Welcome to trekklo.me ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at trekklo.me (the "Service") operated by trekklo.me.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By visiting our website and accessing the information, resources, services, products, and tools we provide, you understand and agree to accept and adhere to the following terms and conditions as stated in this policy.

These Terms apply to all users of the site, including browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and contributors of content. If you do not agree with all terms and conditions of this agreement, you are not authorized to use this website.

2. Description of Service

trekklo.me is an AI-powered travel blog that provides users with engaging and informative travel content, including but not limited to:

• Travel guides and destination information
• Travel tips and advice
• Travel-related product recommendations
• Affiliate marketing content for travel services

All our articles are currently offered for free to our users.

3. AI-Generated Content Disclosure

Important Notice: Use of Artificial Intelligence

This website uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in creating and enhancing our travel content. We believe in transparency and want you to understand how AI is used on our site:

What Content May Be AI-Generated:

• Travel articles and blog posts
• Destination guides
• Travel tips and recommendations
• Product descriptions
• Website copy and descriptions

How We Use AI:

• Content Creation: AI assists in generating initial drafts and outlines for travel articles
• Content Enhancement: AI helps improve readability, structure, and SEO optimization
• Research Assistance: AI aids in gathering and organizing travel information
• Translation: AI may assist with content translation for different languages

Our Commitment:

• All AI-generated content is reviewed, edited, and approved by our editorial team
• We fact-check information and verify travel details where possible
• We take responsibility for all published content, regardless of whether AI was used in its creation
• We continuously monitor and improve our AI-generated content quality

Your Responsibilities:

• Verify important travel information from official sources before making travel decisions
• Understand that AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies or outdated information
• Use travel advice and recommendations at your own discretion and risk

4. Affiliate Marketing and Monetization

Affiliate Partnerships

We participate in various affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to:

• Travelpayouts Platform: Connecting us to multiple travel brands and services
• Hotel booking affiliates (Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, etc.)
• Flight booking affiliates (Aviasales, Skyscanner, etc.)
• Travel service providers (car rentals, insurance, tours, activities)

Commission Disclosure

When you click on affiliate links or make purchases through our recommendations, we may earn commissions. This helps us maintain our website and provide free content to our users.

No Additional Cost

Our affiliate partnerships do not result in additional costs to you. The prices you pay remain the same whether you use our links or go directly to the service provider.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of trekklo.me and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our website (comments, reviews, etc.), you grant us the right to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content in connection with the Service.

Restrictions on Use

You may not:

• Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Services
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of our Service
• Use our content for commercial purposes without express written permission
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

6. User Conduct and Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service:

• For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
• To violate any international, federal, provincial, or local regulations, rules, or laws
• To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
• To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
• To submit false or misleading information
• To upload viruses or malicious code of any kind
• To spam or send unsolicited messages

7. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by trekklo.me. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Travel Booking Services

When you book travel services through our affiliate links, you enter into a separate contract with that service provider. We are not a party to that transaction and are not responsible for:

• The quality of services provided
• Booking cancellations or modifications
• Refund policies
• Customer service issues
• Travel disruptions or changes

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Travel Information Disclaimer

Important: The travel information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. We make no representations or warranties of any kind about:

• The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of travel information
• Current travel restrictions, visa requirements, or entry regulations
• Safety conditions at travel destinations
• Pricing accuracy or availability of travel services

Health and Safety

Travel involves inherent risks. You are solely responsible for:

• Checking current travel advisories and restrictions
• Obtaining appropriate travel insurance
• Ensuring you meet all visa and entry requirements
• Taking necessary health precautions and vaccinations
• Assessing personal safety at destinations

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, trekklo.me shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Lost profits, data, or business opportunities
• Travel disruptions or cancellations
• Personal injury or property damage during travel
• Financial losses from travel bookings

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless trekklo.me and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees).

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever including but not limited to a breach of the Terms.

11. Data Protection and Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

For information about cookies and tracking technologies, please see our Cookie Policy.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of Spain, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Email: [Insert your contact email]
Website: trekklo.me
Location: Barcelona, Spain

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and trekklo.me regarding the website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

These Terms and Conditions are designed to comply with applicable laws and regulations for travel blogs and affiliate marketing websites.