Last updated: 10 August 2026
These Terms and Conditions apply to your use of blacktree.nl. By using the website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
About this website
BlackTree is an independent technical publication. It provides articles, commentary, guides, links, and related informational material. The website does not currently offer products or paid services through these terms.
Information, not professional advice
Content is provided for general information and education. It is not legal, financial, security, or other professional advice. Technology, software, threats, and regulations change, so you should verify important information and consider your own circumstances before acting on it.
Accuracy and availability
Reasonable care is taken when preparing content, but BlackTree does not guarantee that every article is complete, current, error-free, or suitable for a particular purpose. The site, individual pages, and features may be changed, interrupted, or withdrawn. Where practical, material errors may be corrected after they are identified.
Use of technical guidance
Technical procedures can affect systems, data, security, and availability. Before following a guide, make appropriate backups, test in a safe environment, confirm compatibility, and ensure that you are authorised to make the relevant changes. You remain responsible for how you use the information.
Acceptable use
You may not use the website to break the law, infringe the rights of others, distribute malware or spam, interfere with the site or its users, bypass security controls, scrape the site in a way that harms its operation, or attempt unauthorised access to any system or data.
Comments and other contributions
You are responsible for material you submit. It must not be unlawful, abusive, misleading, infringing, or harmful. By submitting a public comment, you give BlackTree a non-exclusive permission to store, display, and technically adapt it for operation of the site. Comments may be moderated, edited for formatting, closed, or removed when reasonably necessary.
Intellectual property
Unless stated otherwise, BlackTree’s original text, design, and other site content are protected by intellectual-property law. You may view the site and make reasonable personal, non-commercial use of its content. Brief quotations with clear attribution and a link to the original page are welcome. Republishing substantial content, removing attribution, or using content commercially requires prior permission unless an applicable legal exception permits it.
External links
Articles may link to third-party websites for sources or further information. BlackTree does not control those sites and is not responsible for their content, security, availability, or privacy practices. A link does not necessarily mean endorsement.
Privacy and cookies
Personal data and cookies are handled as described in the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, BlackTree is not liable for indirect or consequential loss arising from use of, or reliance on, the site or linked resources. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful, including liability for intent or deliberate recklessness where applicable.
Changes to these terms
These terms may be updated when the website, its services, or legal requirements change. The current version and its update date will remain on this page. Continued use after an update means the revised terms apply from that point.
Governing law
These terms are governed by Dutch law. Any mandatory rights or protections that apply to you remain unaffected.
Operator and contact
BlackTree is operated by Rob Nidschelm. Questions about these terms can be sent through the contact form.