Terms of Use

1. General provisions

These terms of use (hereinafter – the Terms) set out the rules for using the website lral.lv of the Latvian Radio Amateur League (hereinafter – LRAL) and its related services.

By using this website, you agree to these Terms in full. If you do not agree with any of the Terms, please do not use this website.

2. About LRAL

3. Use of the website

3.1. Permitted use

• Viewing information for personal purposes
• Obtaining information about LRAL activities and events
• Contacting LRAL through official channels
• Using the association's services (for registered members)
• Using the QSL bureau services

3.2. Prohibited use

• Carrying out unlawful or harmful activities
• Distributing viruses or malicious software
• Threatening or bypassing the website's security systems
• Using automated systems without permission
• Violating the rights of other users
• Distributing false information
• Commercial use without LRAL's written permission

4. Intellectual property

All content available on lral.lv, including but not limited to:

• Texts, images, graphics, logos
• Software, code, design
• Audio and video materials
• Databases and their structure

is the property of LRAL or is used under appropriate licences. Any use of the content without written permission is prohibited.

5. User-generated content

By submitting any content on our website (comments, messages, images), you:

• Confirm that you have the rights to this content
• Grant LRAL the right to use this content
• Are responsible for the legality and accuracy of the content
• Agree that the content may be moderated or deleted

5.1. Prohibited content

• Offensive, hateful or discriminatory content
• Unlawful or copyright-infringing material
• Spam or advertising without permission
• Misleading or false information
• Unauthorised disclosure of personal data

6. LRAL services

6.1. QSL Bureau

• The service is available to all radio amateurs
• The service terms are published separately
• LRAL reserves the right to change the service conditions

6.2. Members' area

• Available only to registered LRAL members
• Access is granted after payment of the membership fee
• Members' rights and obligations are set out in the LRAL statutes

6.3. Repeaters

• Information about LRAL repeaters
• Usage rules for each repeater separately
• Access in accordance with amateur radio licence requirements

7. Limitation of liability

LRAL strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, however it:

• Does not guarantee the completeness and accuracy of the information
• Is not liable for any losses arising from the use of the website
• Is not responsible for third-party websites linked to
• Reserves the right to suspend or change services without prior notice

8. Privacy and data protection

Personal data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is an integral part of these Terms.

By using the website, you consent to the processing of personal data in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

9. Technical requirements

For optimal operation of the website, we recommend:

• A modern web browser with JavaScript support
• An internet connection
• Cookie support
• A screen resolution of at least 1024x768

LRAL is not responsible for website malfunctions caused by the user's technical limitations.

10. Changes to the Terms

LRAL reserves the right to change these Terms at any time. Changes take effect at the moment they are published on the website.

Significant changes will be announced on the website's home page or by sending a notice to registered users.

By continuing to use the website after changes are published, you agree to the new Terms.

11. Suspension of access

LRAL reserves the right to suspend or restrict access to the website:

• In the event of a breach of the Terms
• For carrying out technical work
• In the event of a security threat
• To comply with legal requirements
• At LRAL's discretion

12. Applicable law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Latvia.

All disputes are resolved through negotiation. If an agreement is not possible, disputes are resolved in the courts of the Republic of Latvia in accordance with Latvian law.

13. Contact information

If you have any questions about these terms of use, please contact us: