Legal Notice

1. Publisher Information

In accordance with Article 6 of Law no. 2004-575 of 21 June 2004 on confidence in the digital economy (LCEN), the following information is provided to users of the website Gironde.org:

This website is an independent informational resource and is not an official government website. For official administrative information about the Gironde department, please visit www.gironde.fr.

2. Hosting Information

This website is hosted by:

The hosting provider is responsible for the physical storage and technical infrastructure of the website. For technical issues related to server availability or infrastructure, please contact the hosting provider.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Website Content

Unless otherwise stated, all content on Gironde.org, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, photographs, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Gironde.org or its content suppliers and is protected by French and international copyright laws.

3.2 Copyright Notice

The entire content of this website is protected by copyright:

3.3 Permitted Use

You may:

• View and navigate the website for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Print or download individual pages for personal reference
• Share links to our pages on social media or other websites
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the source

3.4 Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute substantial portions of website content
• Use content for commercial purposes without written permission
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content
• Remove copyright notices or attributions from content
• Scrape, data mine, or systematically extract content from the website

3.5 Requesting Permission

For permission to use content beyond what is permitted above, please contact us at [email protected] with details of your intended use.

4. Image Credits & Third-Party Content

4.1 Photography

Images used on this website are sourced from the following providers and are subject to their respective licenses:

Unsplash

• Many photographs are sourced from Unsplash under the Unsplash License
• These images are free to use for commercial and non-commercial purposes
• Attribution is appreciated but not required under the Unsplash License
• View the Unsplash License for full terms

Original Photography

• Some images are original photographs taken specifically for Gironde.org
• These images are © Gironde.org and subject to the copyright restrictions outlined in Section 3

4.2 Typography

This website uses the following fonts from Google Fonts, licensed under the SIL Open Font License:

• Playfair Display — Display headings and logo
• DM Sans — Headings and navigation
• Source Sans 3 — Body text

View the Google Fonts attribution and SIL Open Font License.

4.3 Maps

Interactive maps on this website are powered by:

• Leaflet — Open-source JavaScript library for interactive maps (BSD 2-Clause License)
• OpenStreetMap — Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL License)

4.4 Icons & Graphics

Icons and vector graphics are either custom-created for this website or sourced from open-source libraries and are used in accordance with their respective licenses.

5. Trademarks

The Gironde.org name, logo, and other identifying marks are trademarks of this website. All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced on this website are the property of their respective owners.

Mention of third-party products, services, or organizations does not imply endorsement by Gironde.org, nor does it imply endorsement of Gironde.org by those third parties.

6. External Links & Third-Party Websites

6.1 Outbound Links

This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience and information only.

Gironde.org is not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or availability of external websites
• The privacy practices or policies of external websites
• Any losses or damages arising from your use of external websites

We recommend reviewing the terms of use and privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

6.2 Inbound Links

You may link to our homepage or internal pages under the following conditions:

• The link must not be misleading or imply endorsement by Gironde.org
• The link must not damage our reputation or suggest a false association
• The link must not be placed in a manner that violates any law
• You must not frame or embed our content without permission

We reserve the right to request removal of any link that does not comply with these guidelines.

7. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

7.1 Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about the Gironde department, we make no warranties or representations about:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information
• The suitability of the information for any particular purpose
• The timeliness or currency of the information

Information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.

7.2 No Professional Advice

Content on Gironde.org does not constitute:

• Legal, financial, or tax advice
• Medical or health advice
• Professional consultation of any kind

For specific advice tailored to your situation, please consult with qualified professionals.

7.3 Limitation of Liability

7.4 Use at Your Own Risk

Your use of this website is at your sole risk. The website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

8. User Conduct & Prohibited Activities

When using Gironde.org, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malware
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's operation
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect or harvest personal information about other users
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict access to the website for users who violate these terms.

9. Data Protection & Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. The collection, use, and protection of your personal data when you visit Gironde.org is governed by our separate Privacy Policy, which complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés)
• Other applicable data protection laws

Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

10. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For detailed information, please see Section 4 of our Privacy Policy.

11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This legal notice and your use of Gironde.org are governed by and construed in accordance with French law.

Any disputes arising from or relating to this website or its content shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the French courts, specifically the courts of Bordeaux, France.

This choice of law and jurisdiction does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer under French or European Union law.

12. Changes to This Legal Notice

We reserve the right to modify this legal notice at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent changes were made. We encourage you to review this legal notice periodically.

Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified legal notice.

13. Severability

If any provision of this legal notice is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. If modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from this legal notice.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.

14. Contact Information

For questions, comments, or concerns regarding this legal notice or any aspect of Gironde.org, please contact us: