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Terms of Service
Terms and conditions for using DiscoverYourTour. Please read these carefully before booking or listing tours.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using DiscoverYourTour ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform.
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notification.
2. Platform Description
DiscoverYourTour is an online marketplace connecting travelers with local tour guides and experience providers. We facilitate bookings, payments, and communications between travelers and guides/suppliers.
We do not own, operate, or provide tours directly. Each tour is provided by independent third-party guides and suppliers who are responsible for their own services, content, and conduct.
DiscoverYourTour acts solely as an intermediary platform and does not qualify as a travel organizer under the EU Package Travel Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
Each service is provided by independent guides or suppliers.
3. Account Registration
To book tours or list experiences, you must create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Not create multiple accounts for abusive purposes
4. Traveler Obligations
As a traveler, you agree to:
- Provide accurate booking information and payment details
- Arrive on time for scheduled tours and activities
- Treat guides and other participants with respect
- Follow local laws and safety guidelines during tours
- Comply with cancellation policies applicable to your booking
- Not attempt to circumvent the Platform for direct bookings or payments
5. Guide & Supplier Obligations
As a guide or supplier listing experiences on DiscoverYourTour, you agree to:
- Provide accurate descriptions, pricing, and availability for your tours
- Meet travelers at the agreed time and location
- Deliver experiences as described in your listings
- Maintain required licenses, permits, and insurance where applicable
- Comply with our supplier verification and quality standards
- Respond to bookings and inquiries in a timely manner
Guides and suppliers are independent contractors and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, taxes, permits, and insurance. DiscoverYourTour is not responsible for the provision of the services listed by guides.
6. Bookings & Payments
All bookings are subject to availability. Payment is processed through our secure platform. Prices are displayed in the listing currency and may include applicable taxes and fees.
We reserve the right to cancel bookings in cases of fraud, policy violations, or technical errors. Refunds are governed by our Refund Policy and the specific cancellation policies of each tour.
Payments are processed through third-party PCI-compliant providers. DiscoverYourTour does not store full credit card information and is not a financial institution.
Travelers are responsible for any additional local taxes, duties, or charges that may apply in connection with their participation in a tour.
7. Cancellation & Modifications
Cancellation policies vary by tour and are set by individual guides. Travelers are subject to the cancellation policy displayed at the time of booking.
- Free cancellation: Available within the specified window before the tour start
- Partial refund: May apply based on cancellation timing
- No refund: Applies for late cancellations or no-shows
Please review our Cancellation Options and Refund Policy for detailed information.
Our Refund Policy forms an integral part of these Terms.
8. Prohibited Conduct
You may not use the Platform to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
- Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Circumvent or manipulate our fees or payment systems
- Use automated tools to scrape or collect data without permission
- Resell or commercially exploit Platform content
9. Intellectual Property
DiscoverYourTour and its logos, design, and content are owned by us. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our intellectual property without written permission.
Content you upload (photos, descriptions, reviews) grants us a license to use, display, and promote it in connection with the Platform. You retain ownership of your content and represent that you have the right to grant this license.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or that listings are accurate or complete.
We are not responsible for the conduct of guides, travelers, or third parties. Participation in tours involves inherent risks; travelers assume responsibility for their own safety and conduct.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, DiscoverYourTour shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform.
Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to a specific booking shall not exceed the total amount paid by you for that booking.
Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude liability where such limitation or exclusion is not permitted under applicable consumer protection laws.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DiscoverYourTour, its affiliates, officers, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Platform, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
13. Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Republic of Estonia.
Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Tallinn, Estonia.
14. Majeure & unforeseen events
Force Majeure: DiscoverYourTour is not liable for failure to provide services due to events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, strikes, or unforeseen circumstances.
15. Account suspension / termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts and listings for violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or other misuse of the Platform.
16. Reviews / user content
DiscoverYourTour may moderate, remove, or refuse any reviews, listings, or content that violate these Terms or are deemed inappropriate, misleading, or fraudulent.
17. Severability Clause
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
18. Entire Agreement Clause
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DiscoverYourTour.
19. Contact Us
For company information and data handling practices, please refer to our [Privacy Policy]. For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact Us page or support email.
By using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.
