TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last Updated: June 25, 2026

Welcome to Travel with Katie Hart.

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of travelwithkatiehart.com, including its articles, photographs, videos, newsletters, downloadable resources, social media links, and other content or services made available through the website (collectively, the “Website”).

The Website is owned and operated by Travel with Katie Hart (“Travel with Katie Hart,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing, browsing, or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue your use of the Website.

1. WEBSITE PURPOSE

Travel with Katie Hart provides travel guides, personal travel experiences, destination information, family travel content, lifestyle content, product recommendations, photographs, videos, and general informational resources.

Our content is intended for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing published on this Website should be interpreted as professional, legal, financial, medical, safety, or individualized travel advice.

We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information. However, travel conditions and related details may change at any time.

2. ELIGIBILITY

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Website.

By using the Website, you represent that you meet this minimum age requirement and that you have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms.

If you are under the age of majority in your place of residence, you may use the Website only with the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian.

3. ACCEPTABLE USE

You may use the Website only for lawful, personal, and noncommercial purposes unless we provide you with prior written permission for another use.

You agree not to:

Use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or harmful purpose.
Violate any applicable local, state, federal, national, or international law.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its server, databases, accounts, or connected systems.
Introduce viruses, malicious code, automated scripts, or other harmful technology.
Interfere with the proper operation, security, or availability of the Website.
Scrape, crawl, harvest, extract, copy, or collect Website content or data through automated means without written permission.
Use Website content to build, train, improve, or operate an artificial intelligence system, machine-learning model, content database, or competing publication without our express written consent.
Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
Submit spam, unsolicited advertising, or promotional material.
Reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, license, or commercially exploit our content without permission.
Remove copyright notices, watermarks, credits, or other proprietary markings.
Use our name, photographs, likenesses, logos, or content in a way that suggests an endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, or affiliation that does not exist.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website when we reasonably believe a user has violated these Terms.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Unless otherwise stated, the Website and its original content are owned by or licensed to Travel with Katie Hart and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Protected content may include, but is not limited to:

Blog articles and written guides.
Photographs and graphics.
Videos and audio recordings.
Website design and layout.
Logos and branding.
Downloadable materials.
Travel itineraries and templates.
Captions and original social media content.
Product descriptions and reviews.
Compilations, databases, and organizational systems.

All rights not expressly granted under these Terms are reserved.

You may view, print, or save a reasonable portion of the Website for your own personal, noncommercial use. You may also share a link to an original Website page through social media, email, or another platform.

You may not copy or republish entire articles, photographs, videos, downloadable materials, or substantial portions of our content without prior written permission.

Providing credit, tagging our account, or linking back to the Website does not replace the need to obtain permission when permission is legally required.

5. PHOTO, VIDEO, AND CONTENT USAGE REQUESTS

You must obtain our written permission before using our photographs, videos, graphics, written materials, or other original content for:

Commercial publications.
News or media articles.
Advertisements.
Brand campaigns.
Business websites.
Printed materials.
Social media marketing.
Travel guides.
Artificial intelligence training.
Product listings.
Any other commercial or promotional purpose.

Permission requests may be sent to:

Email: travelwithkatiehart@gmail.com

Unless a separate written agreement states otherwise, permission to use one piece of content does not grant permission to use any other content.

We reserve the right to charge a licensing fee or impose attribution, duration, placement, territory, and usage restrictions.

6. TRADEMARKS AND BRANDING

The Travel with Katie Hart name, logo, Website design, slogans, and related branding may be trademarks or protected brand identifiers.

You may not use our branding in a way that:

Creates confusion about the source of goods or services.
Suggests that we sponsor or endorse you.
Misrepresents a business relationship.
Damages or diminishes our reputation.
Imitates the appearance of the Website or our social media accounts.

Nothing in these Terms grants you ownership of or a license to use our trademarks, logos, or branding except with prior written permission.

7. ACCURACY OF TRAVEL INFORMATION

Travel information can change quickly and without notice.

Prices, operating hours, reservation procedures, attraction policies, transportation schedules, visa requirements, entry rules, health requirements, neighborhood conditions, weather, accessibility, construction, closures, fees, menus, hotel amenities, and other details may be different when you travel.

Although we may update content periodically, we do not guarantee that every article will reflect the most recent information available.

Before making travel plans or purchases, you should verify important details directly with the relevant:

Airline.
Hotel or accommodation provider.
Attraction.
Restaurant.
Transportation provider.
Government agency.
Tourism board.
Embassy or consulate.
Insurance provider.
Medical professional.
Local authority.

