foresttravel Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to ForestTravel.store (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a website dedicated to inspiring sustainable travel to forest destinations through high-quality content, including travel itineraries, hiking guides, and eco-friendly tips. By accessing or using our website at foresttravel.store (the “Site”), you (“you” or “your”) agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). These Terms govern your use of the Site, including all content, features, and services provided by Mediavine, Inc. (“Mediavine”) and its WordPress plugin, Grow (“Grow”), as we prepare to apply for Mediavine’s Journey program for monetization.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not access or use the Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, with changes effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. For questions, contact us at legal@foresttravel.store.

These Terms are designed to ensure a safe, lawful, and engaging experience for all users while supporting our Mediavine application by demonstrating compliance with their requirements for clear legal policies, user-focused content, and sustainable traffic practices.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the Site, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are accessing the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms. Use of the Site by individuals under 13 is prohibited in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

3. Use of the Site

3.1 Permitted Use

The Site is intended for personal, non-commercial use to access travel-related content about forest destinations, including itineraries, guides, and tips. You may:

  • Read, share, and comment on articles, provided such actions comply with these Terms.
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or create a Grow account for personalized content and single sign-on (SSO) across Mediavine publisher sites.
  • Engage with Grow-powered features, such as Spotlight Subscribe, Recommended Content, or social sharing tools, to enhance your experience.

3.2 Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purposes.
  • Copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce Site content without permission, except as allowed under fair use laws.
  • Use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access or collect data without our consent.
  • Interfere with the Site’s functionality, including through hacking, introducing malware, or overloading servers.
  • Misrepresent your identity or impersonate others when interacting with the Site or Grow features.
  • Post defamatory, obscene, or offensive content in comments or user-generated sections.

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your access to the Site and potential legal action.

4. Mediavine and Grow Services

ForestTravel.store is preparing to join Mediavine’s Journey program, utilizing Mediavine’s Ad Management service and the Grow plugin to enhance user engagement and monetize content. By using the Site, you acknowledge:

  • Mediavine Ad Management: Mediavine serves targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior, IP address, and device information, as outlined in our Privacy Policy. Ads are delivered through cookies, pixels, or server-to-server connections, ensuring compliance with privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA.
  • Grow Features: Grow enables newsletter subscriptions, SSO, and personalized content recommendations. Creating a Grow account requires an email address, which Mediavine uses for authentication across its publisher network, supporting our goal of achieving 50,000 monthly sessions for Mediavine eligibility.
  • User Responsibilities: You agree to use Mediavine and Grow services in accordance with their policies and not to manipulate or bypass ad or engagement features (e.g., ad blockers that disrupt monetization).

For more details, see Mediavine’s Privacy Policy.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Site Content

All content on the Site, including articles, images, itineraries, and videos (collectively, “Content”), is owned by ForestTravel.store or its licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Content is provided for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Content without prior written permission, except as permitted by fair use or other applicable laws.

5.2 User-Generated Content

By submitting comments, feedback, or travel tips to the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute such content on the Site and related platforms (e.g., social media, newsletters). You represent that your submissions are original, do not infringe third-party rights, and comply with these Terms.

5.3 Trademarks

“ForestTravel.store” and our logo are trademarks owned by us. You may not use our trademarks without written permission.

6. User Accounts and Grow Integration

To access features like newsletters or personalized recommendations, you may create a Grow account using an email address and magic link for SSO. You are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate information during account creation.
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • Notifying us at legal@foresttravel.store if you suspect unauthorized access.

We may suspend or terminate your account for violations of these Terms or Mediavine’s policies. Grow ensures secure authentication and minimal data collection, as detailed in our Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may link to third-party platforms (e.g., Pinterest, Instagram, or travel booking services like Booking.com) or integrate with services like Google Analytics or ConvertKit for newsletters. These services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. You access third-party services at your own risk.

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate, research-backed Content, we do not guarantee its completeness, accuracy, or timeliness. Our travel itineraries, hiking guides, and sustainable travel tips are for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Consult experts for specific travel, safety, or environmental guidance.

8.2 Site Availability

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of uninterrupted or error-free operation. We may perform maintenance or updates that temporarily limit access. We are not liable for damages resulting from Site unavailability.

8.3 Ad Content

Mediavine’s advertisements are provided by third-party partners and may not reflect our views. We are not responsible for the accuracy or appropriateness of ad content.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ForestTravel.store, its affiliates, and Mediavine shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of data, profits, or opportunities.
  • Harm from third-party content or links.
  • Errors in Content or ad delivery.

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed $100 USD. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations of liability, so these restrictions may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ForestTravel.store, its affiliates, Mediavine, and their respective officers, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, or damages (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms.
  • Your misuse of the Site or Grow features.
  • Your infringement of third-party rights (e.g., intellectual property or privacy).

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, with or without notice, for reasons including:

  • Violation of these Terms or Mediavine’s policies.
  • Suspected fraudulent or unlawful activity.
  • Technical or security issues requiring restriction.

Upon termination, you must cease using the Site, and provisions like intellectual property and indemnification will remain in effect.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Disputes shall be resolved through:

  • Informal Negotiation: Contact us at legal@foresttravel.store to resolve issues within 30 days.
  • Arbitration: Unresolved disputes will be settled by binding arbitration in Dover, Delaware, under the American Arbitration Association’s rules. You waive class action rights.
  • Jurisdiction: Non-arbitrable matters fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of Delaware’s state and federal courts.

13. Compliance with Privacy Laws

We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA, as detailed in our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to data collection and use practices, including Mediavine’s ad targeting and Grow’s first-party data collection.

14. Mediavine-Specific Terms

As part of our Mediavine Journey application, we adhere to Mediavine’s requirements for clean traffic and user-focused policies. You agree to:

  • Not manipulate or bypass Mediavine’s ad delivery or Grow’s engagement tools.
  • Comply with Mediavine’s Publisher Agreement when interacting with ads or Grow features.
  • Acknowledge Mediavine’s collection of anonymized data for targeted ads, as per their Privacy Policy.

15. Accessibility

We strive to make the Site accessible to all users, in accordance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). For accessibility issues, contact accessibility@foresttravel.store.

16. Changes to the Site

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site, including Content or Grow features, without notice. We are not liable for resulting inconvenience or loss.

17. Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our control, such as natural disasters or regulatory changes affecting Mediavine’s services.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ForestTravel.store regarding the Site, superseding prior agreements.

19. Severability

If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect, and the unenforceable provision will be replaced to reflect our intent.

20. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive that provision or other rights.

21. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact:

ForestTravel.store
Email: legal@foresttravel.store
Address: 456 Forest Way, Suite 200, Dover, DE 19901, United States

Mediavine, Inc.
Email: publishers@mediavine.com
Address: 8 The Green, #20971, Dover, DE 19901, United States

22. Additional Notes

These Terms support our Mediavine Journey application by ensuring transparency, compliance, and alignment with Mediavine’s requirements for original content and sustainable practices. We are committed to a lawful, user-friendly Site while leveraging Grow to build a monetizable platform.