Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Last updated: January 27, 2025

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the Things You Just Learned website located at thingsyoujustlearned.com (the “Service”) operated by Things You Just Learned (“us,” “we,” or “our”).

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

Description of Service

Things You Just Learned is an educational blog that provides fascinating facts and information about various topics including geography, science, history, nature, and more. Our content is designed to be informative, engaging, and educational.

User Responsibilities

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  1. Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
  2. Transmit or procure the sending of any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
  3. Impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity
  4. Engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Service

Content Standards

When using our Service, you agree that any content you submit (such as comments) will:

  1. Be accurate and not misleading
  2. Not violate any third-party rights
  3. Not contain harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory content
  4. Not contain spam, malware, or other malicious code
  5. Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Things You Just Learned and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to our Service (such as comments). However, by submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and display such content in connection with the Service.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimers

Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the Service.

Educational Purpose

The content on our Service is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as professional advice in any field. Always consult with qualified professionals for specific advice related to your situation.

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Things You Just Learned, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Things You Just Learned and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including attorney’s fees).

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of Finland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

Advertising and Revenue

Google AdSense

Our Service uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. By using our Service, you acknowledge that:

  1. Advertisements may be displayed on our pages
  2. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies
  3. You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings

Some links on our Service may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links. This does not affect the price you pay or our editorial independence.

Accessibility

We strive to make our Service accessible to all users. If you encounter any accessibility issues, please contact us so we can address them.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Things You Just Learned regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

These Terms of Service are effective as of January 27, 2025, and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in their provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.