Terms of Use - savvyou

Effective Date: [9/28/2025 ]

1. Introduction & Acceptance

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to savvyou.com. By accessing, browsing, or using savvyou.com in any way, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, please do not use our website.

Who Can Use Our Site

By using savvyou.com, you confirm that:

You are at least 18 years old or have parental consent
You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
You will use the site in compliance with all applicable laws

Additional Terms

Some areas of our website may have additional terms and conditions. Those additional terms become part of your agreement with us if you use those services.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on savvyou.com is the property of savvyou or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes but is not limited to:

Written content and articles
Photographs and graphics
Videos and audio content
Logos and brand marks
Website design and layout
Software and code
Databases and compilations

Your Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
Share links to our pages
Print pages for personal reference

What You Cannot Do

Without our explicit written permission, you may not:

Copy, reproduce, or republish our content
Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
Use our content for commercial purposes
Remove copyright or proprietary notices
Use our trademarks or logos
Frame or mirror our website

3. Permitted & Prohibited Conduct

Permitted Use

You may use savvyou.com to:

Access travel information and resources
Read articles and travel guides
Share content via provided social media buttons
Create an account and manage your preferences
Post comments and reviews in designated areas
Contact us with questions or feedback

Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

Harmful Activities

Harass, threaten, or harm other users
Post defamatory, offensive, or inappropriate content
Impersonate any person or entity
Engage in discriminatory or hateful conduct

Technical Violations

Use automated tools to scrape or collect data
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code
Interfere with or disrupt our services
Bypass or circumvent security measures
Overburden our servers with excessive requests

Commercial Misuse

Use our site for unauthorized commercial purposes
Resell or redistribute our content
Post spam or unauthorized advertising
Conduct unauthorized surveys or contests

Legal Violations

Engage in any illegal activities
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Infringe on intellectual property rights
Post content that violates privacy rights

4. Third-Party Links & Services

External Websites

savvyou.com may contain links to third-party websites, including:

Travel booking platforms
Hotel and airline websites
Tourism boards and official resources
Partner and affiliate sites
Social media platforms

Not Our Responsibility

We provide these links for your convenience, but we do not:

Endorse or approve third-party content
Control third-party websites or services
Guarantee their accuracy or safety
Take responsibility for their practices

Your Risk

When you leave savvyou.com through an external link:

You do so at your own risk
You’re subject to their terms and privacy policies
We’re not liable for any issues that arise
You should review their policies before proceeding

Third-Party Bookings

If you make travel bookings through third-party platforms linked from our site, your contract is with them, not savvyou. We are not responsible for any aspect of your booking or travel arrangements.

5. User-Generated Content

Your Submissions

When you post comments, reviews, photos, or other content (“User Content”) on savvyou.com, you:

Retain ownership of your content
Grant us specific rights to use it (see below)
Confirm you have the right to share it

License to savvyou

By submitting User Content, you grant savvyou a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to:

Display and distribute your content on our platform
Modify or adapt it for formatting purposes
Use it for promotional and marketing purposes
Sublicense it to partners who help us operate our services
Create derivative works

Your Responsibilities

You represent and warrant that your User Content:

Is original or you have permission to post it
Does not infringe any third-party rights
Is accurate and not misleading
Complies with these Terms and all laws
Does not contain viruses or harmful code

Our Rights

We reserve the right to:

Remove any User Content at our discretion
Edit content for length or clarity
Refuse to post inappropriate submissions
Report illegal content to authorities
Use User Content as testimonials (with attribution)

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

“As Is” Basis

savvyou.com and all its content, features, and services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

No Guarantees

We do not warrant that:

The information on our site is accurate, complete, or current
Our site will be uninterrupted or error-free
Defects will be corrected
Our site is free of viruses or harmful components
Our content will meet your specific needs

Travel Information Disclaimer

Travel information changes frequently. We cannot guarantee:

Current prices or availability
Accuracy of third-party information
Safety or quality of recommended services
Political stability or travel conditions
Weather or natural conditions

Your Responsibility

You acknowledge that:

You use our site at your own risk
You should verify important information independently
Travel involves inherent risks
You are responsible for your travel decisions

7. Limitation of Liability

Maximum Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, savvyou and its owners, employees, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any damages exceeding the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (or $100 if you haven’t paid us anything).

Excluded Damages

We are not liable for any:

Indirect or consequential damages
Loss of profits or revenue
Loss of data or information
Travel disruptions or cancellations
Personal injury or property damage
Emotional distress
Punitive damages

Regardless of Theory

These limitations apply regardless of:

The legal theory (contract, tort, strict liability, etc.)
Whether we knew of the possibility of damages
Whether our remedies fail their essential purpose

Jurisdictional Variations

Some jurisdictions don’t allow certain liability limitations. In such cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

8. Indemnification

Your Agreement to Indemnify

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless savvyou, its owners, employees, partners, and affiliates from and against all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:

Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Your User Content
Your use or misuse of our website
Your violation of any laws or regulations
Any harm caused to other users
Your travel decisions or actions

Process

If we face a claim covered by your indemnification:

We’ll notify you promptly
You’ll have the opportunity to defend (at your expense)
We reserve the right to participate with our own counsel
You cannot settle without our written consent

9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

Applicable Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to:

Contact us at info@savvyou.com to describe the issue
Allow 30 days for us to respond and attempt resolution
Negotiate in good faith

Jurisdiction and Venue

Any disputes not resolved informally shall be:

Subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in [City, State/Country]
Brought within one year of the claim arising
Pursued individually (no class actions)

Arbitration Option

At our mutual agreement, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration under [Arbitration Rules], rather than in court.

Exceptions

The following disputes are not subject to the above provisions:

Intellectual property infringement claims
Violations of our prohibited conduct rules
Attempts to access our systems without authorization

10. Changes to These Terms

Our Right to Modify

savvyou reserves the right to update, modify, or replace these Terms at any time. Changes may be made for reasons including:

Legal or regulatory requirements
Security or technical improvements
Changes to our services
Business needs

Notice of Changes

We’ll notify you of significant changes by:

Updating the “Effective Date” at the top
Posting a notice on our homepage
Sending an email to registered users (for material changes)

Your Acceptance

Your continued use of savvyou.com after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you don’t agree with the changes:

Stop using our website
Close your account if applicable
Contact us with specific concerns

Review Regularly

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about our rules and your responsibilities.

11. Contact Information

Legal Inquiries

For questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Email: info@savvyou.com
Subject Line: “Terms of Use Inquiry”

Response Time

We aim to respond to all legal inquiries within 5 business days, though complex matters may require additional time.

Mailing Address

[Company Legal Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State/Province ZIP/Postal Code]
[Country]

Reporting Violations

If you believe someone is violating these Terms or misusing our website, please report it immediately to info@savvyou.com with:

Description of the violation
Supporting evidence if available
Your contact information for follow-up

Additional Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms for specific services, constitute the entire agreement between you and savvyou regarding your use of our website.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to any successor or affiliate.

Survival

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination of these Terms shall survive, including intellectual property, indemnification, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

Language

These Terms are written in English. Any translations are provided for convenience only, and the English version will prevail in case of any conflict.

Thank you for reading our Terms of Use.

We strive to make savvyou a valuable resource for travelers while protecting our rights and maintaining a safe, respectful community. Your understanding and compliance with these Terms helps us achieve that goal.

Last Updated: [9/28/2025 ]