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Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using the Slowova website.

Last updated: 1 January 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Slowova website located at slowova.com ("the Website"), operated by Slowova ("we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Nature of the Service

Slowova is a free, informational travel and lifestyle platform. The Website provides editorial content, travel inspiration, destination guides, and practical information about weekend getaways, digital detox experiences, and family-friendly short trips.

Slowova does not:

  • Sell any products or services
  • Book or arrange accommodation, transport, or activities
  • Act as a travel agent or booking platform
  • Accept payment from users for any purpose
  • Accept payment from destinations, businesses, or brands for editorial coverage

All content on the Website is provided for informational and inspirational purposes only.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the Website, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 16 years of age, or you are accessing the site under the supervision of a parent or guardian
  • You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms
  • You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website — including text, photographs, illustrations, graphics, logos, and the overall design and layout — is the intellectual property of Slowova or its content licensors, and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or publish any part of the Website without our prior written consent
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without authorisation
  • Modify or create derivative works based on our content without permission
  • Remove or alter any copyright notices or other proprietary markings

Personal, non-commercial use of content (such as saving an article for your own reference) is permitted, provided you maintain any copyright notices.

4. Accuracy of Information

While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information published on the Website, Slowova makes no warranties or representations of any kind regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information, destination guide, or related content.

Travel conditions, prices, accessibility, regulations, and destination details change frequently. We strongly encourage you to independently verify all information before making any travel decisions. Slowova accepts no responsibility for decisions made based on information published on the Website.

5. No Professional Advice

The content on Slowova is general editorial information only. It does not constitute professional travel advice, medical advice, legal advice, or financial advice. You should always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that may affect your health, safety, finances, or legal situation.

6. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or reference. Slowova does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of any third-party website. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and conditions.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Slowova and its contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of or inability to use the Website
  • Any travel decisions made based on content published on the Website
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in any content
  • Unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
  • Any other matter relating to the Website

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

9. User Conduct

When using the Website or contacting us, you agree not to:

  • Submit false or misleading information
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website
  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
  • Transmit spam, unsolicited communications, or malicious content
  • Scrape or harvest content from the Website by automated means without our consent

10. Newsletter

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receiving periodic email communications from Slowova. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us at info@slowova.com. We will never share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.

11. Changes to the Website

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website or any part of it at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the service.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The revised version will be indicated by an updated "last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the relevant jurisdiction, to the extent permitted by law.

14. Contact

For any questions about these Terms, please contact us: