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Term and Condition

Please read these Terms carefully. By accessing or using ThaproVibe (thaprovibe.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website immediately. These Terms apply to all visitors, newsletter subscribers, review submitters, and any other users of our services.

01. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the ThaproVibe website at https://thaprovibe.com (“Website”), you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and that you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

If you are using the Website on behalf of a business or organisation, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

02. About ThaproVibe

ThaproVibe is an independent online travel guide platform dedicated to helping visitors discover the destinations, culture, news, and experiences of Sri Lanka. Our services include:

  • Curated location guides covering beaches, heritage sites, wildlife, mountains, and cultural attractions across Sri Lanka.
  • Travel blog articles, expert travel tips, and destination stories.
  • Sri Lanka travel news and tourism updates.
  • Traveler review submissions.
  • Accommodation listings and local guide service information.
  • An email newsletter service.

 

ThaproVibe is an informational and editorial platform. We are not a travel agency, tour operator, booking platform, airline, hotel, or transport provider. We do not make reservations or process bookings directly.

03. Use of the Website

Permitted Use

You may access and use ThaproVibe solely for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes — including browsing destination guides, reading blog content, subscribing to our newsletter, and submitting a traveler review.

Prohibited Activities

You agree that you will not:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, scrape, or redistribute any content from ThaproVibe without our prior written permission.
  • Use any automated tools, bots, crawlers, or data-mining software to extract data from the Website.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, its servers, or associated systems.
  • Submit false, misleading, defamatory, offensive, or spam content through any form on the Website.
  • Impersonate any person, business, or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any organisation.
  • Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or any material that could harm our systems or other users.
  • Use the Website in any manner that violates applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.
  • Use ThaproVibe’s content for commercial purposes (e.g., reselling content, building competing products) without a written licence agreement.

 

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website for any user who violates these Terms.

04. Intellectual Property & Content Ownership

All content on ThaproVibe — including but not limited to text, articles, destination guides, travel blogs, photographs, graphics, logo, icons, layout, and design (“Content”) — is the intellectual property of ThaproVibe or its content contributors, and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Important: You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, modify, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit any Content from ThaproVibe without our express written permission. Unauthorised use constitutes an infringement of our intellectual property rights.

Limited Personal Use Licence

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use ThaproVibe solely for personal, non-commercial reference. This licence does not include the right to reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our Content.

Referencing ThaproVibe

If you wish to reference or link to ThaproVibe content for editorial or journalistic purposes, you must clearly attribute ThaproVibe (thaprovibe.com) as the source. You may not frame our Website or use our branding in a way that implies endorsement without permission.

05. User-Submitted Content

When you submit a traveler review, photo, or other content (“User Content”) through ThaproVibe, the following terms apply:

Your Licence to ThaproVibe

By submitting User Content, you grant ThaproVibe a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable licence to use, publish, display, reproduce, and distribute your User Content on the Website and our social media channels for promotional and editorial purposes.

Your Representations

By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own all rights to the content or have the necessary permissions to submit it.
  • The content is truthful, accurate, and based on your genuine experience.
  • The content does not infringe any third party’s intellectual property, privacy, or other rights.
  • The content is not defamatory, offensive, obscene, discriminatory, or unlawful.
  • You consent to your name and country being displayed alongside your review.
 
Our Moderation Rights

ThaproVibe reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review, edit, reject, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason — including content that violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate.

If you wish to have your review removed after publication, please contact us at info@thaprovibe.com.

06. Accuracy of Travel Information

ThaproVibe strives to provide accurate, up-to-date, and helpful travel information about Sri Lanka. However, travel conditions, destination accessibility, entry requirements, visa policies, prices, opening hours, safety conditions, and transport options can change rapidly and without notice.

Important Notice: The content on ThaproVibe is provided for general informational and editorial purposes only. It does not constitute professional travel, legal, medical, financial, or safety advice. Always verify critical information — such as visa requirements, travel advisories, health precautions, and accommodation details — directly with official sources (e.g., the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, your country’s foreign affairs ministry, or eta.gov.lk) before travelling.

ThaproVibe makes no warranty or guarantee that the travel information on this Website is complete, accurate, current, or suitable for any particular purpose. You use all information at your own risk.

07. Third-Party Links & Services

Our Website contains links to third-party websites and services, including but not limited to:

  • The official Sri Lanka e-Visa portal (eta.gov.lk)
  • Accommodation providers and booking platforms
  • Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, WhatsApp)
  • External news sources and travel publications

 

These links are provided for your convenience and reference only. ThaproVibe has no control over the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party website. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement, recommendation, or partnership.

We are not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your use of third-party websites or services. You access them at your own risk, and we encourage you to review their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

08. Accommodation & Local Guide Listings

ThaproVibe features information about accommodation options and local guide services in Sri Lanka. These listings are provided for informational and editorial purposes only.

  • ThaproVibe is not a booking agent or travel agency and does not process reservations or payments for accommodation or guide services.
  • Any transactions, arrangements, or agreements you enter into with accommodation providers or local guides listed on ThaproVibe are solely between you and that provider.
  • ThaproVibe does not vet, endorse, or guarantee the quality, safety, licensing, or availability of any listed accommodation or guide service.
  • ThaproVibe shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or dissatisfaction arising from your booking or experience with any third-party service listed on this Website.

 

We recommend independently verifying accommodation and guide credentials before making any commitment or payment.

09. Newsletter & Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails from ThaproVibe containing travel news, destination updates, blog highlights, and promotional content related to Sri Lanka travel.

  • You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.
  • We will process your email address in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
  • We will not use your email address for purposes other than sending ThaproVibe newsletters and related updates, or as otherwise described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

ThaproVibe is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
  • Any information on the Website is complete, accurate, current, or reliable.
  • Any defects or errors will be corrected.

 

Your use of the Website is entirely at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ThaproVibe, its owners, operators, contributors, and employees shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of or inability to use the Website.
  • Reliance on travel information published on the Website.
  • Any travel experience, accommodation stay, or guided tour arranged through information found on ThaproVibe.
  • Unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
  • Any other matter relating to the Website or its content.

 

This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory under which the claim is made (tort, contract, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if ThaproVibe has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Jurisdictional Note: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ThaproVibe and its owners, contributors, and employees from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

  • Your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
  • Your use of the Website or any of its content.
  • Any User Content you submit to the Website.
  • Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of ThaproVibe shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably through direct communication with us. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Sri Lanka.

If you are accessing ThaproVibe from outside Sri Lanka, you are responsible for compliance with any local laws applicable in your jurisdiction.

14. Changes to These Terms

ThaproVibe reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Website after such changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. If you do not agree to any updated Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, or need to report a concern regarding content or usage, please contact us: