Terms of Use

Last updated: October 31, 2026

These Terms of Use apply to your use of poldot.com (“Poldot”, “we”, “us”). By using the website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Our content

Unless otherwise stated, the articles, text and design of Poldot are owned by Poldot and protected by copyright. You may read, share links to and quote short excerpts from our articles for non-commercial purposes, provided you credit Poldot and link to the original article. Republishing full articles or using our content commercially requires our written permission.

Images credited to NASA, ESA or other organisations remain subject to those organisations’ own usage terms. Please check the credited source before reusing an image.

Information, not professional advice

Our content is provided for general information and education. We work to ensure it is accurate and up to date, but science evolves, and we cannot guarantee that every article is complete or current at all times. Nothing on Poldot is professional, safety or financial advice. Viewing the Sun directly or through optical equipment without proper solar filters can cause permanent eye damage — always follow expert safety guidance.

Comments and contributions

If you post a comment, you are responsible for what you write. You agree not to post content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, misleading, spam, or that infringes others’ rights. We may moderate, edit for length or clarity, or remove comments at our discretion. By posting a comment, you give us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display it on Poldot.

Acceptable use

You agree not to misuse the website, including by attempting to disrupt it, gain unauthorised access, introduce malware, or scrape it in a way that places an unreasonable load on our servers.

Links to other websites

We link to research papers, agency websites and other external resources. We are not responsible for the content or practices of those websites.

Liability

We provide Poldot “as is”. To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the website or reliance on its content. Nothing in these terms limits any rights you have under applicable consumer protection law.

Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes are published means you accept the updated terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of Portugal, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer protections in your country of residence.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to [email protected].