Legal
Terms of Service
These terms govern the use of this website, operated by our non-profit association solely for informational and public-benefit purposes.
Last updated: 1 January 2026
1. Website operator
This website is operated by Lestenes Pagasta Lauku Un Dabas Draugu Biedrība "Zaļais Rūķis", registration number 40008113362, registered address Lugažu iela 6a, Ziemeļu rajons, Rīga, LV-1045, Latvia. Contact: info@lestenegreen.online, +371 25499611.
2. Non-commercial use
The website is provided free of charge for informational purposes. No goods or services are sold through it, no payments are processed on it, and no advertising is displayed. You may use the site for personal, educational, civic and research purposes. Automated scraping, resale of content, or use of the site in a manner that impairs its availability is not permitted.
3. Environmental information disclaimer
Ecological, conservation, agricultural and safety information published here is general in nature and reflects our practical experience in the Latvian rural context. It is not professional forestry, agronomic, veterinary, legal or engineering advice. Always consult the competent authority or a qualified specialist before acting on protected territories, protected species, watercourses or land that you do not own.
Programme dates, locations and activities may change due to weather, permits or volunteer availability. We make reasonable efforts to keep information current but give no warranty that all content is complete or error-free at all times.
4. Intellectual property
All text, layouts, graphics, icons and other materials on this website are the property of the association or are used with permission, and are protected by Latvian and European copyright law. Educational materials may be reproduced for non-commercial teaching and community purposes provided the association is credited and the content is not altered in a misleading way. Commercial reuse requires our prior written consent.
The association name, logo and visual identity may not be used to imply endorsement, partnership or affiliation without written authorisation from the executive board.
5. Volunteer participation
Participation in fieldwork, clean-ups and planting drives is voluntary and unpaid. Participants must follow the safety briefing, respect landowner instructions, and take responsibility for their own suitability for physical outdoor work. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian or teacher.
6. External links
Links to municipal, governmental or partner websites are provided for convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability or privacy practices of external sites.
7. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the association is not liable for indirect or consequential loss arising from use of this website or reliance on its general information. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be excluded by law.
8. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Latvia. Disputes that cannot be settled amicably shall be resolved by the competent courts of Latvia.
