1. Scope

These Terms of Service govern your use of countrythread.eu (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the Site.

2. Nature of the Site

CountryThread is a static informational website providing reference content on regional embroidery motifs and textile heritage in Poland. The Site does not offer commercial services, subscriptions, or user accounts.

3. Accuracy of Content

Content on this site is compiled from publicly available ethnographic documentation and heritage records. Reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy. However, the Site makes no warranties as to the completeness, currency, or fitness for any particular purpose of the information provided. Content is subject to change without notice.

The Site does not constitute professional advice of any kind. Readers requiring authoritative information on Polish textile heritage should consult the relevant institutional sources cited in each article.

4. Intellectual Property

Text content on countrythread.eu is the property of the site's operators. Reproduction for personal, non-commercial reference is permitted provided the source is credited.

Images displayed on the Site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences. Each image is attributed to its original source. Reuse of images is subject to the applicable Creative Commons licence terms for each individual image.

5. External Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites including ethnographic museums, heritage registries, and Wikimedia Commons. These links are provided for reference only. CountryThread has no control over the content or availability of linked external sites and accepts no responsibility for them.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, countrythread.eu and its operators are not liable for any direct, indirect, or incidental loss or damage arising from use of the Site or reliance on its content.

7. Changes to Terms

These Terms may be revised at any time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the current version. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable European Union law. Any disputes arising from use of the Site are subject to the jurisdiction of courts competent under EU law.

9. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms: info@countrythread.eu

CountryThread is an independent informational reference. It is not affiliated with any museum, government body, or folk arts association mentioned in its content.