Legal Disclaimer & Terms of Use

Nature of This Website

Sakartvelo Unveiled is an independent educational resource. The content on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be construed as:

• Legal advice
• Political advocacy or lobbying
• Investment or financial advice
• Professional consultation
• Official statements by any government or organization

By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

Educational Purpose

This website provides historical context, cultural information, and analysis regarding Georgia (Sakartvelo) for educational purposes. The content represents the research, analysis, and interpretive judgments of the editorial team based on available sources.

This is not journalism or news reporting. We provide context and analysis, not breaking news. While we strive for factual accuracy, we acknowledge that all historical interpretation involves judgment and perspective.

Accuracy and Corrections

Good Faith Effort

We make every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of information presented on this website through:

• Multiple source verification
• Cross-referencing of factual claims
• Transparent sourcing and methodology
• Prompt correction of errors

No Guarantee of Accuracy

However, we make no warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any information on this website. Historical facts, statistics, and current events are subject to interpretation, revision, and correction.

Correction Policy

When errors are identified, we:

• Correct them promptly
• Note the correction on the affected page
• Log the correction publicly on our Editorial Standards page

To report an error, please use our contact form.

Opinions and Analysis

Distinction Between Fact and Interpretation

This website contains both factual information and interpretive analysis. We strive to distinguish between:

• Documented facts: Events, dates, treaties, official statistics
• Historical consensus: Scholarly agreement based on evidence
• Interpretation and opinion: Our analytical judgments about the meaning and significance of events

Protected Opinion

Where we present analysis, interpretation, or opinion (such as characterizing the 1801 annexation as "betrayal" or the Soviet period as "occupation"), these represent protected opinion based on disclosed facts and interpretive frameworks.

Readers are encouraged to consult multiple sources and form their own judgments.

No Political Endorsement

Nothing on this website should be construed as:

• Endorsement of any political party or candidate
• Support for or opposition to specific policies or legislation (except as stated explicitly)
• Advocacy for or against any government

We document Georgian history and current events; we do not endorse specific political outcomes beyond general principles of democracy, human rights, and national self-determination.

Third-Party Links and Sources

External Links

This website contains links to third-party websites and sources. We do not control the content of these external sites and are not responsible for:

• The accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of content on external sites
• Changes to external content after we link to it
• Privacy practices or security of external sites

Links to external sites do not constitute endorsement of those sites or their content.

Source Attribution

We attribute information to its sources and provide links when available. If you believe we have misattributed or misrepresented a source, please contact us.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the operators of this website disclaim all liability for:

• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
• Any loss or damage arising from reliance on information provided on this website
• Technical failures, security breaches, or unavailability of the website
• Third-party content, links, or sources

Use of this website is at your own risk. The information provided is offered "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied.

Copyright and Fair Use

Original Content

Original content on this website (text, layout, design elements) is © 2026 Sakartvelo Unveiled. All rights reserved.

You may:

• Link to our content
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution
• Share on social media

You may not:

• Reproduce substantial portions without permission
• Present our content as your own
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization

Third-Party Materials

Where we reproduce or reference third-party materials, we do so under fair use principles for educational and commentary purposes. If you believe we have infringed on your copyright, please contact us at info@kartuli.xyz.

Defamation and Public Figures

Public Interest and Public Figures

This website discusses historical and contemporary political figures, governments, and events of public interest. Our characterizations of public figures and their actions are based on:

• Publicly available information
• Official documents and statements
• Journalistic reporting
• Academic scholarship

No Malice

We make statements about public figures and events in good faith, based on available evidence, without malicious intent. Where we make critical assessments (such as characterizing actions as "authoritarian" or "democratic backsliding"), these represent opinion and analysis grounded in documented facts.

Right to Correction

If you believe we have made a false statement of fact (as opposed to opinion) about you or your organization, please contact us with supporting evidence. We will review the claim promptly and issue a correction if warranted.

Privacy and Data Collection

This website:

• Does not use tracking cookies
• Does not collect personal information except through voluntary contact form submissions
• Does not share contact information with third parties
• Uses FormSubmit for contact form processing (see their privacy policy)

For more information, see our approach to privacy in the About section.

Changes to Content

We reserve the right to:

• Update, modify, or remove content at any time
• Correct errors or clarify statements
• Add new information as it becomes available

Significant changes are documented in our public corrections log. Version history is available via our Git repository.

Jurisdictional Issues

Applicable Law

This website is operated from the United States and is governed by U.S. law. To the extent that content addresses international events, we apply principles of:

• Freedom of expression (First Amendment protections in the U.S.)
• Fair comment and criticism
• Educational fair use

International Access

This website is accessible from anywhere in the world. However, we make no representation that the content complies with the laws of jurisdictions outside the United States. Access from jurisdictions where the content may be illegal is at your own risk.

Indemnification

By using this website, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the operators of Sakartvelo Unveiled from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the content
• Your violation of these terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights

Severability

If any provision of this disclaimer is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remainder of this disclaimer remains in full force and effect.

Contact for Legal Inquiries

For legal inquiries, copyright concerns, or requests for correction, please contact us at:

Email: info@kartuli.xyz

Or use our contact form.

Acknowledgment

By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this disclaimer. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of this website.