Please review the following Terms of Use, Disclosure, and Privacy Policy before using this Website.
Terms of Use
This Website (Adventures in DC) and its Content is owned by Lissa Snyders (“Company,” “I,” or “me”). Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using this website. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the website (“you”). I reserve the right to change these Terms at any time without notice. By using the Website and its Content, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms as they appear, whether or not you have read them. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of this Website.
Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including the words, information, documents, design, graphics, photographs, images, and all other information and intellectual property, registered and unregistered (“Content”) is my property and is protected by the United States intellectual property laws.
When you access this Website or its Content, you agree that you will not copy, duplicate, or steal my Content. Any unauthorized use of the Content is a violation of these Terms, and I reserve the right to prosecute unauthorized use to the fullest extent of the law.
Information on this Website may be copied for personal use only. No part of this website may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without my prior written permission.
You may link back to any blog post or article on this Website that is widely and publicly available, as long as you give credit by providing a hyperlink back to this Website. Requests to the author and publisher for any other kind of permission must be obtained before the use of my Content. Requests may be submitted using my contact form.
Website Content
All content on this website is for informational purposes only. I do not make any representations regarding the completeness or accuracy related to the information found on this website. I am not responsible or liable for the accuracy, usefulness, or availability of any information provided on this website. The access and use of any content on this website does not guarantee any specific results, and I am not responsible or otherwise liable in any way for your reliance, acts, or failures to act with regard to the information presented on this website. You are responsible for your own actions, and your reliance upon the content of this website is done solely at your own risk. Due to the dynamic nature of the Internet, certain links on this website may have changed. I make no representations to the current accuracy of the web information shared.
You are granted a limited license to access and view this Website and its Content for your personal use, but you are not granted a license for business or commercial use. As a licensee, you may not use this Website or its Content in a manner that constitutes the infringement of any of my rights, unless otherwise authorized by me.
Links to Other Web Sites
This website may contain links to third-party websites that I do not own or control. Once you leave this website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by these Terms or this website’s Privacy Policy.
I have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that I shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
Blog Comments or User-Generated Content
Any user-generated content on this website (e.g., blog comments or social media posts) will be publicly available to other users. By submitting any content or materials to me and/or this Website, you agree to give me an unlimited license so that this content can be shared on the Website. This license includes your permission that your Website submission, blog comment, or other user-generated content may be a part of the current or future existence of my Website and its Content. You are granting the right to be identified as the author of any of your contributions. By posting or submitting any material to this Website, you are warranting that you are the owner of such materials and you are at least 18 years old.
I reserve the right to remove any content that I determine to be unlawful, inappropriate, offensive, otherwise objectionable, or that violates any party’s intellectual property or these Terms. If any user-generated content is found to be copyright infringement, I will respond to and comply with any DMCA Take Down Notices.
Your Conduct
By using and accessing this Website and its Content, you agree that you are solely responsible for your electronic communications. You agree to provide honest and accurate information and that you are authorized to make any purchases you may make. You agree to only use this Website and its Content for lawful purposes, and you agree to not act fraudulently, unlawfully, or otherwise inappropriately.
Purchases
If you engage in any purchases from this Website, you agree and acknowledge that personal payment information is being transmitted. You may be directed to an outside website for your secure transaction, and I make no warranties or representations regarding the security of the outside vendor. You acknowledge that outside vendors used by this Website to sell products and services and process payments may have access to your name, address, and payment information. I do not collect or retain any of your personal payment information. I have chosen vendors carefully and attempt to only use secure transmissions. However, I will not be liable or responsible for any data breaches that result in any loss, damage, or other injuries when dealing with one of these vendors. These vendors may have their own privacy and data collection practices that differ from mine. For more information, visit that vendor’s website to learn more.
Payment Policy
See the Privacy Statement regarding how secure transactions are processed on this website.
Termination
I reserve the right to terminate any users for abuse of these Terms. I reserve the right to remove unlawful, obscene, inappropriate, or otherwise undesirable shares or comments on my blog or social media channels.
Governing Law
If any part of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that portion of the Terms will be construed with applicable law and the remaining portions will remain in full force and effect. These Terms are governed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia and the United States.
Warranty Disclaimer
The information contained on this website is provided “as is,” without warranty of any kind. I disclaim all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise, regarding this website, to the fullest extent of the law. I make no warranties that access to this website will be uninterrupted or error free. You assume full responsibility and assume all risks when you access this website, download any files, use any information or content, or participate in any other manner.
Limitation of Damages
In no event shall I (or any affiliated parties) be liable to you for any loss or damages resulting from the use or display of your user-generated content, your use or access to this website, the website generally, or any other interactions with the website or me. You hereby release me from liability or responsibility for any claims related to your use, access, or reliance of this website.
Limited Liability
By using and accessing this Website, you agree at all times to indemnify and hold harmless me and my Company, as well as any related or affiliated parties, from and against any and all claims related to this Website or its Content. I will not be responsible or liable in any way for your use of the information or materials provided on this Website. I assume no liability for any injuries, damages or other losses alleged in connection with your use or access of this Website. If you use this Website and/or its Content, I assume no responsibility. I will not be liable to any party for any type of direct, indirect, special, incidental, equitable and/or consequential damages for your use, reliance, actions or failures to act related to the information on this Website.
