Legal

1. Privacy Policy Link to heading

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Frictology respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected] . This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

What We Collect Link to heading

  1. Analytics: We use Fathom Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics tool that does not track or store personally identifiable information (PII). This tool provides insights into visitor behavior without relying on cookies.
  2. Newsletter Sign-ups: If you sign up for our newsletter, we will collect your email address solely for the purpose of sending updates.

How We Use Your Data Link to heading

  1. To analyze website performance and improve user experience.
  2. To send newsletters if you opt in.

Your Rights Link to heading

  • You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the link provided in each email.
  • Since we do not collect cookies or invasive data, there is no need for additional tracking settings or user configurations.

2. Terms of Use Link to heading

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

By continuing to browse or use this website, you consent to the following terms and conditions, which govern your use of Frictology.

Permitted Use Link to heading

  1. You may access, read, and download our articles and PDFs for personal or educational purposes.
  2. Content can be shared or repurposed under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License . You must credit Frictology and include a link to the original content.

Prohibited Activities Link to heading

  • Misusing the website (e.g., hacking, scraping content without attribution).
  • Using the content for defamatory, illegal, or commercial purposes without prior written consent.

Liability Disclaimer Link to heading

  • The website’s content is for educational and thought-provoking purposes. Frictology does not guarantee accuracy or completeness and is not liable for decisions or actions based on our materials.

Copyright © 2024 - 2025 Frictology. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.

Our articles and downloadable content are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International . This means:

  • You can share, adapt, or build upon our content, provided you credit Frictology appropriately and link back to the original.
  • Modifications must also include attribution.
  • Use of content beyond these terms requires written permission.

4. Disclaimer Link to heading

Frictology is an educational and thought-provoking project exploring the role of friction in digital and human experiences. Please note:

  1. No Professional Advice: Content does not constitute professional, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for specific guidance.
  2. Limited Liability: Frictology is not responsible for actions taken based on content or for any losses arising from its use.

5. Accessibility Statement Link to heading

Frictology is committed to making its website accessible to all users. If you encounter any barriers while browsing, please contact us at [email protected] so we can address the issue promptly.

6. Future Updates Link to heading

As the site evolves to include newsletter subscriptions and user discussions via Disqus, we will:

  • This section will outline changes to data collection or cookies as they occur.
  • We will notify users of changes via a site-wide announcement. For further inquiries or clarification regarding updates, you can reach us at [email protected] .

Additional Note for German Visitors Link to heading

For compliance with German legal requirements, please refer to our Impressum for detailed information.