Terms of Service

Name: Narrative Archaeology
Address: 48 Kunigunda útja, Aranyvölgy, Budapest 1037, Hungary, Budapest, Budapest, HU
Telephone: +36 20 519 9916

Last updated: January 2026. Please read these terms carefully before using Narrative Archaeology.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Narrative Archaeology website (loreobservatory.info) and its diagnostic resources, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to any part of these terms, you may not use this site. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

Narrative Archaeology is a diagnostic resource designed to help players systematically uncover hidden narrative layers and story gaps through environmental observation and location-based exploration. Our guides, questionnaires, and annotated documentation are provided as educational and reference materials to enhance your understanding of game narratives.

We position ourselves as a practical diagnostic advisor for players frustrated by narrative gaps. Our content maps the discovery journey from problem recognition through systematic exploration methods to complete narrative understanding.

3. Permitted Use

You may use Narrative Archaeology for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree to:

Use the site in a lawful manner and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Not reproduce, distribute, or transmit any content without prior written permission
Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the site or its systems
Not engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the site's operation
Not use automated tools, scrapers, or bots to harvest content without permission
Respect the intellectual property rights of Narrative Archaeology and any third parties referenced

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on Narrative Archaeology, including but not limited to text, graphics, diagnostic questionnaires, location guides, annotated screenshots, before-and-after comparisons, and visual design elements, is the exclusive property of Narrative Archaeology or its content licensors. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and print content for your personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use—including reproduction, modification, distribution, or public display—requires our prior written consent. Game titles, character names, and narrative elements referenced belong to their respective copyright holders and are cited for educational and diagnostic purposes only.

5. User-Generated Content and Feedback

If you submit comments, suggestions, or feedback regarding Narrative Archaeology, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and distribute such feedback without compensation or attribution. We are not obligated to acknowledge or implement any suggestions you provide.

6. Disclaimers

The site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Narrative Archaeology makes no guarantee that our diagnostic methods will uncover all narrative elements in any given game, nor do we warrant that our guides are complete, accurate, or error-free. Game updates, patches, and variations across platforms may affect the applicability of our content.

We do not warrant that:

The site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from malware
Our diagnostic questionnaires will accurately identify all missed narrative layers
Location-based guides will work identically across all game versions or platforms
Third-party game content referenced will remain unchanged or accessible

Your use of Narrative Archaeology is at your own risk. We recommend verifying information against current game versions and official sources.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Narrative Archaeology and its owners, operators, and contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the site, including but not limited to loss of time, data, or enjoyment of gaming experiences.

Our total liability for any claim arising from these terms or your use of the site shall not exceed the amount you paid for access to premium features, if any. If you have not made any payment, our liability is limited to the cost of repairing or replacing the service.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability, so this limitation may not apply to you in full.

8. Third-Party Content and Links

Narrative Archaeology may reference, link to, or cite content from third-party games, wikis, forums, and other sources. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for external content. Your access to third-party sites is governed by their own terms and policies. We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from your interaction with third-party content or services.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Hungary, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of Narrative Archaeology shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Budapest, Hungary. If you are a consumer in the European Union, you may also have rights under EU consumer protection law.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, or if that is not possible, it shall be severed. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

11. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Narrative Archaeology regarding your use of the site. They supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and negotiations, whether written or oral.

12. Contact and Questions

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, wish to report a violation, or need to contact us regarding your use of Narrative Archaeology, please reach out:

Email: hello@loreobservatory.info
Phone: +36 20 519 9916
Location: Budapest, Hungary

13. Changes to These Terms

Narrative Archaeology reserves the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or by posting a notice on the site. Your continued use of the site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We recommend reviewing these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.