Terms of Service

Last updated: May 2026

Publisher

Cobblenook is operated by Strade di Pietra S.r.l., Via della Conciliazione 12, 00193 Rome, Italy. P.IVA IT 12345678901. For legal correspondence: legal@cobblenook.eu.

Purpose of the site

Cobblenook is an informational reference resource on stone paving systems in Italian historic centres. The material published here is intended for general reference purposes — for researchers, municipal officers, contractors, and others seeking background information on the technical, legislative, and historical dimensions of stone paving in Italy.

Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice, engineering advice, or a formal professional opinion. Decisions relating to specific paving works, heritage applications, or contractual matters must be made in consultation with appropriately qualified professionals and verified against current authoritative sources.

Intellectual property

The editorial text on this site is the property of Strade di Pietra S.r.l. and is published under a Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 licence unless stated otherwise. You may reproduce, adapt, or translate the text for non-commercial purposes provided you attribute Cobblenook and link to the original page.

Images on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are used under their respective licences, which are noted in the captions or available via the linked source pages. These images are not covered by the CC BY-NC licence applied to editorial text.

Accuracy and currency of information

We aim to ensure that the information on this site is accurate and current at the time of writing. Heritage legislation and municipal regulations in Italy are subject to change. We do not guarantee that any specific provision, permit procedure, or technical standard described here remains in force at the time you read it. Verify critical information with the relevant Soprintendenza, municipality, or legislative source before acting on it.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Strade di Pietra S.r.l. accepts no liability for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, arising from reliance on material published on cobblenook.eu. This includes — but is not limited to — financial loss, project delays, regulatory penalties, or physical damage resulting from decisions made based on information found here.

External links

Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement of those sites or their content. We have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the content or data practices of linked external sites.

Governing law

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

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.