You are solely responsible for researching current conditions and deciding whether a destination, activity, product, or service is suitable for you and your travel companions.

8. PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND OPINIONS

The Website frequently discusses our personal experiences, opinions, preferences, and observations.

Experiences can vary significantly. Your experience with a destination, hotel, restaurant, attraction, transportation provider, product, or service may differ from ours.

A positive experience or recommendation does not guarantee that another visitor will have the same result. Likewise, a negative experience reflects the circumstances known to us at the time and may not represent every customer’s experience.

Opinions expressed on the Website are our own unless otherwise identified.

9. TRAVEL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY DISCLAIMER

Travel involves inherent risks, including illness, injury, crime, transportation disruptions, weather emergencies, natural disasters, lost property, financial losses, and unexpected changes in local conditions.

You are responsible for evaluating your own:

Health and physical ability.
Personal safety.
Travel insurance needs.
Destination risks.
Transportation arrangements.
Accommodation choices.
Documentation and entry requirements.
Emergency planning.
Financial readiness.
Medical needs.
Needs of children or other travelers in your care.

Content regarding travel during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, traveling with babies or children, feeding, fitness, health, skincare, food, or wellness is based on personal experience and is not medical advice.

Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medical concerns or before making decisions that may affect your health or the health of a child.

In an emergency, contact the appropriate local emergency service or qualified professional.

10. BOOKINGS, RESERVATIONS, AND PURCHASES

We are not a travel agency, booking provider, tour operator, airline, hotel, restaurant, insurance provider, or transportation company unless expressly stated otherwise.

When you book or purchase something through a third-party website, your transaction is between you and that third party.

We do not control and are not responsible for:

Reservation availability.
Pricing errors.
Cancellations or delays.
Refund policies.
Lost reservations.
Service quality.
Property conditions.
Injuries or damages.
Customer-service disputes.
Payment processing.
Data-security practices.
Changes made by the provider.

You are responsible for reviewing the third party’s terms, cancellation policies, refund rules, privacy practices, fees, and other conditions before completing a transaction.

Questions or disputes regarding a third-party booking or purchase should be directed to the applicable provider.

11. AFFILIATE LINKS

The Website may participate in affiliate marketing programs.

Some links may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission or receive another benefit when you click a link, make a purchase, complete a booking, or perform another qualifying action.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, using an affiliate link generally does not increase the price you pay.

Affiliate relationships do not guarantee that a product or service will be appropriate for every person. You remain responsible for evaluating products, services, prices, policies, and providers before purchasing.

We aim to disclose material relationships clearly and in accordance with applicable advertising guidelines. Affiliate disclosures may appear within an article, near a link, at the beginning of a page, or in another reasonably noticeable location.

12. SPONSORED CONTENT, GIFTS, AND BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

The Website may contain sponsored content, paid partnerships, gifted products, complimentary experiences, press trips, hosted stays, advertisements, or other brand collaborations.

When we have a material relationship with a company mentioned in our content, we intend to provide an appropriate disclosure.

Receiving payment, a complimentary stay, a gifted item, a discount, or another benefit does not guarantee a positive review. Our opinions remain our own unless clearly stated otherwise.

Sponsored content and partnerships do not create any guarantee regarding the performance, availability, safety, quality, or suitability of a product or service.

13. ADVERTISING

The Website may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks, platforms, or sponsors.

The appearance of an advertisement does not necessarily mean that we personally use, recommend, or endorse the advertised company, product, or service.

We are not responsible for:

Claims made in advertisements.
Advertised products or services.
Transactions with advertisers.
The availability or accuracy of an offer.
The advertiser’s privacy practices.
Losses arising from interactions with an advertiser.

Your interaction with an advertisement or advertiser is between you and the applicable third party.

14. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

The Website may link to websites, applications, social media platforms, booking tools, maps, embedded videos, products, and services operated by third parties.

We provide these links for convenience and informational purposes. We do not control third-party websites and do not guarantee their accuracy, availability, security, legality, or content.

A link does not automatically constitute an endorsement.

Third-party websites are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. You access and use them at your own risk.

We are not responsible for loss, damage, malware, privacy issues, payment disputes, or other consequences arising from your use of a third-party website or service.

