Terms of Use

Last Updated: 22 December 2025

Welcome to fresherland.com. By accessing our website and consuming our content, you agree to the following terms. We aim to provide "fresh ideas with a long shelf life," and these terms ensure the sustainability and integrity of that mission.

1. Intellectual Property

All content published on Fresherland, including essays, analyses, commentaries, graphics, and logos, is the exclusive property of fresherland.com and its contributors. Your access to this content is for personal, non-commercial use only.

2. Strict Prohibition on AI Training & Scraping

We believe in the value of human insight. To protect the integrity of our research and the "shelf life" of our ideas:

  • No Scraping: Automated or manual "scraping," "crawling," or data extraction of any content on this site is strictly prohibited.
  • AI & LLM Restriction: Use of any fresherland.com content (text, data, or images) for the purpose of training, fine-tuning, or developing Large Language Models (LLMs) or any form of Artificial Intelligence is expressly forbidden without a specific, written licensing agreement from fresherland.com.
  • Technical Measures: We reserve the right to use technical measures (such as bot-blocking and IP rate-limiting) to enforce this prohibition.

3. Membership & Subscription

  • Freemium Model: Access to certain "Premium" articles requires a paid subscription. You agree to provide accurate payment information via our processor, Stripe.
  • Account Integrity: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account. Sharing your login credentials to bypass the paywall is a violation of these terms.
  • Cancellations: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Access will continue until the end of your current billing period.

4. User Conduct

We encourage "cross-disciplinary thinkers" to engage with our ideas. However, we reserve the right to restrict access or delete accounts of users who:

  • Distribute or republish our content without authorization.
  • Engage in harassment or disruptive behavior in comment sections (if applicable).
  • Attempt to circumvent our security or paywall features.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

While we strive for "insights that become certainties," the content on fresherland.com is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, financial, or legal advice. Your reliance on any information provided on this site is at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

fresherland.com and its authors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the site or any information contained herein.

7. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Germany. Any disputes arising from these terms will be resolved in the courts of Berlin, Germany.

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms occasionally to reflect changes in our service or the legal landscape. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms.