Terms of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to Mount Athos: A Pilgrim’s Guide. This website provides information about Mount Athos, its places, icons, travel guides, transport options, an interactive map with routing and isochrones, public transport routes, and prayer request features.

2. Content Disclaimer

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, transport schedules, pilgrimage rules, and historical details may change over time. Users should verify information from official sources before making travel decisions.

3. User Responsibilities

Users must not misuse this website. This includes, but is not limited to, submitting spam prayer requests, abusing the contact form, attempting to manipulate the site’s content, or engaging in any unauthorized activities that disrupt the site’s functionality.

4. Intellectual Property

All text, images, and code on this website are original and protected by intellectual property laws. No content may be copied, modified, or redistributed without explicit permission.

5. Third-Party Services

This website integrates third-party services, including:

• OpenStreetMap – For interactive maps.
• Google Maps – For map visualization.
• GraphHopper – For routing and isochrone calculations.
• Public transport schedules sourced from official agency websites.
• These services may have their own terms of use and privacy policies, which users should review separately.

6. Limitation of Liability

This website does not represent or officially affiliate with any monasteries, institutions, or transport agencies mentioned. Information may be inaccurate, GraphHopper may suggest impractical routes, and OpenStreetMap may include difficult or unsafe paths. Users are solely responsible for their travel decisions and safety.

7. Contact Information

If you have any concerns or questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at: mount.athos.org@gmail.com

8. Use of Publicly Available Information

Some content on this website, such as monastery contact details, may be gathered from publicly available sources (e.g., published calendars, directories, or official publications). While we aim to provide helpful and accurate information, we respect requests for correction or removal, particularly when contact details are outdated, incorrect, or shared without direct consent. Please contact us if you would like any such data reviewed or removed.

9. Respect for Privacy

We respect the privacy of individuals and monastic communities. If you believe that any information displayed on this website — including names, photos, or contact details — violates privacy or was shared without consent, please contact us and we will address it promptly.