Terms and Conditions

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Welcome to Friends and Family Travel. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website friends-andfamily.com (the “Site”), operated by Friends and Family Travel (“we”, “us”, or “our”).

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

1. Independence and Trademark Notice

Friends and Family Travel is an independent publication. We are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way officially connected with:

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Marriott International
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Choice Hotels International
Accor SA
Radisson Hotel Group
Or any other hotel brand discussed on this Site

All product names, logos, brands, trademarks, and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. References to these brands are made for informational and educational purposes under fair use principles.

2. Use of Our Site

You agree to use our Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not:

Violate any applicable law or regulation
Infringe the rights of others
Disrupt the operation of the Site
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site
Use automated systems to scrape or harvest content
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for users who violate these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on this Site — including articles, images, graphics, logos, and design — is owned by Friends and Family Travel or licensed to us. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not, without our written permission:

Republish our content on other websites or platforms
Sell, rent, or sublicense our content
Reproduce or duplicate our content for commercial purposes
Redistribute our content in any form
Use our content to train AI systems for commercial purposes
Use automated tools to copy substantial portions of our Site

Permitted Use

You may:

View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
Share links to our articles on social media
Quote short excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original article

Third-Party Content

Our Site may include logos, screenshots, or references to third-party brands for informational purposes. This use does not imply endorsement or affiliation.

4. Information Accuracy

We make every reasonable effort to ensure information on our Site is accurate at the time of publication. However:

Hotel program terms, rates, and benefits change frequently
We cannot guarantee that all information reflects the latest program details
Always verify current information with the official program provider before making travel decisions

We are not responsible for losses or inconveniences resulting from outdated or inaccurate information.

5. No Professional Advice

Content on this Site is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute:

Financial advice
Legal advice
Tax advice
Professional travel planning advice

Decisions you make based on our content are your own responsibility. Consult qualified professionals for specific advice tailored to your situation.

6. Affiliate Links

This Site contains affiliate links. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.

Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate relationships.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site contains links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for:

The content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party sites
Any transactions you conduct with third parties
Changes or removals of third-party content

Use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their own terms.

8. User Comments and Submissions

If our Site allows user comments or submissions:

You retain ownership of content you submit
You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and moderate your submissions
You are responsible for content you submit
You agree not to submit content that is defamatory, infringing, illegal, or harmful
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove submissions at our discretion
Comments do not reflect our views or opinions

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

Warranties of merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement
Accuracy or completeness of content
Uninterrupted or error-free operation

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Friends and Family Travel and its team shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

Your use of or inability to use the Site
Decisions you make based on our content
Travel-related losses or inconveniences
Third-party content or services linked from our Site
Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in our content

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory of liability, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability. In such cases, the above limitations may not apply to you, and our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Friends and Family Travel from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

Your violation of these Terms
Your misuse of our Site
Your violation of any third-party rights

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted at the top of this page with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Netherlands, where our editorial operations are based. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Netherlands.

If you are a consumer in the European Union, you may also have rights under the laws of your country of residence.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Affiliate Disclosure, and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Friends and Family Travel regarding your use of the Site.

16. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Email: infos@friends-andfamily.com
Website: https://friends-andfamily.com