Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

By accessing or using the Nabatean Research Center website (“the Site”), you agree to the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Purpose of the Site

The Nabatean Research Center exists to document, study, illustrate, and protect the archaeological and cultural heritage of the Nabatean region, Wadi Rum, and the greater lands of Jordan. The Site is intended for educational, research, and historical preservation purposes.

2. Use of Content

All material on this Site—including text, images, diagrams, logos, journal entries, and research documents—is the property of the Nabatean Research Center unless otherwise noted.

You may:

• Read and access the material for personal study
• Share links to public pages with proper attribution
• Use excerpts for academic citation with credit

You may not:

• Reproduce content for commercial purposes
• Copy or redistribute image galleries without permission
• Modify, sell, or republish research materials
• Claim the work as your own

3. Newsletter & Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or join Friends of Nabatean, you consent to receiving thoughtful updates related to archaeology, research progress, and new discoveries. You may unsubscribe at any time.

4. Accuracy of Information

We strive for accuracy in all research, historical commentary, and reporting. However, archaeology is an evolving field. Interpretations may change as new evidence becomes available. The Site makes no guarantee that all information is complete, final, or free of error.

5. External Links

The Site may contain links to external resources. These are provided for educational context. We are not responsible for content on third-party sites.

6. User Conduct

By using this Site, you agree not to:

• Disrupt or interfere with the functioning of the website
• Attempt unauthorized access to servers, files, or databases
• Use the Site for illegal or harmful purposes
• Upload malicious or harmful code

7. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights remain with the Nabatean Research Center. Use of our material is permitted only as outlined in these Terms.

8. Limitation of Liability

The Center is not liable for any damages arising from:

• Use of this Site
• Inaccuracies in historical interpretation
• Technical issues, outages, or data loss

Your use of the Site is at your own discretion and risk.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms as the research expands or as new policies become necessary. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Protection of Jordan’s History

The Nabatean Research Center operates with profound respect for the land, history, and culture of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. All research, documentation, and publications produced through this Site are guided by the following principles:

• Preservation: All work must support the protection of archaeological sites.
• Respect: Cultural materials—stones, inscriptions, and heritage objects—must never be removed without official authority.
• Truthfulness: Research is conducted with the intent to represent Jordan’s history with accuracy and dignity.
• Stewardship: Visitors and readers are encouraged to treat the land as a living archive deserving of care.

Jordan holds one of the world’s most important archaeological legacies. In using this Site, you agree to uphold the values of respect and protection for this heritage. Our commitment is to ensure that the history of Jordan—its tribes, its stones, its inscriptions, and its ancient civilizations—remains safeguarded for future generations.

For questions about our Terms or responsibilities regarding cultural protection, contact us at: info@nabateanresearchcenter.com