Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 28th May 2024

These Terms and Conditions govern the use of www.projectdeparture.com, a Travel and Lifestyle Blog owned and operated by Francesca Frascona.

By using this website you indicate that you have read and understand the below Terms and Conditions and agree to abide by them at all times.

Intellectual Property

All content published on www.projectdeparture.com is the property of Project Departure, including but not limited to text, documents, downloadable files, logos, and images, unless otherwise stated. This excludes certain images used under license from free copyright sources provided by this website’s host, Wix.com

Your Use of Our Content

You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without explicit written permission from us, except for personal and non-commercial use, provided that you acknowledge Project Departure as the source of the content.

Acceptable Use Policy

By accessing and using Project Departure, you agree to comply with the following acceptable use guidelines. These guidelines are intended to ensure a positive and respectful environment for all users.

General Guidelines

Respectful Behaviour: You agree to use the website in a manner that is respectful and considerate of others. Any form of harassment, abuse, or discrimination is strictly prohibited.
Lawful Use: You must use the website in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Any illegal activities, including but not limited to, copyright infringement, fraud, or hacking, are strictly prohibited.
Accurate Information: You agree to provide accurate and truthful information when interacting with the website, including when submitting comments or creating user accounts.
Not Intended for Minors: The website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. If you are under this age, you may not use or access the website without parental consent or supervision.

Commenting on Blog Posts

Constructive Contributions: Comments should be relevant to the blog post and contribute constructively to the discussion. Avoid off-topic or irrelevant comments.

Respectful Communication: Comments must not contain offensive, abusive, or defamatory language. Personal attacks, hate speech, and discriminatory remarks are strictly prohibited.

No Spam: Comments should not contain spam, including irrelevant links, promotional content, or repetitive messages.

Privacy Respect: Do not share personal information about yourself or others in comments. This includes addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, or any other private information.

Intellectual Property: Do not post content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrighted material without permission.

Enforcement

We reserve the right to moderate and remove any content that violates these guidelines or that we deem inappropriate, at our sole discretion. Users who violate these guidelines may be subject to account suspension or banning from the website.

If you encounter any content or behaviour that you believe violates these guidelines, please report it to us at projectdeparture@gmail.com.

By using Project Departure, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Acceptable Use Policy.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Project Departure (owned solely by Francesca Frascona) is not responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses that result from:

Your use of or inability to use the website.
Any actions or content of other users or third parties on the website.
Any content you obtain from the website.
Unauthorized access, use, or changes to your comments or content.

Project Departure is not reliable for anything that happens to you while using this website. This website is trying to offer the best advice possible regarding travel and lifestyle-related articles, and is not reliable for any actions you take or will be taking using the information provided to you on Project Departure. You are assuming all responsibilities for your actions.

Third-Party Links

Our website, www.projectdeparture.com, may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Project Departure.

Disclaimer

Project Departure has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Project Departure shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

External Links

Purpose: These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s) or any associated content, products, or services.

Risk: Use of any third-party website is at your own risk. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to these terms regarding third-party links.

Indemnity

By using www.projectdeparture.com, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Project Departure (owned solely by Francesca Frascona), its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors, from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including but not limited to legal fees) arising from or related to:

Your use or misuse of the website.
Your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
Your violation of any rights of another, including intellectual property rights or privacy rights.
Any user-generated content you post, including comments on blog posts.

This indemnity obligation will survive the termination or expiration of your use of the website.

Applicable Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding related to your use of www.projectdeparture.com will be brought exclusively in the courts of England and Wales.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be modified so that it is valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Changes to the Terms and Conditions

Project Departure reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms and Conditions on the website. Project Departure may notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on the website's homepage. Project Departure encourages you to review these Terms and Conditions periodically for any changes. Your continued use of www.projectdeparture.com after any changes to the Terms and Conditions will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the updated Terms and Conditions.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail or using our contact form.

Please find Project Departure’s Privacy Policy here.