Terms of Service

1. Acceptable Use

Users must utilize this platform solely for educational and reference purposes regarding circus heritage. Automated scraping, data extraction, or network disruption attempts strictly violate these terms. Users must engage with contact forms responsibly without transmitting unsolicited commercial messaging or malicious code.

2. Intellectual Property

All structured text, layout designs, and original graphic elements belong to European Circus Archive Network Ltd. Archival references remain under standard historical copyright guidelines. Users may not republish complete articles without formal written consent. Fair use citations for academic purposes remain permissible.

3. Informational Disclaimer

This website serves as an independent educational resource. We document historical patterns, structural architecture, and physical training methodologies. We do not provide instructional safety manuals. Under no circumstances should users attempt physical acrobatics, aerial rigging, or structural canvas tensioning based on descriptions found on this site. Professional qualified instruction is mandatory for all circus arts.

4. Historical Accuracy Limitations

Historical documentation regarding 19th-century itinerant performance often contains gaps or conflicting accounts. We separate verified documentation from general interpretation. However, we cannot guarantee absolute factual precision for all historical dates or regional touring paths. Site content updates periodically as new archival data surfaces.

5. Third-Party Websites

External links provide supplemental context. We do not control destination server content. We assume no liability for the accuracy, privacy practices, or technical security of third-party domains. Linking does not imply institutional endorsement.

6. Website Availability

We provide this service on an "as is" basis. We guarantee no specific uptime metrics. Platform access may temporarily cease during technical maintenance or structural updates. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any section without prior notification.

7. Limitation of Liability

European Circus Archive Network Ltd. accepts no liability for direct or indirect damages resulting from platform usage. This includes technical issues, reliance on historical timelines, or misinterpretation of performance descriptions. Use this historical data strictly at your own discretion.

8. Governing Law

Belgian law governs these operating terms. Any disputes regarding platform usage must resolve through appropriate legal channels within Brussels jurisdiction.