Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using HiddenEurope.travel ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

2. Description of Service

Hidden Europe provides curated travel information, destination guides, and hotel recommendations for European destinations. We are an informational resource and affiliate marketing website.

3. Affiliate Disclosure

Important: HiddenEurope.travel participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on certain links and make a purchase. This includes:

  • Hotel booking links through Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, and other booking platforms
  • Travel service providers
  • Tour operators and experience providers
  • Travel insurance providers
  • Travel gear and equipment recommendations

These affiliate relationships do not affect our editorial integrity. We only recommend properties and services we genuinely believe in and that meet our quality standards.

4. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials on HiddenEurope.travel for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations
  • Transfer the materials to another person

5. Disclaimer

The information on this website is provided on an "as is" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about:

  • The completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the website
  • The quality of hotels, destinations, or services recommended
  • Travel conditions, safety, or accessibility
  • Pricing accuracy or availability

6. Travel Responsibility

You acknowledge that:

  • Travel involves inherent risks, and you travel at your own risk
  • You are responsible for obtaining appropriate travel insurance
  • You should verify all information before making travel decisions
  • Conditions at destinations may change without notice
  • We are not responsible for any travel-related incidents, cancellations, or changes

7. Booking and Reservations

We do not handle bookings directly. All reservations are made through third-party providers. Terms and conditions of those providers apply to your bookings.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Hidden Europe or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws.

9. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our website (comments, reviews, etc.), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute such content.

10. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Website.

11. Limitation of Liability

Hidden Europe shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

12. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the European Union and the jurisdiction where Hidden Europe is based.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website.

14. Contact Information

Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at legal@hiddeneurope.travel.