Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of SummaryMaps Journal at summarymapsjournal.com (the "Site"), operated by Summary Maps LLC ("we", "us", or "Summary Maps"). If you have any questions about these Terms, contact us at contact@summarymaps.com.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Site. We may update these Terms from time to time; your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Use of the Site

The Site provides editorial content — essays, book summaries, mind mapping guides, and educational resources — for personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to:

• Scrape, reproduce, or redistribute Site content in bulk without written permission.
• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable regulations.
• Attempt to interfere with the Site's operation, security, or availability.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting us or subscribing.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including articles, graphics, logos, and design — is the property of Summary Maps LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may share links to our articles and quote brief excerpts with attribution. Any other reproduction, distribution, or derivative use requires our prior written consent. Book titles, covers, and author names referenced on the Site belong to their respective owners and are used for commentary and review.

4. Newsletter & Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or download our free guides, you consent to receive emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email. We will never sell your email address — see our Privacy Policy for details.

5. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Our articles are for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Summary Maps LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — the Site or its content.

6. Third-Party Links & Advertising

The Site displays advertising via Google AdSense and may link to third-party websites (including summarymaps.com). We are not responsible for the content, products, or practices of third-party sites. Your interactions with advertisers and linked sites are solely between you and them.

7. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the courts located in Wyoming.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on this page with a new effective date. Material changes will be noted on the Site. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms? Reach us anytime at contact@summarymaps.com.