TERMS OF USE

Effective Date: 01.06.2026

1. General Provisions

1.1. These Terms of Use (hereinafter: the "Terms") govern the rules and conditions for accessing and using the website www.local-guidebook.com (hereinafter: the "Website" or "Platform"). 
1.2. The owner and operator of the Website is:LIMETA STUDIO, craft for digital design, marketing, and graphic consulting Registered office address: Filipa Grabovca 4, 23000 Zadar, Republic of Croatia OIB: 08136747276 E-mail: nevena.moslavac@limetastudio.comPhone: +385 95 8444 054 (hereinafter: the "Service Provider" or "We") 
1.3. The Website functions as a digital concierge service for the region of Zadar and its surroundings. The Platform provides informative content about local attractions, services, restaurants, activities, and other tourist content, and enables access to exclusive benefits ("Exclusive Benefits") with partner business entities. 
1.4. Business Transparency (Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure): The Service Provider operates under a mixed revenue model that includes advertising space leasing (fixed fee) and an intermediation model (commission/Affiliate). The User is hereby informed that the Service Provider generates income from Partners through fixed listing fees on the Platform or through fees for generated inquiries (Lead Generation). Regardless of the billing model, recommendations are based on careful selection, and the fee does not affect the final price of the service for the User. 
1.5. By accessing and using the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and fully accepted these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Website. 
1.6. These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the Website (hereinafter: the "User" or "You").

2. Description of Service

2.1. The Website provides the following services:

  • Informative Content: Articles, blog posts, guides, descriptions, photographs, recommendations, and other content related to the tourist offer of the Zadar region. All data, including ferry schedules, national park ticket prices, etc., are obtained from third parties and are of an informative nature. The Service Provider does not guarantee that they are up-to-date or accurate and recommends that the User verifies the data on the official websites of those service providers.

  • Exclusive Benefits: The Platform provides the User with access to special benefits (discounts, free perks, service upgrades, etc.) with partner business entities (hereinafter: "Partners"). By clicking the corresponding button on the Website, the User receives a promotional code and instructions to present directly to the Partner at their physical location.

  • Recommendation and Advertising System (Affiliate & Lead Generation): The Platform serves as a marketing channel connecting the User with local service providers. Based on the displayed content and User interaction (clicks on buttons like "Book Now" or "Take Me There", calls, or the use of promotional codes), the system records an inquiry (lead), based on which the Service Provider earns a fee from the Partner in the form of advertising space or an intermediary commission.

  • Contact Form: The option to send inquiries via a form containing a name, e-mail address, and message.

  • Digital Content Delivery and Marketing Notifications (Newsletter): The Platform offers the option to download free digital materials (guides, checklists, etc.). By signing up for the download or providing explicit consent, the User agrees to receive occasional marketing notifications and updates (newsletter). The User can unsubscribe from the recipient list at any time via the link provided in the e-mail itself. 2.2. The Website does not enable:

  • Monetary transactions, online purchases, or payments

  • Registration of user accounts

  • Direct bookings of accommodation, excursions, or other services

3. Role of the Service Provider and Limitation of Liability

3.1.The Service Provider acts exclusively as an information intermediary. We provide information about benefits offered by our Partners and enable access to promotional codes. The Service Provider is not the owner, provider, executor, or organizer of the services, products, or benefits offered by the Partners. 
3.2.The service, product, or benefit is provided directly by the Partner at their location, under their own business terms and in accordance with their business policy. Any legal relationship arising from the use of the benefits is established exclusively between the User and the Partner. 
3.3. The Service Provider is not liable for:

  • The quality, availability, safety, or legality of the services, products, or benefits provided by Partners

  • The accuracy of information provided by Partners for publication on the Platform

  • Changes to terms, prices, or availability of benefits made by Partners

  • A Partner's refusal to recognize a promotional code or provide a benefit

  • Any direct or indirect damage resulting from the use of a Partner's services

  • The behavior, actions, or omissions of Partners or their employees 

3.4. The Service Provider makes reasonable efforts to select high-quality Partners and provide accurate information, but does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of all published content. All content on the Website is for informative purposes only and does not constitute a legally binding offer. 
3.5. The Service Provider is not liable for technical problems, including, but not limited to: Website downtime, data loss, virus attacks, incompatibility with user equipment or internet connection, and other technical difficulties caused by force majeure or third parties. 
3.6. The Service Provider reserves the right to forward User complaints to the relevant Partner for the purpose of resolving any disputes arising from the use of benefits.

