Terms of Use
Last Updated: 18/11/2025
Website: GreekMonasteries.com
Contact Email: info@greekmonasteries.com
Location: Athens, Greece
1. Introduction
Welcome to GreekMonasteries.com (“Website”).
The Website is an online informational and travel-oriented guide dedicated to the historic monasteries, hermitages, and pilgrimage sites of Greece. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”).
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must stop using the Website immediately.
2. Purpose of the Website
GreekMonasteries.com provides:
- Informational content about Greek monasteries, hermitages, and pilgrimage destinations.
- Historical, cultural, and spiritual insights.
- Travel tips, accommodation suggestions, and visitor guidance.
The Website is not an official ecclesiastical authority and does not represent any monastery, church, or religious organization.
3. Eligibility
By using the Website, you confirm that:
- You are at least 18 years old, or you are using the Website under the supervision of a legal guardian.
- You have the legal capacity to accept these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Website—including text, photographs, graphics, logos, design elements, and databases—is the intellectual property of GreekMonasteries.com or its licensors and is protected under Greek and EU copyright law.
You may not, without written permission:
- Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute content for commercial use.
- Scrape, mine, or extract data from the Website.
- Modify or create derivative works.
You may use the Website only for personal, non-commercial purposes.
5. User Conduct
By using the Website, you agree not to:
- Engage in any unlawful, abusive, or disruptive behaviour.
- Attempt to hack, damage, overload, or interfere with the Website’s functionality.
- Upload or transmit malicious code, malware, or automated bots.
- Misrepresent or misuse any information found on the Website.
Violation of this clause may result in legal action.
6. Third-Party Links & External Content
The Website may include links to third-party websites, accommodation providers, travel services, or informational sources.
- These external sites are not controlled by GreekMonasteries.com.
- We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms.
- Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.
7. Travel Information Disclaimer
All travel-related content (routes, opening hours, accommodation suggestions, tips, etc.) is provided for informational purposes only.
GreekMonasteries.com does not guarantee:
- Accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of travel information.
- Availability, pricing, or quality of accommodation providers.
- Access conditions to monasteries or religious sites.
Users are responsible for confirming details directly with official authorities, accommodation providers, or destination websites.
8. Religious & Cultural Sensitivity
The Website publishes content regarding religious locations and traditions.
Users agree to:
- Respect local customs, spiritual practices, and cultural guidelines.
- Acknowledge that some locations may have restrictions (e.g., entry limits, dress codes, photography bans).
The Website is committed to presenting such content respectfully and accurately.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by Greek and EU law:
- GreekMonasteries.com is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Website.
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure access to the Website.
- All content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
Your use of the Website is solely at your own risk.
10. GDPR & Privacy Notice (Summary)
We are committed to the lawful and transparent processing of personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679).
- We collect only minimal data necessary for Website functionality (e.g., contact emails if voluntarily submitted).
- We do not collect sensitive personal data.
- We do not share data with third parties except when required by law.
- Users may request access, correction, or deletion of their data at any time.
For detailed information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
For GDPR-related inquiries, contact: info@greekmonasteries.com
11. Cookies & Analytics
The Website may use cookies for:
- Basic functionality
- Traffic analysis
- User experience improvement
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Continued use of the Website constitutes consent to the use of cookies as described in the Cookie Policy.
12. Modifications to the Terms
GreekMonasteries.com may update or modify these Terms at any time.
Changes take effect upon publication on this page.
Continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by Greek law and applicable EU legislation, including GDPR.
Any dispute arising from or relating to the use of the Website shall be resolved exclusively by the competent courts of Athens, Greece.
14. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms, legal matters, or GDPR inquiries:
📧 Email: info@greekmonasteries.com
📍 Location: Athens, Greece
(Communication only via email)