📜 Legal Notice & Impressum

Last Updated: April 4, 2026
Effective Date: April 4, 2026

1. Website Information

1.1 Website Operator

2. Business Owners and Contact Information

2.1 Proprietors

2.2 Registered Address

2.3 Contact Information

3. Business Registration and Legal Status

3.1 Registration Details

Velenice Cottage is operated by individual property owners (Petra Ballaty and Libor Ballaty) and is not registered as a formal business entity with Czech authorities. Individual property owners can conduct accommodation rental as a private business activity without formal business registration under Czech law.

3.2 Tax Identification

VAT Registration: Not applicable (not registered as business)
Income Tax: Subject to Czech personal income tax (DPH applies on rental income)
Tax Authority: Czech Financial Administration (Finanční správa)

3.3 Regulatory Authority

Velenice Cottage is subject to oversight by:

• Local Authority: Velenice Municipality (Město Velenice)
• Regional Authority: Central Bohemia Regional Authority (Středočeský kraj)
• Data Protection: Czech Data Protection Authority (ÚOOÚ)
• Consumer Protection: Czech Trade Inspection Authority

4. Website Technical Information

4.1 Hosting Provider

4.2 Domain Registrar

Domain registration and DNS management through authorized Czech domain provider. Domain registered under individual ownership.

4.3 Email Hosting

5. Data Protection Officer

Velenice Cottage is not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) as:

• The organization is not a public authority
• Data processing is not the core business
• No large-scale systematic processing of special categories of data

However, we comply fully with GDPR requirements. For data protection inquiries, contact our Data Controller directly at info@velenice.netwrks.cloud.

6. Liability and Content Disclaimer

6.1 Information Accuracy

We make every effort to ensure that information on this website is accurate, complete, and up-to-date. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy of all content and disclaim responsibility for errors, omissions, or outdated information.

This website is provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

6.2 Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites and resources. We are not responsible for:

• The content of external websites
• The accuracy or legality of external content
• Any harm or damage caused by external websites
• The privacy practices of external websites

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies and terms of any external websites before providing personal information or conducting transactions.

6.3 Website Availability

While we strive to maintain continuous website availability, we do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted website access
• Error-free website operation
• Freedom from viruses or malicious code
• Completeness of website features

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Copyright

© 2026 Velenice Cottage. All rights reserved.

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website (text, images, videos, layout, design) is the property of Velenice Cottage and protected by copyright law. Reproduction, distribution, or transmission of any content without written permission is prohibited.

7.2 Fair Use

You may:

• View and print pages for personal use
• Share specific links to individual pages
• Screenshot travel information for planning purposes

You may not:

• Reproduce content for commercial purposes
• Scrape or systematically copy website content
• Modify or create derivative works
• Remove copyright notices or attribution

7.3 Trademarks

"Velenice Cottage" and associated logos are trademarks of the proprietors. Use of these marks without permission is prohibited.

8. Website Usage Terms

8.1 Permitted Uses

You are permitted to:

• Browse the website for personal information
• Make accommodation bookings through the official form
• Contact us regarding inquiries
• Access travel guides and recommendations

8.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) except search engine robots
• Access or attempt to access non-public areas
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Disrupt website operation or service
• Transmit spam, harassment, or illegal content
• Reverse-engineer or attempt to access source code

8.3 Termination of Access

We reserve the right to deny access to the website to any user who violates these terms or engages in prohibited conduct.

9. Regulatory Contacts and Authorities

9.1 Data Protection Authority

10. Amendment and Modification

We reserve the right to modify this Legal Notice at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Material changes will be highlighted or announced via email if you are a registered user.

Your continued use of the website after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Legal Notice.

11. Entire Agreement

This Legal Notice, combined with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms of Service, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Velenice Cottage regarding website usage and accommodation bookings.

12. Language and Translations

This website is provided in English. While Czech translations of legal documents are available upon request, the English version is the official and binding version. In case of discrepancies between translations, the English version prevails.