Last updated: 21 July 2026

Terms of Use

These terms describe the conditions under which Gehanu, an independent educational information project based in Bydgoszcz, Poland, makes the content of gehanu.info available to visitors. By browsing this website, reading its material, or submitting the contact form, you accept the terms set out below. If you do not agree with them, please discontinue use of the site.

A. Nature of the content

All written material, glossary entries, images and program descriptions published on gehanu.info are provided for general educational purposes concerning the history of zoning, building codes and urban form. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice, planning advice, architectural consultation, or a recommendation regarding any specific property, permit application, or municipal proceeding. Readers with a live legal, planning, or construction matter should consult a qualified professional or the relevant municipal authority directly.

B. No guaranteed accuracy or completeness

We take reasonable care in researching historical ordinances, codes and archival material referenced in our content, and we cite primary sources where practical. However, historical records can be incomplete, later amended, or subject to differing interpretation among historians and practitioners. We make no representation that any content is exhaustive, current, or free from error, and we do not warrant fitness of the material for any particular purpose.

C. Independent status

Gehanu is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any municipal planning authority, historic preservation board, or governmental body referenced in its content. References to specific ordinances, codes or historical decisions are made solely for educational illustration.

D. Use of the website

You agree to use gehanu.info only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict the use of the site by, any other person. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, its underlying code, or any server or database connected to it, nor introduce any material that is malicious or technologically harmful.

E. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise indicated, the text, glossary content, layout and original imagery on this site are the property of Gehanu or used with appropriate permission. You may read, quote briefly with attribution, and share links to individual pages for personal, non-commercial and educational purposes. Reproduction of substantial portions of the site's content elsewhere without prior written permission is not authorized.

F. Third-party links and embedded content

This site may embed third-party services, such as an interactive map, or link to archival sources hosted by libraries, universities or government bodies. We are not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of those external resources, and inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the destination site.

G. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted under applicable Polish and European Union law, Gehanu shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential loss arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website, including any reliance placed on educational content published here. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, including liability for intentional misconduct.

H. Changes to these terms

We may revise these terms from time to time to reflect changes in the site's content or applicable law. The version in effect is the one published on this page at the date shown above. Continued use of the site following a revision indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

I. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Poland. Any dispute arising in connection with these terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent Polish courts, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer protection provisions applicable in your country of residence.

J. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact Gehanu at [email protected] or by post to Dworcowa 81/piętro X, Bydgoszcz, Poland.