Terms of Service
Last updated: June 2026
1. Acceptance of terms
By accessing and reading content on silverandbrook.eu, you accept the conditions set out in these terms. If you do not accept these conditions, do not use this site.
2. Nature of content
Silver & Brook is an informational publication. The content covers freshwater photography techniques, equipment considerations, and wildlife observation ethics in Poland. It is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes professional advice of any kind — legal, ecological, or otherwise.
In particular, information relating to access rules for protected areas, species protection regulations, and permit requirements reflects publicly available information at the time of writing. This information may be incomplete, subject to regional variation, or out of date. Always verify current rules with the relevant authority — the national park administration, the Regional Director for Environmental Protection (RDOŚ), or another competent body — before visiting a protected area.
3. Accuracy of information
The content on this site is prepared with care, but no guarantee is made that it is accurate, complete, or current at any given time. Natural habitats, wildlife populations, and legal frameworks all change. Visiting conditions at specific locations may differ from what is described on this site. The site operator accepts no responsibility for decisions made on the basis of information published here.
4. Images and attribution
Images displayed on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are used under their respective Creative Commons licences. Each image used is attributed to its creator in the caption adjacent to the image. The licensing terms for each image are those of the original file on Wikimedia Commons; the site operator makes no additional claims over these images.
5. External links
This site links to external websites for reference purposes. These links are to official or authoritative sources where possible. The site operator does not control external sites and accepts no responsibility for their content, accuracy, or availability. External links do not constitute endorsement of any commercial product, service, or organisation.
6. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the site operator is not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from use of this site, reliance on its content, or access to linked external sites. This includes but is not limited to loss arising from access decisions made on the basis of information about protected areas, equipment performance in the field, or wildlife disturbance.
7. Intellectual property
The text content of articles published on silverandbrook.eu is the property of the site operator. It may not be reproduced in whole or in substantial part on another publication, whether online or in print, without prior written permission. Short quotations with clear attribution and a link to the original article are acceptable under standard fair use principles.
8. Changes to these terms
These terms may be updated at any time. The date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Governing law
These terms are governed by Polish law. Any disputes relating to this site are subject to the jurisdiction of Polish courts.