Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of These Terms

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the CelticJournal.cyou website (the “Site”) and related educational materials provided by Celtic Journal (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference.

If you do not agree with these Terms, do not use the Site. You must be at least 16 years old to use this Site. If you are under 18, you confirm that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian and that they have reviewed these Terms with you.

2. Educational Purpose and Important Disclaimers

Celtic Journal is an education platform focused on drone technology, safe operation, aerial imaging, mapping concepts, and environmental observation methods for learning. Content is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.

• No operational authorisation: We are not a regulator and we do not grant flight permissions. You are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable laws, rules, and guidance, including any requirements related to airspace, operator competency, registration, and site permissions.
• Safety is your responsibility: Drones are complex systems. Conditions such as GNSS multipath, wind shear, battery temperature, magnetic interference, and sensor limitations can affect flight safety. Always follow manufacturer documentation and conservative operating practices.
• No surveillance services: The Site does not promote intrusive monitoring of people. Our environmental and mapping content is intended for educational projects and responsible observation of landscapes and sites with appropriate permissions.
• No warranty of outcomes: Learning results vary based on prior experience, equipment, weather, location constraints, and practice habits. Any examples are illustrative and not guarantees.

3. Service Description

The Site provides articles, guides, course-like learning pages, checklists, and resource links related to beginner-friendly drone fundamentals, safe flight routines, aerial photography and videography basics, and mapping and surveying concepts. Content may be updated, reorganised, expanded, or removed over time.

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time, including the availability of specific content. We do not promise that any particular topic, worksheet, or learning track will remain available indefinitely.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site in a lawful, respectful, and non-disruptive manner. In particular, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable regulations.
• Attempt to bypass, disable, or interfere with security features or access controls.
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content using automated means in a way that imposes an unreasonable load on the Site.
• Upload or transmit malware, spyware, or any code designed to interrupt or damage systems.
• Provide false, misleading, or impersonated information through our contact form.
• Use the Site to promote unsafe or intrusive drone operation, including attempts to monitor individuals.

We may suspend or block access to the Site if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or if your activity creates security or operational risk.

5. Intellectual Property

The Site and its content, including text, structure, design, graphics, and any downloadable materials we make available, are owned by or licensed to Celtic Journal Education Ltd and are protected by intellectual property laws.

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes. This licence does not allow you to copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, sell, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written permission, except where permitted by applicable law.

All trademarks, service marks, and logos on the Site are the property of their respective owners. Any third-party names are used for identification only.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

The Site may refer to third-party services, tools, or external websites. We do not control those third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, or policies. Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and privacy practices.

Links are provided for convenience and educational context. A link does not imply endorsement.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, and availability.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from harmful components. While we aim to keep materials accurate and practical, drone hardware and regulations change, and you should verify critical information using manufacturer documentation and official guidance.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Celtic Journal Education Ltd and its directors, employees, and contractors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunities, arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site.

To the extent that liability cannot be excluded, our total liability for any claims arising out of or related to the Site will not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months before the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) €100.

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Celtic Journal Education Ltd and its directors, employees, and contractors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your misuse of the Site, (b) your violation of these Terms, or (c) your violation of any applicable law or the rights of a third party.

10. Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any failure or delay in performance caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, severe weather, power outages, telecommunications failures, internet disruptions, cyberattacks, labour disputes, governmental actions, or failures of hosting or cloud providers.

11. International Use

The Site is intended for an Irish and European audience, but it may be accessed from other locations. We do not represent that the Site or its content is appropriate or legally available in all jurisdictions. You are responsible for compliance with local laws where you access the Site.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ireland, without regard to conflict of law principles. Subject to mandatory consumer protections that may apply in your country of residence, the courts of Dublin, Ireland will have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Site.

Before starting formal proceedings, you agree to contact us and allow at least thirty (30) days for informal resolution.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or created a security risk. You may stop using the Site at any time.

Sections relating to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law will survive termination.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Celtic Journal Education Ltd regarding your use of the Site, and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings.

16. Assignment

We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, or sale of assets. You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.

17. No Waiver

If we do not enforce a provision of these Terms, that will not be considered a waiver of our right to enforce that provision later.

18. Modifications to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective fourteen (14) days after posting the revised Terms on this page, unless a shorter timeframe is required for legal or security reasons. Your continued use of the Site after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

19. Electronic Communications

By using the Site and contacting us electronically, you consent to receive communications from us electronically. You agree that electronic communications, notices, and disclosures satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

20. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact:

• Legal entity: Celtic Journal Education Ltd
• Address: One Windmill Lane, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, D02 F206, Ireland
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +353 1 691 7824