Last updated: November 13, 2025

Welcome to the Open Sidewalk Project. By accessing this site, you agree to the following Terms of Use.

1. Purpose of the Site

The Open Sidewalk Project exists to encourage the release, sharing, and tracking of books and personal reflections connected to those books. Participation is voluntary.

2. User Responsibilities

By using this site, you agree that you will not:

• Upload unlawful, abusive, or harmful content
• Impersonate another person or organization
• Attempt to damage, disrupt, or misuse the website or its data
• Post reflections or comments that violate another person’s privacy

3. User-Submitted Reflections & Content

By submitting reflections, comments, or stories, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and share that content as part of book journey archives and public storytelling.

You retain ownership of your words.

You may request removal at any time.

4. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate but cannot guarantee that all content on the site will always be current or error-free.

5. External Links

The site may include links to third-party sites (such as BookCrossing). We are not responsible for external content or policies.

6. Limitation of Liability

By using this site, you agree that the Open Sidewalk Project, its founders, and volunteers are not liable for damages arising from:

• Use or misuse of the website
• Lost or untraceable books
• Incorrect user-submitted data

7. Termination

We reserve the right to remove content, restrict access, or discontinue services if the Terms of Use are violated.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Disputes will be handled within the appropriate jurisdiction.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of updates.

10. Contact

For questions about these policies:

team@opensidewalkproject.org