Island Travels Blog (“Island Travels,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website island-travels.com (the “Site”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site. By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. About Island Travels Blog

Island Travels is a travel blog that publishes stories, destination notes, photo essays, and practical guides. The Site is for information and inspiration. We are not a travel agency and we do not sell trips, bookings, or packages through this Site.

2. Eligibility and accounts

You can read the Site without creating an account. If the Site offers accounts or commenting in the future, you must provide accurate information and keep your credentials secure. You confirm you are at least 13 years old or the age required in your region for online services.

3. Acceptable use

• Use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a respectful manner.
• Do not attempt to disrupt, attack, probe, or overload the Site or its infrastructure.
• Do not harvest personal information, send spam, or upload malicious code.
• Do not copy, scrape, or republish content without permission except as allowed under Section 4.
• Do not misrepresent affiliation with Island Travels or our editors.

4. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise noted, all text, images, and other materials on the Site are owned by Island Travels or our content partners and are protected by applicable copyright and other laws.

Personal use. You may view the Site and share links to our articles. You may quote brief excerpts with clear attribution and a functional link back to the original page.

Permissions. For any other use (including reproduction of images, translations, or compilations), please contact us for permission.

5. User content and comments

Where comments or submissions are enabled, you are responsible for the content you post. You grant us a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, and distribute your submitted content on the Site and our feeds. We may moderate, edit, or remove content at our discretion.

Do not post anything unlawful, defamatory, infringing, harassing, hateful, or that violates privacy or intellectual property rights.

6. Editorial standards and external links

Articles are written for information and inspiration. We aim for accuracy and respectful coverage of people and places. The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or practices. Check those sites’ terms and privacy policies.

7. Disclaimers

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. Content is informational and not professional travel, legal, financial, or safety advice. Verify details with official sources before making travel decisions.

8. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Island Travels, its owners, editors, contributors, and partners are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages, or for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising from or relating to your use of the Site.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Island Travels and our editors and contributors from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

10. Privacy and cookies

Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use information, and our approach to cookies and similar technologies.

11. Changes to the Site and these Terms

We may update content on the Site, change features, or revise these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent version. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

12. Governing law and disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Site.

13. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Site if we believe a violation of these Terms has occurred or for security or maintenance reasons.

14. Miscellaneous

• Severability. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
• Entire agreement. These Terms are the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site.
• Assignment. You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights as part of a reorganization or transfer.
• No waiver. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of the right to enforce it later.