Terms and Conditions

Welcome to SpainOnFoot.com (the "Website"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our Website.

1. Use of the Website

• SpainOnFoot.com provides travel-related content, tips, guides, and digital products for informational purposes only.
• You must be at least 18 years old to use this Website or make purchases.
• You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of others.
• We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, Spain on Foot and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on SpainOnFoot.com. All intellectual property rights are reserved.

• Original content created by Spain on Foot, including text, graphics, logos, and digital products, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
• You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or use our original content for commercial purposes without our explicit written permission.
• You may share excerpts from our Website for non-commercial, personal use with proper credit and a backlink to the original page.

3. Third-Party Content and Images

Our Website may contain images, graphics, videos, and other content sourced from third parties, including but not limited to stock photo providers, tourism boards, hotels, restaurants, tour operators, and other sources.

• Third-party content is used under licence, with permission, or in accordance with fair use principles where applicable. Such content remains the property of its respective owners.
• We make reasonable efforts to credit image sources where required. If you are a content owner and believe your work has been used improperly, please see our DMCA/Copyright Notice section below.
• We do not claim ownership of third-party content displayed on our Website.
• Some images may be sourced from platforms such as Unsplash, Pexels, Pixabay, Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, or provided directly by tourism boards and businesses.

4. DMCA and Copyright Notices

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on our Website infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to us including:

• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
• The URL or specific location on our Website where the allegedly infringing material is located.
• Your contact information (name, address, email, and phone number).
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on the owner's behalf.
• Your physical or electronic signature.

Please send copyright notices to: admin@spainonfoot.com

Upon receiving a valid notice, we will promptly investigate and, if appropriate, remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.

5. Digital Products & Purchases

We sell digital products such as travel guides and itineraries. By purchasing a digital product from us, you agree to the following:

• All sales are final. Due to the nature of digital downloads, we do not offer refunds or exchanges once a purchase has been made and the product has been delivered/downloaded.
• You are granted a single, non-transferable, non-exclusive licence to use the digital products for personal, non-commercial use only.
• You may not redistribute, resell, share, or modify our digital products.
• Unauthorised sharing, reproduction, or commercial use of our digital products is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

• SpainOnFoot.com participates in affiliate marketing programs, meaning we may earn a commission when you make a purchase through certain links on our Website.
• These affiliate links do not affect the price you pay. We only recommend products and services we believe offer genuine value to our readers.
• We are not responsible for third-party products, services, or transactions made through affiliate links. Any disputes or issues should be directed to the respective third-party company.
• Our affiliate partnerships include, but are not limited to: booking platforms, travel insurance providers, tour operators, and travel gear companies.

7. Cookies & Analytics

• We use Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and cookies to track website analytics, improve user experience, and monitor performance.
• By using this Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

• SpainOnFoot.com provides information "as is" and "as available" without any warranties, 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 information on our Website is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.
• Travel conditions, prices, business hours, and other details may change without notice. Always verify critical information before making travel decisions.
• We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

• Spain on Foot, its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website.
• We are not liable for any travel-related losses, damages, injuries, illness, death, or disruptions resulting from information provided on our Website.
• We are not responsible for any losses arising from reliance on information provided on our Website, including but not limited to financial losses, missed travel opportunities, or dissatisfaction with third-party services.
• Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Spain on Foot, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

11. External Links & Third-Party Websites

• Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate partners, advertisers, and booking platforms.
• We do not control or endorse the content, privacy policies, terms, or security of these external sites.
• Any transactions or interactions with third-party websites are at your own risk. We encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies before engaging with them.

12. User Comments & Submissions

• If you submit comments, reviews, or other content on our Website, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content.
• You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to any content you submit and that it does not violate any third-party rights.
• We reserve the right to remove any comments that are inappropriate, offensive, defamatory, infringing, or spammy without notice.

13. Privacy Policy

Your use of our Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with GDPR and applicable Spanish data protection laws.

14. Changes to Terms and Conditions

• We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
• Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
• We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

• These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain.
• Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Málaga, Spain.
• If you are a consumer within the European Union, you may also be entitled to bring proceedings in your country of residence.

17. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: admin@spainonfoot.com