📜 Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using our astronomy education website
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Cosmic Insights ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.
Last Updated: March 20, 2024
Effective Date: March 20, 2024
2. Description of Service
Cosmic Insights provides astronomy education content, including:
- Educational articles about space science and astronomy
- Interactive astronomy calculators and tools
- Space science research and discoveries
- Blog posts about current space events
- Educational resources for students and educators
3. User Responsibilities
As a user of this Website, you agree to:
- Use the content for educational and personal purposes only
- Not copy, redistribute, or commercially exploit our content without permission
- Not use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Provide accurate information when using interactive tools
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including but not limited to:
- Articles and blog posts
- Astronomy calculators and tools
- Educational materials
- Graphics and design elements
are the property of Cosmic Insights and are protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.
5. Educational Use
Teachers, students, and educational institutions may:
- Use our content for classroom education
- Reference our articles in academic work (with proper citation)
- Share links to our content
- Use our calculators for educational purposes
6. Limitations of Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy in our astronomy content:
- Space science is constantly evolving with new discoveries
- Calculators provide estimates based on current scientific understanding
- Some concepts are simplified for educational purposes
- We are not responsible for decisions made based on our content
7. Third-Party Content and Advertising
This Website uses Google AdSense for advertising. By using our site, you acknowledge:
- We display third-party advertisements
- Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits
- You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google's Ads Settings
- We are not responsible for the content of external advertisements
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided "as is" without any warranties, expressed or implied. We do not guarantee that:
- The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- All content is completely accurate or up-to-date
- The Website will meet your specific requirements
9. Limitation of Liability
Cosmic Insights shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use the service
- Any errors or omissions in the content
- Any unauthorized access to our servers
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to our service
10. Children's Privacy
Our Website is educational and suitable for users of all ages, however:
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
- Parents and guardians should supervise children's use of the internet
- We comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Posting a notice on our Website
- Where appropriate, through email notification
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact Page.
By using Cosmic Insights, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.