Terms of Service

Welcome to Flagid.org. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing Flagid.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

2. Description of Service

Flagid.org is an educational website providing information about flags, heraldry, and vexillology. Our services include:

• Flag database and search functionality
• Educational content about flag design, history, and symbolism
• Interactive tools for flag identification and classification
• Visual resources including flag images and SVG graphics

3. Use of the Website

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use Flagid.org for:

• Personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes
• Research and academic study
• Educational presentations and classroom use
• Browsing and searching our flag database

3.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access or download content without permission
• Attempt to circumvent security measures or access restrictions
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Use the website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit content without authorization
• Remove copyright notices or attribution from any content
• Frame or embed our content on other websites without permission

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content

Unless otherwise stated, Flagid.org and its content (including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, and software) are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Third-Party Content

Some flag images and data are sourced from third parties, including:

• Flags of the World (FOTW): Used with attribution under fair use for educational purposes
• Public Domain: Government flags and official emblems
• User Contributions: Submitted with appropriate licensing

4.3 Educational Fair Use

Flag images displayed on Flagid.org are used for educational purposes under fair use principles. Flags themselves (as official government symbols) are generally in the public domain or free to use for informational purposes.

5. User Accounts and Contributions

5.1 Account Creation

Some features may require account creation. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

5.2 User-Generated Content

If you submit content (comments, corrections, flag submissions), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content for the operation of Flagid.org.

6. Disclaimers

6.1 Educational Purpose Only

Flagid.org is provided for educational and informational purposes only. We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee that all information is:

• Complete, accurate, or up-to-date
• Suitable for any particular purpose
• Free from errors or omissions

6.2 No Professional Advice

Content on Flagid.org does not constitute professional advice (legal, political, historical, or otherwise). Do not rely on our content for decisions requiring professional expertise.

6.3 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or practices of linked websites
• Products or services offered by third parties
• Privacy policies of external sites

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• Flagid.org is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind
• We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website
• This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of data, profits, or business interruption

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Flagid.org, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Content you submit or upload

9. Advertising

Flagid.org displays advertisements to support the free operation of the website. By using our site, you acknowledge that:

• We may display third-party advertisements (Google AdSense)
• Advertisers may use cookies and tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
• Ad personalization respects your consent choices via Google Consent Mode v2
• We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of advertisements
• Clicking on ads is at your own risk

10. Changes to the Website

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the website at any time
• Change these Terms at our discretion (we will notify users of significant changes)
• Terminate or restrict access to the website for any reason

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to Flagid.org immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Abusive, fraudulent, or illegal behavior
• Excessive automated access (scraping, bot activity)
• Any conduct that harms the website or other users

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Flagid.org is operated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through:

• Good-faith negotiations
• Mediation (if negotiations fail)
• Binding arbitration or appropriate court jurisdiction

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Flagid.org regarding the use of our website.

15. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact:

• Email: info@flagid.org
• Contact Page: https://flagid.org/contact

16. Acknowledgment

By using Flagid.org, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood these Terms
• You agree to be bound by these Terms
• You are at least 16 years of age (or have parental consent)
• Your use of the website is at your own risk