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About the Project

THE WANDERING NOTEBOOK – DECALOGUE

(This notebook isn’t yours. But now you’re part of its story.)

1. Respect the notebook. Carry it with care. Don’t fold it, forget it, or trade it for an airport sandwich

2. Leave a piece of yourself. A sentence, a drawing, a photo, a ticket, a thought. Something that speaks of your journey. Write in any language you like. Every word matters. None are wrong. 

   And if you’d like, sign your page with a name, an @handle, or anything that represents you. It might help someone find you one day — even just to say thank you.

3. Tell stories, don’t review. No stars needed. Write what you felt, what surprised you, what you understood.

4. No ads. This is not the place for advertising yourself. No personal hashtags, brands, links, or sponsored content.

   Here, we share — we don’t sell.

5. Don’t edit others. Every scribble has a reason. This notebook is made of mistakes too.

6. Don’t take it home. This isn’t a souvenir. The notebook is a traveler — it’s not meant to live on your nightstand.

7. Pass it on. Don’t keep it too long. When your journey gives you the sign (you’ll know), give it to someone you don’t know. A stranger. That’s the point.

8. Share it - but do it right. Photos, videos, stories — go for it. But if you post it online, tag @hobookato.

   Tell the story, not your brand. This notebook needs to be shared, not hidden.

9. Be personal. The world’s full of travel guides. This space needs humanity, honesty, emotion.

10. Eventually, it comes home. In about a year, someone will come looking for it. Help us close the circle. You’ll find the instructions in the back.

OPERATING NOTES – BEFORE WRITING OR UPLOADING ANYTHING, READ THIS:

1. Writing in this notebook means you accept to be part of it.
   You might appear in a video. I’ll be flipping through these pages — your photo, sentence or doodle could end up in full view.

2. Uploading content (videos, photos, scans, messages) means you allow its use.
   If you use the link at the end to upload anything, you agree it can be used in public content related to this project (videos, website, social media).

3. If you don’t want to be identified, don’t sign.
   You can leave a mark in many ways. But if you add your name, Instagram or similar, I might show it in the final video.

4. Only upload content you own.
   It must be yours and original. Don’t use images from the internet or things made by someone else.

5. Avoid offensive or illegal content.
   This notebook is free, but respectful. No hate, racism, pornography, or promotion of violence in any form.

6. Uploading is optional.
   You can just write in the notebook. But if you want to share your experience online, you’ll find a link (or QR) at the end.

7. The notebook is tracked.
   There’s an AirTag hidden inside. You don’t need to return it — but if you keep it too long… well, we’ll know.
   And we’ll find you. Kindly, but we will.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

By writing or uploading any content as part of this project, you grant permission for it to be reproduced, distributed, modified, and published within editorial content, videos, social media, or cultural initiatives related to Hobookato – The Wandering Notebook. No financial compensation is provided for participation. All submitted material must be original. You retain ownership of your content, but grant a free, non-exclusive, perpetual license for the purposes described above.