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Last Updated: August 8, 2026

Welcome to Balse.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”) and subscribing to our publications or newsletters, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully.

1. Intellectual Property & Ownership

All content published on Balse.org—including but not limited to written articles, essays, original photography, audio/video curation, graphics, logos, and site design—is the exclusive property of Balse.org and its contributing creators (including Yohei Abe and classicasobi) unless otherwise credited.

  • Permitted Use: You may read, share, and link to our content for personal, non-commercial, and educational purposes.
  • Prohibited Use: You may not reproduce, redistribute, modify, scrape, or commercially exploit any text, Leica photography, or original audio curation from Balse.org without prior written consent from the publisher.

2. Subscriptions & Email Communications

By subscribing to Balse.org via email, you consent to receiving periodic editorial dispatches, newsletters, and publication updates.

  • You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of any email newsletter.
  • We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any newsletter or membership tier at our discretion without prior notice.

Balse.org frequently features embedded media and links to third-party platforms (such as YouTube, Qobuz, Spotify, Bandcamp, and external archives).

  • These external links and embeds are provided for cultural, educational, and navigational reference only.
  • We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or platforms.

4. User Conduct

When interacting with Balse.org (including member comments or community features), you agree not to:

  • Submit or transmit any unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or abusive content.
  • Attempt to bypass site security, scrape site data automatically, or interfere with the proper working of the publication engine.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

All content on Balse.org is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis for informational, cultural, and artistic purposes only. While we strive for accuracy in our historical research and cultural documentation, we make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information provided on the Site.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Balse.org, its publisher, and its contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its contents.

7. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of Balse.org constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us via the About page or directly at info@balse.org.