TERMS OF
USE
These terms govern your use of Explorism — what you can do here, what you can’t, and what rights belong to whom. Written plainly, because you deserve to actually understand what you’re agreeing to.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using any part of Explorism (explorism.blog), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. This applies whether you are a first-time visitor, a regular reader, a newsletter subscriber, or anyone interacting with any content published on this website.
If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should discontinue use of this website immediately. Your continued use of Explorism following any update to these terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised version.
These Terms of Use apply to all pages, articles, features, newsletters, and other content available under the explorism.blog domain, including any subdomains or associated services.
About This Website
Explorism is an independently operated digital publication focused on science, technology, space, history, psychology, and verified facts. It is created, maintained, and published entirely by a single individual — Jeet Ghosh — based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Explorism is not a commercial news outlet, academic institution, or registered media company. It is an independent content platform operated in good faith, with the goal of making accurate, well-researched knowledge accessible to curious readers worldwide.
Explorism is currently ad-free and operates without external funding or investors. Any future changes to this model will be disclosed transparently to readers.
Use of Content
All content published on Explorism — including articles, facts, illustrations, graphics, and text — is made available for your personal, non-commercial use. You are welcome to read, share, and reference content from this site, subject to the conditions below.
- Read and personally use any content published on Explorism
- Share links to Explorism articles on social media, messaging apps, or via email
- Quote brief excerpts (up to two or three sentences) with clear attribution to Explorism and a link to the original article
- Reference facts or information from Explorism in your own work, provided you cite the source
- Subscribe to the newsletter and share newsletter content with attribution
- Reproduce or republish full articles, or substantial portions, without prior written permission
- Use Explorism content for commercial purposes — including in paid publications, products, or services — without explicit written consent
- Scrape, harvest, or systematically download content from this website using automated tools
- Remove or obscure attribution or authorship from any content sourced from Explorism
- Present Explorism content as your own original work
- Use content in a way that misrepresents Explorism’s positions, findings, or editorial intent
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on Explorism — including but not limited to written articles, fact compilations, original graphics, logo, site design, and visual assets — is the intellectual property of Explorism and its creator, Jeet Ghosh.
This content is protected under applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. The name “Explorism”, the associated logo, and all original creative output on this platform are proprietary and may not be used without permission.
Explorism may feature images, data, or references sourced from third parties. In such cases, appropriate credit is given and the content remains the intellectual property of its original creator. If you believe any content on this site infringes upon your intellectual property rights, please contact us immediately:
| Asset Type | Ownership | Use Without Permission |
|---|---|---|
| Written articles & fact content | Explorism / Jeet Ghosh | Not permitted (excerpts with attribution only) |
| Explorism logo & branding | Explorism / Jeet Ghosh | Not permitted |
| Original graphics & illustrations | Explorism / Jeet Ghosh | Not permitted |
| Third-party images (credited) | Respective rights holders | As per original licence terms |
| Factual data & statistics (sourced) | Original institutions / researchers | May be used with citation |
User Conduct
Explorism is built for curious, thoughtful readers. When interacting with this platform — whether through the contact form, newsletter, or any future comment features — you agree to engage respectfully and in good faith.
The following actions are strictly prohibited and may result in being blocked from the platform:
- Submitting false, misleading, or malicious information through any form or contact channel
- Attempting to hack, disrupt, or interfere with the website’s functionality or infrastructure
- Introducing malware, viruses, or other harmful code via any interaction with the site
- Using automated bots or scrapers to interact with or extract content from the website
- Impersonating Explorism, its creator, or any other individual in communications
- Sending unsolicited bulk messages or spam through any contact channel
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any backend system or administrative interface
Accuracy & Disclaimer
Every article and fact on Explorism is researched carefully and cross-referenced against credible sources before publication. The commitment to accuracy is genuine and central to everything published here.
However, Explorism is operated by a single individual, and despite best efforts, errors may occasionally occur. Science itself evolves — facts that are accurate today may be revised as new research emerges. Explorism makes no warranty that all content is error-free, exhaustive, or permanently current.
Nothing published on Explorism constitutes professional advice of any kind — including but not limited to medical, legal, financial, psychological, or scientific advice. Content is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.
- Do not make health or medical decisions based solely on content from this website
- Do not use Explorism content as a substitute for professional consultation in any field
- Always verify critical information against primary sources or qualified professionals
External Links & References
Explorism articles frequently link to external websites — research papers, source institutions, news outlets, and related reading. These links are included to support claims and give readers access to primary sources.
Explorism does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any external website. The inclusion of a link does not constitute endorsement of the linked content, organisation, or its views.
Links may become outdated or broken over time. If you encounter a broken or problematic external link, please report it via the contact form and it will be reviewed.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Explorism and its creator, Jeet Ghosh, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content
- Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content published
- Any interruption, suspension, or discontinuation of the website
- Any decisions made based on information found on this platform
- Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data or transmissions
- Content or conduct of any third-party site linked from Explorism
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such cases, limitations will apply to the maximum extent permitted by that jurisdiction’s law.
Changes to These Terms
These Terms of Use may be revised at any time to reflect changes in the website, applicable laws, or operational practices. When updates are made, the revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
For significant changes — particularly those that materially affect reader rights or obligations — a notice will be placed prominently on the homepage or communicated via the newsletter to subscribed readers.
Your continued use of Explorism after any revision constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. If you disagree with a change, you should stop using the website and, if subscribed, unsubscribe from the newsletter.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, specifically those applicable in the state of West Bengal, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms, your use of this website, or any content published herein shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
By using Explorism from any location in the world, you consent to this jurisdiction and agree that any legal proceedings shall be conducted under Indian law.
Questions & Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to these Terms of Use, you are encouraged to reach out directly. Explorism is a one-person operation — every message is read personally and responded to in good faith.
- General enquiries: contact@explorism.blog
- Copyright concerns: contact@explorism.blog — subject: “Copyright Claim”
- Corrections: contact@explorism.blog — subject: “Correction”
- Content licensing: contact@explorism.blog — subject: “Content Licence Request”
Thank you for reading and for being part of the Explorism community. These terms exist to keep the platform honest, fair, and worth trusting — for every reader who takes the time to be here.