Effective Date: February 21, 2025
Welcome to Michigan Tourist Guide (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site. These Terms apply to all users, visitors, and others who access or use the Site (“Users”).
Please read these Terms carefully before using our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not use our Site.
2. Changes to Terms
We may update or modify these Terms from time to time at our discretion. All changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top of the page will reflect the latest revision. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Site after changes have been made constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
3. Eligibility
By using our Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement. If you are under 18, you may use the Site only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
4. Services Provided
Michigan Tourist Guide provides information on travel-related services, including destinations, tours, accommodations, and travel experiences. We act as an intermediary between users and third-party service providers (e.g., hotels, tour operators, transportation services). The content on the site are recommendations only.
- No Direct Provision of Services: We do not directly provide travel services, and all services offered on the Site are provided by third-party providers. We do not control, endorse, or guarantee the quality or availability of services provided by these third parties.
5. Account Registration and Security
To access certain features of the Site, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information and to maintain the security of your account by safeguarding your login credentials. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account and agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access.
6. User Content
You may have the opportunity to submit content to our Site, such as reviews, photos, or other feedback (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display the content for any purpose related to the Site.
- Prohibited Content: You agree not to post content that is unlawful, defamatory, offensive, harmful, or infringes on the rights of others. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms.
7. Intellectual Property
- Ownership: All content, materials, and intellectual property available on the Site, including but not limited to logos, text, graphics, images, videos, software, and trademarks (the “Content”), are the exclusive property of Michigan Tourist Guide or our licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site and the Content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not permit you to copy, modify, distribute, sell, or exploit any part of the Content without our express written consent.
- Trademarks: The name “Michigan Tourist Guide” and any other related trademarks, service marks, and logos are the exclusive trademarks of Michigan Tourist Guide. You may not use, reproduce, or modify these trademarks without our prior written consent.
- User-Generated Content: You retain ownership of any User Content you submit to the Site, but by submitting such content, you grant Michigan Tourist Guide a worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute that content in any media for any lawful purpose related to the Site.
8. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purpose or to engage in activities that could damage, disable, or impair the Site’s functionality. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
- Interfering with the Site’s security features or attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site.
- Using the Site to transmit viruses or other harmful computer code.
- Engaging in spamming, phishing, or other forms of fraudulent or malicious activities.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, such as service providers, affiliates, or advertisers. We do not control or endorse the content or practices of these third-party sites. You access these third-party sites at your own risk, and we are not responsible for any loss or damage that may result from using these sites.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, [Your Website Name], its affiliates, partners, or agents are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use or inability to use the Site or the services provided by third-party providers, including, without limitation, any errors, inaccuracies, or interruptions in the services.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Michigan Tourist Guide, its affiliates, employees, agents, and third-party service providers from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Site or services provided through the Site.
- Your breach of these Terms.
- Any content you submit to the Site.
12. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is governed by our [Privacy Policy]. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
- Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Site will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
- Class Action Waiver: You agree that any dispute will be resolved individually, and you waive any right to participate in class actions or representative actions.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision will be severed from the remaining provisions, which will continue in full force and effect.
15. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us here.