Terms of Service

2. Service description

Clover Chronicle provides educational content about sustainable rainwater collection, outdoor water storage, filtration basics, drainage awareness, and beginner-friendly property maintenance topics. Our materials may include articles, guides, checklists, and workshop-style learning sessions.

The website is intended for general information and learning. We do not provide on-site inspections, emergency assistance, engineering services, legal advice, or guarantees of compliance with local building codes. Any examples, diagrams, or suggested routines are provided to support understanding and should be adapted to your specific property conditions, local rules, and professional recommendations.

While the educational direction of Clover Chronicle is informed by European industry background and common practices related to plastic tanks, reservoirs, inspection shafts, and water-management components, this website does not function as a product catalogue or an online shop. References to components are for learning purposes to help readers recognise typical parts and ask better questions when seeking professional support.

3. User obligations

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the website. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the website complies with applicable laws and regulations in your location.

If the website offers optional features such as subscribing to updates, submitting questions, or requesting workshop information, you agree to provide accurate and current information and not to misrepresent your identity. You agree not to submit sensitive personal information that is not necessary for your enquiry.

If account or registration features are introduced, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials, to use only one account per person, and to notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorised access. You are responsible for activity conducted under your credentials.

4. Intellectual property

The website and its content, including text, educational materials, design, layout, graphics, logos, icons, and any software code used to operate the website, are owned by Clover Chronicle or licensed to Clover Chronicle and are protected by intellectual property laws.

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Clover Chronicle grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable licence to access and use the website for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You may download or print resources only where the website provides that functionality and only for personal use. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit any part of the website without our prior written permission.

All trademarks, service marks, and names displayed on the website belong to their respective owners. Any reference to third-party products or brands is for identification and educational clarity and does not imply endorsement.

5. Prohibited activities

You agree not to engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the website, its servers, or networks. In particular, you must not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or any associated systems or networks.
• Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the website, or bypass security measures.
• Use the website to transmit malware, spyware, or any other malicious code.
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the website by automated means without permission.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code except where such restriction is prohibited by law.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
• Send spam, unsolicited messages, or repetitive submissions through any contact functionality.
• Upload or transmit content that is unlawful, defamatory, infringing, or violates third-party rights.
• Use the website in a way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website for other users.
• Use the educational content to present unsafe instructions as professional advice or to encourage unsafe practices.

6. Disclaimer of warranties

The website and all content and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Clover Chronicle disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant that information on the website is complete, current, or suitable for your specific property or situation. Outdoor water systems are site-specific, and safe outcomes depend on correct design, installation, and maintenance.

7. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Clover Chronicle will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, loss of data, business interruption, reputational harm, or any other losses arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the website or its content.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Clover Chronicle’s total direct liability for claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the website will be limited to the lesser of (a) the amount you paid to Clover Chronicle in the 12 months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) 100 EUR.

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

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Clover Chronicle, its operators, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to: (a) your use of the website, (b) your violation of these Terms, or (c) your infringement of any rights of another party.

9. Third-party links

The website may refer to general concepts, standards, or third-party tools used in the wider digital ecosystem. However, Clover Chronicle is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites or services. Any interaction with third parties is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

10. Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data, and how cookie preferences are managed. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

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11. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes or claims) will be governed by the laws of Ireland. The courts of Dublin, Ireland will have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the website, subject to any mandatory consumer protection rights that apply in your jurisdiction.

12. Dispute resolution

If you have a concern or dispute related to the website, you agree to contact us first and attempt to resolve the matter informally. You must provide a written description of the issue and any relevant details. We will make a good-faith effort to respond and work toward a resolution within 30 days of receiving your notice.

If the dispute is not resolved within the 30-day informal period, either party may pursue the claim in the courts described in the governing law and jurisdiction section above.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the website, in whole or in part, at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, posed a security risk, or used the website in a way that could create legal exposure or harm to other users.

Upon termination, your right to use the website will cease immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, governing law, dispute resolution, and contact provisions.

14. Modifications to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will become effective 14 days after the updated Terms are posted on this page. If the changes are material, we will provide a notice on the homepage before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the website after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact and legal notices

For questions about these Terms or to send legal notices, contact:

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision will not be considered a waiver of those rights.