Last Updated: [31/08/2024]
Welcome to TrekBackpacking.com (“we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through TrekBackpacking.com (the “Site”), which is powered by artificial intelligence (AI). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Site.
1. Use of the Site
a. Eligibility:
You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
b. Account Registration:
Some features of our Site may require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
c. AI-Powered Content:
TrekBackpacking.com uses AI to provide personalized content and recommendations. While we strive for accuracy, the information provided by our AI systems may not always be perfect or up-to-date. You agree to use the AI-generated content as a guide and to verify any critical information independently.
2. Content and Intellectual Property
a. Ownership:
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and AI-generated content, is the property of TrekBackpacking.com or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
b. License to Use:
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without our prior written consent.
c. User-Generated Content:
If you submit any content, such as comments, reviews, or photos, to the Site (“User Content”), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute your User Content in connection with the Site. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that your content does not violate any third-party rights.
3. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s operation or security.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, other accounts, or computer systems.
- Use any automated means, including bots or crawlers, to access or collect data from the Site.
- Upload or transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
4. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by TrekBackpacking.com. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You access such websites at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their terms and policies.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all content and services provided on the Site are offered “as is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. TrekBackpacking.com disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Site will be secure, error-free, or uninterrupted, or that any defects will be corrected.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, TrekBackpacking.com and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or these Terms, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TrekBackpacking.com and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
8. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive will continue to apply, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
9. Governing Law
These Terms and your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the [Your State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in [Your City/State].
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the revised Terms on the Site or through other communication methods. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms or our Site, please contact us at:
Email: support@trekbackpacking.com