Terms of Service

1. Acceptance

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, you must not use the site.

You must be at least 16 years old to use this website. If you are under 18, you confirm that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use the site and to submit any forms. If you are a parent or guardian and you permit a minor to use the site, you are responsible for that minor’s activity.

2. Service description

EmeraldWatch provides educational content related to stone materials, interior surfaces, finishes, tool handling fundamentals, and practical craftsmanship concepts. The website may include guides, checklists, articles, illustrative images, and learning resources. The service is intended for general informational and educational purposes only.

The website does not provide professional engineering, architectural, or building control services. Content may reference typical trade concepts, but it is not tailored to your specific property, project constraints, or local regulations. Any decisions you make based on the site content are your responsibility.

3. User obligations

You agree to use EmeraldWatch only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the site. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials if accounts are introduced in the future.

• Provide accurate information when submitting a contact request or workshop interest message.
• Use the educational content responsibly, applying appropriate safety practices and manufacturer instructions.
• Do not attempt to interfere with site security, availability, or performance.
• Do not create multiple accounts for deceptive purposes; where accounts exist, one account per person is permitted unless otherwise agreed in writing.

4. Intellectual property

All content on this website, including text, educational materials, design elements, logos, icons, images, and code, is owned by EmeraldWatch or licensed to EmeraldWatch and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, EmeraldWatch grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the site for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, or exploit any content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

Trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the site are the property of EmeraldWatch or their respective owners. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use any trademark without prior written consent.

5. Prohibited activities

To protect users and maintain a secure learning environment, you must not engage in any of the following activities:

• Spamming, phishing, or sending unsolicited messages through forms or contact routes.
• Attempting to gain unauthorised access to systems, accounts, or data.
• Introducing malware, viruses, worms, or any harmful code.
• Scraping, harvesting, or collecting data from the site by automated means without prior written permission.
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or attempting to derive source code from any part of the website.
• Impersonating another person or misrepresenting your affiliation with any individual or organisation.
• Uploading or transmitting content that infringes third-party rights or violates applicable law.
• Using the site in a way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it.

6. Disclaimer of warranties

The website and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, EmeraldWatch disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

EmeraldWatch does not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content. Materials and methods discussed may not be suitable for your specific circumstances.

7. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, EmeraldWatch shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the website or content.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, EmeraldWatch’s total direct liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the website shall be limited to the lesser of (a) the amount you paid to EmeraldWatch for the relevant service 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, or any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless EmeraldWatch, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the website, (b) your violation of these Terms, or (c) your violation of any rights of another person or entity.

9. Third-party links

The site may reference third-party products, standards, or services for educational context. If third-party links are presented in the future, they are provided for convenience only. EmeraldWatch does not control and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and the third party. You should read the terms and privacy policies of any third-party service before using it.

10. Privacy

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

11. Governing law

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland.

Subject to the dispute resolution section below, the courts of Dublin, Ireland shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the website.

12. Dispute resolution

Before filing any claim, you agree to attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us and providing a brief written description of the issue and the relief requested. We will attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute within 30 days from receipt of your notice.

If the dispute is not resolved within that 30-day period, either party may commence proceedings in accordance with the governing law and jurisdiction section of these Terms.

13. Termination

EmeraldWatch may suspend or terminate your access to the website, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, created risk to the site or other users, or engaged in unlawful conduct.

Upon termination, your right to use the site will immediately cease. The following sections will survive termination: Intellectual property, Disclaimer of warranties, Limitation of liability, Indemnification, Governing law, Dispute resolution, and any other provisions that by their nature should survive.

14. Modifications

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to the website, legal requirements, or operational practices. Updated Terms will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, we will provide a homepage notice at least 14 days before changes take effect.

Your continued use of the website after the effective date of updated Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the site.

15. Contact

For legal notices, questions about these Terms, or requests related to the website, contact: