Terms of Service

Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using the OpenHollow website (openhollow.eu), you accept these terms in full. If you do not accept these terms, you must not use this website.

Nature of the content

OpenHollow is an independent information archive. All content is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes professional scientific, legal, ecological, or conservation advice. Readers are encouraged to consult primary sources and qualified professionals for decisions that depend on accurate and current information about the topics covered.

Accuracy and currency of information

While reasonable care is taken to ensure that information published on this site is accurate at the time of publication, OpenHollow does not warrant that content is complete, current, or free from error. Species population figures, protected area boundaries, and conservation status designations are subject to revision by the relevant authorities. Users relying on specific data points for research, planning, or other purposes should verify information against primary institutional sources.

Intellectual property

The text content of this site is the property of OpenHollow and is protected by copyright. Reproduction of substantial portions of articles without written permission is not permitted. Short quotations with attribution and a link to the source page are acceptable under standard fair use conventions.

Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are subject to their individual Creative Commons licences. Attribution information is included in image captions. Users wishing to reproduce images should consult the licence terms indicated in the relevant Wikimedia Commons file description.

External links

This site includes links to external websites including national park authorities, scientific databases, and government agencies. These links are provided for reference only. OpenHollow does not control the content of external sites and is not responsible for their accuracy, availability, or content. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.

Disclaimer of liability

OpenHollow accepts no liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from use of, or reliance on, content published on this site. This includes without limitation any errors in species identification, protected area information, or access and trail conditions described in naturalistic itinerary content.

Information about hiking routes, park access, and naturalistic itineraries is provided for general orientation only. Conditions in mountain environments change. Users intending to visit national parks or undertake hiking in Apennine areas should consult official park authority sources and observe all relevant safety guidance.

Contact form

Submissions via the contact form on this site are received on a best-efforts basis. OpenHollow does not guarantee response times or undertake to act on all submissions received. Submissions that are abusive, commercially soliciting, or in bad faith will not receive a response.

Applicable law

These terms are governed by Italian law. Any dispute arising from use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Rome, Italy.

Modifications to terms

OpenHollow reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. The date at the top of this page indicates when the terms were last revised. Continued use of the site after any modification constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

For questions regarding these terms, contact info@openhollow.eu.
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