Terms of Service
Effective Date: August 10, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Dorothy Rich Travel Blog ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.
2. Use of the Website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the website:
- In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
- To transmit any advertising or promotional material, spam, or any other form of solicitation
- To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Dorothy Rich or any other person or entity
- In any way that infringes upon the rights of others or is harmful, threatening, abusive, or offensive
- To introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, or other material that is malicious or harmful
3. Intellectual Property Rights
The content on this website, including without limitation, the text, photographs, graphics, images, and descriptions ("Content"), are owned by Dorothy Rich or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, republish, download, store, or transmit any Content without prior written permission, except as follows:
- You may temporarily store copies of such materials in your computer's cache
- You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages for your personal, non-commercial use
- You may share links to pages on this website
4. User Comments and Submissions
If you submit comments, suggestions, or other materials to us, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content.
You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the content you submit and that your content does not violate these Terms of Service or the rights of any third party.
5. Travel Information Disclaimer
The travel information, recommendations, and advice provided on this website are based on personal experiences and research at the time of writing. Travel conditions, regulations, prices, and circumstances can change rapidly.
We strongly recommend that you:
- Verify all information independently before making travel plans
- Check current travel advisories and restrictions
- Consult with appropriate authorities and service providers
- Purchase appropriate travel insurance
We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or inconveniences that may result from using information on this website.
6. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such content or services.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Dorothy Rich shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the website.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Dorothy Rich from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Service or your use of the website.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the United States.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Service at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide notice on our website. Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: dorothy@dorothyrich.net