No access tips
Posts, comments and reports should not describe entry points, open doors or ways to enter someone else’s property.
SemiLost
Community guidelines for responsible abandoned place research
SemiLost is a map and community for research, documentation and organization. These guidelines explain what belongs on the platform, what should be reported and how sensitive places are protected.
No bypassing barriers
Instructions for getting around fences, locks, cameras, warning signs or security do not belong on SemiLost.
No private team data
Private team places, roles, members, notes and internal planning stay inside the intended team areas.
No sensitive personal data
Names, addresses, phone numbers, documents, license plates or other private information about third parties must not be published.
No violence, vandalism or theft
Content that encourages damage, theft, violence or dangerous behavior can be restricted or removed.
Respectful communication
Discussions should stay factual and respectful toward owners, residents, authorities and other users.
How reports are reviewed
If a place appears inaccurate, duplicated, dangerous, private or legally sensitive, it can be reported. We review the report and decide whether data should be corrected, restricted, obscured or removed.
Legitimate concerns from owners, authorities and affected people should not become public conflicts. SemiLost provides dedicated report and removal pages for that process.
Use coordinates responsibly
Coordinates support planning and documentation, but they do not grant permission to enter. SemiLost does not provide access rights and does not replace an on-site safety assessment.
Private research can be organized inside teams. Public pages explain the platform without exposing private team data or sensitive details unnecessarily.
Important safety and legal note
Coordinates and research help with planning and documentation, but they do not replace permission from the owner. SemiLost does not grant access rights or provide tips for bypassing barriers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I post access instructions?
No. Access tips, bypass instructions and specific entry routes are not allowed.
How do I report a problem?
Use the report-a-place page or the removal-request page for legitimate owner or authority concerns.
Are coordinates permission to enter?
No. Coordinates support research and documentation; they do not replace owner permission.