Usage Guidelines

Terms of Service

These terms outline acceptable use of the SpiceRouteChart platform and its data-driven maritime insights.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing SpiceRouteChart, you agree to comply with these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Permitted Use

The platform is intended for educational, research, and non-commercial exploration of maritime spice trade data. You may cite content with proper attribution.

3. Prohibited Conduct

  • Scraping or harvesting data at a volume that strains third-party APIs.
  • Reverse engineering, interfering with site functionality, or bypassing security.
  • Using the site to disseminate unlawful or infringing content.

4. Intellectual Property

SpiceRouteChart owns the site’s branding, styling, and original narratives. External API content remains subject to each provider’s license.

5. API Dependencies

We surface data from SampleAPIs, REST Countries, TheMealDB, and Open Library. We do not guarantee their uptime or accuracy and may change providers without notice.

6. Limitation of Liability

SpiceRouteChart delivers information “as is.” We are not liable for damages arising from reliance on the site or third-party data.

7. Modifications

We may revise these terms to reflect new features or legal requirements. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the changes.

8. Governing Law

These terms are governed by applicable international digital content regulations, and disputes will be handled through good-faith negotiation first.

Effective Date

12 November 2025