Terms of Service
Last updated: 1 January 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Vetrarakstur (Vetrarakstur ) website, available at vetrarakstur.com ("the website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the website.
2. Description of Service
Vetrarakstur provides educational content and information about driving in Iceland, including winter driving guides, electric vehicle and charging information, car cost analysis, road safety advice, and guidance for new residents. The website also offers free calculators and tools for informational use.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on the website, including text, images, graphics, logos, icons, software, and design, is the property of Vetrarakstur or its licensors and is protected by Icelandic and international copyright laws.
You may view, download, and print content from the website solely for personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not modify the content and that you maintain all copyright and proprietary notices.
4. Use of the Website
You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You may not:
- Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Republish, distribute, or modify website content for commercial purposes without written permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any systems or networks connected to the website
- Use automated tools to scrape or collect data from the website without permission
- Introduce or distribute malware or other harmful code
5. User Content
If you submit any content (e.g., feedback, comments, or suggestions) through our contact form or other communication channels, you grant Vetrarakstur a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, publish, modify, and distribute such content in connection with the website.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The website content is provided "as is" and "as available" for informational and educational purposes only. Vetrarakstur makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or fitness of the content. For full details, see our Disclaimer.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vetrarakstur and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website.
8. Third-Party Links
The website may contain links to third-party websites. Vetrarakstur is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of such websites. Use of linked websites is at your own risk.
9. Advertising and Affiliate Links
The website displays advertising through Google AdSense and may contain affiliate links. These revenue streams support the operation of the website. Affiliate relationships never influence editorial content. For more details, see our Disclaimer.
10. Privacy
Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated into these Terms by reference.
11. Changes to Terms
Vetrarakstur reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect when posted on the website. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Iceland. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be submitted to the jurisdiction of the Icelandic courts.
13. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@vetrarakstur.com or via our Contact page.