Terms of Service
Simple, fair terms for using the Declaration Guide
Simple Summary
This is an educational site about digital rights. You're free to read, learn, share, and use the content. Be respectful, don't break things, and remember that all content is shared openly under Creative Commons licenses.
What this service is
The Declaration Guide is an educational resource that explains "The Unenclosed Knowledge Declaration" in language appropriate for students aged 13-18. It's provided by FolkUp as a public service to promote digital literacy and understanding of open knowledge principles.
Educational purpose
- Learning resource: Designed to help young people understand digital rights
- Open access: Free to use without registration or payment
- Multiple languages: Available in English, Russian, and Portuguese
- Visual learning: Includes educational illustrations and examples
How you can use this site
Permitted uses
- Personal learning: Read, study, and learn from the content
- Educational sharing: Share links with friends, classmates, teachers
- Classroom use: Teachers can use content in lessons (with attribution)
- Academic research: Quote and reference in school projects and papers
- Accessibility: Use screen readers, translation tools, or other accessibility aids
- Print for personal use: Save as PDF or print for offline reading
Content licensing
All content (text, images, design) is licensed under Creative Commons BY 4.0, which means:
- Freedom to share: Copy and redistribute the content
- Freedom to adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the content
- Attribution required: Give appropriate credit to FolkUp
- No additional restrictions: Don't add legal or technological restrictions
What we expect from users
Respectful behavior
- Educational purpose: Use the site for learning and education
- Honest academic use: Properly cite content in academic work
- Respect for others: Consider that this site serves young learners
Technical responsibility
- Normal use only: Don't overload our servers with automated requests
- No hacking attempts: Don't try to breach security or access unauthorized areas
- Report problems: Let us know if you find broken links or technical issues
Prohibited uses
- Commercial use without permission: Don't sell access to the content
- Plagiarism: Don't present our content as your own work
- Malicious activities: No viruses, spam, or attacks on our infrastructure
- Circumventing protections: Don't bypass any security or access controls
Disclaimers and limitations
Educational content
This site provides educational information about digital rights and open knowledge. While we strive for accuracy:
- Not legal advice: Content is educational, not professional legal guidance
- Evolving field: Digital rights law and practices change rapidly
- Multiple perspectives: We present general principles, not specific legal positions
- Age-appropriate: Content is simplified for teenage understanding
Technical limitations
- Availability: We aim for 99%+ uptime but can't guarantee continuous access
- Compatibility: Site designed for modern browsers; older browsers may have issues
- External links: We're not responsible for content on other websites we link to
- User devices: We can't control how the site works on all devices and software
Privacy and data
Your privacy is important to us. See our full Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for details, but in brief:
- Minimal data collection: We collect very little personal information
- Optional analytics: You control whether we collect usage data
- No accounts required: No registration, passwords, or personal profiles
- GDPR compliance: Full European privacy law compliance
Changes and updates
Content updates
- Improving accuracy: We may update content to fix errors or add clarity
- New languages: Additional language versions may be added
- Educational enhancements: New illustrations or interactive elements
Terms updates
- Transparent changes: Any updates to these terms will be clearly announced
- Continued use: Using the site after changes means you accept the updated terms
- Significant changes: Major changes will be highlighted prominently
Special considerations for young users
Under-16 users (GDPR Article 8)
If you're under 16 and in the European Union:
- Parental involvement: Ask a parent or guardian about privacy settings
- Safe environment: This site is designed to be appropriate for educational use
- No social features: No comments, forums, or user-generated content areas
- Educational focus: Content supports digital literacy curriculum
For educators and parents
- Classroom appropriate: Content suitable for ages 13-18 in educational settings
- Curriculum alignment: Supports digital citizenship and media literacy education
- No external tracking: Minimal third-party services that could track students
- Print-friendly: Can be used offline for classroom activities
Limitation of liability
FolkUp provides this educational service "as is" and:
- Educational purpose: This is a learning resource, not professional advice
- No warranties: We don't guarantee the site will meet all your specific needs
- Reasonable efforts: We work hard to provide accurate, helpful content
- External links: Not responsible for other websites linked from this site
Governing law and disputes
- European law: These terms are governed by European Union law
- Good faith: We'll work to resolve any issues reasonably and quickly
- Educational mission: Our goal is supporting learning, not profit
- Contact first: Please contact us before pursuing formal dispute resolution
Contact information
Questions about these terms or the site?
- General questions: hello@folkup.app
- Educational use: education@folkup.app
- Technical issues: Support links on the main site
- Privacy concerns: privacy@folkup.app
We aim to respond within 3 business days and are committed to helping users understand their rights and our services.
Last updated: December 27, 2026
Effective date: December 27, 2026