1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Composium website at https://composium.co.uk (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use (the “Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must refrain from using the Site. Composium reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site following any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Site Purpose and Features
Composium is a travel blog website that provides the following features and services:
- Allows registered users to write blog posts and upload content, including images, for publication on the Site.
- Provides links to third-party websites for finding and booking cheap hotels and flights.
- Offers a platform for users to share travel experiences, tips, and recommendations for informational purposes only.
Please note that the content provided by registered users and the information available on the Site do not constitute professional advice, endorsements, or guarantees of any kind. Users are solely responsible for making their own travel arrangements and decisions based on the information provided on the Site.
3. User Responsibilities
By using the Site, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating an account and using the Site’s features.
- Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials and be responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
- Use the Site and its features for lawful purposes only and in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
- Respect the intellectual property rights of others and ensure that any content you upload or share on the Site does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
- Not engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Site’s functionality, including but not limited to, hacking, spamming, or introducing viruses or other malicious code.
4. User-Generated Content
By uploading or sharing content on the Site, you grant Composium a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the content in connection with the Site and Composium’s business, including for promoting and redistributing part or all of the Site in any media formats and through any media channels. You represent and warrant that you have the necessary rights and permissions to grant this license for any content you submit to the Site. Composium reserves the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate, at its sole discretion.
5. Contribution to the Site
By contributing content to the Site, you agree that:
- All of your contributions are your own original work, and you have the necessary rights and permissions to grant Composium the license to use, reproduce, and distribute the content.
- You will not contribute any content that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others or violates any applicable laws or regulations.
- Composium may edit, modify, or remove any content you contribute to the Site at its sole discretion.
6. Removal of Content
Composium reserves the right to remove any user-generated content from the Site if it violates these Terms, infringes upon the rights of others, or is deemed inappropriate. If your content is removed, you may receive a warning or your account may be suspended or terminated, depending on the severity and frequency of the violation.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including those for booking flights and hotels. These links are provided for your convenience only. Composium does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites. Important: Composium does not sell tickets or travel services directly. Any transactions or bookings made through third-party websites are solely between you and the respective service provider. Composium shall not be held responsible for any issues, damages, or disputes arising from such transactions.
8. Intellectual Property
The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Composium and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on the Site without prior written consent from Composium.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. Composium disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Composium does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. The information contained on the Site is for general informational purposes only and may not be fully accurate or suitable for your particular needs. You should verify critical information independently before making any travel arrangements.
10. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Composium, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Site, any conduct or content of any third party on the Site, any content obtained from the Site, and unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Composium, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site, including, but not limited to, your user contributions, any use of the Site’s content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.
12. Infringement
If you believe that any content on the Site infringes upon your intellectual property rights, please notify us by providing a written notice to our designated copyright agent at info@composium.co.uk. Your notification must include:
- Identification of the copyrighted work or works you believe have been infringed, and the copyright holder if you are acting on their behalf.
- Identification of the infringing material on the Site, including its location.
- Your contact information, including name, address, email, and telephone number.
- A statement that you believe in good faith that the use of the material was not authorized by the owner of the work, their agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are, or are authorized to act on behalf of, the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
- A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.
Upon receipt of a valid notice, Composium will promptly remove the infringing material and provide a copy of the notice to the user who uploaded the material.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through amicable negotiations. If a dispute cannot be resolved amicably, it shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
14. Changes to the Terms
Composium reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@composium.co.uk.