Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of the PlainStoneJournal website at plainstonejournal.eu. By accessing any page on this site, you agree to the following terms.

1. Nature of Content

PlainStoneJournal is an educational reference website covering geology, rock identification, mineral properties, and fossil collection. Content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional geological, legal, environmental, or safety advice. Reliance on content from this site for fieldwork, legal compliance, or any other consequential decision is at your own risk.

2. Accuracy and Currency

Reasonable effort is made to ensure content accuracy. However, geological interpretations evolve, regulations change, and individual localities vary. No warranty of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose is made in respect of any content on this site. Always verify information through primary sources before relying on it for field or legal purposes.

3. External Links

This site contains links to external websites including the Polish Geological Institute, the Institute of Geological Sciences PAN, and Mindat.org. These links are provided as a convenience. PlainStoneJournal has no control over the content of external sites and accepts no responsibility for them. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked organisation or its content.

4. Images

Photographs displayed on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are used under their respective Creative Commons licences. Each image remains the property of its original creator. If you wish to reuse any image, refer to the original Wikimedia Commons page for the applicable licence terms.

5. Text Content

Original text content on this site is published for educational reference. You may quote short extracts with appropriate attribution to plainstonejournal.eu. Reproduction of substantial portions of content requires prior permission.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, PlainStoneJournal accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from use of, or reliance on, information on this site. This includes losses arising from fieldwork conducted on the basis of information found here, and any legal consequences of fossil collection activities.

7. Prohibited Use

You may not use this site for any unlawful purpose, to transmit harmful code, or to attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its hosting infrastructure.

8. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Poland. Any dispute arising from use of this site is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Polish courts.

9. Changes to Terms

These terms may be updated from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact

Questions regarding these terms can be directed to: editorial@plainstonejournal.eu