WikiBased

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Last Updated: January 14, 2025

Important: By accessing or using WikiBased, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this service.

1. Content License

1.1 Source Attribution

WikiBased is an educational platform that derives its foundational content from Wikipedia and other publicly available sources. All content sourced from Wikipedia is used in compliance with the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).

1.2 Wikipedia Content

Content originally from Wikipedia remains under its original license terms:

  • License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)
  • Attribution: Original Wikipedia articles are attributed to their respective contributors
  • Source: Wikipedia.org
  • License Details: CC BY-SA 4.0 License

1.3 Enhanced Content

WikiBased provides enhanced, reformatted, and reorganized presentations of source content for educational purposes. These enhancements include:

  • Content summarization and restructuring
  • Reference organization and formatting
  • User interface improvements
  • Search and navigation features

All derivative works maintain compliance with the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

1.4 User Contributions

Any content you submit or contribute to WikiBased shall be licensed under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, consistent with our source material licensing.

2. Image Attribution

2.1 Image Sources

Images displayed on WikiBased are sourced from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons. Each image retains its original license as designated by the copyright holder and available through Wikimedia projects.

2.2 Image Licenses

Images may be licensed under various terms, including but not limited to:

  • Creative Commons licenses (CC BY, CC BY-SA, CC0)
  • Public Domain
  • Fair Use (for educational and commentary purposes)
  • GNU Free Documentation License

2.3 Attribution Requirements

WikiBased displays images in accordance with their original attribution requirements. For specific image license information, users should refer to the original Wikimedia Commons page for each image.

2.4 Image Removal Requests

If you are a copyright holder and believe an image is being used improperly, please contact us using the DMCA procedures outlined in Section 8.

3. Terms of Use

3.1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using WikiBased, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations.

3.2 Educational Purpose

WikiBased is provided for educational, informational, and research purposes only. The service is not intended to provide professional advice of any kind.

3.3 Permitted Use

You may use WikiBased to:

  • Read, browse, and search content
  • Link to and share WikiBased pages
  • Use content in accordance with applicable licenses
  • Download content for personal, non-commercial use

3.4 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access content without permission
  • Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or damage the service
  • Circumvent security measures or access restrictions
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Engage in illegal activities or violate intellectual property rights
  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Use content in a manner that violates applicable licenses

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

4.1 "As-Is" Service

WIKIBASED IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

4.2 Content Accuracy

WikiBased does not warrant that:

  • The content is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free
  • The service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
  • The results obtained from using the service will be accurate or reliable
  • Any errors in the service or content will be corrected

4.3 No Professional Advice

Content on WikiBased is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Do not rely on WikiBased content for legal, medical, financial, or other professional decisions. Always seek qualified professional advice for specific situations.

4.4 Third-Party Content

WikiBased may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of such external sites or resources.

5. Limitation of Liability

5.1 No Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WIKIBASED, ITS OPERATORS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to, use of, or inability to use the service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the service
  • Any content obtained from the service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

5.2 Maximum Liability

In no event shall WikiBased's total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount you paid to use the service (if any) in the past twelve months, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.

5.3 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WikiBased, its operators, contributors, licensors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms of Use
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your use of the service or content
  • Your breach of applicable laws or regulations

7. Privacy and Data Collection

7.1 Minimal Data Collection

WikiBased is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal data necessary to operate the service:

  • Standard server logs (IP addresses, browser types, access times)
  • Anonymous usage statistics for service improvement
  • Browser cookies for functionality (theme preferences, font size)

7.2 No Personal Information

We do not require or collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or account credentials for basic service usage.

7.3 Third-Party Services

WikiBased may use third-party services for hosting and delivery. These services may collect their own data in accordance with their privacy policies.

7.4 Data Security

While we implement reasonable security measures, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of any data transmitted to or stored by our service.

8. Copyright and DMCA

8.1 Copyright Respect

WikiBased respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same.

8.2 DMCA Compliance

If you believe that content on WikiBased violates your copyright, please provide a DMCA notice containing:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
  • Identification of the infringing material and its location on our service
  • Your contact information (address, phone, email)
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is unauthorized
  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that your notice is accurate and you are authorized to act
  • Your physical or electronic signature

8.3 Counter-Notification

If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification pursuant to the DMCA.

8.4 Repeat Infringer Policy

WikiBased will terminate access for users who are repeat copyright infringers in appropriate circumstances.

9. Modifications to Service and Terms

9.1 Service Changes

WikiBased reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the service.

9.2 Terms Changes

We may revise these Terms of Use at any time by updating this page. Your continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9.3 Notice of Changes

Material changes to these terms will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

10. Governing Law and Disputes

10.1 Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

10.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of WikiBased shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or violations of these terms.

10.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.

11. Miscellaneous

11.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and WikiBased regarding the use of the service.

11.2 Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11.3 No Waiver

No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

11.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these terms without restriction.

11.5 Force Majeure

WikiBased shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, copyright concerns, or DMCA notices, please contact:

Email: legal@wikibased.org


Acknowledgment: By using WikiBased, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms and agree to be bound by them. This is a legally binding agreement.

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