Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Synthetic Mythology Codex website ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User" or "you") and the Synthetic Mythology Codex ("we," "us," or "our").

2. Nature of Content

2.1 Fictional Creative Work

All content on this Website, including but not limited to:

• Deities and divine beings
• Myths, legends, and narratives
• Prophecies and visions
• Rituals and ceremonial practices
• Symbols and iconography
• Artifacts and relics
• Cosmological concepts and realms

...is entirely fictional and created solely for creative, entertainment, and artistic purposes.

2.2 No Religious Affiliation

The Synthetic Mythology Codex is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of any actual religion, spiritual practice, or belief system. It does not constitute religious instruction, spiritual guidance, or theological doctrine.

2.3 Educational and Inspirational Use

While fictional, the content may be used for:

• Creative inspiration for writers, artists, and game designers
• Philosophical contemplation and discussion
• Educational purposes studying mythology as a cultural form
• Entertainment and storytelling

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Ownership

All content, design elements, text, graphics, images, and other materials on this Website are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. The Synthetic Mythology Codex retains all rights to original creative content.

3.2 Permitted Use

You may:

• View and read content for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Share links to the Website on social media and other platforms
• Reference content with proper attribution for educational or critical purposes
• Draw creative inspiration from concepts (derivative works must be substantially transformative)

3.3 Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or republish substantial portions of content without permission
• Use content for commercial purposes without written authorization
• Claim authorship of content created by the Synthetic Mythology Codex
• Remove or alter copyright notices or attribution
• Use automated systems to scrape or download content in bulk

3.4 Fair Use

Brief excerpts may be used under fair use principles for commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research, provided proper attribution is given.

4. User Conduct

When using this Website, you agree to:

• Use the Website lawfully and respectfully
• Not attempt to interfere with Website functionality or security
• Not transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Not impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Understand the fictional nature of all content

5. Disclaimers and Limitations

5.1 No Professional Advice

Content on this Website does not constitute professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to spiritual, religious, psychological, medical, legal, or financial advice. Consult qualified professionals for such guidance.

5.2 No Warranties

The Website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Website is free of viruses or harmful components
• Content is complete, accurate, or up-to-date

5.3 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Synthetic Mythology Codex shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the Website
• Any content or information on the Website
• Unauthorized access to your data
• Any other matter relating to the Website

6. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites.

Accessing external links is at your own risk. We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our data collection and usage practices.

8. Age Restrictions

This Website is intended for general audiences. While content is fictional and educational in nature, parental guidance is recommended for users under 13 years of age.

The Website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not submit any personal information through the Website.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically.

10. Modifications to Website

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time
• Add, remove, or alter content without notice
• Change Website features, functionality, or design

We are not liable for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuations of the Website.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Website at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms of Use
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Requests by law enforcement or government agencies

Upon termination, your right to use the Website immediately ceases.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Synthetic Mythology Codex and its creators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction.

14. Severability

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

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Synthetic Mythology Codex regarding use of the Website.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us through the Website.

Website: Synthetic Mythology Codex