Terms of Service

Last updated: June 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the CoastalArch website (coastalarch.info), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use this site.

2. Nature of Content

CoastalArch provides editorial and informational content on the architectural heritage of Spanish coastal hotels and historic buildings. All content is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes professional architectural advice, heritage consultancy, travel recommendation or commercial endorsement of any building, operator or organisation mentioned.

Architectural descriptions, historical accounts and structural analyses on this site are drawn from published secondary sources. They represent a synthesis of available published knowledge as of the date indicated on each page. Errors, omissions and changes in the state of buildings or their protected status may not be reflected in a timely manner.

3. Intellectual Property

Site Content

The editorial text published on CoastalArch is original content. Reproduction of substantial portions for commercial purposes without written permission is not permitted. Non-commercial quotation with attribution is acceptable in accordance with standard academic and journalistic conventions.

Images

Images displayed on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are subject to the individual Creative Commons licences under which they were released by their respective photographers or rights holders. The licences applicable to each image are those recorded in the Wikimedia Commons entry for that file. CoastalArch does not grant any rights to these images beyond those already granted by the original licence. Users seeking to reproduce images should verify the licence conditions directly with the Wikimedia Commons entry for the relevant file.

4. External Links

Links to external websites are provided as reference resources. CoastalArch does not endorse, control or take responsibility for the content of external sites. Inclusion of a link does not imply that CoastalArch vouches for the accuracy, currency or completeness of the linked resource. External links are subject to change or removal without notice.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, CoastalArch and its operators disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from use of or reliance on information provided on this site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss. The site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

6. Accuracy and Updates

Every effort is made to ensure the information on this site is accurate at the time of publication. Heritage designations, building statuses and ownership details can change. The date shown on each page indicates the most recent review of that content. Users relying on specific information for professional or legal purposes should verify current details with the relevant heritage authority or property owner.

7. Contact Form

The contact form on the About page is provided as an interface for visitors to submit queries. As described in the Privacy Policy, the form does not transmit data to a server. By submitting the form, visitors acknowledge that their submission is not received by any operator and that no response should be expected through this mechanism. If an actual response is required, contact information for relevant heritage bodies or authorities should be sought through official channels.

8. Modifications to Terms

These Terms of Service may be updated from time to time. Changes are effective upon publication on this page. The date shown at the top of this document indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain, without regard to conflicts of law provisions. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Spain.