Terms of service of Wastewater Tales

1. introduction

These terms and conditions apply to the use of this website and transactions related to our products and services. In the event that you enter into additional agreements whose provisions conflict with these terms and conditions, the provisions of those additional agreements will apply.

2. acceptance of terms and conditions

By using, registering on, or otherwise accessing this website, you accept these terms and conditions. In some cases, we may ask for your express consent.

3. electronic communication

By using the site or communicating with us electronically (e.g., by email), you agree that all agreements, notices, information and other communications transmitted electronically have the same legal force as those transmitted in writing.

4 Intellectual property

All content on this site (text, graphics, illustrations, multimedia) belongs to us or our licensors and is protected by law.

4.1 All rights reserved

It is forbidden to copy, modify, distribute or use the content for commercial purposes without our written permission, except as provided by law (e.g., the right to quote).

5 Newsletter

You can forward our newsletter to people who may be interested in the site's topics.

6. third party content

Our site may contain links to third party sites. We are not responsible for their content, privacy policies or actions. You use such sites at your own risk.

7. responsible use of the service

You undertake to use our site only in accordance with applicable laws and principles of good practice. Among other things, you are prohibited from posting malware, collecting data by automated means, or any activity that interferes with the operation of the site.


🛒 8. Returns and right of withdrawal

8.1 Right of withdrawal

You have the right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days from the conclusion of the contract (in the case of digital services) or from the receipt of the goods (in the case of the purchase of a physical product - such as merchandise gadgets). You do not have to give a reason.

To exercise your right of withdrawal, send us a clear statement (e.g. email). You can use the form available on the site, but it is not mandatory.

8.2 Effects of withdrawal

We will refund you all payments received (including the cost of the cheapest delivery offered) no later than 14 days after we are informed of your decision to withdraw. The refund will be made by the same payment method used for the transaction.

In the case of partially performed services, we will refund a proportionate amount. Some products (e.g. personalized) may be excluded from the right of withdrawal, in which case you will be informed.


9. submitting ideas

Do not send us your own ideas, designs or texts if we have not signed a relevant agreement with you beforehand. Otherwise, you grant us a free, non-exclusive license to use them.

10. termination of use of the service

We reserve the right to modify or terminate the service at any time, without prior notice. We are not responsible for any losses resulting from such a decision.

11 Guarantees and limitations of liability

The content available on the site is for informational purposes and is provided "as is". We are not responsible for errors, unavailability of the site, or damages resulting from the use of the site.

Our maximum financial liability to you is PLN 100, unless a separate agreement provides otherwise.

12 Privacy

You undertake to provide true and up-to-date data. Details of data processing are described in our Privacy Policy i Cookie Policy.

13 Availability

We strive to make our website accessible to people with disabilities as well. If you encounter a barrier, please report it to us - we will try to remove it as soon as possible.

14. age requirement

You must be at least 16 years old to use our site. If you are 16-18 years old, you must have permission from a parent or guardian.

15. compliance with the law

Use of the site from territories where the content or sale of our products is illegal is prohibited.


🤝 16. affiliate marketing and advertising partnerships

Affiliate links, for which we receive a commission, and sponsored content may appear on this site. We always try to clearly label such collaborations, in accordance with applicable regulations (including the requirements of the European Commission and the US FTC).


17. transfer of rights

You may not transfer your rights under the terms and conditions to third parties without our written consent.

18 Violations

If the rules are violated, we may block access to the site and/or take legal action.

19. force majeure

We are not responsible for delays or non-performance of obligations resulting from causes beyond our control (e.g. natural disasters, emergencies, war).

20. compensation

You agree to indemnify us against any claims arising from your violation of the law or these Terms and Conditions.

21. waiver of rights

Our failure to enforce any provision of the regulations does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce them in the future.

22 Language

These regulations are made and interpreted in Polish. All correspondence will also be conducted in this language.

23. entire agreement

The Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and the owner of the site - Jakub Khorazevich.

24 Amendments to the regulations

We reserve the right to update the regulations. Any changes will be announced in advance and will take effect after a certain period of time from the announcement.

25 Governing law and jurisdiction

The regulations are subject to Polish law. Any disputes will be considered by the court having jurisdiction over the site owner's registered office.

27. personal data protection (RODO)

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016. (RODO) we inform you that:

  • The administrator of your personal data is Jakub Chorążewicz, owner of the Wastewater Tales blog.

  • The data is processed for the following purposes: contacting you, sending you newsletters (if you agree), fulfilling orders in the store (when the merchandise launches), and keeping site statistics.

  • You have the right to access your data, rectify, delete, limit processing, transfer data, object, and file a complaint with the supervisory authority (PUODO).

  • Provision of data is voluntary, but may be necessary to use certain features of the site (e.g. contact form or orders).

  • Data is not transferred to third countries or international organizations, unless required by the functions of external services (e.g., Google, Meta, MailerLite), with whom we have appropriate entrustment agreements.

  • We use technical and organizational measures to ensure an adequate level of protection of your personal data.

Details can be found in our Privacy Policy.

28 Contact.

The Wastewater Tales website is run by Jakub Chorazevich. Contact us via the form on the site Contact.

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