Last Updated: October 8, 2025
Welcome to Travelbay! These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the travelbay.org website (“Website,” “Site”). By accessing or using Travelbay, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Travelbay, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
Use of the Website
Permitted Use
Travelbay is an informational travel blog providing destination guides, travel tips, recommendations, and personal travel experiences. You may access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Prohibited Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or related systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Website’s operation
- Collect or harvest information from the Website using automated means
- Post or transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful materials
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute Website content without permission
- Use the Website to spam or send unsolicited communications
Intellectual Property Rights
Website Content
All content on Travelbay, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, and code, is the property of Elizabeth/Travelbay or used with permission. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
User License
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:
- Any resale or commercial use of the Website or its content
- Any collection or use of product listings, descriptions, or prices
- Any derivative use of the Website or its content
- Any downloading or copying of content for others’ benefit
- Any use of data mining, robots, or similar tools
Copyright Permission
If you wish to use content from Travelbay, you must request written permission by emailing [email protected]. Brief excerpts (no more than 200 words) may be used with proper attribution and a link back to the original article.
User-Generated Content
Comments and Submissions
If you submit comments, feedback, suggestions, or other content to Travelbay, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any form.
Content Standards
Any user-generated content must not:
- Be false, misleading, or deceptive
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Contain offensive, abusive, or discriminatory language
- Promote illegal activities
- Contain personal information about others
- Include spam, advertising, or promotional content
We reserve the right to remove any user content that violates these standards without notice.
Third-Party Links and Content
Travelbay contains links to third-party websites and may feature third-party content. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party websites or content. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Affiliate Relationships
Travelbay participates in affiliate marketing programs and may earn commissions from purchases made through affiliate links. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe provide value. Affiliate relationships do not influence the price you pay or our honest recommendations.
Accuracy of Information
We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date travel information. However:
- Travel information changes frequently (prices, hours, availability, etc.)
- We cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of all information
- Content reflects personal experiences and opinions
- You should verify critical information independently before making travel decisions
Travelbay is not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes to information presented on the Website.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
- The Website will function uninterrupted or error-free
- Defects will be corrected
- The Website is free of viruses or harmful components
- Information provided is accurate, complete, or current
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TRAVELBAY AND ITS OWNER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:
- Your use or inability to use the Website
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Website
- Any bugs, viruses, or harmful code transmitted through the Website
- Any errors or omissions in content
- Any travel experiences or purchases based on Website information
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Travelbay, its owner Elizabeth, and any affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Any content you submit to the Website
Travel Risks
Travel involves inherent risks. By using information from Travelbay, you acknowledge that:
- You are responsible for your own safety while traveling
- You should research destinations independently
- You should purchase appropriate travel insurance
- You should check travel advisories and requirements
- Swimming, hiking, and adventure activities carry risks
- You assume all risks associated with travel decisions based on Website content
Travelbay is not liable for any injuries, losses, or damages incurred during travel.
Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.
Geographic Restrictions
Travelbay is operated from India. We make no representation that content is appropriate or available for use in all locations. If you access the Website from outside India, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of the Website shall be instituted in the courts of India.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Website shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with Indian arbitration laws.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Travelbay regarding use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
Waiver
No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://travelbay.org
By using Travelbay, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.