Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using VacationFinder, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and us. Your continued use of the Services constitutes your acceptance of any modifications to these Terms.

2. Description of Services

VacationFinder provides travel information, destination recommendations, comparison tools, and related content to help users plan their travel experiences. Our Services include:

• Destination information and guides
• Travel recommendations and suggestions
• Destination comparison tools
• Travel planning resources and calculators
• User-generated content and community features
• Educational content about travel destinations

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts and Registration

Some features of our Services may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian to use our Services.

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

You agree not to use our Services to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Post or transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Harass, threaten, or intimidate other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Distribute spam, malware, or other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access our Services without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
• Use the Services for any commercial purpose without our written consent

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on VacationFinder, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, and other materials (collectively, "Our Content"), is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print Our Content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Our Content without our express written permission.

User-Generated Content

You may be able to submit content such as comments, reviews, photos, or other materials ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit User Content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

6. Use of Technology and AI

VacationFinder may utilize various technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance certain features and provide personalized recommendations. These technologies may be used to:

• Analyze user preferences and travel interests
• Generate personalized destination recommendations
• Provide destination comparisons and insights
• Improve content relevance and user experience
• Assist in content creation and curation

While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information, AI-generated content and recommendations should be used as guidance only. We encourage users to verify information and conduct their own research before making travel decisions.

Not all content and features on our website are AI-generated. We combine technology with human expertise, editorial oversight, and curated information from reliable sources to provide comprehensive travel resources.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The information provided will be accurate, complete, or current
• Any defects or errors will be corrected
• The Services will meet your specific requirements

Travel information, including prices, availability, weather conditions, safety information, and destination details, may change without notice. You are responsible for verifying all information before making travel arrangements.

VacationFinder is an informational resource and does not book travel, provide travel services, or act as a travel agent. We are not responsible for any travel arrangements you make based on information from our Services.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services.

Your interactions with third-party websites and services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We encourage you to review the terms and policies of any third-party services you access through our Services.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, for any reason including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• At our sole discretion

Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VACATIONFINDER AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VacationFinder and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your User Content

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or other urgent matters.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using our Services.

14. Contact Information

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