Terms of Use
1. Acceptance of terms
By accessing scanlationhub.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. These terms are governed by Belgian law.
ScanlationHub BV ("we", "us", "ScanlationHub") reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
2. Nature of the site
ScanlationHub is an editorial publication. The Site provides commentary, analysis, and educational material about manga translation culture, scanlation history, and the craft of fan translation. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice, and nothing should be interpreted as endorsement of any specific legal or commercial activity.
3. Intellectual property
All original editorial content on the Site — including articles, section texts, and editorial framing — is the property of ScanlationHub BV and is protected under Belgian and EU copyright law. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or republish any content in whole without express written permission.
Excerpts and quotations for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes are permitted under fair dealing provisions, provided attribution to ScanlationHub is clear and a link to the original page is included.
Third-party names, titles, and trademarks referenced in editorial content belong to their respective owners. Reference to them does not imply affiliation or endorsement.
4. Accuracy and editorial independence
We take accuracy seriously and correct errors when they are brought to our attention. If you believe something on the Site is factually incorrect, please use the contact form on our Get in Touch page to let us know.
Editorial decisions — including what we cover, how we frame topics, and what we decline to cover — are made independently. We do not accept payment for editorial placement.
5. Third-party content and links
The Site may reference or link to external sources. We do not control external sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or availability. A link from ScanlationHub does not constitute endorsement of the linked site or its content.
6. Prohibited uses
You may not use the Site to:
- scrape, index, or republish content for commercial purposes without permission;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its infrastructure;
- submit false or misleading information through the contact form;
- use the Site in a manner that violates applicable Belgian or EU law.
7. Disclaimer of warranties
The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information on the Site.
8. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Belgian law, ScanlationHub BV shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site. Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed one euro (€1).
9. Governing law and jurisdiction
These terms are governed by Belgian law. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the judicial district of Kortrijk, Belgium.
10. Contact
Questions about these terms can be sent via the form on our Get in Touch page, or by post to: ScanlationHub BV, Leiemeersdreef 9, 8520 Kuurne, Belgium.