Terms of Service

By accessing and using openharborline.eu, you accept the following terms. If you do not agree with any of these terms, do not use this site.

Nature of the Site

OpenHarborLine is a static, informational website. It does not provide commercial services, sell products, or operate user accounts. The content is intended as a general reference on sailing basics and recreational boating, with a focus on Polish waters. Nothing on this site constitutes professional nautical, legal, safety, or regulatory advice.

Accuracy and Completeness

Every effort is made to ensure the information on this site is accurate and up to date. However, maritime regulations, safety standards, and navigational guidance change over time. The site does not guarantee that any specific piece of information reflects the current legal requirement or best practice at the time you read it.

Regulations governing recreational boating in Poland are issued and amended by national authorities including the Ministry of Infrastructure, the Office of Technical Inspection (UDT), regional waterway administrations, and the Polish maritime administrations in Gdańsk, Szczecin, and Słupsk. Always verify current requirements with the relevant authority before operating a vessel.

No Liability for Decisions Made on the Basis of This Content

The operator of openharborline.eu accepts no liability for any decisions made, actions taken, or outcomes arising from the use of information published on this site. This includes but is not limited to: navigation decisions, equipment purchases, safety preparations, or licensing choices made after reading content on this site.

Recreational sailing involves inherent risk. Compliance with applicable regulations and guidance from qualified instructors and official authorities takes precedence over any content published here.

Intellectual Property

The editorial text published on openharborline.eu is the property of the site operator. Reproduction of substantial portions of text for commercial purposes without permission is not permitted.

Images used on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences and remain the property of their respective creators. Attribution information is available on the relevant Wikimedia Commons file pages.

External Links

This site links to third-party websites including pya.org.pl, imo.org, imgw.pl, and commons.wikimedia.org. These links are provided for reference only. OpenHarborLine does not control those sites, is not responsible for their content or availability, and does not endorse any commercial offerings they may present.

Acceptable Use

You may use this site for personal, non-commercial reference purposes. The following uses are not permitted:

• Automated scraping of content for republication or training datasets without permission
• Any use that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempting to disrupt or interfere with the site's operation

Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated without prior notice. The date at the bottom of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by European Union law and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the site is operated, to the extent applicable.

Contact

Questions regarding these terms can be directed to: info@openharborline.eu.

Terms last updated: June 2026