Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 12/10/2025

Welcome to Journey Gems. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, content, and services. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.


1. About Journey Gems

Journey Gems is a travel guide blog providing travel tips, stories, inspiration, and destination information for families, couples, solo travellers, and general travel enthusiasts.

All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only.


2. Acceptance of Terms

By using Journey Gems, you confirm that you:

  • Are at least 13 years old

  • Have read and understood these Terms and Conditions

  • Agree to comply with these Terms and our Privacy Policy

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any future updates.


3. Use of Website Content

All written content on Journey Gems is owned by us unless otherwise stated.

You may:

  • View, read, and share content for personal, non-commercial use

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, sell, or distribute content without written permission

  • Use our content for commercial purposes without consent

  • Misrepresent or modify content in a misleading or harmful way


4. Travel Information, Verification & Responsibility Disclaimer

Journey Gems provides general travel information only.
We do not provide professional, legal, medical, safety, or official travel advice.

Important Notice:

Travel conditions, visa rules, safety situations, local laws, child-related regulations, health requirements, weather conditions, prices, availability, and cultural practices may change at any time without notice.

You agree and acknowledge that:

  • You are solely responsible for verifying all travel information before travelling

  • You must independently confirm details by contacting:

    • Licensed travel agents

    • Official tour operators

    • Government tourism offices

    • Embassies or consulates

    • Local authorities or certified professionals

Limitation of Responsibility:

Journey Gems is not responsible or liable for any:

  • Injury, illness, death, or safety issues

  • Financial loss, cancellations, or disruptions

  • Legal, visa, or compliance issues

  • Child safety or family-related matters

  • Decisions made based on our content

All travel decisions are made at your own risk.


5. User Submissions

If you submit comments, messages, or other content:

  • You grant Journey Gems permission to display and use it

  • You confirm the content is lawful and does not violate third-party rights

  • We reserve the right to edit or remove content at our discretion


6. Images and Copyright

Journey Gems may display images that are:

  • Owned by us

  • Provided by contributors

  • Stock images

  • Sourced from online or public platforms

We do not intentionally infringe copyright.

If you are the rightful owner of any image and believe it has been used improperly, contact us at info@journeygems.co.uk and we will remove or replace it promptly.


7. External Links

Journey Gems may include links to third-party websites or services.

We:

  • Do not control or endorse external websites

  • Are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices

You access external links at your own risk.


8. Advertising & Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

  • Analytics platforms

  • Email and newsletter services

  • Advertising or affiliate networks

Journey Gems is not responsible for third-party actions, data collection, or policies. Use of these services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.


9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • Journey Gems makes no guarantees regarding accuracy or completeness of content

  • We are not liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

  • Website availability and uninterrupted access are not guaranteed

Use of this website is entirely at your own risk.


10. Website Availability & Changes

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, update, or discontinue the website at any time

  • Change content without notice

  • Suspend access for maintenance or security reasons


11. Children’s Use

Although families may use Journey Gems for planning purposes, the website is not intended for children under 13 to submit personal information.


12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.


13. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom.


14. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

📧 info@journeygems.co.uk