15. USER COMMENTS AND SUBMISSIONS

The Website may allow visitors to submit comments, messages, reviews, photographs, suggestions, questions, contest entries, or other materials (“User Content”).

You retain ownership of your original User Content. However, by submitting User Content to us or posting it publicly on the Website, you grant Travel with Katie Hart a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable, and perpetual license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, adapt, edit, publish, and promote that content in connection with the Website, our business, and our social media channels.

You represent that:

You own the User Content or have permission to submit it.
Your submission does not violate another person’s copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, contractual, or other rights.
Your submission is not unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, deceptive, harassing, or abusive.
Your submission does not contain malware, spam, or unauthorized advertising.
Any statement you make about a product, company, or person reflects your honest experience.

We are not obligated to publish, preserve, or respond to User Content.

We may edit, hide, reject, or remove User Content at any time and for any reason, including content that we believe violates these Terms or could harm the Website or another person.

When you tag Travel with Katie Hart, mention one of our accounts, use a campaign hashtag, or send us content through social media, we may request permission to repost or share that content.

Unless you have separately granted permission, tagging us alone does not automatically transfer ownership of your content.

Any content that we reshare remains subject to the rules and policies of the applicable social media platform.

Comments and interactions on third-party social media platforms may also be subject to those platforms’ terms and privacy policies.

You may have the option to subscribe to our newsletter or other email communications.

By subscribing, you agree to receive emails from us at the address you provide. These emails may include new article notifications, travel updates, announcements, promotional material, affiliate content, and information about upcoming trips or projects.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in an email.

We do not guarantee that every email will be delivered, as delivery can be affected by email providers, spam filters, technical problems, or inaccurate information.

You are responsible for providing a valid email address and keeping your information current.

18. GIVEAWAYS AND PROMOTIONS

From time to time, we may host giveaways, contests, sweepstakes, or other promotions.

Each promotion may be governed by separate official rules, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and restrictions. If separate rules conflict with these Terms, the promotion-specific rules will control for that promotion.

Promotions are void where prohibited by law.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, cancel, or disqualify entries from a promotion as permitted by the applicable rules and law.

19. TESTIMONIALS AND RESULTS

Testimonials, reviews, earnings references, fitness experiences, skincare results, product outcomes, or other personal results appearing on the Website reflect individual experiences.

They are not guarantees that you will achieve the same or similar outcome.

Results may vary based on personal circumstances, usage, health, skill, consistency, destination, service provider, and other factors.

You should not rely on a testimonial as a promise or guarantee of a particular result.

20. FOOD AND RECIPE DISCLAIMER

Recipes and food-related content are provided for informational and entertainment purposes.

We do not guarantee that a recipe will be suitable for every person, appliance, altitude, diet, or medical condition.

You are responsible for:

Checking ingredients for allergens.
Following food-safety practices.
Cooking foods to appropriate temperatures.
Avoiding ingredients that conflict with your medical or dietary needs.
Supervising children around cooking equipment.
Confirming whether a food or ingredient is appropriate for you.

Consult a qualified medical professional or registered dietitian when you need individualized dietary guidance.

21. NO PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Your use of the Website does not create a professional-client, advisor-client, travel-agent-client, fiduciary, employment, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between you and Travel with Katie Hart.

Contacting us, leaving a comment, subscribing to the newsletter, or receiving a response does not create such a relationship.

22. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY

We do not guarantee that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

The Website may be temporarily unavailable due to:

Maintenance.
Hosting problems.
Technical failures.
Security incidents.
Software updates.
Events beyond our reasonable control.

We may change, suspend, remove, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without prior notice.

We are not liable for losses resulting from the unavailability, modification, or discontinuation of the Website.

23. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, LINKS, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH IT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”

WE MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, SECURITY, OR FREEDOM FROM HARMFUL CODE.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

THE WEBSITE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS.
THE WEBSITE WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE.
ALL INFORMATION WILL BE CURRENT OR ERROR-FREE.
DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES WILL PERFORM AS EXPECTED.
A DESTINATION, PRODUCT, OR EXPERIENCE WILL BE SAFE OR SUITABLE FOR YOU.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain warranty exclusions. In those jurisdictions, the exclusions will apply only to the extent permitted by law.

24. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TRAVEL WITH KATIE HART AND ITS OWNERS, CONTRIBUTORS, CONTRACTORS, AFFILIATES, REPRESENTATIVES, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO:

YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE.
RELIANCE ON WEBSITE CONTENT.
TRAVEL DECISIONS.
BOOKINGS OR PURCHASES.
THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES OR SERVICES.
PERSONAL INJURY.
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE.
LOST DATA.
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION.
CANCELLED OR DELAYED TRAVEL.
SECURITY OR PRIVACY INCIDENTS.
PRODUCTS OR SERVICES MENTIONED ON THE WEBSITE.

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES EVEN IF WE WERE ADVISED THAT SUCH DAMAGES WERE POSSIBLE.

To the extent a court determines that liability cannot be fully excluded, our total liability arising from or related to the Website will not exceed the greater of:

The amount you paid directly to us for the specific Website service giving rise to the claim during the six months before the claim arose; or
One hundred U.S. dollars.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability. In those jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

25. INDEMNIFICATION

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Travel with Katie Hart and its owners, contributors, contractors, affiliates, representatives, and service providers from claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from or related to:

Your use or misuse of the Website.
Your violation of these Terms.
Your User Content.
Your violation of another person’s rights.
Your violation of applicable law.
Your travel, booking, purchasing, or personal decisions.

We reserve the right to assume control of the defense of any matter subject to indemnification. You agree to cooperate reasonably with that defense.

26. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT NOTICES

We respect the intellectual property rights of others.

If you believe material available on the Website infringes your copyright, please send a written notice containing:

Identification of the copyrighted work.
Identification and location of the allegedly infringing material.
Your name and contact information.
A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Your physical or electronic signature.

Notices may be sent to:

Travel with Katie Hart
Email: travelwithkatiehart@gmail.com

Knowingly submitting a materially false infringement notice may result in legal consequences.

27. PRIVACY

Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information.

Please review our Privacy Policy here: Privacy Policy

If these Terms conflict with the Privacy Policy regarding the handling of personal information, the Privacy Policy will control for that issue.

28. TERMINATION

We may suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Website at any time if we reasonably believe that:

You violated these Terms.
Your conduct creates legal or security risks.
Your conduct could harm another person or our reputation.
Termination is required by law.
Continued access is no longer commercially or technically feasible.

Sections that by their nature should survive termination will remain effective, including provisions concerning intellectual property, disclaimers, liability limitations, indemnification, governing law, and dispute resolution.

29. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

To the extent permitted by law, any legal action arising from or related to these Terms or the Website must be brought in a state or federal court with jurisdiction in Sarasota County, Florida.

You consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

Nothing in this section prevents either party from bringing an eligible claim in small claims court.

30. INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Before filing a legal claim, you agree to contact us and make a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute informally.

Your notice should include:

Your full name.
Your contact information.
A description of the dispute.
The relevant Website page, transaction, or communication.
The resolution you are requesting.

Please send dispute notices to:

Email: travelwithkatiehart@gmail.com

We will also make a reasonable, good-faith effort to resolve disputes before initiating legal proceedings.

This section does not prevent either party from seeking urgent injunctive or equitable relief when necessary to protect intellectual property, privacy, security, or legal rights.

31. INTERNATIONAL USERS

The Website is operated from the United States.

We do not represent that the Website or its content is appropriate, lawful, or available in every country.

Users who access the Website from outside the United States do so on their own initiative and are responsible for complying with applicable local laws.

32. ACCESSIBILITY

We aim to make the Website reasonably accessible to a wide range of visitors.

If you experience difficulty accessing Website content, please contact us at:

Email: travelwtihkatiehart@gmail.com

Please identify the page and describe the issue so we can evaluate possible solutions.

33. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may revise these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our Website, business practices, technology, services, or legal obligations.

The revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Changes become effective when posted unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the Website after revised Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

You should review this page periodically.

34. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law.

The remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

35. NO WAIVER

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not waive our right to enforce that provision later.

A waiver is effective only if it is made in writing by an authorized representative of Travel with Katie Hart.

36. ASSIGNMENT

You may not transfer or assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.

We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations in connection with a merger, acquisition, business reorganization, asset sale, or similar transaction.

37. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, Affiliate Disclosure, and any other policies expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and Travel with Katie Hart regarding your use of the Website.

They replace any prior or contemporaneous communications concerning the same subject matter.

38. HEADINGS

Section headings are included for convenience and organization only. They do not limit or otherwise affect the meaning of any provision.

39. CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about these Terms and Conditions may be sent to:

Travel with Katie Hart
Website: travelwithkatiehart.com
Email: travelwithkatiehart@gmail.com