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Editorial nature of the content
MarineCruiseGuide publishes independent editorial articles, guides, and reviews about cruise travel. Content is provided for general informational purposes only. Itineraries, prices, ship assignments, port schedules, vaccination and visa rules, and onboard amenities change frequently. Always verify specifics with the cruise line, the port authority, and the relevant government agency before booking or travel.
No professional advice
Nothing on the site is medical, legal, immigration, tax, or financial advice. Articles that touch on topics such as travel insurance, accessibility accommodations, or visa requirements are summaries written for a general audience and are not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional.
No bookings, no transactions
MarineCruiseGuide does not sell, broker, or process cruises, hotels, flights, excursions, or any other product. We have no agency relationship with any cruise line. To book a cruise, contact the line or a licensed travel agent directly.
Intellectual property
The original editorial text, layout, and original illustrations on MarineCruiseGuide are © MarineCruiseGuide and may not be reproduced without written permission. Brief quotations with attribution are permitted under fair use. Photographs are licensed from third parties — see the image credits page for per-photo attribution and license terms; reuse of those images must comply with the original license.
Third-party trademarks
Cruise line names, ship names, and logos referenced on the site are trademarks of their respective owners and are used here for editorial identification only. MarineCruiseGuide is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any cruise line.
External links
The site links to third-party websites operated by cruise lines, government agencies, and other publishers. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices.
Disclaimer of warranties
The site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We make no warranty that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, MarineCruiseGuide and its contributors are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for lost profits, lost data, or business interruption, arising out of or related to your use of the site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Acceptable use
You agree not to use the site to violate any law, infringe any third-party right, transmit malicious code, scrape the site at a rate that disrupts service for others, or misrepresent the source of MarineCruiseGuide content.
Changes
We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a change constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and, where applicable, the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.
Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent to contact@marinecruiseguide.com.
These Terms are provided for informational purposes only. They are a starting template that has not been reviewed by an attorney and are not legal advice. If you are operating a similar publication, consult qualified legal counsel before relying on this document.