1. Nature of the Site
Vitars (https://vitarsnyc.com) is an independent digital publication focused on cultural, historical, and interdisciplinary content related to the humanities, literature, history, and the arts.
Vitars operates as a non-commercial editorial project. The content published on this site is intended for educational, cultural, and informational purposes only.
2. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all original content published on this website—including but not limited to articles, essays, texts, original photographs, logos, and graphic design—is the intellectual property of Vitars and is protected by applicable copyright laws.
Permitted use
Brief excerpts of content may be quoted for non-commercial purposes, provided that proper attribution is given to Vitars and a direct link to the original publication is included.
Prohibited use
The reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of Vitars’ original content, in whole or in substantial part, without prior written authorization is strictly prohibited.
3. Third-Party Content and Fair Use
Vitars may include quotations, excerpts, images, audiovisual stills, or other materials owned by third parties.
Such materials are used in accordance with the Fair Use doctrine as defined in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act, for purposes including criticism, commentary, education, research, and historical reference, and without commercial intent.
Whenever possible, sources and authorship are clearly acknowledged.
Notice and Takedown
Vitars respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that material published on this website infringes your copyright, please contact us through the website’s contact information with sufficient details to identify the content in question. Upon receipt of a valid notice, we will review and, if appropriate, remove the material promptly and in good faith.
4. Disclaimer
The content published on Vitars reflects the research, perspectives, and interpretations of its authors.
While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, Vitars does not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Content is provided “as is” and for cultural and informational purposes only. Vitars shall not be held liable for errors, omissions, or any outcomes derived from the use of the information presented.
External links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. Vitars has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of external sites.
5. Code of Conduct
Vitars encourages thoughtful discussion and critical exchange. We reserve the right to moderate or remove comments that are offensive, discriminatory, defamatory, promotional, spam-related, or unrelated to the subject matter.
6. Privacy
Use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how personal data is collected and processed.
7. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and applicable federal laws of the United States.
