Terms of Service for fantasymapsexplorer.com

Last updated: Mar 16, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms", "ToS") carefully before using the https://fantasymapsexplorer.com website (the "Service") operated by Fantasy Maps Explorer ("us", "we", or "our").

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

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

1. Description of Service

fantasymapsexplorer.com is a fan-run, non-commercial project that serves as an index and visual gallery of maps from fantasy literature and other fictional worlds. The Service allows users to discover, view, and download images of these maps for personal appreciation and exploration.

2. Intellectual Property and Copyright

This is a core component of our Service, and we require all users to understand and respect it.

Third-Party Content (The Maps): We do not claim any ownership or copyright over any of the map images displayed on the Service. All copyrights and intellectual property rights for the maps belong exclusively to their respective owners, which may include the publisher, the author, the author's estate, and the artist/cartographer. The maps are presented for the non-commercial purposes of commentary, scholarship, and fan appreciation.

Our Content: The Service and its original content, including the website's design, layout, text (such as these Terms), logos, and features, are and will remain the exclusive property of Fantasy Maps Explorer. Our content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

3. User Conduct and Responsibilities

As a user of the Service, you agree to the following:

You will use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
The ability to download an image file is provided for your personal collection or use (e.g., as a desktop wallpaper). You agree not to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, sell, or create derivative works from any of the map images obtained from this Service, as such actions may constitute copyright infringement.
You will not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
You will not attempt to disrupt the Service by hacking, introducing viruses, or using automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the site in a way that could harm its operation.
You agree to respect the intellectual property rights of the original map creators.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Service or the information, content, or materials included.

We do not warrant that:

The Service will function uninterrupted, be secure, or be available at any particular time or location.
Any errors or defects will be corrected.
The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components.
The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content obtained through the Service.

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL FANTASY MAPS EXPLORER, NOR ITS OWNER(S), 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 ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE;
ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS;
ANY ACTION YOU TAKE WITH CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE, INCLUDING ANY COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT YOU MAY COMMIT BY MISUSING DOWNLOADED IMAGES.

You expressly agree that you use this Service at your own risk and are solely responsible for any consequences arising from that use.

6. Links to Other Web Sites

Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by Fantasy Maps Explorer. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such web sites or services.

7. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will indicate the date of the latest revision at the top of this page. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

8. Contact Us

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

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