS. Our aim is to share Anatolia’s public domain cultural heritage digitally free of charge. It is NOT a company, legal entity, or commercial enterprise.

3. Content Usage and Copyright Notices

3.1 CRITICAL WARNING: COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE VERIFICATION OBLIGATION

Applies to every work (photograph, painting, miniature, engraving, video, sound, music, document, etc.) displayed on Mirasium:

1. MIRASIUM’S POSITION: WE DO NOT GUARANTEE

  • THERE IS NO WARRANTY regarding license/copyright status: We share works based on the license/copyright information in the original sources. However, this is NOT a guarantee, legal statement, or final approval.
  • Possibility of Error: Works that are not public domain or have different licenses may have been inadvertently published.
  • We cannot provide a guarantee for three main reasons:
    • a) Source Dependency: Our information comes from third-party institutions.
    • b) Complexity of Copyright Law: It varies from country to country and from work to work.
    • c) Human Error: As an individual project, we have the possibility of making mistakes.

2. RISK AND LIABILITY BELONGS TO THE USER (USER IS RESPONSIBLE)

  • Final Responsibility: Each user must verify the original source before using the work, and legal advice must be sought for commercial uses.
  • False Logic: The logic “If it’s on Mirasium, it’s free” is INCORRECT and RISKY.
  • Copyright Infringement: In case of copyright infringement, all legal liability belongs to the USER.
  • Mirasium’s Role: The information on Mirasium is a tool; it is NOT the final source or a copyright law expert.

3.2 License Conditions for Text Content

The Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license applies to the text content on the site. It is a legal requirement to attribute Mirasium when using the texts.

3.3 Ethical Usage Rules When using public domain works:

  • Cite the source (ethical obligation)
  • Respect the historical context
  • Pay attention to cultural sensitivities
  • Do not distort history or take it out of context
  • Do not use for hate speech or discrimination
  • Do not present it as “my own work”

3.4 Attribution Examples

  • “Source: en.mirasium.org | [Work Title]”
  • “Work: [Title], from the en.mirasium.org collection”
  • If possible, also indicate the original source

3.5 External Content and Author Contributions All text content such as articles, translations, and analyses contributed voluntarily by authors to the site has been transferred by their authors to Mirasium (Fatih ARS) with all economic rights, unlimited, irrevocable, and without geographical restriction. Mirasium has the right to make editorial changes to this content and use it as desired. The moral rights (attribution) of the author are reserved. Content under this article may also be freely used by users, provided that attribution is given in accordance with the site’s general license policy (CC BY 4.0).

4. Site Usage Rules

4.1 General Rules

  • Comply with laws
  • Respect the rights of others
  • Do not abuse the system
  • Do not use automated bots/crawlers (without permission)

4.2 Contact Form

  • Provide your real information
  • Use respectful language
  • Do not use for spam or advertising purposes

4.3 Data Analysis and Cookie Usage (Google Analytics) By using our site, you accept that we use the Google Analytics 4 service to analyze site traffic and improve user experience, and that your anonymized data is processed in this context.

  • Right to Refuse: Users have the right to refuse the collection of statistical data via the Cookie Banner presented upon entering the site.
  • Detailed Information: Please review our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy pages.

5. Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

5.1 Embedded Content

  • YouTube/Vimeo videos → Platform terms apply
  • OpenStreetMap maps → ODbL license
  • Other embeds → Their own policies apply. We are NOT responsible for this content.

5.2 Technical Infrastructure

  • Hostinger (Germany servers)
  • We are NOT responsible for issues with the services

6. Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability

6.1 “As Is” Principle Mirasium and all its content:

  • Provided without any warranty
  • To be used “as is”
  • There is NO warranty of accuracy, completeness, or suitability

6.2 Content Accuracy

  • We DO NOT guarantee historical/academic accuracy
  • Users should check original sources
  • “Every public domain work you see is accurate” is FALSE

6.3 Access Guarantee

  • We cannot guarantee 24/7 uninterrupted access
  • There may be interruptions due to technical maintenance, updates
  • We are not responsible for third-party service interruptions

6.4 Limitation of Liability Due to our individual project status:

  • We are only liable for intentional errors
  • We are NOT liable for indirect, special, punitive, or consequential damages
  • Maximum liability: 0 TL (we have no income)
  • Mandatory minimum liability under Turkish law applies

7. Individual Project Status

7.1 Our Resources

  • We do not have corporate company resources
  • We operate with a limited individual budget
  • It is an entirely voluntary project

7.2 Commercial Activity

  • We do not pursue profit
  • We have NO revenue model
  • NO advertising, sponsorship, or paid services

8. Third-Party Links

External links on our site:

  • ARE NOT under our control
  • We are NOT responsible for their content
  • Their privacy policies are NOT ours

9. Right to Modify

These terms:

  • May be changed without prior notice
  • Changes become effective when published on the site
  • If you continue to use, you are deemed to have accepted

10. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

10.1 Applicable Law

  • Laws of the Republic of TĂ¼rkiye
  • Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK)
  • Relevant EU regulations (GDPR)

10.2 Competent Court In any dispute:

  • Trabzon Courts and Execution Offices shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
  • FIRST contact merhaba@mirasium.org

11. Contact

Email: merhaba@mirasium.org Subject: “Regarding Terms of Use”

12. Declaration of Acceptance

By continuing to use this site:

  • You declare that you have read these terms
  • Understood them
  • And accepted them

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Mirasium is a project established to preserve and share Anatolia’s cultural heritage, working entirely for the public benefit. Please respect this purpose and use the works responsibly.

Last Updated: [05.12.2025]