1. Publisher
Aegean Journal (“the Site”, “we”, “us”) is an independent editorial and informational resource about Rhodes, Lindos, and Aegean culture. Contact: [email protected].
2. Nature of the site
Content is provided for general informational and editorial purposes only. The Site is not a hotel, travel agency, or booking platform. We do not sell tickets, rooms, tours, or other commercial travel products. Any place names or landmarks appear as subjects of journalism.
3. Acceptance
If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site. Continued use after changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated version, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
4. Intellectual property
Text, design, logos, and original compilation of materials on the Site are protected by copyright and related rights. You may view and print pages for personal, non-commercial reading. You may not copy, scrape, republish, or commercially exploit content without prior written permission, except for brief quotations with clear attribution and a link to the original page.
Third-party images (including photographs sourced from public image libraries) remain subject to their respective licenses. Trademarks mentioned belong to their owners and imply no endorsement.
5. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Attempt to disrupt, probe, or compromise the Site’s security or availability
- Use automated systems to harvest content at a scale that harms performance
- Misrepresent affiliation with Aegean Journal
- Upload or transmit malware or unlawful material through any interactive feature
- Use the Site in any way that violates applicable law
6. Accuracy and editorial disclaimer
We strive for careful reporting, but landscapes, access rules, seasons, and local practices change. Articles may include literary description and personal observation. Nothing on the Site constitutes professional legal, medical, safety, or financial advice. You are responsible for verifying practical details before travel.
7. External links
The Site may link to third-party websites for context. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Visiting external sites is at your own risk.
8. Decorative features
Search filters, social share buttons, and newsletter fields may be present for user-experience design. Some features are decorative and may not send data to a server. Their presence does not create a contractual obligation to deliver newsletters or third-party sharing services.
9. Privacy
Personal data is handled as described in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms by reference.
10. Disclaimer of warranties
The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, to the fullest extent permitted by law. We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation.
11. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Aegean Journal and its contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, profits, or goodwill, arising from your use of the Site. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law (including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud).
12. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Aegean Journal from claims arising out of your misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms, to the extent permitted by law.
13. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protections in your country of residence within the European Union or United Kingdom. Courts of competent jurisdiction shall have exclusive authority over disputes, subject to those mandatory protections.
14. Severability
If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.
15. Contact
Questions about these Terms: [email protected]