Terms of Service

1. Nature of this site

LocalBrookline (localbrookline.eu) is a static informational website. It provides editorial content about freshwater stream ecology and water quality monitoring in Poland. The site does not offer any commercial service, subscription, or paid feature.

2. Use of content

The text content on this site is provided for personal, educational, and non-commercial reference. You may share links to individual articles. You may quote short passages for educational or journalistic purposes provided the source is acknowledged.

Reproduction of entire articles or substantial portions of content for publication elsewhere, whether in print or online, requires prior written permission from the site operator.

3. Accuracy and disclaimer

Content on this site is prepared with reference to publicly available scientific and official sources. However, this site does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any information presented. Freshwater ecology is a developing field; data, methods, and regulatory requirements change over time.

Nothing on this site constitutes scientific advice, regulatory guidance, legal opinion, or a recommendation to take any specific action. Decisions affecting water management, environmental compliance, field safety, or research design should be based on consultation with qualified professionals and current official documentation.

4. External links

This site contains links to external websites including GIOŚ, the European Environment Agency, IMGW-PIB, and regional WIOŚ offices. These links are provided for informational reference only. This site does not endorse the external sites and is not responsible for their content or availability. External links may change or become unavailable without notice.

5. Images

Images displayed on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are used under Creative Commons licences. The attributions and licences are noted in image captions. This site does not claim ownership of these images. For further use of the images, refer to their respective licences on Wikimedia Commons.

6. Availability

This site is provided on an as-available basis. The operator does not guarantee uninterrupted access. The site may be taken offline or its content changed at any time without notice.

7. Governing law

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

8. Changes to these terms

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

9. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact info@localbrookline.eu.