Introduction
1.1 These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of The Travelling Telegraph website located at www.thetravellingtelegraph.com (the "Website"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use the Website.
1.2 The Website is operated by The Travelling Telegraph ("we", "us", "our"), a digital travel platform registered in England and Wales.
1.3 Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which you should read before accessing the Website.
1.4 These Terms were last updated in January 2026. We may update these Terms from time to time. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
User Accounts
2.1 Certain features of the Website may require you to create an account ("User Account").
You may create a User Account using your email address or through a social media
account.
2.2 You must provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating your User Account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
2.3 You must not create multiple accounts, use another person's account without permission, or share your account credentials with others.
2.4 You must notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorised use of your account by contacting us at info@thetravellingtelegraph.com.
2.5 Please review our Privacy Policy for details of how we use your personal data.
Acceptable Use
3.1 You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
(a) Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
(b) Use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party's use of the Website;
(c) Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Website;
(d) Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Website for any purpose without our express written permission;
(e) Upload, post, or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable;
(f) Upload, post, or transmit any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any party;
(g) Upload, post, or transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
(h) Use the Website to send unsolicited commercial communications (spam);
(i) Use the Website or any Content for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent.
3.2 We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice, for any breach of these Terms.
User Content and Submissions
4.1 The Website may allow you to submit content, including but not limited to travel stories, reviews, photographs, comments, and other materials ("User Content").
4.2 By submitting User Content to the Website, you grant The Travelling Telegraph a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute, display, and create derivative works from your User Content in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed.
4.3 You retain ownership of your User Content, subject to the licence granted above.
4.4 By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:
(a) You are the creator and owner of the User Content, or have the necessary
licences, rights, consents, and permissions to submit it;
(b) Your User Content does not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights;
(c) Your User Content does not violate any applicable law or regulation;
(d) Your User Content is accurate and based on your genuine experience.
4.5 Reviews and Travel Stories
We welcome reviews and travel stories that are informative, helpful, and based on genuine experiences. User Content must:
• Be written in a respectful manner, free from profanity, threats, or discriminatory language;
• Be original and not substantially copied from other sources;
• Not contain promotional material or commercial solicitations;
• Be submitted by persons over the age of 18.
4.6 We have a zero-tolerance policy for fake reviews. We reserve the right to remove any User Content at our sole discretion without notice.
Regional Ambassadors and Contributors
5.1 The Travellers Times operates a Regional Ambassador programme and accepts contributions from travel writers and photographers.
5.2 Regional Ambassadors and Contributors are subject to separate agreements that govern their relationship with The Travelling Telegraph, including content standards, compensation arrangements, and editorial guidelines.
5.3 If you are interested in becoming a Regional Ambassador or Contributor, please contact us at contributors@thetravellingtelegraph.com.
Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 The Website and all its content, features, and functionality, including but not limited to text, graphics, photographs, logos, images, audio, video, software, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof ("Content"), are owned by The Travelling Telegraph, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other
intellectual property laws.
6.2 You may view, download, and print Content from the Website for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not remove any copyright or other proprietary notices.
6.3 You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any Content except as expressly permitted by these Terms or with our prior written consent.
6.4 The use of any Content on any artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning platform, tool, software, or system is strictly prohibited without our prior written approval. This includes use for training purposes or as part of retrieval-augmented generation.
Third-Party Links and Content
7.1 The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including travel partners, accommodation providers, tourism boards, and advertisers. These links are provided for your convenience only.
7.2 We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your use of any third-party website is at your own risk.
7.3 The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, approval, or association with the linked website.
Bookings and Commercial Transactions
8.1 The Website may offer opportunities to make bookings, purchases, or enter into commercial transactions with us or our partners.
8.2 Where you enter into transactions with third-party partners through the Website, you will be subject to that partner's terms and conditions. We are not responsible for any transactions you enter into with third parties.
8.3 Any purchases made directly from The Travelling Telegraph will be subject to our e-commerce terms and conditions, which will be provided at the point of sale.
Disclaimers
9.1 The Website and its Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
9.2 We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.
9.3 While we endeavour to ensure the accuracy of the information on the Website, including travel information, opening times, prices, and availability, we cannot guarantee that such information is accurate, complete, or current. Travel information can change frequently, and we strongly recommend that you verify such information with the relevant venue, facility, or
service provider before relying on it.
9.4 We do not endorse any User Content or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein. User Content represents the views of individual users and not The Travellers Times.
Limitation of Liability
10.1 To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Travelling Telegraph, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
(a) Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Website;
(b) Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website;
(c) Any User Content obtained from the Website;
(d) Unauthorised access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
10.2 If you are dissatisfied with any portion of the Website, your sole remedy is to discontinue use of the Website.
10.3 Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by English law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Travelling Telegraph, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.
Termination
12.1 We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
12.2 Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
13.1 These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
13.2 You agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website.
General Provisions
14.1 These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Travelling Telegraph regarding your use of the Website.
14.2 Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
14.3 If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.
14.4 These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.
14.5 You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: info@thetravellingtelegraph.com
Website: www.thetravellingtelegraph.com
Postal Address: The Travelling Telegraph, United Kingdom