Topicala is a directory of topics.

Each topic contains information and also links to relevant resources about each of the topics a user searches for.

It is hoped that by aggregating the information in this manner, users get a bigger picture of the topics that they are researching.

This site is designed to enable users of the Internet to collate and orgainise their information how they want it arranged. The results that are generated by each user search can be save and used in other programs, once the user has hold of this information other programs can be used to track the live, ever expanding picture of search.

Topicala.com is wholey owned by Topicala Ltd.

Topicala is a directory of topics that is aggregated from information of other Web 2.0 companies.

It is essentially a massive mashup of developer API's. Some of the API's that are used are:

• Yahoo Search API
• Del.icio.us
• Flickr
• Amazon

This site couldn't exist without the services of these companies.

It is hoped that aggregating this information in this manner helps users get a bigger picture of the topics they are researching. It is designed to enable users of the Internet to collate and orgainise their information.

The data that is generated by a search can be exported via OPML so that it can be consumed however the user chooses, once the user has this OPML file they can do whatever they like with it. They may never have to visit this site again.

Topicala LTD is a Limited company registered in England and Wales (Company Registration Number: 06512461)).

Registered Office:
48 Towcester Street,
Litherland
L21 8JQ

I am a Software Analyst Developer working in Southport, England but living in Liverpool. I develop mainly in C# and ASP.Net. I have been developing comercial software for several years now.

I maintain this site (hosted at SwitchMedia UK) as a way of showing how easy it is to integrate and manipulate data supplied by web 2.0 technologies.

This site is developed through a host of Perl scripts. I have tried to keep it is minimalist as possible so that it can be enjoyed by the widest possible audience. I enjoy experimenting with new technologies and anything that I make I host on my blog (http://www.kinlan.co.uk).

Topicala.com does not collect any information that could be associated with a person or a company. A user will input a topic that they wish to search for data, and Topicala will aggregate search engine results to display the data that is requested. Searches are not associated with a specific user or IP address and are not being mined for any personal information. Topicala is in no way responsible for the searches that users perform.

Topicala Ltd displays a summary detail of data held on other external systems and is in no way responsible for the data that is held on these systems.

You, the user, acknowledges that Topicala has no control over, and no duty to take any action regarding: which users gain access to the Site; what Content User accesses via the Site; what effects the Content may have on User; how User may interpret or use the Content; or what actions User may take as a result of having been exposed to the Content. User releases Topicala from all liability for User having acquired or not acquired Content through the Site. The Site may contain, or direct User to sites containing, information that some people may find offensive or inappropriate. Topicala makes no representations concerning any content contained in or accessed through the Site, and Topicala will not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, copyright compliance, legality or decency of material contained in or accessed through the Site. THE SERVICES, CONTENT, SITE AND ANY SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Topicala reserve the right to vary the terms of this contract from time to time, such variations becoming effective immediately upon posting of the varied Legal Statement on topicala.com/. By continuing to use topicala.com/ you will be deemed to accept such variation.