# Local Rules and Liability

## Principle

Rules must be shown as advisory information with source, date, jurisdiction, confidence, and limits.

Do not claim legal certainty unless the rule comes from a current official source and the geographic/jurisdiction match is clear.

## Rule categories

- cycling access,
- trail access,
- private land,
- protected area,
- wild camping,
- bivouac,
- fire bans,
- e-bike access/class,
- ferry/border constraints,
- seasonal closures,
- hunting/forestry closures,
- drone restrictions if relevant.

## Confidence states

- `known_allowed`,
- `known_restricted`,
- `seasonal_or_conditional`,
- `likely_allowed`,
- `likely_restricted`,
- `unclear`,
- `conflicting_sources`,
- `needs_local_confirmation`.

## Source hierarchy

Prefer:

1. official authority datasets/pages,
2. protected-area authority pages,
3. national/regional open data portals,
4. OSM access tags,
5. partner/local expert data,
6. user reports.

## User-facing copy examples

### Access warning

```text
Access uncertainty ahead
This forest track has incomplete bicycle access data and crosses a protected-area boundary. Use caution and follow local signs.
```

### Camping warning

```text
Wild-camping rules unclear
This area may restrict overnight camping outside designated sites. Prefer listed campsite/shelter options unless you have local permission.
```

### Seasonal closure

```text
Possible seasonal restriction
This segment overlaps a protected area. Check local signs and current authority notices before entering.
```

## Liability mitigations

- Show source and review date.
- Show uncertainty.
- Provide alternatives.
- Let users report errors.
- Avoid routing through known restricted/private segments by default.
- Keep critical legal rules server-updatable.
- Do not monetize illegal camping hints.
- Moderate sensitive reports.