Legal Document Last revised 11 September 2026

Terms of Service

The conditions under which this Angkor Wat equinox guide is provided.

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Site: thesanctuarysteps.com
Type: Free informational
Response: Within 30 days

These Terms of Service govern your use of thesanctuarysteps.com, a website operated by The Sanctua Steps from Phum Trapeang Ses, Sangkat Kok Chak, Siem Reap 17251, Cambodia. By accessing and using this site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use the site. These terms describe the conditions under which the site is provided and the responsibilities of the user.

Angkor Wat causeway at pre-dawn with the central tower silhouette centered under an indigo-to-amber sky

Causeway at first light — Siem Reap, Cambodia

Eight sections

Use of the Site

The Sanctua Steps provides informational content about the September 2026 Angkor Wat equinox sunrise. The site is a free resource, and it is available to any user with internet access. You may view, read, and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute the content without the prior written consent of The Sanctua Steps. You may not use the site for any commercial purpose, including but not limited to selling the content, using the content to promote a commercial product, or scraping the content for use on another website.

You may link to the site from another website, provided the link does not imply endorsement of the linking site by The Sanctua Steps.

Intellectual Property

The content on this site, including text, headings, and the organization of the content, is the intellectual property of The Sanctua Steps. The astronomical data on the site is derived from public sources, but the presentation and interpretation of that data are original to this site.

The architectural and historical information is based on published research, but the synthesis and expression of that research in the site's content are original. You may not use the content in a way that infringes on the intellectual property rights of The Sanctua Steps.

If you wish to use the content for a purpose other than personal, non-commercial use, you must contact us to request permission.

No Professional Advice

The content on this site is for informational purposes only. It is not professional advice, and it should not be relied upon as such. The astronomical data, including sunrise times and equinox dates, is based on calculations from public sources, but it is provided for general information and may not be accurate to the second.

The practical guidance, including viewing positions and arrival times, is based on our experience and research, but conditions at Angkor Wat may change without notice. You are responsible for verifying the information on this site before acting on it.

We do not guarantee that the equinox alignment will be visible on any given day, as visibility depends on weather and other factors.

What This Means in Practice

Sunrise times are approximate

Calculated from public astronomical tables; actual conditions may shift by a few minutes.
Weather affects visibility

Cloud cover or haze over the central tower can obscure the solar alignment.
Verify before you travel

Confirm ticket office hours, entrance policies, and local conditions with official sources.

Limitation of Liability

The Sanctua Steps is not liable for any damages arising from your use of this site or from your reliance on the information it contains. This includes, but is not limited to, damages arising from errors or omissions in the content, delays or interruptions in the availability of the site, or any action you take based on the content of the site.

We do not guarantee that the site will be available at all times, and we may modify or discontinue the site without notice. We are not responsible for the content of third-party websites that may be linked to from this site, and we are not responsible for any damages arising from your use of those sites.

Your use of the site is at your own risk.

No Warranties

The site is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be error-free, that the content will be accurate, or that the site will meet your requirements.

We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted or secure, and we are not responsible for any technical issues that may arise from your use of the site. Any reliance on the site is at your own risk.

If you are not satisfied with the site, your sole remedy is to discontinue using it.

External Links

This site may include links to external websites, such as the Angkor Enterprise ticket office, astronomical data providers, or other informational resources. These links are provided for convenience, and they do not imply endorsement of the external sites by The Sanctua Steps.

We do not control the content of external sites, and we are not responsible for their accuracy, privacy practices, or availability. If you access an external site from this site, you do so at your own risk, and you are subject to the terms and policies of that site.

Angkor Wat outer gallery corridor with columns receding into pre-dawn shadow

Outer gallery corridor — pre-dawn Plate II

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. When we update the terms, we will revise the date at the top of the page. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed about the conditions under which the site is provided.

If we make material changes to the terms, we will post a notice on the home page of this site. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Revision History

11 Sep 2026 Initial publication of Terms of Service v1.0

— No prior revisions recorded —

Contacting Us About These Terms

If you have a question about these Terms of Service or about your use of the site, you can contact us. We will respond to your question within 30 days.

If you believe that any content on this site infringes on your intellectual property rights, please include details of the infringement in your message, and we will review the matter and respond accordingly.

You can also use the contact form on this site to submit an inquiry.

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