Terms of Use
Effective Date: 18 August 2024
Welcome to Lost Backpackers! These Terms of Use govern your use of our website, services, and content. By accessing or using Lost Backpackers, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Lost Backpackers website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must discontinue using our site immediately.
2. Changes to the Terms
Lost Backpackers reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Use periodically for updates.
3. Use of the Website
a. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use this website. If you are under 18 years old, you may only use this website with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. By using the site, you represent and warrant that you either (i) are at least 18 years old or (ii) have the permission of your parent or legal guardian to use the website.
b. User Conduct
You agree to use Lost Backpackers only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You must not:
- Use the website in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation within the United Kingdom or any international law applicable to your use of the site.
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the website, or which may harm Lost Backpackers or users of the website.
- Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the website, server, or networks connected to the site.
c. Account Registration
To access certain features of the website, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and update such information as necessary.
If you are under 18 years old, you may only register for an account with the permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. By registering an account, you confirm that you have obtained the necessary consent.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer or device. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password.
4. Content on the Website
a. User-Generated Content
You may have the opportunity to submit, post, or upload content, including reviews, comments, photos, and travel stories (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant Lost Backpackers a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display such content in any media.
You represent and warrant that your User Content does not violate any laws or infringe upon the rights of any third party, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other legal or moral rights.
Lost Backpackers reserves the right to remove or modify any User Content at its discretion.
b. Intellectual Property and Image Use
All content on the Lost Backpackers website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Lost Backpackers or its content suppliers and is protected by UK and international intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or otherwise use any content from the website without prior written consent from Lost Backpackers.
Please note that some images, graphics, and other media on Lost Backpackers may be sourced from third-party providers, licensed stock imagery, or other external sources. We strive to ensure that all materials are used in compliance with applicable licensing agreements.
If you believe that any content on the website, including images, infringes on your intellectual property rights, please contact us at [email protected] with the details of your complaint, and we will investigate and take appropriate action.
5. Third-Party Links
Lost Backpackers may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Lost Backpackers. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that Lost Backpackers is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of such external sites or resources.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
Lost Backpackers provides the website and its content on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the website or the information, content, materials, or products included on the website.
To the fullest extent permissible by applicable law, Lost Backpackers disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Lost Backpackers shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the website, including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.
This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if Lost Backpackers has been advised of the possibility of such damage.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lost Backpackers, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the website, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms of Use.
9. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. You agree that any legal action or proceedings arising from or related to these Terms of Use shall be brought exclusively in the courts of England and Wales.
10. Termination
Lost Backpackers reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the website, with or without notice, for any reason, including without limitation, breach of these Terms of Use.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use or wish to submit a complaint regarding the use of any materials, please contact us at [email protected].
By using Lost Backpackers, you agree to abide by these Terms of Use. Thank you for visiting our website, and happy travels!
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