Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Emerald Archives website. By accessing or using the site, you agree to use it lawfully, responsibly and in accordance with these terms. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
About Emerald Archives
Emerald Archives is an independent digital history project providing historical articles, timelines, source references and illustrative material relating to Ireland from 32,000 BCE to the present. The site is intended as an educational and research resource for general readers, students, teachers, family historians and researchers.
Historical Information
We aim to present historical information carefully and in good faith, but history is subject to interpretation and the available evidence can be incomplete, disputed or revised. Prehistoric dates in particular may represent reference points within broader archaeological or scientific ranges rather than exact calendar years. Emerald Archives does not guarantee that every article is complete, error free or permanently unchanged.
Sources and Corrections
Where possible, articles identify or provide access to relevant sources so readers can investigate further. We welcome well-supported corrections and may revise material when stronger evidence or better sources become available. Inclusion of a source does not necessarily mean that Emerald Archives endorses every interpretation or opinion contained within it.
Images and Illustrations
Images used by Emerald Archives are created or adapted to illustrate the articles they accompany and are generally presented in a consistent lithographic style. They are interpretive illustrations unless expressly identified otherwise and should not be treated as documentary photographs of the events described. Where historical visual references are used, we seek to rely on public-domain, appropriately licensed or otherwise permitted material rather than reproducing copyrighted works without permission.
Copyright and Reuse
Copyright and other rights may vary across the material presented on Emerald Archives. Original text, original illustrations, page design and other original site content may be protected by copyright. Public-domain or third-party source material remains subject to its own rights status and attribution requirements. You may link to Emerald Archives and quote reasonable extracts for lawful purposes with appropriate attribution, but you should not reproduce entire articles, collections or substantial parts of the site without permission unless the law expressly allows it.
Acceptable Use
You must not use Emerald Archives in a way that is unlawful, fraudulent, abusive or harmful to the website or its users. You must not deliberately interfere with the operation or security of the site, attempt unauthorised access, introduce malicious code, misrepresent Emerald Archives content as your own, or use automated methods to copy substantial amounts of site content where such use is not otherwise permitted by law.
External Links and Services
Emerald Archives may link to external archives, libraries, museums, research resources, donation services and other third-party websites. Those services are operated independently and have their own terms, privacy practices and content. Emerald Archives is not responsible for the availability, accuracy or policies of external websites.
Donations and Support
Where visitors choose to support Emerald Archives through an external fundraising or donation service, payments are processed by the relevant third-party provider under that provider’s own terms and privacy policy. Unless specifically stated otherwise, a donation does not purchase ownership of archive content, editorial control, publication rights or any entitlement to influence historical conclusions.
Availability of the Website
We aim to keep Emerald Archives available and functioning, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The website, individual pages, features or content may be changed, suspended, reorganised or withdrawn where necessary for maintenance, security, development, legal compliance or editorial reasons.
Privacy
Your use of Emerald Archives is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information may be processed when you use or interact with the website.
Limitation of Responsibility
Emerald Archives is provided for general historical, educational and research purposes. You should not rely on the website as a substitute for professional legal, financial, medical or other specialist advice. To the extent permitted by law, Emerald Archives is not responsible for loss or damage arising solely from reliance on site content, temporary unavailability, external links or third-party services.
Changes to These Terms
These Terms and Conditions may be updated as Emerald Archives develops, new services are introduced or legal requirements change. The version published on this page will be the current version, and continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Ireland, subject to any mandatory rights that may apply to visitors under the laws of their own jurisdiction.
Contact
Questions about these Terms and Conditions, permissions, copyright or reuse may be submitted through our Contact Us page.
Last updated: 10 September 2026.