Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using the website https://krakow-christmas-market.com/ (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, users agree to be bound by these Terms. If users do not agree, they must not use the Site.

Website operator

  1. Use of the site
  • The Site provides informational content about Kraków’s Christmas markets and related tourism topics. Content is provided “as is” for general information only and may change without notice.
  • Users agree to use the Site lawfully and not to interfere with its operation, security, or other users’ access.
  • Users must not attempt to mine data, scrape, or reverse engineer the Site or its code, and must not introduce malware or harmful content.
  1. Eligibility
  • Use of the Site is intended for persons 13 years and older. If local law requires a higher minimum age to use online services without parental consent, such higher age applies.
  1. Accounts and user submissions
  • The Site does not require account creation. If any submission features (e.g., contact forms, comments) are available, users must provide accurate information and refrain from unlawful, defamatory, infringing, or spam content.
  • By submitting content (e.g., messages via the contact form), users grant a non‑exclusive right to process and store the submission for the purpose of responding and operating the Site. Users remain responsible for the legality and accuracy of their submissions.
  1. Intellectual property
  • All text, design, logos, graphics, photos, and other materials on the Site are owned by the operator or licensed third parties and are protected by copyright and other laws.
  • Users may view pages for personal, non‑commercial use. Any reproduction, distribution, modification, or public display requires prior written permission unless an applicable exception under mandatory law applies.
  • Trademarks and brand names mentioned remain the property of their respective owners.
  1. Information accuracy and external links
  • While efforts are made to keep information current, event details, dates, hours, and prices may change; users should verify with official organizers or venues.
  • The Site may contain links to third‑party websites. Those sites are not controlled or endorsed by the operator, and the operator is not responsible for their content, policies, or availability.
  1. Advertising and monetization
  • The Site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements, which may be personalized based on cookies/identifiers with user consent where required.
  • Sponsored placements, if any, will be identified as such. Affiliate links, if introduced, will be disclosed on relevant pages.
  • Advertisers and affiliate programs are responsible for their products and claims; users should review third‑party terms and policies before engaging.
  1. Analytics and cookies
  • The Site uses Google Analytics to understand usage and improve content. Cookies and similar technologies may be used.
  • For details, see the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, and manage preferences via the cookie consent banner or preferences link.
  1. Prohibited activities
    Users agree not to:
  • Use the Site in violation of applicable law or rights of others.
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data.
  • Copy, scrape, or harvest content or personal data without permission and legal basis.
  • Circumvent security or consent mechanisms (e.g., cookie banner).
  1. Disclaimers
  • The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, no warranties are made regarding accuracy, reliability, availability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Event information and third‑party offerings may change; no guarantee is made that listings are complete or error‑free.
  • Use of the Site is at the user’s own risk.
  1. Limitation of liability
  • To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the operator is not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or for lost profits, revenues, data, or goodwill arising from or related to use of the Site.
  • Where liability cannot be excluded, it will be limited to the greatest extent allowed by law.
  1. Indemnity
  • Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless the operator from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of user breach of these Terms, unlawful use of the Site, or infringement of third‑party rights.
  1. Compliance with laws; EU users
  • Users are responsible for compliance with local laws. For EU/EEA users, data processing is governed by the Privacy Policy under GDPR. Cookie consent is obtained where required and can be withdrawn via preferences.
  1. Changes to the site
  • Content and features may be added, modified, or removed at any time without notice. Service interruptions or discontinuation may occur.
  1. Suspension or termination
  • The operator may suspend or restrict access to the Site if users violate these Terms or applicable law, or to protect the Site and its users.
  1. Changes to these Terms
  • These Terms may be updated from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the current version. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
  1. Governing law and jurisdiction
  • These Terms are governed by the laws of Poland, without regard to conflict‑of‑law rules. Courts of Poland shall have jurisdiction, without limiting mandatory consumer protection rights that cannot be waived under the law of the user’s habitual residence in the EU/EEA.
  1. Consumer rights and ODR
  • If users are EU consumers, they may have mandatory rights under EU and local consumer laws. The European Commission provides an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform. Participation is not obligatory unless required by law; the operator does not commit to participating in out‑of‑court dispute procedures unless mandated.
  1. Severability
  • If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
  1. No waiver
  • Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
  1. Contact
Krakow Christmas Market