Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 14.05.2025

Welcome to the website of Concept Analytics Lab (https://conceptanalytics.org.uk), affiliated with the Sussex Digital Humanities Lab at the University of Sussex. Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using our website.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Overview

Use of Website

Intellectual Property

Accuracy of Information

Privacy and Cookies

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

Third-Party Links

Governing Law

Changes to These Terms

Overview

This website is operated by Concept Analytics Lab, an academic research initiative affiliated with the Sussex Digital Humanities Lab at the University of Sussex.

Contact Information:

Email: Justyna.Robinson@sussex.ac.uk
Postal Address: Sussex Digital Humanities Lab, University of Sussex, Silverstone SB211, Arts Road, Falmer, East Sussex, BN1 9RG

Use of Website

By accessing and using this website, you agree to do so only for lawful, personal, academic, or educational purposes. You must not use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality, or interfere with the experience of other users.

Unauthorised attempts to access any part of the website, its server, or any systems or networks connected to it are strictly prohibited. The use of automated technologies—such as bots, spiders, or scrapers—to extract data from this website without prior written consent is forbidden.

You must not knowingly introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious or technologically harmful material. Any breach of this provision may constitute a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, and we reserve the right to report such activity to the relevant authorities.

Intellectual Property

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all materials published on this website—including but not limited to research articles, blog posts, datasets, images, and training materials—are the intellectual property of Concept Analytics Lab or, where applicable, the individual authors. These works are protected by UK and international copyright law, and all rights are reserved.

You may download and use content from this website solely for personal, academic, or non-commercial educational purposes, provided the material remains unaltered and is accompanied by appropriate acknowledgement of the source and authorship.

Reproduction, republication, redistribution, or any commercial use of website content—whether in whole or in part—is strictly prohibited without prior written consent. The content may not be adapted, altered, or presented in a misleading context.

Accuracy of Information

We make every reasonable effort to ensure that the content published on this website is accurate, reliable, and current. All materials are reviewed with care and are produced in good faith by members of Concept Analytics Lab and, where applicable, our collaborators. This includes, but is not limited to, academic papers, blog posts, project descriptions, and training materials.

However, we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any content. Academic information is subject to continuous development and may become outdated over time. Users should be aware that materials may be updated, revised, or removed without notice.

We accept no liability for any direct or indirect loss arising from reliance on the content of this website. Users are encouraged to verify critical information independently and contact us with any queries concerning the accuracy or currency of specific content.

Privacy and Cookies

We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of all users who interact with this website. Any personal information collected—such as through contact forms, event registrations, or newsletter sign-ups—is processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Only data necessary for communication, engagement, or academic administration is collected. This may include names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, or other information voluntarily provided by users. All data is stored securely and handled with appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law or institutional policy. For full details on how your data is processed and your rights under data protection legislation, please consult our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms and Conditions.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

This website and the content provided through it are made available on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis, without any warranties, representations, or guarantees, either express or implied. Concept Analytics Lab, the Sussex Digital Humanities Lab, and the University of Sussex do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

Concept Analytics Lab accepts liability solely for direct loss or damage proven to result from its own actions or omissions, and only where such liability is recognised under applicable law. Users are expected to take reasonable steps to mitigate any loss or damage they may suffer.

In no event shall Concept Analytics Lab or its affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential losses, including but not limited to loss of income, profits, contracts, business opportunities, goodwill, or data, whether arising in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise.

All warranties, terms, or obligations that may otherwise be implied by statute, commercial practice, or common law are hereby excluded, insofar as such exclusion is legally permissible.

Nothing in this clause limits or excludes liability where such exclusion is unlawful, including liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites and resources provided by third parties. These links are included for informational and academic purposes only. Concept Analytics Lab does not operate or control these sites and assumes no responsibility for their content, availability, accuracy, or security.

The inclusion of a link does not constitute endorsement or approval of the linked website, its content, or its operators. We disclaim any liability for loss or damage that may result from your use of third-party websites. Users are advised to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites they choose to access.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or related to the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to revise or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the website following the publication of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

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We identify conceptual patterns and change in human thought through a combination of distant text reading and corpus linguistics techniques.

Terms & Conditions

Overview

Use of Website

Intellectual Property

Accuracy of Information

Privacy and Cookies

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

Third-Party Links

Governing Law

Changes to These Terms

About Us

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