Copyright & Usage Information
Website Content Copyright
All original content on melissani-cave.com, including text, photographs, graphics, and design elements, is protected by copyright law and owned by WL Media and melissani-cave.com (© 2025), unless otherwise specified. This includes our comprehensive visitor guides, travel articles, and proprietary tourism information.
Permitted Use
Personal Use: Visitors may view, download, and print pages from this website for personal, non-commercial use when planning their visit to Melissani Cave and Kefalonia.
Travel Agencies & Tour Operators: Limited excerpts (up to 150 words) may be used for promotional materials, provided proper attribution is given as "Source: melissani-cave.com" with a direct link to our website.
Educational Use: Academic institutions may use brief excerpts for educational purposes with proper citation.
Prohibited Activities
- Reproducing, distributing, or republishing substantial portions of our content without written permission
- Using our images, text, or design elements for commercial purposes
- Creating derivative works based on our content
- Systematic downloading or data scraping of website content
- Removing copyright notices or attribution
Third-Party Content
We gratefully acknowledge content contributions from visitors and photographers who have generously shared their experiences under Creative Commons licenses. Full credits and attributions are provided here.
Some historical images and geological information are sourced from public domain materials, including Greek government tourism resources and scientific publications.
Photography & Image Rights
Original cave photography and Kefalonia landscape images on this website are protected by copyright. Visitors wishing to use our images for commercial purposes should contact us for licensing arrangements.
Visitor Photo Submissions: Photos submitted by visitors remain their property but grant us non-exclusive rights to use them on the website with proper attribution.
Trademark Information
The melissani-cave.com name and logo are trademarks of WL Media. "Melissani Cave" refers to the natural geological formation managed by the Greek government and is not claimed as a trademark.
Contact for Permissions
For licensing inquiries, reproduction permissions, or copyright questions, please contact us with specific details of your intended use. We're happy to work with legitimate tourism businesses, researchers, and educators.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. If you believe your copyrighted work has been used inappropriately on our site, please contact us with details for prompt investigation and resolution.
Updates to Copyright Policy
This copyright information may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law or our usage policies. Last updated: September 2025.
This information is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal questions, please consult with qualified legal counsel.