Terms and Disclaimer

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

Please read these Terms and Disclaimer carefully before using Jordan Gassner Travel Blog. By accessing or using this Website, you accept and agree to be bound by both the Disclaimer and Terms and Conditions below, as well as our Privacy Policy.

DISCLAIMER

The following Disclaimer applies to all content, information, and services provided on Jordan Gassner Travel Blog (“the Website”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”). By accessing or using this Website, you accept and agree to be bound by this Disclaimer.

1. Informational Purposes Only

Jordan Gassner Travel Blog provides general information about travel destinations, tips, itineraries, photography, and related topics. This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is based on my personal experiences and opinions.

This Website does NOT provide professional travel, medical, legal, financial, or safety advice.

While I strive for accuracy, travel information changes rapidly. Prices, visa requirements, safety conditions, hours of operation, and other details may change without notice. Always verify current information with official sources before making travel decisions.

2. Not a Professional Travel Agent or Advisor

I am a travel blogger and photographer sharing my personal experiences. I am NOT a licensed travel agent, tour operator, medical professional, immigration lawyer, or financial advisor.

You should NOT rely on this Website as a substitute for professional advice in the following areas:

• Medical advice: Consult with a qualified healthcare provider or travel medicine specialist about vaccinations, medications, health risks, and fitness for travel
• Visa and immigration advice: Consult official government websites, embassies, or immigration lawyers for visa requirements, travel authorizations (such as ETIAS for the EU or UK ETA), and travel documentation
• Safety and security advice: Check official government travel advisories (such as the U.S. State Department or UK Foreign Office) for current safety information
• Legal advice: Consult with a qualified attorney regarding international laws, customs regulations, or legal matters
• Financial advice: Consult with a financial advisor regarding travel insurance, currency exchange, or financial planning for travel

3. Travel at Your Own Risk

YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVEL.

Travel inherently involves risks including but not limited to:

• Personal injury, illness, or death
• Loss, theft, or damage to property
• Natural disasters, weather events, or environmental hazards
• Political instability, civil unrest, terrorism, or crime
• Transportation accidents or delays
• Infectious diseases or health emergencies
• Unforeseen changes to plans, closures, or cancellations

I am NOT responsible or liable for:

• Any injury, loss, damage, or expense incurred while following my recommendations, itineraries, or travel tips
• Outdated information, errors, or omissions in my content
• Actions or services of third-party providers (hotels, tour operators, airlines, etc.)
• Your failure to obtain proper insurance, documentation, or medical clearance
• Changes in local laws, regulations, or safety conditions

You are solely responsible for:

• Verifying all travel information before making decisions
• Obtaining appropriate travel insurance
• Ensuring you have proper documentation (passports, visas, travel authorizations such as ETIAS or UK ETA, permits)
• Taking appropriate safety precautions
• Assessing your own physical and mental fitness for activities
• Complying with local laws and customs

4. Accuracy and Currency of Information

While I make reasonable efforts to ensure the information on this Website is accurate and current, I make NO guarantees or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information.

Travel information changes constantly. Prices, schedules, policies, visa requirements, safety conditions, and other details may have changed since I visited a destination or published content.

You must independently verify all information before relying on it.

5. Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content

This Website contains affiliate links and may feature sponsored content.

Affiliate Relationships:

I participate in affiliate programs including Amazon Associates, Booking.com, and other travel-related affiliate networks. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

FTC Disclosure: In compliance with FTC guidelines, affiliate relationships are always prominently disclosed at or near the top of any blog post, article, or page containing affiliate links. This legal page supplements those disclosures but does not replace them.

Important disclosures:

• I only recommend products, services, and destinations I personally use, have researched, or believe will benefit my readers
• Earning a commission does not influence my honest opinions or recommendations
• You are never obligated to use affiliate links
• I am NOT responsible for the products, services, or actions of third-party companies
• Prices and availability through affiliate links may change

Sponsored Content:

I may occasionally publish sponsored content or receive free products/services in exchange for reviews. All sponsored content will be clearly disclosed. My opinions remain my own, and I maintain editorial independence.

6. Third-Party Websites and Services

This Website contains links to third-party websites, including booking platforms, tour operators, accommodation providers, and other travel services. I have no control over these external sites and am not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or availability of third-party websites
• The privacy practices or terms of service of third-party sites
• The quality, safety, or reliability of third-party services
• Any transactions or disputes between you and third parties
• Any loss, damage, or injury resulting from third-party services

I encourage you to read the privacy policies and terms of service of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Photography and Copyright

Unless otherwise noted, the photographs, text, graphics, and other original content on this Website are the exclusive property of Jordan Gassner Travel Blog and are protected by copyright.

Third-Party Images: Some images on this Website are sourced from stock photography services (including but not limited to iStock, Unsplash, and Pexels) and are used in accordance with their respective licenses. These images remain the property of their respective copyright holders.

You may NOT:

• Copy, download, reproduce, or republish any original content without written permission
• Use my original photographs or content for commercial purposes
• Remove watermarks, credits, or attribution from any content
• Create derivative works based on my original content
• Reproduce or use third-party stock images from this Website (you must obtain your own license)

If you believe any material has been used inappropriately or if you are a copyright holder and believe your work has been used without proper authorization, please contact me at [email protected] and I will address the matter promptly.

8. No Results or Earnings Guarantee

If I share personal travel experiences, photography tips, blogging advice, or other strategies, these are based on my own experiences only. I make no guarantee that you will achieve similar results.

