Legal Information
LEGAL NOTICE/IMPRINT
Website: https://www.de-branicki.com
1. Website Operator
Wojciech Pawłowski
2. Address
Aleje Jerozolimskie 93
02-001 Warszawa
Poland
3. Contact Information
Email: info@de-branicki.com
Website:
4. Nature and Purpose of the Website
The website de-branicki.com is an independent informational, historical and genealogical research website dedicated to family history, ancestry, historical documentation, genealogy and related cultural and archival subjects.
Its purpose is to present historical information, genealogical findings, documentary research, historical references and related editorial content for informational and educational purposes.
The website is not an online shop, e-commerce platform or commercial sales portal. No products or services are sold directly through this website.
Access to the website and its informational content is not subject to a purchase requirement.
5. References to Books and External Publications
This website may contain references and hyperlinks to books, historical publications, authors, publishers, libraries, archives and other external resources relevant to its subject matter.
Such references are provided for informational, historical and research purposes.
Where a link leads to an external website offering a book or publication for purchase, any purchase takes place exclusively through the respective third-party provider.
The website operator does not process payments, accept orders or handle sales transactions through this website.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, references to external publications do not constitute paid advertising, sponsorship or an affiliate arrangement.
The respective third-party providers are solely responsible for their own websites, products, sales conditions and transactions.
6. Editorial Responsibility and Historical Research
The website operator is responsible for the content published on this website within the scope of applicable law.
Historical and genealogical information may be based on original archival documents, historical records, published sources, scholarly literature, genealogical research and other documentary material.
Every effort is made to present historical information accurately and to distinguish documented facts from interpretations, hypotheses and research findings.
Historical sources may contain incomplete, contradictory or subsequently revised information. Genealogical conclusions should therefore be understood in the context of the available historical evidence.
The website operator welcomes relevant corrections, additional documentation and substantiated information concerning published historical material.
7. Accuracy and Completeness of Information
The information published on this website is provided in good faith and for informational and educational purposes.
Although reasonable care is taken in researching and presenting the material, no guarantee can be given that every item of information is complete, entirely accurate or permanently up to date.
The website operator reserves the right to correct, supplement, update or remove content where appropriate.
Mandatory statutory liability provisions remain unaffected.
8. Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise indicated, original texts, research contributions, genealogical presentations, website design elements and other original materials published on this website are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
Copyright remains with the respective authors and rights holders.
Historical documents, archival materials, photographs, illustrations, extracts from publications and other third-party materials remain subject to the rights and licensing conditions applicable to those materials.
Materials identified as being in the public domain may be reused in accordance with the applicable laws governing public-domain works.
Where materials are published under a Creative Commons or another open licence, the respective licence terms must be observed.
The reproduction, distribution, modification or commercial exploitation of protected original website content without the required permission is prohibited unless permitted by applicable law.
9. External Links
This website may contain hyperlinks to external websites operated by independent third parties.
These links are provided to facilitate access to additional historical, genealogical, academic, cultural or documentary information.
The website operator has no general control over the content, availability, privacy practices or subsequent modifications of external websites.
At the time a link is added, reasonable efforts are made to ensure that no obvious legal infringements are apparent.
If the website operator becomes aware of unlawful content on an external website linked from this website, the relevant link will be reviewed and removed where appropriate.
The respective operators remain responsible for the content and operation of their own websites.
10. No Commercial Transactions
This website does not provide an online ordering system, payment processing facility, shopping cart or direct sales service.
Any purchase of books, publications or other materials mentioned or referenced on this website is conducted independently through the relevant publisher, bookseller or third-party provider.
No contractual relationship concerning such external purchases is established with the website operator merely through the publication of a hyperlink.
11. Data Protection
The protection of personal data is taken seriously.
Any personal data processed in connection with the operation of this website is handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), where applicable.
Detailed information regarding the collection, processing, storage and protection of personal data, including the rights of website visitors, is provided in the separate Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy: https://www.de-branicki.com/privacy-policy
12. Applicable Legal Framework
This website is operated from the Republic of Poland and is subject to applicable Polish laws and regulations, as well as relevant European Union legislation.
In particular, the website operates in accordance with applicable provisions concerning electronic services, data protection, copyright and intellectual property rights.
Mandatory statutory provisions of applicable law remain unaffected.
13. Limitation of Liability
The website operator is responsible for the website content in accordance with applicable statutory provisions.
To the extent permitted by law, the website operator shall not be liable for temporary technical interruptions, external website availability or changes made by independent third-party providers.
Nothing in this section excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by mandatory law.
14. Contact Regarding Legal and Copyright Matters
For questions, corrections, historical documentation, copyright matters or other legal inquiries relating to this website, please contact:
Wojciech Pawłowski
Email: info@de-branicki.com
Postal address:
Aleje Jerozolimskie 93
02-001 Warszawa
Poland
15. Amendments and Updates
This Legal Notice may be updated where necessary to reflect changes in applicable legislation, the operation of the website or the information provided.
The latest version will be published on this website.
Last updated: 8 November 2026