Last updated: June 20, 2026
1. Nature of the Website
OliveJournal (olivejournalco.eu) is a static informational website providing scientific and educational content on the biology of Olea europaea and related Mediterranean plant science topics. The site does not provide commercial services, sell products, or operate subscription functions.
2. Permitted Use
Visitors are permitted to access and read the content of this site for personal, educational, and research purposes. Use of site content for purposes that would constitute breach of copyright, misrepresentation, or commercial reproduction without attribution is not permitted.
Automated scraping, crawling, or bulk downloading of site content beyond what is necessary for standard search engine indexing is not permitted without prior written consent.
3. Intellectual Property
Original text content published on OliveJournal is the intellectual property of the site operator. Reproduction of substantial portions of original text requires attribution to olivejournalco.eu and the original URL.
Images used on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are subject to their respective Creative Commons licences. Attribution for each image is provided in the captions on the relevant pages. The licences applicable to individual images are accessible through the Wikimedia Commons file page for each image.
4. Accuracy and Completeness of Information
The content on OliveJournal reflects the understanding of botanical science at the time of publication. The operator makes reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but does not warrant that all information is current, complete, or free of error. Plant science is an active field; findings published after the date of an article may supersede the information presented.
Nothing on this site should be construed as professional agronomic, horticultural, commercial, or legal advice. Decisions about agricultural practice, land use, or commercial activity should be based on consultation with qualified professionals and relevant local authorities.
5. External Links
This website contains links to third-party websites, including institutional botanical databases, academic publishers, and governmental organisations. These links are provided for reference convenience. The operator does not control the content of external sites and is not responsible for their availability, accuracy, or compliance with applicable laws.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the operator of OliveJournal excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising from access to, use of, or reliance on information contained on this site. This includes, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss, loss of data, or loss of profit.
7. Availability
The operator does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the website. Maintenance, hosting issues, or other technical factors may result in temporary unavailability. The operator is not liable for any loss resulting from unavailability of the site.
8. Changes to Terms
These terms may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the site's operation or applicable legal requirements. Continued use of the site after publication of updated terms constitutes acceptance of those terms. The date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision.
9. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms or use of the website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of German courts, without prejudice to mandatory provisions of the user's country of residence.
10. Contact
Questions regarding these terms may be submitted via the contact form on the About page.