Your travel experiences, photography results, and outcomes will vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to your skill level, effort, timing, budget, and circumstances beyond anyone’s control.

Testimonials or examples of success represent individual experiences and are not a promise of your results.

9. Medical and Health Disclaimer

This Website does NOT provide medical advice.

Any information about health, fitness, vaccinations, altitude sickness, food safety, or other health-related topics is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider or travel medicine specialist before:

• Traveling, especially to high-altitude, remote, or tropical destinations
• Taking any medications or vaccinations
• Engaging in strenuous physical activities
• Making any health-related decisions

Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read on this Website.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of Jordan Gassner Travel Blog and the agreement between You and the Company. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Interpretation and Definitions

Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

• Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “I”, “We”, “Us” or “Our”) refers to Jordan Gassner Travel Blog (JordanGassner.com).
• Account means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service.
• Content refers to content such as text, images, photographs, videos, or other information that can be posted, uploaded, linked to or otherwise made available by You, regardless of the form of that content.
• Country refers to: California, United States.
• Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.
• Goods refer to the digital products offered for sale on the Service, including but not limited to travel guides, packing lists, itineraries, photo presets, and other downloadable content.
• Service refers to the Website.
• Website refers to Jordan Gassner Travel Blog, accessible from https://jordangassner.com.
• You (also referred to as “Your”) means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Acknowledgment

By accessing or using the Service You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If You disagree with any part of these Terms and Conditions then You may not access the Service.

You represent that you are over the age of 18. The Company does not permit those under 18 to use the Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is also conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer of the Company.

Prohibited Use for Artificial Intelligence Training

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, photographs, videos, graphics, travel guides, itineraries, blog posts, and other creative works (“Website Content”), is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You are expressly prohibited from:

• Using, downloading, or accessing Website Content for the purpose of developing, training, or operating artificial intelligence systems, machine learning models, or similar technologies
• Scraping, crawling, or using automated systems to collect Website Content for AI training datasets
• Incorporating Website Content into large language models, generative AI systems, or similar technologies
• Licensing, selling, or otherwise commercializing access to Website Content for AI purposes

Any use of Website Content for AI purposes requires express written permission from the Company and may be subject to licensing fees. Unauthorized use constitutes a material breach of these Terms.

Intellectual Property and Copyright

The Service and its original content are the exclusive property of the Company and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

You may NOT:

• Copy, reproduce, or republish any photographs, text, or content without written permission
• Use travel guides, itineraries, or packing lists for commercial purposes or redistribution
• Create derivative works based on Our content
• Remove watermarks, copyright notices, or attribution
• Share or redistribute digital products without express written consent

Use of Our Digital Products

By purchasing or downloading Products, You are granted a limited, personal, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license to use the Products for Your personal use only.

You cannot sell, redistribute, modify, or commercially exploit Our Products in any way.

Right of Withdrawal for EU Customers

If You are a consumer located in the European Union, You have the right to withdraw from a purchase within 14 days. However, by purchasing and immediately downloading digital content, You expressly agree that the download begins immediately and You thereby lose Your right of withdrawal.

No Refunds Policy

All sales of digital products are final. No refunds will be issued.

Due to the nature of digital goods (delivered instantly and cannot be returned), We do not offer refunds, exchanges, or cancellations once a Product has been downloaded or accessed.

Payments

All Goods purchased are subject to a one-time payment through Stripe, Our secure payment processor. We do not have access to Your full credit card details.

Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content Disclosure

We participate in affiliate marketing programs including Amazon Associates. When You click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, We may earn a commission at no extra cost to You. We only recommend products and services We personally use or believe will benefit Our readers.

Amazon Associate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

User-Generated Content

By posting Content to the Service, You grant Us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, display, reproduce, and distribute such Content.

You agree not to upload any sensitive personal information, including biometric data, neural data, or other information classified as sensitive under applicable privacy laws.

We reserve the right to monitor, edit, or remove any Content at Our discretion, including Content that is inappropriate, offensive, spam, or violates these Terms.

Dispute Resolution and Mandatory Arbitration

Please read this section carefully. It affects Your legal rights.

If You have any dispute arising out of or relating to Your use of this Website, You agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting Us at [email protected].

If We cannot resolve the dispute informally within 30 days, You agree that any legal dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The arbitration shall take place in California, United States.

By agreeing to these Terms, You expressly waive Your right to:

• Bring any legal claim in court (except for small claims court)
• Have a jury trial
• Participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration

Governing Law

The laws of the State of California, United States, shall govern these Terms and Your use of the Service.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

IN ANY EVENT, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $50 USD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

“AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” Disclaimer

THE SERVICE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, ERROR-FREE, OR THAT TRAVEL INFORMATION IS CURRENT, ACCURATE, OR COMPLETE.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend Your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms, use of automated systems, abusive behavior, or unauthorized use of Content.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites including affiliate links to hotels, tours, and booking platforms. The Company has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at Our sole discretion.

For casual visitors and users of the Website: Changes are effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

For customers who have purchased digital products: The Terms in effect at the time of your purchase will govern that specific transaction and your access to the purchased product. If We make a material change that affects your ongoing access to a previously purchased product, We will make reasonable efforts to notify you via the email address provided at checkout.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms or Disclaimer, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Disclaimer and these Terms and Conditions.