Last Updated: April 18, 2025
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of MapZamurai ("we," "us," or "our") services, including our website and any related applications (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Unregistered Users: Can view article previews but cannot access additional features.
Registered Users: Can save articles and send feedback to creators.
Creators: Can submit previews of their travel-related content.
Creators must ensure that submitted content:
Is owned by them and does not infringe on any third-party rights.
Is accurate and not misleading.
Is related to travel.
Creators are solely responsible for their submitted content.
We reserve the right to limit or remove content that:
Violates these Terms.
Is deemed inappropriate or non-compliant with our guidelines.
Is under review.
By submitting content, creators grant MapZamurai a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:
Display article previews on our platform.
Translate previews into multiple languages for use within our platform.
Use previews for promotional purposes, both within and outside our platform.
We do not store or host full articles; only previews are stored.
Creators retain ownership of their original content.
Creators also grant MapZamurai the right to monetize their submitted content, including but not limited to displaying advertising alongside article previews and within associated content modules on the platform.
The following content is prohibited from being submitted or linked on MapZamurai:
Content unrelated to travel.
Political content of any kind, including advocacy, campaigns, or commentary.
Adult or sexually explicit material.
AI-generated content not clearly disclosed as such.
Inaccurate or misleading information.
Content that infringes on intellectual property or violates applicable laws.
MapZamurai operates a three-strike policy for creators who violate platform rules:
First Violation: Warning and request for correction.
Second Violation: Reduced visibility in search results.
Third Violation: Temporary suspension or permanent removal from the platform.
Violations are determined based on our review, not solely on user reports.
Misrepresentation of article previews may also constitute a violation.
MapZamurai reserves the right to modify or discontinue any feature, service, or content display at its sole discretion, with or without notice.
Creators may submit articles in designated major languages.
Creators must accurately identify the language of each submitted article.
MapZamurai will generate machine translations of article previews into multiple languages for use within our platform.
Creators consent to the creation and storage of these translations upon submitting their content.
Machine translations are provided for user convenience and may not be perfect.
In case of discrepancies, the original content provided by the creator takes precedence.
MapZamurai collects minimal personal information necessary for platform functionality, such as:
Email address (for account registration and communication).
Username and password (for account access).
Language preference (to enhance user experience).
For analytics purposes, we may collect non-personal data like:
Browser type and version.
Operating system.
Referring website.
Pages viewed and time spent on the site.
Personal data is used solely to:
Manage user accounts.
Provide customer support.