Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 08th April 2026

Welcome to NativesOfNature.com.

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of this website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

1. About Us

NativesOfNature.com is an independent educational platform dedicated to wildlife awareness, conservation education, and scientific literacy. Our content is designed to provide research-driven, expert-reviewed information, supported by original visual educational resources such as infographics and posters. It is created using a structured editorial process that includes research from credible sources and, where applicable, review by subject matter experts.

2. Use of Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.

You must not:

  • Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
  • Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to extract data or content without permission
  • Reproduce or distribute content in violation of these Terms

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access if misuse is detected. You must not use this website or its content in a manner that misrepresents the source, authorship, or credibility of the material.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

a. Original Content

All original content on this website, including but not limited to:

  • Articles and written content
  • Infographics and posters created by our team
  • Custom graphics, layouts, and design elements

is the intellectual property of NativesOfNature.com, unless otherwise stated.

b. Third-Party Content

Some images and media used on this website are sourced from third-party platforms, including but not limited to:

  • Pixabay
  • Pexels
  • Unsplash
  • Wikipedia (including Wikimedia Commons)
  • iNaturalist

Such content is used in accordance with the respective license terms of these platforms and remains the property of its original creators.  Where required, appropriate attribution is provided on the website.  Users are responsible for complying with the applicable licensing terms if they choose to reuse such content.

c. User-Contributed Content

In the future, NativesOfNature.com may allow users or contributors to submit content (including images, articles, or other materials).

By submitting content, contributors:

  • Confirm that they have the right to share such content
  • Grant NativesOfNature.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute the content
  • Agree that the content may be edited, reviewed, or removed at our discretion

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or reject any user-submitted content.

4. Use of Educational Content

We encourage the responsible use of our original educational materials, including infographics and posters created by our team.

You MAY:

  • Share our original content for personal and non-commercial educational purposes
  • Use materials in classrooms, presentations, or learning environments
  • Share links to our website

You MUST:

  • Provide clear attribution to NativesOfNature.com
  • Not remove branding, credits, or watermarks from our materials

You MUST NOT:

  • Sell, resell, or commercially exploit our original content
  • Modify, republish, or redistribute our original content without permission
  • Upload our original materials to other platforms as your own

Important Note:

Third-party images on this website may be subject to separate licensing terms. Users are responsible for complying with those terms when reusing such content.  We make reasonable efforts to ensure that all third-party content is properly attributed and used in accordance with applicable licensing requirements.

For commercial use of our original materials, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

5. Downloadable Resources

Where we provide downloadable materials (e.g., infographics, posters):

  • These are provided for educational and informational purposes only
  • Downloads do not transfer ownership or intellectual property rights
  • We may modify, update, or remove resources at any time

6. Content Accuracy & Disclaimer

While we strive to ensure that all content is:

  • Research-based
  • Expert-reviewed
  • Regularly updated

we do not guarantee that all information is:

  • Complete
  • Error-free
  • Always up to date

Content is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional or scientific advice.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We:

  • Do not control these websites
  • Are not responsible for their content or practices

Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

8. Future Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure

At present, we may not use advertising or affiliate links extensively.

However, in the future:

  • We may participate in affiliate programs
  • We may display advertisements

Where applicable:

  • Such relationships will be disclosed transparently
  • Any commissions earned will not affect our editorial integrity

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

NativesOfNature.com shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of this website
  • Errors or omissions in content
  • Temporary unavailability of the website

Use of the website is at your own risk.

10. Privacy & Cookies

Your use of this website is also governed by our:

  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy

We encourage you to review these documents.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

Changes may reflect:

  • Legal requirements
  • Updates to our services
  • Improvements in clarity

The latest version will always be available on this page.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Belgium, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms or requests for permissions, please contact:

📧 [email protected]

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.