Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Last updated: February 3, 2026

§ 1. General provisions

1. These Terms of Use govern the use of the website operated at wetlina.bernardyni.pl (hereinafter: "Website").
2. The owner and administrator of the Website is the Bernardine Monastery in Wetlina (Parish of Divine Mercy), Wetlina 40a, 38-608 Wetlina, Poland (hereinafter: "Administrator").
3. These Terms have been drawn up pursuant to Article 8(1)(1) of the Polish Act of July 18, 2002 on the Provision of Electronic Services.
4. Use of the Website constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

§ 2. Types and scope of electronic services

The Administrator provides the following free electronic services through the Website:

1. Informational content — publishing information about parish life, announcements, Mass schedules, news, events, and pastoral materials;
2. Contact form — enabling users to send messages to the Administrator;
3. Photo gallery — sharing photographs documenting parish life and the local area;
4. Donation information — providing details for making contributions to the Parish.

§ 3. Technical requirements

1. Using the Website requires a device with Internet access and a web browser supporting HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
2. The Website is optimized for current versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
3. The Website uses cookies — details are available in the Cookie Policy.
4. The Administrator endeavors to ensure uninterrupted availability but does not guarantee continuous access.

§ 4. Rules of use

1. Users agree to use the Website in compliance with applicable law, these Terms, and good customs.
2. The following is prohibited:
   • sending unlawful, offensive, vulgar, or spam content through the contact form;
   • actions that may disrupt the Website's functioning or compromise its security;
   • copying, distributing, or modifying content published on the Website without the Administrator's consent, except for permitted personal use.

§ 5. Contact form

1. Using the contact form requires providing: name, email address, subject, and message content.
2. Providing data is voluntary but necessary to send a message and receive a response.
3. By submitting a message, the User consents to the processing of personal data for handling the inquiry, in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

§ 6. Intellectual property

1. Content published on the Website — including texts, photographs, graphics, layout, and logos — is the property of the Administrator or used under appropriate licenses, and is protected under Polish copyright law.
2. Use of Website content beyond permitted personal use requires prior written consent from the Administrator.
3. Photographs from parish events may depict attendees. Publication is based on Article 81(2)(2) of the Polish Copyright Act (image as part of a larger whole — gathering, public event). Persons who do not wish their image to be published are asked to contact the Administrator.

§ 7. Liability

1. The Administrator makes every effort to ensure that information on the Website is current and accurate but is not liable for any inaccuracies or outdated information.
2. Binding Mass schedules, event dates, and pastoral information should be confirmed directly with the parish office.
3. The Administrator is not responsible for content on external websites linked from the Website.

§ 8. Personal data protection

The rules for processing Users' personal data are set out in the Privacy Policy. Cookie usage rules are set out in the Cookie Policy.

§ 9. Complaints

1. Complaints regarding the Website may be submitted by email to wetlina@bernardyni.pl or by mail to the Administrator's address.
2. The Administrator will consider complaints within 14 days of receipt.

§ 10. Amendments

1. The Administrator reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time.
2. Amended Terms take effect upon publication on the Website.
3. The current version is always available at: /regulamin.

§ 11. Final provisions

1. Matters not covered by these Terms are governed by Polish law, in particular the Civil Code, the Act on the Provision of Electronic Services, and the Copyright and Related Rights Act.
2. Contact: wetlina@bernardyni.pl, phone: +48 452 415 506, address: Wetlina 40a, 38-608 Wetlina, Poland.