Effective date: October 2024

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The use of this site is governed by the policies, Terms and Conditions set down below. It is advised that you read them carefully. Your use of this website indicates your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

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Changes to terms:

Due to regular updates in law and technology, we reserve the right to make the required changes to our Terms and Conditions at any time in parallel to these updates in law and technology.

We advise you to check these Terms and Conditions regularly for any changes that may have occurred.

Privacy

We do not share personal information with third-parties nor do we store any information about your visit to this blog other than to analyse and optimise the content and your reading experience through the use of cookies.

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That said, The Hiking Society has no interest in your personal identifiable information. We will never associate any of it with you unless you do so by intentionally filling out our online enquiry form.

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Links

You agree that The Hiking Society encourages you to exercise discretion browsing the internet. This website, products or services may direct you to sites containing information that some people may find offensive or inappropriate. Any such link is provided solely as a convenience to you. The Hiking Society and its affiliates make no representation or warranty about the legality of any third-party website nor its accuracy, content, products or services.

Any such website is independent of The Hiking Society, and The Hiking Society has no control over or responsibility concerning the information provided or activities undertaken by any such website. A link between The Hiking Society and another website further does not mean that The Hiking Society endorses, recommends, sponsors or approves that website. Linking to off-site pages is done at your own risk, requiring you to make your own independent decisions regarding your interactions or communications with any other website.

The Hiking Society expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any damage, loss, or injury arising out of the activities of any third party, the goods or services offered or the content displayed by any such third party not under The Hiking Society domain.

Intellectual Property Rights

The material and content found on this website are protected by copyright. Material and content refers to anything but not limited to blog content, videos, images, audio records, and podcasts. The material and content on this website may be used for personal and non-commercial use only. You must not use, copy, modify, transmit, store, publish or distribute any material and content on this website or create any other material and content found on this website without first acquiring written consent from the owner of The Hiking Society.

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Disclaimer

The locations and hikes on this website have been researched by the author and are believed to be accurate at the time of publishing. The author can take no responsibility for any unforeseen circumstances encountered along the routes. Anyone following these trails or road trip itineraries should be aware of any danger that hiking and climbing bring and understand that they are solely responsible for their safety.