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1. Use of content
The Fresnel Post is an editorial publication about lighthouse engineering and keeper history. You may read, link to and quote from our articles for personal, educational and journalistic purposes with attribution to The Fresnel Post and a link to the source article. Systematic copying, republishing of substantial portions of the site, or use of our content to train machine-learning systems requires prior written permission.
2. Information accuracy
We research carefully and cite our sources, but history is reconstructed from records that can be incomplete or mutually inconsistent, and official pages change without notice. Content is provided for general informational purposes "as is" and may contain errors. It is not professional advice — maritime navigation, engineering, conservation or legal decisions should never rely on this site alone. Always consult primary authorities for operational matters.
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4. Intellectual property
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We aim to keep the site online and accurate, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability, and we may change, suspend or remove content at any time.
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11. Updates to these terms
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12. Contact
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