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Terms of Use

Last updated: March 12, 2026

1. Acceptance
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By accessing and using this website (“Lucerna,” “the Site”), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service
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Lucerna is an open research platform that publishes OSINT investigations, fact-checks, methodological guides, and research tools. All content is freely accessible.

3. Content Licensing
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3.1 Content
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All written content (articles, investigations, methodologies) on this Site is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0).

You are free to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute in any medium or format
  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material

Under the following conditions:

  • Attribution — credit must be given to “FolkUp / Lucerna”
  • ShareAlike — if you remix or transform, you must distribute under the same license

3.2 Source Code
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The source code of this website is licensed under the MIT License.

3.3 Third-Party Content
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Where we reference third-party works (quotes, data, images), these remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use / quotation rights provisions.

4. Disclaimer
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4.1 General Disclaimer
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All content on this Site is provided “as is” for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute:

  • Legal advice
  • Professional consulting
  • Official regulatory guidance

For decisions with legal, financial, or safety implications, always consult qualified professionals.

4.2 Research Accuracy
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We strive for accuracy in our investigations and apply rigorous methodology (disclosed in each article). However:

  • Information may become outdated
  • Errors may occur despite our verification process
  • Confidence levels and source counts are provided for transparency

Each article displays its status (verified / partially verified / unverified) and confidence level (high / medium / low). Use this information to assess reliability.

4.3 No Endorsement
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References to products, services, organizations, or individuals do not constitute endorsement. Our research is conducted independently.

5. Limitation of Liability
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To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, FolkUp and its contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of or reliance on content published on this Site.

6. Intellectual Property
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6.1 FolkUp Trademarks
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“FolkUp” and “Lucerna” are trademarks of FolkUp. Use of these names requires prior written permission, except for attribution purposes under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

6.2 User Obligations
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You agree not to:

  • Misrepresent the origin or authorship of content
  • Use content in ways that imply official endorsement by FolkUp
  • Remove attribution or license notices

7. External Links #

This Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites. Links do not imply endorsement.

8. Corrections, Right of Reply, and Feedback
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If you believe any content on this Site contains errors or inaccuracies, please contact us at [email protected]. We welcome corrections and will investigate promptly.

8.1 Right of Reply
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If you are the subject of an investigation published on this Site, you have the right to submit a response. We will publish your unedited comment alongside our research. Contact: [email protected]

8.2 Data Subject Rights
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If you believe your personal data has been processed in one of our investigations, please refer to our Privacy Policy for information on exercising your rights under GDPR.

9. Modifications
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We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Applicable Law
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These Terms are governed by the laws of Portugal and the European Union. Any disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts of Portugal.

11. Contact
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For questions about these Terms, contact us at: [email protected]