Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Travel Explorer ("the Website," "the Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use our Website.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service.

2. Use of Service

Travel Explorer provides destination guides, travel information, and related resources ("Content"). You may access and use this Content for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Service
• Attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Service
• Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device to access the Service for any purpose
• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, or other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
• Copy, reproduce, modify, or distribute any Content without our express written permission

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Travel Explorer and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries.

Our trademarks, service marks, and logos used on the Service are our property or the property of their respective owners. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission or the permission of the owner.

Images used on the Website are sourced from Unsplash and other licensed image providers. These images are subject to their respective licenses and terms of use.

4. Information Accuracy and Disclaimer

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about travel destinations, attractions, and related topics, we make no representations or warranties of any kind about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Travel Explorer. These links are provided for your convenience and information only.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Travel Explorer shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content, goods, or services available through such websites.

6. Affiliate Relationships

Travel Explorer may participate in affiliate programs with various travel service providers, including but not limited to booking platforms, tour operators, and travel insurance companies. When you click on certain links and make purchases through our Website, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

These affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or destination recommendations. We maintain editorial independence and only recommend products and services that we believe will be valuable to our users.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Travel Explorer, its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
• Any content obtained from the Service
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
• Travel decisions made based on information from our Website
• Any issues encountered during your travels

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. Travel Explorer disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• That the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• That the results obtained from the use of the Service will be accurate or reliable
• That the quality of any products, services, information, or other material obtained through the Service will meet your expectations

9. User-Generated Content

If you submit any content to us, including but not limited to feedback, suggestions, comments, or reviews ("User Content"), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all rights to the User Content and that disclosure and use of such content by us will not infringe or violate the rights of any third party.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Travel Explorer and its licensors, partners, officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, and representatives from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses arising from: (i) your use of the Service; (ii) your violation of these Terms; (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including copyright, trademark, or privacy rights; or (iv) any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the United States, and the parties hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Travel Explorer regarding the use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements between you and Travel Explorer relating to your use of the Service.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: