Belarusian Smolensk Region

Legal Terms

Last Updated: 2025

1. Purpose of This Project

This website is an educational resource about Belarusian cultural heritage from the Smolensk region, dedicated to:

  • Educational Purposes: Researchers, historians, students
  • Cultural Preservation: Belarusian heritage of western Smolensk region
  • Historical Documentation: Archiving disappearing materials

2.1 Project Position

This project operates under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107, US law) and the UNESCO Charter on Preservation of Digital Heritage (2003).

We believe presentation of this content qualifies as fair use based on:

  1. Purpose: Educational, non-commercial preservation of cultural heritage
  2. Nature: Factual/historical works (not creative fiction)
  3. Amount: Complete articles necessary for cultural heritage documentation
  4. Market Effect: No commercial purpose or market

2.2 Authors’ Rights

All articles and materials are presented with respect to copyright. We:

  • Preserve author names
  • Present materials for educational purposes
  • Do not claim authorship
  • Will remove content upon reasonable request from author

2.3 Removal Procedure

If you are an author and want your content removed, see the DMCA page.

3. Disclaimers

3.1 Historical Content

This project presents historical content about Belarusian cultural heritage.

Important:

  • This project does not represent political positions of operators
  • Content reflects research on Belarusian cultural heritage
  • We preserve authenticity of materials
  • Some materials may contain historical perspectives

3.2 Limitation of Liability

This project is provided “AS IS”. We do not guarantee:

  • Accuracy of all materials
  • Completeness of the collection
  • Site availability at all times

The site may contain links to external resources. We are not responsible for content on those sites.

4. Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

4.1 International Law

Disputes are governed by:

  • Applicable international law
  • UNESCO Charter on Preservation of Digital Heritage (2003)
  • Fair use doctrines of the jurisdiction where this archive is accessed

4.2 Severability

If any provision of these terms is found invalid, remaining provisions remain in effect.

5. Cultural Heritage Preservation

This project is implemented in accordance with:

  • UNESCO Charter on the Preservation of Digital Heritage (2003)
  • Principles of open access to cultural heritage
  • Academic standards for archival work

6. Free and Non-Commercial

  • Project is completely free
  • No advertising
  • No commercial purposes
  • No data collection for sale

7. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms. Significant changes will be announced on the homepage.

8. Contact

For copyright inquiries: DMCA page

Acknowledgment: To everyone who contributes to the preservation and study of Belarusian cultural heritage in the Smolensk region.