Terms and Conditions

Welcome to https://adventuresshared.com. By accessing or using this website you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, do not use the site.

1. About the service

adventuresshared.com provides a directory and community platform for adventure stories, trip reports, guides, photos, and related user-submitted content. Listings may include user-contributed material, third‑party links, maps, and downloadable files.

2. Acceptance of submissions

Users may submit content via our submission form or through registered accounts. Submissions are subject to moderation and may be edited, rejected, or removed at our discretion.
By submitting content you warrant that you have the right to submit it, that it does not violate any law or third‑party rights, and that it is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

3. License grant

By submitting content you grant adventuresshared.com a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free, sublicensable license to use, copy, modify, publish, translate, distribute, display and create derivative works of the content on the site, in marketing, and in related services.
You retain ownership of your content unless otherwise agreed in writing.

4. Reposted / third‑party content

If you post content sourced from another site, include clear attribution and a link to the original. Do not post content you do not have permission to share.
We reserve the right to remove content that appears to infringe intellectual property rights and will comply with rights‑holder takedown requests.

5. User conduct and prohibited content

Do not post content that:

Is unlawful, abusive, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, hate speech, harassing, or discriminatory.
Violates privacy or personal data rights of others.
Encourages dangerous or illegal activities without clear safety information.
Contains malicious code, spyware, or viruses.

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.

6. Safety & accuracy

Content on adventuresshared.com is provided by users and for informational purposes only. It is not professional advice. Always verify route conditions, permits, local regulations, and safety requirements before attempting any activity.
We are not responsible for injuries, losses, or damages resulting from use of information on the site.

7. Downloads and files

Downloads (e.g., GPX/KML files) are provided by users. Use at your own risk. Verify files before use.
We are not liable for data loss, device damage, or navigation errors from using downloaded files.

8. Reviews, comments, and ratings

Reviews and comments reflect individual opinions. We do not guarantee their accuracy. We may remove reviews that violate these Terms.

9. Payments and refunds

If you purchase paid listing features or subscriptions, payments are processed through our payment provider. Payment, pricing, and refund policies are detailed during checkout. Refunds are granted at our discretion and subject to provider terms.

10. Links to other sites

The site may link to third‑party websites. Links are provided for convenience; we do not endorse and are not responsible for third‑party content or practices.

11. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect and use personal data. By using the site you agree to the Privacy Policy located at /privacy (or linked from the footer).

12. Disclaimers and limitation of liability

THE SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, adventuresshared.com DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
IN NO EVENT WILL adventuresshared.com, ITS AFFILIATES, OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR DIRECT DAMAGES IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR THE APPLICABLE SERVICE IN THE PRIOR 12 MONTHS.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless adventuresshared.com, its officers, employees, contractors, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the site or violation of these Terms.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the site or individual accounts for any reason, including breaches of these Terms, with or without notice.

15. Modifications to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

16. Governing law and disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where the site operator is based. Any dispute will be resolved in the competent courts of that jurisdiction unless otherwise required by law.

17. Contact

For questions, complaints, or takedown requests, contact: info@adventuresshared.com

Effective date: December 2, 2025.