Please read these terms before using visit.zakopane.pl ("the Site"). By using the Site, you agree to these terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Site.
2. Description of Service
Visit Zakopane is an independent travel information guide providing editorial content about Zakopane, Poland and the Tatra Mountains. The Site provides:
- Travel planning information (guides, trail descriptions, practical information)
- Business listings for local accommodations, restaurants, and attractions
- Affiliate links to booking platforms (Booking.com, GetYourGuide, others)
- Sponsored content from local businesses (clearly disclosed)
The Site is not a booking platform. We do not process reservations, handle payments, or act as an agent for any third-party service. All bookings are made directly with the relevant businesses or through third-party platforms.
3. Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure the information on this Site is accurate and current. However:
- Trail conditions, operating hours, prices, transport schedules, and business details change frequently
- Mountain conditions, weather, and safety information can change rapidly and without notice
- Information on this Site should not be your sole source for safety-critical decisions
Always verify critical information (emergency contacts, trail closures, cable car operations, transport schedules) with primary sources before relying on it for planning.
4. Mountain and Outdoor Activity Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: Read this section carefully if you are planning outdoor activities in the Tatra Mountains.
Trail guides, difficulty ratings, and safety information on this Site represent the author's assessment at the time of writing. Mountain conditions change rapidly due to weather, seasonal variation, and natural events.
By using trail information from this Site, you acknowledge that:
- Mountain hiking, skiing, and related activities carry inherent risks including serious injury or death
- Conditions at any trailhead or on any route may differ significantly from what is described
- You are responsible for assessing your own fitness, experience, and equipment relative to any planned activity
- You are responsible for checking current conditions with TOPR (topr.pl) and IMGW (imgw.pl) before any mountain activity
- This Site accepts no responsibility for injury, death, loss, or damage arising from outdoor activities undertaken based on information provided here
Mountain rescue in the Polish Tatras is provided by TOPR. Emergency number: 601 100 300. Universal emergency: 112.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including text, photographs, graphics, and editorial content — is the property of Montinea Tymoteusz Mróz (ul. Krupówki 30, 34-500 Zakopane, NIP 7361581631) unless otherwise stated.
You may:
- Share links to pages on this Site
- Quote brief excerpts (under 100 words) with clear attribution and a link to the original
- Use information for personal travel planning purposes
You may not:
- Reproduce substantial portions of content without written permission
- Scrape or systematically extract content from this Site
- Use Site content for commercial purposes without a licensing agreement
- Present Site content as your own
For licensing or reproduction requests: hello@visit.zakopane.pl
6. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content
This Site contains affiliate links and sponsored content. Full details in our Affiliate Disclosure.
- Affiliate links are links to third-party services (Booking.com, GetYourGuide, others) through which we may earn a commission on completed bookings, at no extra cost to you
- Sponsored listings are placements paid for by local businesses — these affect placement and content depth, not editorial honesty
- All affiliate links and sponsored content are disclosed
We are not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of third-party websites or services linked from this Site.
7. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience; we do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any external site.
8. User Conduct
By using this Site, you agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
- Transmit any harmful, offensive, or disruptive content through any contact form or feedback mechanism
- Interfere with the Site's operation or other users' access
9. Disclaimers
The Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We make no warranty that:
- The Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses
- The information on the Site is complete, accurate, or current
- The Site will meet your specific requirements
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Polish law, and without limiting any rights you have as a consumer under mandatory provisions of Polish and EU consumer law, Montinea Tymoteusz Mróz shall not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
- Damages arising from use of information on this Site, including but not limited to decisions made based on trail guides, safety information, or business recommendations
- Damages arising from third-party services linked from this Site
This limitation applies regardless of the form of action and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
11. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Republic of Poland.
The publisher's registered place of business is Zakopane, Poland. Jurisdiction is determined by the applicable provisions of Polish law — nothing in these terms restricts a consumer's statutory right to bring proceedings before the court competent under those provisions.
Consumers in the EU may also use the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform.
12. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms at any time. The "last updated" date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
13. Publisher and Contact
Montinea Tymoteusz Mróz — ul. Krupówki 30, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland — NIP 7361581631 · REGON 120408484
Email: hello@visit.zakopane.pl