4. Rules for Using Promotional Codes (Exclusive Benefits)

4.1. The validity period of the code, as well as any potential restrictions (e.g., 'valid on weekdays only'), are stated next to each individual promotional code on the Platform. The User is obliged to check the validity of the code before use.
4.2. Promotional codes available on the Website under the subpage /zadar-region:

  • Are intended exclusively for the personal, non-commercial use of the User

  • Are valid only at the physical location of the specified Partner and cannot be used at other locations or online

  • Have a limited duration as indicated next to each code; upon expiration of the validity period, the code ceases to be valid

  • Are non-transferable to third parties unless stated otherwise

  • Cannot be exchanged for money, cash, or any other form of monetary equivalent

  • Cannot be combined with other discounts, campaigns, or promotional offers of the Partner, unless the Partner explicitly states otherwise 4.3. The Partner reserves the right to refuse a promotional code in the following cases:

  • The validity period of the code has expired

  • The User does not meet the terms of use specified alongside the code

  • There is a suspicion of abuse or fraud

  • Due to technical or operational reasons on the Partner's side

  • The Partner reserves the discretionary right to refuse the provision of the service itself if the User does not meet the safety, health, or professional requirements prescribed by the Partner for that specific activity (e.g., sports activities, water sports schools, etc.). 

4.4. The Service Provider reserves the right at any time, without prior notice and without obligation to provide justification, to:

  • Add, modify, or remove promotional codes

  • Change the terms of use of individual codes

  • Temporarily or permanently suspend the Exclusive Benefits program 

4.5. It is strictly prohibited to:

  • Reproduce, distribute, resell, or make mass use of promotional codes

  • Use automated systems (bots, scripts) to collect codes

  • Engage in any form of fraudulent use or abuse of codes

  • Publish codes on other websites, social media, or media channels without the written consent of the Service Provider 4.6. The Service Provider reserves the right to cancel codes found to be used contrary to these Terms and to take appropriate legal action.

5. Copyright and Intellectual Property

5.1. All content published on the Website, including but not limited to: texts, photographs, graphic elements, logos, icons, illustrations, audio and video materials, interface design, databases, and program code (hereinafter: the "Content"), is protected by copyright and intellectual property rights in accordance with the Copyright and Related Rights Act (Official Gazette - NN 111/21) and international conventions. 
5.2. The copyright holder of the Content is the Service Provider, unless stated otherwise. Certain content may be the property of third parties (Partners or other legal/natural persons) and is used with their permission. 
5.3. The User is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to view, read, and print the Content solely for personal, non-commercial use, provided that:

  • The Content remains unaltered and undistorted

  • The source of the content (the Website) is clearly cited

  • The use does not violate the rights of third parties 

5.4. Without the prior written consent of the Service Provider, it is prohibited to:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or publicly communicate the Content

  • Adapt, modify, or create derivative works based on the Content

  • Use the Content for commercial purposes

  • Remove copyright notices or other proprietary labels

  • Use "web scraping", "data mining", or similar automated methods to extract data 

5.5. The name and logo LOCAL GUIDEBOOK, as well as the visual identity of the craft LIMETA STUDIO, are registered trademarks. Unauthorized use of these trademarks is strictly prohibited. 
5.6. If you believe that any content on the Website violates your copyright or intellectual property rights, please contact us at info@limetastudio.com with a detailed description of the alleged infringement.

6. Obligations of the User

6.1. By using the Website, the User undertakes:

  • To use the Website in accordance with these Terms, applicable laws and regulations of the Republic of Croatia, and generally accepted norms of internet conduct

  • To provide accurate and truthful data when using the contact form

  • Not to use the Website for illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, or any other unauthorized activities

  • Not to disrupt the operation of the Website or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the system, server, or network 6.2. The Service Provider reserves the right to restrict or disable access to the Website for any User who violates these Terms, without prior notice.

7. Links to External Sites

7.1. The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including Partner websites. These links are provided solely for informative purposes. 
7.2. The Service Provider has no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of external websites and assumes no responsibility for their content, accuracy, or availability. The inclusion of a link to an external site (e.g., for purchasing tickets for NP Plitvice or buying Jadrolinija ferry tickets) does not imply assumption of liability for that service nor a guarantee of its availability. 
7.3. The User accesses external websites at their own risk, and it is recommended to read the terms of use and privacy policy of each external website before use.

8. Amendments to the Terms of Use

8.1. The Service Provider reserves the right to modify, amend, or replace these Terms at any time without prior notice. 
8.2. The amended Terms become effective on the day of their publication on the Website. The date of the last modification is indicated at the top of this document. 
8.3. Continued use of the Website after the publication of amended Terms is considered acceptance of those changes. Users are advised to check this page regularly.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

9.1. These Terms and all disputes arising from the use of the Website shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Croatia. 
9.2. The User and the Service Provider shall endeavor to resolve any disputes amicably. 
9.3. In the event that an amicable settlement cannot be reached, the competent court in Zadar, Republic of Croatia, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes.

10. Severability

10.1. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 
10.2. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that, in its meaning and purpose, most closely matches the intention of the original provision.

11. Contact

For all questions, suggestions, or complaints regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

  • Business Name: LIMETA STUDIO, obrt za digitalni dizajn, marketing i grafičko savjetovanje

  • E-mail: info@limetastudio.com

  • Phone: +385 95 8444 054

  • Address: Filipa Grabovca 4, 23000, Zadar, Republic of Croatia

These Terms of Use enter into force on 01.06.2026 and shall apply until further notice.