Terms of use
Site owner
douras.com is owned and operated by Paul Douras, United Kingdom.
Purpose of the content
The material published on this website is provided for informational and research purposes. The site focuses on surname history, genealogy, heraldry, and related historical context, and is intended to support inquiry rather than replace independent archival work.
Accuracy and verification
While care is taken in preparing the content on this site, no guarantee is given that all information is complete, current, or free from error. Genealogical and historical records are especially vulnerable to transcription issues, indexing inconsistencies, and later reinterpretation. Readers should verify important claims against original records, images, registers, or primary sources wherever possible before relying on them.
Copyright and ownership
Unless otherwise stated, the content of this website is © 2026 Paul Douras. This includes original written text, research summaries, page design, and site presentation. Where third-party material is referenced, quoted, or linked, that material remains the property of its respective owner.
Use of third-party sources
Research sources are cited where possible to help readers assess the evidential basis of the material presented. References to archives, databases, external institutions, and third-party publications are included for context and research guidance. Their inclusion does not transfer ownership of those materials or imply that those parties endorse this site.
Restrictions on use
You may read and use the content of this site for personal, educational, and non-commercial research purposes. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit the content of the site without prior written permission, except where a specific exception is allowed by law.
Governing law
These terms of use are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Last updated
These terms were last updated 26 July 2026.