Last Updated: April 20, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the DengeCudi Conflict Map website ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the operators of DengeCudi Conflict Map regarding your use of the Service. You must be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a legal guardian to use this Service.
2. Description of Service
DengeCudi Conflict Map is an interactive web platform that visualizes conflict data, events, and territorial control in Syria for informational purposes. The Service includes:
- An interactive map displaying territorial control zones
- Documented conflict events with details and sources
- Historical archives of past territorial control
- User account functionality for authorized contributors
- Feedback submission options for reporting inaccuracies or providing additional information
- Various map visualization tools and layers
The Service is intended primarily for informational and educational purposes related to documenting the Syrian conflict.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Registration
Certain features of the Service require account registration. When registering, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
3.2 Account Security
You are solely responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
- Restricting access to your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or breach of security
We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.
3.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to the Service, us, other users, or third parties, or for any other reason.
4. User Conduct
By using the Service, you agree not to:
- Submit false, misleading, or malicious feedback, reports, or information
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other accounts, computer systems, or networks through hacking, password mining, or any other means
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose, or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
- Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Service for any purpose without our express written permission
- Take any action that imposes, or may impose, an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure
- Bypass any measures we may use to prevent or restrict access to the Service
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
5. Content
5.1 Map Data
Disclaimer: The conflict map data, event descriptions, territorial control information, and all related content are based on various sources and may contain inaccuracies, omissions, or outdated information. All map data is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for critical decision-making, security assessments, travel planning, or legal purposes.
The Service includes links to external websites as sources for events. We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of information on these external websites.
5.2 User-Submitted Content
By submitting content to the Service (including but not limited to feedback, event corrections, and suggestions):
- You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content for the purpose of improving the Service, displaying the content, and promoting the Service
- You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary permissions to use and authorize us to use the content
- You agree not to submit content that is false, defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
5.3 Intellectual Property
The Service, including its design, code, text content, and logo, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our permission.
Map Tiles and Data Sources:
- Base map tiles: Some map tiles are provided by OpenStreetMap, ESRI, or other third-party providers and are subject to their respective terms of service.
- KML Data: Territorial control data is compiled from various sources including news reports, official statements, and conflict analysis.
- Event Data: Information about specific events is sourced from news reports, official statements, social media, and other public sources.
6. Disclaimers
6.1 No Warranty
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT:
- THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS
- THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
- THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE
- THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS
6.2 Informational Purposes Only
The Service is provided for informational purposes only. The map and associated content:
- Do not constitute political endorsement of any faction, group, or territorial claim
- Are not intended to provide military, security, legal, or professional advice
- Should not be used as the sole basis for travel, security, or other critical decisions
6.3 Third-Party Services
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR AFFILIATES, AGENTS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICE.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SERVICE EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE SERVICE.
THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SECTION APPLIES WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
8. Modifications to Service or Terms
8.1 Service Modifications
We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that we shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.
8.2 Terms Modifications
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any changes by posting the new Terms on this website. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
9. General Provisions
9.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in our jurisdiction, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
9.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.
9.3 Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements between you and us relating to your use of the Service.