Welcome to Vagabird, a travel blog dedicated to sharing our experiences and tips to help you plan your next adventure. These terms and conditions govern your use of our website, located at www.vagabird.com (the “Site”), and any content, products, or services made available through the Site (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Site and the Services, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Site or the Services.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Site and the Services, you agree to these terms and conditions, as well as any additional terms, policies, or guidelines that may be posted on the Site from time to time. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice, and your continued use of the Site and the Services after any changes have been made constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
Use of the Site and Services
The Site and the Services are intended for personal and non-commercial use only. You may not use the Site or the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, including but not limited to violating any intellectual property rights, interfering with the Site or the Services, or attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Site or the Services.
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, trade, or exploit any portion of the Site or the Services for any purpose without our express written consent.
User Content
We welcome and encourage user-generated content on our Site, such as comments, reviews, and feedback. However, you agree that any content you submit to the Site, including but not limited to text, images, videos, and audio, is your own original work or that you have the necessary rights to use and publish the content. You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any media.
You agree not to post any content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise objectionable, or that violates any third-party rights, including but not limited to intellectual property or privacy rights. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms, without prior notice.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, and videos, is the property of Vagabird or its respective owners, and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use any content from the Site for commercial or non-commercial purposes without our express written consent.
Links to Third-Party Sites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, which are provided solely for your convenience. We have no control over the content, products, or services offered by these sites, and we do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any information or content provided by them. You agree to access these sites at your own risk, and we shall not be responsible or liable for any damages or losses arising from your use of these sites.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and the Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any 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 guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information or content on the Site or the Services, and we do not warrant that the Site or the Services will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or the Services, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Vagabird, its affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these terms and conditions, your use of the Site or the Services, or your violation of any law or the rights of any third party.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these terms and conditions or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in San Francisco, California, and the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on the parties.
Termination
We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Site and the Services at any time and for any reason, without prior notice. Upon termination, these terms and conditions shall still apply.
Miscellaneous
These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Vagabird regarding your use of the Site and the Services, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written. If any provision of these terms and conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these terms and conditions shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.