Terms of Service

Conditions for use of maplecrossing.eu.

Last updated: May 2025

1. Acceptance

By accessing or using maplecrossing.eu (the "Site"), you agree to the terms set out here. If you do not agree, you should not use the Site.

2. Nature of the Site

The Site is a static educational and informational resource focused on the identification of maple species in Central European forests. It does not provide commercial, professional or expert botanical advisory services. Content is intended for general informational purposes only.

3. Accuracy of Information

The Site makes reasonable efforts to present accurate and up-to-date information based on published sources. However, botanical identification involves natural variation and scientific interpretation that evolves over time. No warranty is given that the information on the Site is complete, current or free from error. The Site accepts no liability for identification decisions made on the basis of content published here.

4. Disclaimer of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Site and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other damages arising from the use of or reliance on the Site's content. This includes but is not limited to errors in species identification, decisions made based on habitat or ecological information, or any loss arising from use of external links.

5. External Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites including GBIF, Wikimedia Commons, EEA and other sources. These links are provided for reference convenience. The Site does not endorse, control or take responsibility for the content, availability or privacy practices of any linked external website.

6. Intellectual Property

Text content on this Site is original and the property of its authors. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under their respective Creative Commons licences; attribution details are accessible through the linked image description pages. Nothing on this Site grants any licence to copy or reproduce text content for commercial purposes without permission.

7. Use Restrictions

You may use the Site for personal, educational and non-commercial research purposes. Automated scraping, systematic downloading of content, or any use that places unusual technical load on the Site is not permitted. Reproducing substantial portions of article text without attribution is not permitted.

8. Modifications

These terms may be revised at any time. The updated date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revision was made. Continued use of the Site after changes indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Poland and the European Union to the extent applicable.

10. Contact

For questions about these terms, use the contact form on the main page.

Content on this site is for general informational purposes. Always consult authoritative botanical sources for identification decisions.