Your access to and use of TrekkingSketches.com is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). These Terms apply to all use of the  TrekkingSketches.com website (the “Site”). By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms then you should not access or use the Site.

Intellectual Property

All information contained in this Site, including all images, photographs, illustrations, artwork, video clips, writing, and other materials are copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property owned, controlled, or licensed (collectively the “Contents”) by the Site. The Contents are and will remain the exclusive property of the Site and its authors. Unauthorized use without express permission is not permitted.

Governing Law and Forum

Any controversy arising out of the use of this Site, these Terms, and/or the Privacy Policy shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Massachusetts, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action relating to these Terms will be brought only in the courts of the State of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. 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.

Changes to Terms and Conditions

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. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use the Site after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, please stop using the Site. If you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact us via email at trekkingsketches@gmail.com or by using the links in the header and footer of our site.

Disclaimers

General Liability Disclaimer

Trekking, hiking, and all other outdoor pursuits involve inherent risks. The Site and its authors are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any claims, damage, loss, personal injuries, or death caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use or reliance on any information or suggestions provided on this site. Outdoor activities are carried out at your own risk.

Inaccuracies Disclaimer

The Site and its authors may not be held responsible or liable for any potential inaccuracies on the Site. We try to make sure that content is accurate as of the date of writing, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information presented. Trip reports and descriptions are personal accounts and should not be viewed as professional advice. Content may contain omissions, errors, or become out of date.

Links to Other Websites

The posts and pages on the Site contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by TrekkingSketches.com and its authors. These are intended to help visitors and users find more information that they might be interested in or might be helpful. The Site and its authors do not accept any responsibility or liability for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. You further acknowledge and agree that the Site and its authors shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any claims, damage, loss, personal injury, or death caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services. Third-party websites do not operate under these Terms or Privacy Policy so visitors should read the privacy policies and terms and conditions of any third-party websites that they visit.

Products Disclaimer

Unless indicated, the Site and its authors do not receive compensation, monetary or otherwise, for any recommendations including, but not limited to, products, services, or third party websites. Basically, we’ll tell you on the relevant post or page if a company provided any free gear or other compensation for us to review their product or services. We remain 100% independent and such compensation will never impact our reviews or recommendations.

Affiliate Links Disclosure

The Site participates in the Avantlink and Amazon affiliate marketing programs. This means that online retailers may pay us a commission when visitors click a link on the Site and make a purchase. These fees are paid entirely by the online retailer and not by the visitor. They do not affect the purchase price in any way.

If you find our recommendations useful, please purchase through these affiliate links when possible to help support the Site.

Advertising Disclosure

The Site uses Google Adsense to place advertising on the Site. Google, as a third party vendor, may use cookies to deliver ads to visitors that match content you may be interested in based on your use of the Site and other browsing history. You can opt out of these personalized ads by visiting Google’s Ads Settings page.

Privacy Policy

TrekkingSketches.com respects your right to privacy. You can view our Privacy Policy here.