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Terms of Use for The OAAK Journal

Welcome to The OAAK Journal. By accessing or using this website and its content, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before engaging with any of our materials.


1. General Information

The OAAK Journal is a digital publication focused on architecture, design, travel, and storytelling. The content shared here is for informational and inspirational purposes only. We aim to provide thoughtful and accurate content; however, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the information presented.


2. Intellectual Property

All content published on The OAAK Journal — including text, images, graphics, and video — is the intellectual property of The OAAK Journal unless otherwise credited. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without explicit permission.

Permitted Use:

  • Personal, non-commercial use.

  • Sharing links to our articles on social media platforms with proper credit.

Prohibited Use:

  • Republishing our content without permission.

  • Using our content for commercial purposes without consent.


3. Contributions and Submissions

We welcome contributions from our community. By submitting any content (including text, images, or videos) to The OAAK Journal, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and publish the submitted material.

Contributor Responsibilities:

  • Ensure your submission is original and does not infringe on any third-party rights.

  • Provide accurate crediting information for any images or materials you submit.

The OAAK Journal reserves the right to edit or decline submissions.


4. Comments and Community Guidelines

We encourage respectful and thoughtful discussions in the comments sections of our posts. By engaging with our community, you agree to the following guidelines:

Community Guidelines:

  • Be respectful and considerate.

  • Avoid posting offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content.

  • Do not spam or self-promote excessively.

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in comment removal or account restrictions.


5. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.


6. Disclaimer

The content provided on The OAAK Journal is for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information provided.

We are not liable for any losses or damages that may arise from your use of our content.


7. Changes to the Terms of Use

We may update these terms from time to time. By continuing to access The OAAK Journal after changes are made, you accept the revised terms.


8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at info@oaakcollective.com


Thank you for being part of The OAAK Journal community!