Terms of Service

1. Nature of the Site

LocalPorch (localporch.eu) is an architectural typology reference archive. It provides informational content about loggia and portico architecture in Bologna, Padua, and Turin. The site does not sell products or services, does not provide professional architectural or legal advice, and does not accept advertising.

2. Accuracy and Disclaimer

Content on this site is prepared with reference to published academic sources, institutional documents, and reliable secondary sources, and is updated when corrections are identified. However, no guarantee of completeness or accuracy is made. Structural dimensions, construction dates, and other technical data cited on this site should be verified against primary sources before use in professional, academic, or legal contexts.

LocalPorch accepts no liability for decisions made on the basis of content published on this site.

3. Intellectual Property

Original editorial content on this site — including article text, structural analysis, and editorial commentary — is the property of LocalPorch and may not be reproduced in full without written permission. Excerpts of up to 150 words may be quoted with attribution and a link to the original page.

Images on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences. Each image is attributed in the caption. The licence terms for individual images are available via the links provided in the captions.

4. External Links

This site links to external sources including UNESCO, Wikipedia, and municipal archive portals. These links are provided for reference only. LocalPorch has no control over external content and accepts no responsibility for its accuracy or availability.

5. Governing Law

These terms are governed by Italian law. Any disputes arising from use of this site are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Rome, Italy.

6. Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated at any time. The date of the most recent revision appears at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

7. Contact

Questions about these terms: info@localporch.eu — Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153 Rome, Italy — +39 06 5705 1234