Terms of Service

These terms govern access to and use of the website rutherlane.eu. By accessing the site you agree to these terms.

Use of content

The articles, text, and editorial content on this site are published for general reference purposes. Reproduction of substantial portions of articles for commercial purposes, or reproduction in any form without attribution, is not permitted without prior written consent from the site operator.

Brief quotations with attribution and a link back to the source article are considered fair use and do not require permission.

Accuracy disclaimer

Astronomical data — object positions, Bortle ratings, equipment specifications, and app feature descriptions — is accurate to the best of the site's knowledge at the time of publication. Conditions change: light pollution levels shift, product lines are discontinued, and software apps are updated. The site is not responsible for errors or omissions arising from information that has changed since publication.

Outdoor activities including night-time mountain observation carry inherent risks. Information on observing locations describes conditions as documented and does not constitute safety advice. Readers are responsible for their own safety and for verifying current access conditions, weather, and terrain before undertaking any field activity.

External links

This site links to external resources including Wikimedia Commons, lightpollutionmap.info, clearoutside.com, astronomie.ro, and stellarium.org. These links are provided for reference. Rutherlane has no control over those sites and accepts no responsibility for their content, availability, or privacy practices.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Romanian and EU law, the site operator accepts no liability for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of or reliance on content published on this site. This includes, without limitation, equipment purchasing decisions made based on content here, safety incidents at observing locations referenced here, or errors in astronomical data presented here.

Contact form use

The contact form may be used to submit factual corrections or questions. It may not be used for unsolicited commercial messages, automated submissions, or any purpose that violates applicable Romanian or EU law.

Governing law

These terms are governed by Romanian law. Disputes arising from use of this site are subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Changes to terms

These terms may be updated to reflect changes in the site's content or applicable law. The updated date below reflects the most recent revision.

Last updated: May 4, 2026