Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using WanderAssist, the AI-powered trip planning service, you agree to these Terms of Service (TOS), forming a binding agreement between you and WanderAssist. The agreement encompasses our Privacy Policy and additional related policies.

• WanderAssist Privacy Policy
• By accepting these terms, you represent that you have reached the age of majority where you live or reside; otherwise your consent is only valid with the approval of your legal representative, which must be obtained before starting to use our service.

2. Definitions

• Service ("WanderAssist"): The AI-powered trip planning assistant and related features provided by WanderAssist.
• User: Any individual or entity interacting with WanderAssist.
• Data: Information provided by Users or collected during interaction with WanderAssist.
• Content: Trip itineraries, preferences, conversations, and other data created through the Service.

3. User Conduct and Content

Users must engage with WanderAssist in a respectful, lawful manner.

Prohibited Conduct

• Harassment, abuse, or threatening behavior
• Distributing malware, viruses, or harmful software
• Fraudulent activities or misrepresentation
• Propagating illegal or harmful content
• Attempting to bypass security measures or access restrictions
• Scraping, crawling, or automated data collection without permission
• Reverse engineering or attempting to extract AI models

User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for:

• The accuracy and legality of content they provide
• Maintaining the security of their account credentials
• All activities that occur under their account
• Complying with applicable laws and regulations

4. Service Description and Limitations

What We Provide

WanderAssist provides AI-powered trip planning services, including:

• Personalized itinerary generation
• Travel recommendations and suggestions
• Trip organization and management tools
• Integration with third-party travel services

Service Limitations

No Warranty: WanderAssist is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

• Accuracy of AI-generated recommendations
• Availability of specific destinations or activities
• Pricing accuracy for third-party services
• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Suitability for specific travel purposes

User Verification Required: Users must independently verify all travel information, including:

• Visa and entry requirements
• Health and safety advisories
• Booking details and confirmations
• Current prices and availability
• Local laws and customs

5. Third-Party Links and Services

WanderAssist may integrate with third-party services for bookings, recommendations, and additional features. These may include but are not limited to:

• Booking platforms (hotels, flights, activities)
• Mapping and navigation services
• Review and rating platforms
• Payment processors

Disclaimer: WanderAssist is not responsible for:

• The practices, content, or policies of third-party services
• Transactions or disputes with third-party providers
• Quality, accuracy, or reliability of third-party offerings
• Changes to third-party terms or availability

6. Data Collection and Privacy

WanderAssist collects and processes data as described in our Privacy Policy.

Collection Methods

We employ various tools and technologies for data collection:

• Google Analytics for usage patterns and demographics
• Authentication systems for account management
• Server logs for security and performance monitoring
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Purpose and Use

Data collection helps us:

• Diagnose technical issues and maintain service quality
• Analyze usage patterns to improve features
• Personalize recommendations and content
• Ensure security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

7. Intellectual Property

Our Rights

WanderAssist and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by WanderAssist and protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

User Content

You retain ownership of content you create. By using WanderAssist, you grant us:

• A license to use your content to provide and improve our services
• Permission to use anonymized data for AI training and analytics
• The right to share itineraries you explicitly choose to make public

Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our software or content
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Remove or alter proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks without permission

8. Account Termination

By You

You may terminate your account at any time through account settings or by contacting support@wanderassist.com

By Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in prohibited conduct
• Pose security or legal risks
• Remain inactive for extended periods

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the service will cease
• Your data will be deleted according to our Privacy Policy
• Some provisions of these terms will survive (liability, indemnification, disputes)

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, WanderAssist shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Travel disruptions, cancellations, or issues
• Inaccurate recommendations or information
• Third-party service failures or disputes
• Force majeure events beyond our control

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the service in the 12 months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless WanderAssist and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Violation of these terms
• Infringement of third-party rights
• Your content or conduct

11. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, please contact us at support@wanderassist.com to resolve the dispute informally.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via:

• Email notification
• In-app notification
• Posting on our website

Your continued use of WanderAssist after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. General Provisions

Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force.

Entire Agreement

These terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and WanderAssist.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign these terms without our consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: support@wanderassist.com