Updates
These Terms and Conditions may change from time to time and all updates will be posted on this page. Questions and Contact Information If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact me.
Disclosure
This is a personal blog and all opinions are my own. This blog/website occasionally receives compensation, discounts, and/or complimentary items or services in exchange for a review or promotion. Additionally, I occasionally use affiliate links for products that I recommend, meaning that if you purchase anything through my affiliate links, I will receive a commission. You will not pay more if you purchase through my affiliate link. I will always disclose when one of my links is an affiliate link, and I only promote or endorse products or services that I honestly believe in and recommend. All reviews are based on my honest opinion.
I am not a professional travel guide or travel agency, and all information presented on this blog is for educational or informational purposes only. The information presented is from my own personal experiences and is not a guarantee or promise of specific results.
Questions and Contact Information
If you have any questions related to reviews, information, or sponsored posts on this blog, please contact me.
Privacy Policy
This Website (Adventures in DC) and its Content is owned by Lissa Snyders (“Company,” “I,” or “me”). Please read this Privacy Policy (“Policy”) carefully. This Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access the website (“you”). I reserve the right to change this Policy on the Website at any time without notice. By using the Website and its Content, you are agreeing to the Policy as it appears, whether or not you have read it. If you disagree with any aspect of this privacy policy, please discontinue use of this Website.
This Policy applies to my collection, use, and sharing of personal information I receive from visitors and users of this website. I use personal information solely for the purpose of providing and improving this Website. By using the Website, you agree to this privacy policy, including the collection and use of information in accordance with this privacy statement.
Information Collection, Use, and Sharing
While using the Website, you may provide me with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information includes any of the following: your first and last name, your email address, you shipping and/or billing address, and/or your credit card information if you make a purchase on this website (collectively “Personal Information”).
Like many other sites, I collect information that your browser sends when you visit my Website (“Log Data”). This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol address (“IP address”), browser information, Internet Service Provider (“ISP”) information, the pages of my Website that you visit, time spent on those pages, and other statistics. I may also use third-party services such as Google Analytics to collect, monitor, and analyze Log Data.
“Cookies” are files with small amounts of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a web site and stored on your computer’s hard drive. Like many other websites, I use cookies to collect information solely for the purposes of analysis of content performance.
You can turn off the use of cookies at any time in your browser’s settings. Please refer to the help section of your browser for instructions on how to do this. If you choose to disable cookies, this may affect your ability to access or use some portions of my Website.
Personal Information Use and Sharing
Except as otherwise stated in this privacy policy, I do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your Personal Information with third parties without your consent. I may share Personal Information with vendor service providers of this Website, such as the servers for my email communications. Those vendors use your Personal Information only at my direction and in accordance with this policy.
In general, any Personal Information that you provide to me is used solely to help me communicate with you. For example, I use Personal Information to contact Website visitors in response to questions, solicit feedback, and share promotional offers.
In the event that I undergo a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or partial sale with another company, your Personal Information may be transferred. You consent that such transfer may occur and is permitted by this policy.
Information You Provide
When you leave a comment on this website, you are giving implied consent for this comment and your information to appear on my website. In leaving a comment, your name and email address will not be shared with any third-party. I may use your email address solely to respond to your comment. However, I am not liable or responsible for the actions of other individuals and the unauthorized use by such information that your voluntarily share.
I have public social media accounts and social sharing options on my website. If you choose to interact on social media with me or my accounts, you are advised that any interactions on those accounts are publicly available.
If you choose to share a testimonial on this Website, I will first obtain your written permission via email before including your name and testimonial on my website.
Email Marketing
If you choose to opt in to my email newsletter, you will occasionally receive emails regarding updates to this website, marketing messages, or other content relevant to this Website. You may opt out of my email newsletter at any time. My email newsletter is managed through an email list management provider and opting out of one of my email lists may not necessarily remove you from all emails. Should you have any issues or problems unsubscribing, please contact me.
If you correspond with me via email, I may retain the email messages and correspondence, but I will not share this information with any third-party.
I have taken all necessary measures to comply with the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and do not send out spam or misleading information. I will not sell, rent, or share your email address.
Security
I make every attempt to keep your Personal Information secure, but I realize that no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. I strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, but I cannot guarantee absolute security. By using this Website, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to assume these risks.
If you make any purchases on this Website, you may be asked to provide a username and password during checkout. This information is not shared and is solely for the purpose of accessing your purchase. I contract with outside vendors in order to provide commerce services. I do not collect or store any other information during the checkout process, but you acknowledge that the outside vendor may have access to your Personal Information. Please see the vendor’s website to review their terms.
Links to Other Websites
This Website includes links to other websites. Once you leave my website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or my Website’s Terms and Conditions.
When you click on links on my Website, they may direct you away from my site. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy statements. Updates This Privacy Policy may change from time to time, and all updates will be posted on this page.
Questions and Contact Information
If you would like to: access, correct, amend, or delete any personal information I have about you, register a complaint, or simply want more information, you may contact me.
Last Updated: November 9, 2017