Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: April 2026

StoneKeep Atlas is a website dedicated to castles, fortresses, palaces, and historic fortified sites around the world. These Terms & Conditions govern your use of this website. By accessing StoneKeep Atlas, you agree to the terms set out below.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

StoneKeep Atlas is operated as a sole proprietorship based in Quebec, Canada. These terms should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Affiliate Disclaimer, which together form the complete legal framework for use of this site.

1. About This Website

StoneKeep Atlas provides historical information, travel guides, architectural commentary, and educational content about castles and fortified heritage sites across the world. All content is produced for informational and educational purposes and is intended for readers with a genuine interest in history, architecture, and cultural travel.

Nothing on this website constitutes professional travel, legal, financial, or safety advice. Visitors are responsible for their own travel decisions and should verify practical information — such as opening hours, admission prices, and access arrangements — through official sources before planning a visit.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using StoneKeep Atlas, you confirm that you:

• accept these Terms & Conditions in full
• agree to use the website in a lawful and respectful manner
• comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction

These terms apply to all visitors, regardless of how they access the site.

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all original content on StoneKeep Atlas — including written articles, editorial text, website design, graphics, and branding — is the property of StoneKeep Atlas and its contributors, and is protected by applicable copyright law.

What you may do

• Read, share, and link to content on this website
• Quote brief passages for non-commercial purposes, provided that attribution is given and a link to the original page is included

What you may not do

• Reproduce or republish entire articles or substantial portions of content without written permission
• Copy or distribute material for commercial purposes without prior consent
• Scrape, aggregate, or systematically extract content from this site
• Present StoneKeep Atlas content as your own

Requests for permission to reproduce content may be directed to info@stonekeepatlas.com.

4. Acceptable Use

Visitors agree to use StoneKeep Atlas responsibly. You agree not to:

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its infrastructure
• Interfere with or disrupt the website’s functionality or performance
• Introduce malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purposes
• Attempt to circumvent security measures or technical restrictions

Any attempt to compromise the integrity or security of the website may result in restricted access and, where applicable, legal action.

5. Accuracy of Information

StoneKeep Atlas is committed to providing well-researched, accurate, and thoughtful content. Historical information is drawn from reputable academic, archival, and institutional sources wherever possible.

However, readers should be aware that:

• Historical interpretation is an evolving field, and scholarly consensus on certain topics may shift over time
• Practical visitor information — such as opening hours, ticket prices, and seasonal access — is subject to change and may not reflect current conditions
• Despite editorial care, errors and omissions may occasionally occur

We encourage visitors to verify practical travel details directly with the relevant castle, heritage organisation, or tourism authority before making plans.

6. External Links

StoneKeep Atlas links to external websites including heritage organisations, tourism boards, academic resources, and travel booking platforms. These links are provided for convenience and reader interest.

External websites operate independently and are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. StoneKeep Atlas does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party website. Visitors follow external links at their own discretion.

7. Affiliate Relationships

Some links on StoneKeep Atlas are affiliate links. If you click through and make a qualifying purchase or booking, StoneKeep Atlas may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

StoneKeep Atlas currently participates in the Travelpayouts affiliate programme. Additional affiliate relationships may be added in the future.

Affiliate income helps support the research, writing, and operation of the website. The presence of affiliate links does not influence the editorial content or recommendations on this site. Our Affiliate Disclaimer provides further detail.

8. Limitation of Liability

All content on StoneKeep Atlas is provided in good faith for informational and educational purposes. StoneKeep Atlas is not liable for:

• Travel decisions made on the basis of information found on this website
• Inaccuracies in third-party content linked to or referenced from this site
• Any losses, costs, or inconveniences arising from reliance on website content
• Temporary unavailability of the website due to maintenance or technical issues

Visitors assume full responsibility for how they interpret and act upon information provided on this site.

9. User Communications

If you contact StoneKeep Atlas through a form, email, or any other channel, you agree that your communication:

• is lawful and respectful in tone and content
• does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party
• does not contain harmful, abusive, or illegal material

StoneKeep Atlas reserves the right to decline or disregard communications that do not meet these standards.

10. Website Availability

We aim to keep StoneKeep Atlas accessible at all times, but cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability. The website may occasionally be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance, technical issues, or hosting service interruptions. We are not liable for temporary outages or interruptions to service.

11. Modifications to These Terms

These Terms & Conditions may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the website, applicable law, or our operating practices. When updates are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised.

Continued use of the website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page from time to time.

12. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec and the applicable federal laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from the use of this website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Quebec.

13. Contact

If you have questions or concerns regarding these Terms & Conditions, please get in touch through the contact form or by email: